Dubai is positioning itself as a global hub for education and innovation. With strong policy backing from the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and a dynamic private school sector, educators in Dubai are embracing AI in classrooms more than ever before. According to Yim & Su (2024), AI learning tools are now widely adopted in K–12 classrooms globally, particularly in subjects where Dubai families already invest in private tutoring—Math, English, and Science.
At Discover Learning, we bring these international trends into the local context, helping students engage with AI not just as users, but as future creators.
The Most Popular AI Tools in K-12 Classrooms
The review highlights several platforms that are now influencing teaching and learning:
● Machine Learning for Kids: Helps students train real AI models using simple inputs and outputs.
● Scratch: Encourages logical thinking and programming in a visual format ideal for children.
● LearningML: A tool for simulating classification models in real-time.
● Teachable Machine: Let students build image/audio-based machine learning models—no coding required.
● Cognimates: Combines coding and AI ethics through interactive avatars.
These tools, available through Discover Learning’s enrichment sessions, allow students to interact with AI in ways that are playful, challenging, and deeply educational.
How Dubai Educators Are Using AI in Classrooms
Across Dubai, AI tools are being integrated into core and enrichment subjects:
● In Math, AI is used to simulate real-world applications like traffic modelling or algorithmic problem-solving
● In Science, students train models to classify plants or recognize human emotions
● In English, chatbots and story-building platforms foster creativity and grammar mastery
At Discover Learning, we enhance these experiences by offering 1:1 or group tutoring, where students use these platforms to build, analyze, and refine their AI projects.
Pedagogical Shifts: From Passive Learning to Active Exploration
Yim & Su (2024) found that classrooms using constructivist and project-based learning see the greatest improvement in both engagement and learning outcomes. Strategies that work include:
● Game-based learning: Students learn classification, logic, and design through custom AI games
● Collaborative problem solving: Group projects where students develop real-world AI applications
● Play and role-play: Especially effective in lower primary years
Discover Learning tutors are trained in these methods and personalize lessons according to the learner’s age, level, and school curriculum.
Why Discover Learning Is the Right Partner
● KHDA-registered tutoring center in Motor City
● Tutors with real classroom experience in Dubai schools
● Tailored AI instruction integrated into Math, Science, and ICT programs
● Transparent pricing and the ability for parents to choose the tutor that suits their needs
● Options for in-centre, at-home, or fully online learning
Conclusion
AI is not just the future of technology—it’s the future of education. And in Dubai, that future is already here. With expert tutors, curriculum-relevant tools, and flexible learning formats, Discover Learning is empowering the next generation of AI-literate learners.
Get in touch today to find out how your child can benefit from our AI-enhanced tutoring programs.
References
Yim, I. H. Y. & Su, J. (2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) learning tools in K–12 education: A scoping review. Journal of Computers in Education, 12(1), 93–131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-023-00304-9