• Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI learning assistant developed by Mauritius Telecom and the Ministry of Education.
• The country ranked first in sub-Saharan Africa on the 2024 Government AI Readiness Index.
• The government began a pilot program in eight public schools covering primary and secondary grades.

Mauritius has integrated generative artificial intelligence into its education system through the launch of mytGPT Education, a teaching assistant developed by Mauritius Telecom and the Ministry of Education. The authorities officially launched the tool on Monday, January 26. The government aims to modernize learning and teaching practices nationwide.

“The implementation of mytGPT Education in schools fully aligns with our strategy, which aims to make artificial intelligence a tool for national progress that is accessible to everyone. Through this project, every child in Mauritius will have access to an AI teaching assistant capable of supporting learning,” said Veemal Gungadin, chief executive officer of Mauritius Telecom.

MytGPT Education relies on generative AI technologies designed to deliver personalized academic support to students. The platform provides explanations tailored to each learner’s level, interactive exercises, and secure content available in English, French, and phonetic Creole. For teachers, the tool automates the creation of quizzes and teaching materials and integrates student performance analytics to guide instructional strategies more precisely.

The government has deployed the project initially as a pilot program for students in Grades 4, 7, 8, and 9. The pilot covers eight schools, including four primary schools and four state secondary schools across the country. The platform already integrates more than 50 teaching resources aligned with the National Curriculum Framework. In parallel, training sessions held between December 2025 and January 2026 introduced teachers to artificial intelligence fundamentals, platform usage, and best practices in prompt engineering.

Through this experiment, Mauritius aligns with a global trend that explores the use of generative AI in education, a segment that remains nascent in African countries. The project opens the way for more personalized learning and optimized teaching resources. However, nationwide scaling will depend on several factors, including the platform’s technological robustness, its integration with existing education systems, data governance for student information, and the education system’s capacity to support teachers in adopting these digital tools over the long term.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de BERRY QUENUM