Teneo AI School: AI literacy for Grades 8 to 12
The only school
where the future is
part of the curriculum,
not an extra.
Practical AI skills. An independent mind.
Give your child the understanding to use AI with purpose and the judgement to question it. At Teneo, AI literacy has a place in the school curriculum.
AI skills. Human judgement.
The most important part?
Their own thinking.
Grades 8–12From Grade 8 to matric
From January 2027AI literacy in the school curriculum
Included in 3 class optionsLive, Live + Recorded, or Recorded
Why it matters
Getting an answer is easy.
Knowing what to do with it is a skill.
An AI tool can explain a concept, suggest an idea or write a convincing paragraph. Your child still needs to decide: Is it accurate? Is it useful? Do I understand it?
AI School makes those decisions part of the learning. Understanding the tools, asking better questions and checking the answers all belong together.
The ambition for your child
Sharper.
More curious.
Harder to fool.
Capable with the technology. Thoughtful about what it produces. Able to explain their own thinking.
Part of being at Teneo
AI is shaping the future of work.
We’re teaching them how to work with it.
AI is changing how people research, develop ideas, solve problems and get work done. We want your child to leave school able to use these tools with purpose, improve what they produce and take responsibility for the result.
That’s why AI School builds these habits while they’re still at school: asking useful questions, checking information and thinking creatively. Skills they can carry into further study, a first job or a business of their own.
Employers surveyed by the World Economic Forum expect AI skills, technological literacy and creative thinking to grow in importance. Future of Jobs Report 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Preparation starts at school
Their first job may be years away.
The skills can start now.
Use AI with purpose.- Bring their own judgement.
- Keep learning as the tools change.
The four foundations
Four skills.
One independent thinker.
From understanding a tool to taking responsibility for the work, each foundation gives AI literacy a practical meaning.
01 / Understanding
Understand it.
Know what’s behind the answer.
Learners explore what AI tools are, how they generate responses and why they sometimes get things wrong. They learn to recognise that a fluent, confident answer can still need checking.
- How tools work
- Where they go wrong
- When they can help
02 / Learning
Learn with it.
Turn assistance into understanding.
A different explanation. A revision question. Another way into a difficult topic. Learners explore AI as a study partner, while doing the practice and explaining what they have learnt in their own words.
- Ask better questions
- Practise actively
- Explain it themselves
03 / Judgement
Question it.
Bring evidence to a confident answer.
Is there a source? What context is missing? Whose perspective is being left out? Learners practise checking claims, considering bias and deciding how much confidence an answer deserves.
- Check the evidence
- Consider other views
- Make a judgement
04 / Responsibility
Use it well.
Make responsibility part of the skill.
What information should stay private? When is AI assistance appropriate? How should it be acknowledged? Learners build habits around privacy, honesty and taking responsibility for their final work.
- Protect personal data
- Acknowledge assistance
- Own the final work
Make the learning visible
See where their
thinking comes in.
Studying, checking information, developing an idea. Explore how AI skills and independent judgement can work together.
A learner could ask
“Explain the idea in a different way. Then ask me one practice question at a time. Wait for my answer before giving feedback.”
A starting point for active learning
The learner’s part
The practice still belongs to them.
- Attempt the question before looking at the feedback.
- Check the explanation against their class materials.
- Explain the concept in their own words, then try another question.
Illustrative activities showing the skills in practice.
Try a moment of judgement
A confident answer.
One missing source.
An AI answer includes a quotation that would be perfect for an assignment. It names a famous person, but gives no original source.
Part of being at Teneo
On their timetable.
Included in their schooling.
From January 2027, AI School is included for Grade 8–12 learners in Teneo’s three class options. Practical skills sit alongside their school subjects, with independent thinking at the centre.
Explore Teneo’s learning optionsGrades 8–12 · From January 2027
Choose how they learn.
AI School comes with it.
- 100% Live Classes
- Live + Recorded Classes
- 100% Recorded Classes
AI School is not included with Without Classes or Without Classes and Reports. Class availability depends on grade, language and exam board.
Inside Teneo
Always thinking ahead.
AI School
Your child learns how to understand, use and question AI. The focus is their practical capability and independent judgement.
Smart School System™
Teneo’s system helps teachers spot learning gaps and respond with support. Your child’s teachers remain central to their education.
See the Smart School System™
A parent’s questions
A little more
clarity.
Want to understand what AI School would mean for your child? Start here, or talk it through with Admissions.
Ask AdmissionsWho is AI School for?
AI School is for Grade 8–12 learners enrolled in Teneo’s three class options, from January 2027: 100% Live Classes, Live + Recorded Classes, and 100% Recorded Classes.
Is AI School included in school fees?
Yes. It is included with the eligible class options for Grades 8–12. It is not included with Without Classes or Without Classes and Reports. You can calculate the school fees or ask Admissions to help you compare the options.
Will AI do my child’s schoolwork for them?
The learning focuses on using AI purposefully while remaining responsible for the work. That includes attempting questions, checking responses and explaining ideas in their own words. Learners also need to follow the school’s rules on when AI assistance is appropriate and how to acknowledge it.
Does this replace their teachers?
No. Teachers continue to teach their subjects and support learners. AI School develops a different capability: understanding AI tools and using them with judgement.
What do learners learn about privacy?
Responsible use is one of the four foundations. It includes thinking carefully about personal information, what should be shared with a tool, and the learner’s responsibility for their decisions and work.
Which tools or accounts will my child need?
The focus is on understanding and habits that learners can apply across tools. Before enrolling, ask Admissions to confirm the tools, account requirements, any additional costs and any parent or guardian consent needed for your child’s grade.
How is AI School delivered and assessed?
AI School forms part of the offering for eligible Grade 8–12 class options from January 2027. For the current lesson arrangements, frequency and assessment details for your child’s grade, talk to Admissions.