Claude arrives in Icelandic classrooms through national teacher pilot

Anthropic and Iceland’s Ministry of Education and Children will give teachers across the country access to Claude, training, and support. The pilot tests how AI can aid lesson preparation, differentiation, and feedback while safeguarding the Icelandic language. Participation spans Reykjavik to remote villages.

Anthropic’s Thiyagu Ramasamy said the goal is to cut admin, personalise materials, and keep teachers focused on teaching. Educators can analyse texts, craft exercises, and adapt resources to meet the needs of different learners. Claude recognises Icelandic and other languages to help more students feel included.

Minister Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson stated that the project will examine the benefits and risks as AI reshapes the classroom. The findings will guide the following steps and establish norms for responsible use. The focus remains on teacher needs, practical value, and harm prevention.

The pilot builds on Anthropic’s public-sector work in Europe. The European Parliament Archives Unit utilises Claude to search 2.1 million documents, resulting in an 80% reduction in retrieval time. UK cooperation explores AI in public services, and LSE provides Claude for students.

Anthropic frames the effort as part of a global educator network. Teachers report time savings on planning and tailored support for learners. Results from Iceland will inform future national partnerships and professional development programmes.

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