Norway AI-in-Schools Recommendations
National Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence in Schools (Norway)
Norwegian government national recommendations directing that generative AI should, as a general rule, not be used by pupils in primary school (grades 1-7), with gradual, teacher-supervised use permitted in lower secondary (grades 8-10) and appropriate-use education in upper secondary. Issued through the Directorate for Education and Training (Udir).
Jurisdiction
Norway
Enacted
Jun 19, 2026
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training (Utdanningsdirektoratet, Udir), under the Ministry of Education
National recommendations announced by the Ministry of Education on 19 June 2026; apply from school year 2026-2027 (autumn 2026). Non-binding. Government has signalled follow-up curriculum and regulatory (forskrift) changes for the same school year.
Norwegian Ministry of Education (regjeringen.no)Why It Matters
One of the first national government measures to substantially restrict AI use by young pupils, directing that generative AI generally not be made available to students in grades 1-7. Reflects a precautionary, age-tiered approach to AI in compulsory education, citing research that uncritical use of generative AI can cause learners to skip important steps in learning.
Recent Developments
Preceded by a 22 January 2026 ministry statement citing a 2025 survey (Spørsmål til skole-Norge 2025) that found AI tools already used by pupils in nearly three of four compulsory schools and over 90 percent of upper-secondary schools, in which the Minister of Education signalled possible state-level measures and invited input. The age-tiered national recommendations were then announced on 19 June 2026, with the Directorate for Education and Training (Udir) to publish them before school start. The government has signalled follow-up changes to curricula and to regulations (forskrift) effective for school year 2026-2027.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Public primary and lower-secondary schools (compulsory education) in Norway
- Upper secondary schools
- Teachers and school administrators
Obligations fall on:
Applicability thresholds:
Safety Provisions
- Pupils in grades 1-7 should, as a general rule, not be given access to or use generative AI in schoolwork
- In grades 8-10, AI may be used gradually and cautiously, conditional on teachers first acquiring sufficient competence before pupils receive instruction and access
- In upper secondary education, pupils should learn to use AI appropriately to prepare for further education and work
- The teacher acts as the pedagogical leader; AI use is tied to curriculum goals and content
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Aug 1, 2026
National recommendations apply from the start of school year 2026-2027 (autumn 2026); exact term-start date varies by municipality
Penalties
None - non-binding national recommendations
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Cite This
APA
Norway. (2026). National Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence in Schools (Norway).
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Last updated June 20, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.