the UK-based examination body, Learning Resource Network (LRN), has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a formal subject at the international GCSE and A-levels — becoming the first exam board globally to do so.
This new initiative will enable students aged between 14 and 19 to study AI through LRN-accredited schools around the world. The qualification is designed to help young learners understand core AI principles, explore real-world applications, and examine ethical concerns surrounding this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Tariq, LRN’s Chief Executive, explained that the subject will hold equal academic weight as long-established disciplines like Mathematics and Physics. He stated that by offering AI as a full academic subject, Britain is positioning itself at the forefront of AI education.
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He added that the move not only equips students with critical skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce but also reflects a growing need to align educational frameworks with technological advancement.
As artificial intelligence continues to influence sectors ranging from healthcare to finance, experts view this curriculum shift as a timely response to global demand for tech-savvy professionals.
