BWA Partners With Code School Finland
In a pioneering partnership with leading Finnish education provider Code School Finland (CSF), BWA has become the first school in the world to implement Teachable Machine V2, an enhanced Artificial Intelligence course from the provider’s flagship AI curriculum. Rolled out in May–June 2025 for Grade 9 and 10 students as a compulsory module in the school’s AI programme, the milestone marks BWA’s latest step in delivering hands-on, future-focused AI education grounded in ethical awareness.
Developed in Finland and adopted in over 15 countries, the flagship AI Creator series introduces students to real-world AI concepts through creative, project-based learning. Teachable Machine V2 is newly designed to demystify AI and make it engaging and accessible, focusing on AI-powered classifiers and social media profiling mechanisms. It encourages students to build custom AI-powered solutions, understand how algorithms influence society, and reflect on the ethics of intelligent systems.
Commenting on the partnership, 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.”
At BWA, students used Teachable Machine V2 to develop practical AI applications – from healthcare diagnostic tools and emotion detection systems to fitness recommendation engines. Over the course of X, 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: “Students of Bloom World Academy have demonstrated excellent understanding of machine learning concepts through hands-on project work. As a project, they designed machine vision–based health and medical applications and reflected on the ethical side of AI applications. Thanks to Bloom World Academy teachers’ excellent pedagogical approach, the results were amongst the best we’ve seen during the two-year global implementation of this course. This achievement highlights the creativity and motivation of Bloom’s students, and the school’s commitment to future-focused education. It exemplifies how AI can be taught in a meaningful, ethical, and student-centered way – even within a short course format. As a forward-thinking school with skilled, competent IT teachers, Bloom World Academy is an ideal partner for impactful AI education. Together we can achieve maximum learning impact for students.”
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, Computer Science and BTEC AI teacher 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 Teachable Machine V2 course 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.
