Finding the right first location in Vietnam

School4AI is taking
shape in Vietnam.

AI and English through practice

Weekend format: Friday evening to Sunday evening.

For young people from
around age 10.

Vietnamese young people from around age 10 through older youth experimenting with AI on laptops

How the weekend works

School4AI is a short community learning activity that runs from Friday to Sunday.

  1. FridayMeet. Explore AI. Form teams. Choose what to build.
  2. SaturdayLearn. Try. Build together.
  3. SundayFinish. Present. Celebrate.

For young people from around age 10. Younger participants receive more guidance. Older or more experienced participants may take on more demanding challenges.

This is a practical learning weekend, not a lecture-based classroom program.

What young people take home

The aim is simple. Young people should leave with practical skills, confidence, something they created, and a good experience.

  • Practical AI skills
  • English through real use
  • Something they built themselves
  • Team experience
  • A School4AI participation certificate
  • Fun, new people, and a small red envelope
Aligned with Vietnam’s direction for learning

School4AI is an independent community initiative, but its direction closely aligns with Vietnam’s national goals for AI education, digital skills, practical STEM learning, and stronger use of English in education.

No previous AI, coding, or computer experience is required.

Activities adapt to different ages and skill levels.

The participation certificate represents practical AI learning, English practice, teamwork, project work, and presentation of the result. It is not an official qualification, academic credit, or a government-recognized certificate.

Young Vietnamese participants working together with a laptop
An adult nearby while young people work together with laptops

Your child’s safety comes first

School4AI activities will be designed for the age of the participants and held in an open, supervised environment.

Open and supervised

Parents are welcome to stay and observe. Activities take place in shared spaces and small teams.

Age appropriate

Activities and teams are adapted to age and experience. Younger participants receive more guidance.

Clear with parents

Before participation, parents or guardians receive clear information about the venue, schedule, responsible adults, consent, emergency contacts, allergies, and photo permission.

Young people will not be placed in private one-to-one sessions with an adult.

We will also explain which AI tools are being used and what the young participants are doing with them.

Parents are part of the community around School4AI.

Parents and other adults may also help with food, water, setup, registration, cleanup, and other practical support.

This is an independent community activity and not part of the official school curriculum.

Help us make it happen

We are still shaping the first School4AI activities in Vietnam.

Local people and companies can help in many small and practical ways.

  • Mentors
  • Laptops
  • Venue
  • Internet
  • Food and water
  • Practical help

You do not need to make any commitment.

Start with a conversation.

Community members helping young people learn with laptops
Portrait of Dr. Jarkko Moilanen

About the igniter

Dr. Jarkko Moilanen

AI professional based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Worked for almost five years at Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture in the K-12 education sector, leading ICT initiatives.

University studies in pedagogy in Finland, including teaching methods and teaching skills.

Previously organized dozens of Code School events in Finland.

Married to a Vietnamese woman, learning Vietnamese, and visiting Vietnam regularly.

School4AI is part of his effort to build stronger ties with the Vietnamese community before eventually settling permanently in Vietnam.