National Training Program to Prepare 10,000 AI Lead Teachers (South Korea, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education announced training for about 10,000 elementary and secondary teachers to lead professional classroom use of AI. The 2026 program runs from June 23 to August 7 across six regions.
The Ministry of Education announced training for about 10,000 elementary and secondary teachers to lead professional classroom use of AI. The 2026 program runs from June 23 to August 7 across six regions.
What Changed?
The 2026 AI lead teacher training model was shifted toward professional classroom integration of AI, with content focused on student growth rather than simple tool familiarization.
Old System vs New System
Previous AI training placed more emphasis on using AI tools and general digital capability, with less explicit national focus on teachers leading school-level instructional transformation.
A national cohort of roughly 10,000 teachers will receive redesigned AI-use training through regional delivery and education office recommendation or individual application routes.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may experience more structured and pedagogically grounded AI-supported lessons as trained teachers apply new methods.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may see more consistent school-based AI learning rather than uneven classroom adoption by individual teachers.
School / Institution Impact
Schools can rely on trained lead teachers to support AI lesson design, peer coaching and local digital education planning.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Participating teachers receive intensive professional development and may take on leadership roles in AI-supported instruction.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-17: program announced
- 2026-06-23 to 2026-08-07: training period.
What To Do
- Teachers should check eligibility
- regional training schedules and application or recommendation routes through their education office.
What To Watch Next
Watch for evidence on classroom adoption, teacher coaching models and whether the cohort expands after 2026.
Global Context
The program reflects the international move from basic digital literacy toward teacher-led AI pedagogy and responsible classroom implementation.
Source Record
Source type: Government policy material
Source name: KDI Economic Information and Education Center / Ministry of Education