Global AI Competency Assessment (GAICA)
A globally aligned system for measuring AI readiness and competency across learners, schools, and countries.
The Challenge
AI education is growing fast - but measurement is missing
Teaching AI
Schools are introducing AI curricula, coding programs, and digital literacy courses.
Using AI
Students use AI tools daily for learning, research, writing, and creative work.
Measuring AI
No structured, comparable system exists globally to measure AI competency at scale.
What GAICA Measures
Four dimensions of true AI competency
Human-Centered Mindset
Schools, empathy, and social responsibility in the age of AI.
Ethics of AI
Critical judgment, safety awareness, and responsible AI use.
AI Techniques & Applications
Foundational knowledge, tools, and practical application of AI.
AI System Design & Thinking
Computational reasoning, systems thinking, and design logic.
Assessment Structure
A three-level progression from Grades 3 to 12
Understand
Foundational AI literacy. Recognizing AI, interpreting outputs, and basic ethical awareness.
Apply
Functional competency. Using AI in context, evaluating outputs, and making responsible decisions.
Create
Advanced competency. Designing AI-informed solutions, systems thinking, and ethical analysis.
The Certificate
The Team Behind GAICA
Bhaskar Pant
Executive Director, MIT Professional EducationBoard of Advisors, GYLDC
Led MIT Professional Education to 20,000+ professionals across 120+ countries.
Simmy Ziv-el
Former Chief Strategy Officer, FineTune by PrometricBoard of Advisors, GYLDC
35+ years in global assessment and founder of the world's first tech-based formative assessment.
Dr James Ong
Founder, AI+ Adjunct Professor, SUTD SingaporeAcademic Expert, GAICA
Four decades in AI research and co-author of AI for Humanity.
Dr Serge Stinckwich
Research Fellow, United Nations University ParisAcademic Expert, GAICA
AI and complex systems researcher, speaker, and former head of research at UNU-Macau.
Institutional Framework
GYLDC
Global Youth Leadership Development Council - Singapore. Founding organization and ITU letter of agreement.
GSLC
Global Sustainability & Leadership Center - Geneva. Partnership with UNESCO, ITU, ITC, UNIDO & UNITAR.
UNITAR
UN Institute for Training and Research. Active project partner and capacity building support.
ITU
International Telecommunication Union - United Nations. Signed LoA and global youth mandate.
Bring a globally recognized AI credential to your students
- Students earn a globally recognized GAICA competency certificate
- School receives class and grade-level benchmarking reports
- Your school is named a Founding GAICA School in Hong Kong
Contact
Dr Tan Eng Han |
enghan@ungyldc.org
www.ungyldc.org
www.unsdgleadershipcenter.org
Delivery
Online, paper-based, or hybrid. Tool-neutral, auto-scored, with results in two weeks.
Next Step
Ready to bring GAICA to your school? Contact us for the information pack, pricing, and implementation guide.