Morocco-Samsung partnership to scale digital teaching and AI training across schools
Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has signed a partnership with Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab (SEMAG) to deepen the use of digital technology across the national education system. The agreement supports the ministry's 2022-2026 roadmap to accelerate digital transformation in schools and promote practical innovation in teaching and learning.
Signed in Rabat, the pact formalizes cooperation between Ilham Laaziz, Director of Educational and Digital Resources at the ministry, and Hong Seok Lee, President of SEMAG. The event also highlighted student achievements in technology and programming.
Key takeaways
- Certified AI training for teachers will expand under the new agreement.
- The Samsung Innovation Campus continues to build capacity in programming and AI; more than 261 teachers were trained and certified in 2025.
- Samsung plans to grow its AI training programs in 2026.
- Student excellence was recognized through a national Python programming competition with regional teams.
Student achievement: Python competition results
The ministry and Samsung awarded winners of the second national Python programming competition, featuring 12 teams from across Morocco. Drâa-Tafilalet placed first, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra took second, and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra came third.
Teacher capacity and AI readiness
In remarks delivered by acting Secretary General Houcine Keddad, education minister Mohamed Saad Berrada emphasized the role of the Samsung Innovation Campus in building national digital skills-especially programming and artificial intelligence. He noted the program trained and certified more than 261 teachers in 2025 and praised Samsung's contribution to advancing digital education.
The ministry views this partnership as a practical step toward digital teaching and learning. Officials plan to expand certified AI training for teachers and continue supporting students who show strong performance in programming.
Samsung's contribution and what's next
SEMAG President Hong Seok Lee described the Samsung Innovation Campus as central to long-term cooperation with the ministry, noting that thousands of Moroccan students have gained access to advanced technologies and stronger digital competencies. Samsung will expand its AI training programs in 2026, pointing to major opportunities for learners who develop solid skills in AI applications and tools.
What you can do now (for school leaders and educators)
- Form AI and Python clubs or modules that align with national competitions, and set clear project-based outcomes.
- Nominate a cohort of teachers for upcoming AI certifications, then create peer-led communities for ongoing practice.
- Map AI literacy across subjects (STEM, languages, social sciences) with small, assessable classroom use-cases.
- Audit device access, connectivity, and classroom management tools; plan phased upgrades tied to training milestones.
- Establish guidelines on data privacy, academic integrity, and responsible AI use; brief staff and students at the start of each term.
- Track impact: monitor student projects, certification rates, and teacher adoption to inform next year's plan and budget.
Useful resources
Learn more about the Samsung Innovation Campus program here. For structured AI upskilling options by role, explore AI courses by job.
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