The general objective of this TC is to generate rigorous evidence on how AI can be leveraged to deliver high-quality, relevant, and cost-effective support to teachers and tutors at scale, ultimately improving educational outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objectives are to: (i) design, adapt, and pilot AI-enabled delivery models for teacher support in Chile and Costa Rica (Phase 1, 2026–2027); and (ii) rigorously evaluate, through randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and scalability of these models compared to human-only delivery (Phase 2, 2027–2028), implemented on a staggered, country-specific schedule. The expected outcomes are improved teacher wellbeing and intention to remain in the profession in Chile, which evidence shows are ultimately associated with improved student and educational outcomes, and improved tutoring quality and instructional practices in Costa Rica, together with a strengthened regional knowledge base on the use of AI to scale teacher support.
Project Detail
Country
Regional
Project Number
RG-T4991
Approval Date
July 8, 2026
Project Status
Implementation
Project Type
Technical Cooperation
Sector
EDUCATION
Subsector
TEACHER EDUCATION &EFFECTIVENESS
Lending Instrument
-
Lending Instrument Code
-
Modality
-
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
USD 400,000.00
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 400,000.00