Blend
Founding Partner Schools - Limited to 10 UK/US Schools for 2026

Give your students future-ready AI skillsreal-world AI fluencythe tech literacy they need

Turn-key curriculum, teacher training, and measurable outcomes.

Partner with Blend to bring AI education to your students. We provide everything: curriculum, instructor training, and ongoing support.

Partnership Models

Choose the approach that fits your school

After-School Program

Run AI Builders as an after-school program. We train your staff or provide instructors.

Curriculum Licensing

License our AI literacy curriculum for your teachers to deliver in-class.

Teacher Professional Development

Train your educators to teach AI fundamentals confidently.

Why Partner with Blend?

We bring expertise and accountability

Curriculum Built on Learning Science

We've invested years building a curriculum grounded in learning theory for young learners. Not off-the-shelf content. Not generic AI training. Designed specifically for how students actually learn.

Proven Curriculum

Based on years of experience delivering AI education to students.

Scalable

Grow from one class to hundreds of students using our platform.

Measurable Outcomes

Track student progress and learning outcomes with our measurement framework.

Turn-Key Delivery

No technical infrastructure required. We handle curriculum, training, and support.

Leadership in the Work

Curriculum designed by AI education leaders. Instructors are vetted and experienced.

What Your Students Will Learn

Student AI projects showcase

AI fundamentals and how AI works

Prompt engineering and tool selection

Building real AI products (chatbots, automation tools, etc.)

Problem-solving and design thinking

Presenting and communicating about AI

Student demo day presentation
School implementation timeline

Partnership FAQs

How much does this cost? What's the typical school investment?

Pricing depends on your partnership model and scale. After-school programs typically cost £5,000-£15,000 per term (UK) or $8,000-$20,000 per semester (US). Curriculum licensing and teacher PD have different pricing structures. We create custom quotes based on student count and model. We focus on ROI—measurable student outcomes and teacher capability building.

What's the teacher time commitment? Do teachers need AI experience?

No AI experience required. We provide a comprehensive 2-hour professional development session plus ongoing support resources. Teachers spend 1-2 hours per week managing the program (or we can provide instructors). Our curriculum is designed to be teachable—not just for AI experts.

How do you measure success? What outcomes can we expect?

We track weekly student progress, project completion rates, and pre/post assessments. Typical outcomes: 90%+ student completion rate, 100% of students complete working AI projects, measurable improvement in problem-solving skills. We provide monthly reports showing what's working and where to adapt.

What's the timeline from kick-off to full implementation?

Typically 4-6 weeks: Week 1 (planning & teacher PD), Weeks 2-3 (pilot cohort), Week 4+ (full rollout). For curriculum licensing, we work with your teachers for 2-3 weeks of preparation before launch.

Why should we choose Blend over other EdTech AI programs?

Three reasons: (1) Curriculum designed by Tom Payani, an AI education leader, not generic content. (2) Real AI practitioners teaching—not pre-recorded videos or chatbots. (3) We stay engaged and measure results—not a drop-and-forget vendor. We're accountable for your students' learning.

Do you offer scholarships or financial aid for students?

Yes. For after-school programs, we offer sliding scale rates for individual families. Pricing is built into our partnership model, so school-wide programs include access for all students regardless of background.

Does this align with UK National Curriculum / US Common Core standards?

Yes. Our curriculum maps to the UK Computing curriculum (Key Stages 2-4) emphasizing computational thinking, algorithm design, and digital citizenship. In the US, we align with CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) standards and common state K-12 Computer Science Framework. We provide detailed curriculum alignment documentation.

Is this suitable for both primary and secondary schools? (UK: Key Stages 2-5 / US: grades 3-12)

Yes. We have adaptable programs for ages 8-18. Content scales to student level—younger students focus on AI fundamentals and hands-on projects, older students tackle advanced applications and product strategy. We can tailor depth and pacing to your year group.

What if we're not ready for a full school rollout?

Start with an after-school pilot serving 6-8 students. This lets you test the model, evaluate outcomes, and build staff confidence. Many schools expand to whole-school programs after seeing pilot success. It's low-risk entry into AI education.

Can we deliver this during school hours instead of after-school?

Absolutely. Many schools integrate AI curriculum into computer science, STEM, or elective classes. We support both after-school and in-class delivery. For in-class, we typically recommend 1-2 periods per week, and we support curriculum alignment to your existing subjects.

Who are your instructors? What are their qualifications?

AI practitioners with 5+ years building real AI products. All DBS-checked (UK) or background-verified (US). They've shipped products, not just studied AI theory. Your students learn from people actively working in AI, not just teachers.

What ongoing support do we get after launch?

Monthly check-ins, curriculum updates, teacher support resources, student progress reports, and quarterly strategy reviews. We're committed to your long-term success, not a one-off delivery.

Ready to Bring AI Education to Your School?

Let's schedule a discovery call to discuss your needs