Israeli high school students to study English using artificial intelligence

All high school students in Israel will begin learning English using personalized artificial intelligence (AI) lessons beginning in the next school year, the Education Ministry confirmed.

The ministry initially announced the plan in June as part of "Project 720" to rebuild the Israeli education system with widespread use of AI and personalized lesson plans.

According to the Education Ministry, the upcoming shift in English education is based on a trial program conducted in 28 schools during the last school year. The expansion of the program will see it brought to 180 schools across the country.

"Artificial intelligence-based systems, including the English app, make it possible to identify gaps, offer personalized practice, provide real-time feedback, and adapt learning to each student's level and progress," the Education Ministry stated.

"Alongside this, the teacher's central place is maintained as the leader of the educational process and as someone who provides direction, meaning, and personal guidance."

Merav Zarbiv, Director of the Education Ministry's Innovation and Technology Division, said that Project 720 "expresses a modern educational concept that puts both the student and the teacher at the center.

"We are moving from a concept of uniform teaching to a reality in which every student has the opportunity to learn in a way that suits them, while maintaining high educational goals and developing skills required for a changing world," she stated.

"At the same time, we provide teachers with advanced tools, information and support that allow them to focus on personal guidance and pedagogical leadership. Expanding the program is another significant step in building an innovative, flexible and more relevant education system for Israeli students."