A collaboration to modernise learning
Mauritius is taking a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into its education system. The Government of Mauritius and Mauritius Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the mytGPT Educational Platform Pilot Project. The initiative brings together Mauritius Telecom, the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, and the Rodrigues Regional Assembly in a shared effort to explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning.
The MoU outlines a pilot programme to test mytGPT at Collège Maréchal in Rodrigues. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Mauritius Telecom CEO Veemal Gungadin and officials from the Ministry of Education. The agreement formalises the collaboration and defines how the pilot will be deployed, monitored, and evaluated before any possible expansion across Mauritius.
The pilot at Collège Maréchal
The pilot involves seventy Grade 12 students at Collège Maréchal, focusing on Mathematics, Accounting, and Physics. It will run from the first of August to the end of October 2025. Teachers will receive digital training workshops, and students will take part in interactive sessions to learn how to use the mytGPT platform effectively.
The school operates under the Rodrigues Educational Development Company Ltd (REDCO). The official launch was held on 17 June 2025 at Collège Maréchal in the presence of Deputy Chief Commissioner Johnson Roussety and other regional representatives.
What is mytGPT
Developed by the innovation team at Mauritius Telecom, mytGPT is an AI-powered educational platform designed to assist both teachers and students. It acts as a digital tutor aligned with the national curriculum, helping teachers plan lessons, track progress, and access specialised resources. For students, it offers personalised learning support, interactive feedback, and study materials designed to suit their pace and needs.
Mauritius Telecom CEO Veemal Gungadin described mytGPT as a personal tutor capable of guiding each learner through their educational journey and a concrete step toward equitable, technology-driven education.
Opportunities and challenges
The project fits within Mauritius’ broader strategy to modernise education and equip students with digital skills for the future. It reflects the country’s commitment to inclusivity, technological advancement, and equal access to quality learning.
However, as with all AI initiatives, there are challenges that demand careful attention. Systems like mytGPT rely on large language models that can sometimes produce inaccurate or misleading information, a phenomenon known as hallucination. In education, such errors could affect students’ understanding and trust. Ensuring accuracy, teacher oversight, and proper digital literacy training will be critical to the project’s credibility.
Experts suggest that AI should remain an assistant rather than a replacement for human educators. The structured pilot approach adopted in Mauritius is therefore a wise step, allowing for controlled testing and transparent evaluation before any large-scale deployment.
Building capacity and digital confidence
The pilot project is not limited to software deployment. It also focuses on building human capacity. Teachers are being trained to integrate AI tools responsibly, and students are learning how to use technology critically. Workshops and interactive sessions are designed to strengthen digital literacy and responsible technology use.
If successful, insights from this initiative could guide the development of a national framework for AI in education. Such a framework would ensure that future deployments are inclusive, ethical, and aligned with the country’s educational goals.
A cautious but significant step for Mauritius
The introduction of mytGPT represents both ambition and caution. It places Mauritius among the few African nations actively experimenting with AI in schools through a home-grown solution. The outcome of this pilot will reveal how effectively AI can support learning, empower teachers, and handle the risks of misinformation and bias.
For now, mytGPT is a promising experiment. Its success will depend not only on the technology itself but also on how Mauritius balances innovation with critical thinking and careful governance.
Disclaimer
This article was drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by human editors. Early drafts contained minor factual inaccuracies (“hallucinations”), which were identified and corrected after verification against official sources, including the Government of Mauritius and Mauritius Telecom press materials.
AI hallucination, when a system generates information that sounds plausible but is not factual, remains a known limitation of current models. Bright uses AI as a writing and research aid, but all published content is carefully checked for accuracy and context before publication.
