• Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI tool for schools

• The platform supports students and teachers with personalized learning tools

• The rollout begins with a pilot in eight public schools

Mauritius has launched mytGPT Education - a generative AI learning assistant- on January 26, introducing generative AI tools into the school system for the first time. The platform was developed by Mauritius Telecom in partnership with the Ministry of Education.

Mauritius Telecom Chief Executive Officer Veemal Gungadin said the initiative aligns with the country’s strategy to make artificial intelligence a driver of national development and accessible to all. He said the project aims to ensure that every child in Mauritius can benefit from AI-based educational support to strengthen learning outcomes.

mytGPT Education is built on generative AI technologies designed to provide personalized learning assistance to students. The platform offers level-adapted explanations, interactive exercises, and secure educational content available in English, French, and phonetic Creole. For teachers, the tool supports the automated creation of quizzes and teaching materials and includes student performance analysis features to help guide instructional strategies.

The project is initially being rolled out as a pilot targeting students in Grades 4, 7, 8, and 9 across eight public schools, including four primary schools and four state secondary schools located across the country. More than 50 educational resources aligned with the National Curriculum Framework have already been integrated into the platform. Training sessions held between December 2025 and January 2026 introduced teachers to AI fundamentals, platform use, and basic prompt engineering practices.

Through this pilot, Mauritius joins a global trend exploring the use of generative AI in education, a field that remains limited across much of Africa. While the initiative opens the way for more personalized learning and more efficient use of teaching resources, its expansion will depend on several factors, including the platform’s technical reliability, integration with existing education systems, governance of student data, and the education system’s capacity to support teachers over the long term.

Samira Njoya