Bloom World Academy (BWA), in a pioneering partnership with leading Finnish education provider Code School Finland (CSF), has introduced the AI Creator curriculum through its flagship AI Creator course. This Finnish-designed programme equips students with hands-on skills in coding, artificial intelligence, and digital literacy through project-based learning.
BWA is the first school in the world to implement the latest version of the AI Creator course – the flagship module within the CSF’s AI Creator series –now a compulsory part of Grades 9 and 10. Developed in Finland and adopted in over 15 countries, the wider AI Creator curriculum series is designed to make AI education engaging and accessible. At BWA, students explore core concepts such as classifiers, social media profiling, and AI-powered solutions, while also considering how algorithms influence society and reflecting on the ethics of intelligent systems.
Commenting on the partnership with CSF, John Bell, Founding Principal of Bloom World Academy, said: “In a world where AI is reshaping every aspect of society, it is no longer enough for students to be passive users of technology. They need to understand it, challenge it, and shape it. Our partnership with Code School Finland empowers our students to do just that – positioning Bloom World Academy at the forefront of educational innovation and nurturing socially conscious, solutions-driven thinkers who use AI to make meaningful impact in their communities.”
As part of the AI Creator course, students developed practical AI applications ranging from healthcare diagnostic tools and emotion detection systems to fitness recommendation engines. They explored how classifiers work, assessed data quality and bias, and reflected on the societal impact of AI. In the process, they gained practical experience in AI and machine learning, alongside critical thinking and ethical reasoning – skills that support future study in technology, data science, and related fields. The course concluded with a reflective assessment on the Code School Finland platform, and students received official certificates upon completion.
Kaisu Pallaskallio, CEO of Code School Finland, praised the results: “Bloom World Academy students showed an impressive grasp of machine learning by creating health and medical applications with machine vision and reflecting on AI ethics. The results were amongst the most creative we’ve seen. The students’ creativity and motivation, supported by their teachers’ strong pedagogical approach, make Bloom World Academy an ideal partner for impactful, future-focused AI education.”
The course was delivered by BWA teachers trained through CSF-led live sessions, self-paced modules, and a detailed teacher manual, supported by real-time peer collaboration.
This rollout followed the successful launch of BWA’s in-house AI Fundamentals programme for Grade 9 and 10 at the start of the 2024–25 academic year, inspired by the Pearson BTEC framework and aligned with the UAE’s national focus on AI literacy in schools and global AI education standards. Alongside this, in August 2024, BWA became the first school in the UAE to formally implement the Pearson AI BTEC qualification as a compulsory course for students aged 14 and above. Through practical projects and critical discussion, students explored AI basics, machine learning, Python programming, and data ethics – laying a strong foundation for the Code School Finland curriculum’s deeper exploration of AI systems and their societal impact.
Huma Deshmukh, Lead Practitioner: Digital, Computer Science and AI at Bloom World Academy commented: “When the Code School Finland curriculum was introduced, it felt like a natural next step. It expanded on what we had started with the AI-focused BTEC course – bringing even more structure, ethical reflection, and creativity into the classroom.”
Aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and international frameworks such as the UNESCO AI Competency Framework and the OECD AI Literacy Framework, the AI Creator series reinforces Bloom World Academy’s commitment to delivering education that meets global benchmarks.
With this rollout, BWA continues to redefine future-ready learning – equipping students with the technical fluency, ethical mindset, and creativity to thrive in an AI-powered world.
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