Candide: The School where your kids learn AI the fun way

About Candide

Candide teaches children to create with AI by inventing a character, writing its adventure, and bringing it to life in a short movie trailer. It runs in Doha in small groups, with educators guiding the process and a focus on hands-on projects and explanations of decisions.

The eight-week programme uses a step-by-step approach: invent a character, write an adventure, and make a trailer. Each week builds on ideas and skills, with sessions designed to support independent work and collaborative critique.

Children work in groups of eight to ten, with a lead educator and an assistant. The programme includes portfolio updates and a final showcase where children present their world and explain their choices.

Candide emphasizes learning through play and creative inquiry, starting with an idea and using AI tools as a means to express and refine it. It aims to help children see what they can create and how AI contributes to the process.

Use cases

Children learn to express ideas clearly using drawings, words, and instructions
Children practice critical thinking about AI results
Children develop collaboration and presentation skills

Key features

Small groups of 8–10 children per term
Eight-week programme
Character, story, and trailer trilogy
In-person sessions in Doha
Portfolio and final showcase
Educators guide and support

Pros and cons

Cons

Price details are not provided in the public text

Only in-person in Doha as described; no other locations listed

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Frequently asked questions

Is Candide right for my child?

The first programme is designed for children aged 8–12 who can read simple instructions and work with some independence.

Does my child need coding or AI experience?

No. We introduce the tools from the beginning, and no coding experience is needed.

Will AI do the work for them?

Children plan their ideas, make creative choices, and revise what the tools produce. Educators guide them to explain their decisions and recognise what the AI contributed.

How much does it cost?

We’ll share the fee alongside the confirmed dates and venue. Joining the interest list is free and doesn’t commit you to enrolling.

When and where will the programme run?

The programme will take place in person in Doha, once a week for eight weeks.

Can a younger child join?

The first programme is for ages 8–12. If your child is younger, you can register your interest in a future programme for their age group.

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