AI Foundations
Understand intelligent systems.
Discover how AI processes information, recognizes patterns, and generates results. Learn to question its strengths and limitations.
CURIOUS MINDS. THOUGHTFUL FUTURES.
Super Intelligence
Program
Artificial Intelligence · Machine Learning · Responsible Digital Citizenship
Through guided projects and practical investigation, children aged 9–13 develop AI understanding, confident communication, and creative thinking. They learn to evaluate information, make responsible decisions, and explain their own ideas.
Learning by doing. Thinking by questioning.Discover the pathway
9–13Years of age
04Interconnected tracks
03Levels per track
48Learning sessions
PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS
Informed by global
educational thinking.
An independently developed pathway informed by publicly available AI education research, resources, and frameworks.
MIT RAISEResponsible AI & learning↗
MIT Media LabLearning through creation↗
AI4K12Core ideas & progression↗
Day of AIAI literacy resources↗
TeachAIResponsible AI education↗
ISTE+ASCDAI in education↗
UNESCOHuman-centered education↗
OECDAI & society↗
U.Kids Lab is an independent educational entity under Kreadev. The organizations above are educational references, with no affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship. Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Super Intelligence Program.
A foundation for the future.
Four interconnected tracks. Three progressive levels each. Meaningful understanding through 48 sessions.
We give children early access to the powerful tools and ways of thinking that will shape tomorrow. AI and machine learning build technical understanding; confident communication and advanced creative thinking help them turn knowledge into original ideas. Our purpose is to raise skilled, bold, and brilliant young thinkers who are ready to lead with curiosity, capability, and responsibility.
Data & Machine Learning
Find patterns. Test predictions.
Organize examples, explore how models learn, and use evidence to evaluate and improve predictions.
AI Ethics & Society
Think fairly. Stay safe. Act responsibly.
Explore fairness, AI’s impact on society, and responsible digital citizenship. Practice cybersecurity basics: protect personal information and passwords, recognize suspicious links or requests, and ask a trusted adult before sharing.
Creative AI & Innovation
Turn understanding into ideas.
Create original projects, improve them through feedback, and present ideas with confidence and clear reasoning.
THE U.KIDS APPROACH
Learning by doing.
Thinking by questioning.
Build It. Love It. Own It. Keep It. Four simple principles help curious children become skilled, bold, and brilliant thinkers.
Build It
Applied learning through project development. Students design, test, and refine original projects and prototypes, explaining the reasoning behind their choices.
Love It
Engagement through purposeful learning. Games, stories, collaborative activities, and shared discoveries encourage active participation and sustained interest.
Own It
Creative responsibility and communication. Students make informed creative choices, take ownership of their projects, and present the reasoning behind their decisions.
Keep It
Reflection and lasting understanding. Practical application, reflection, and revision help students consolidate knowledge and apply it in new contexts.
Digital activities are supervised and age-appropriate. Paper-based investigations and collaborative work keep human judgment at the center.
WHAT STUDENTS DEVELOP
Understanding they
can explain.
Progress is visible in the learner’s reasoning, decisions, and work. Open a learning outcome to see the kind of evidence it can produce.
AI understandingUnderstand concepts and system behavior.
A learner traces an input to an output and explains a strength or limitation of an AI system.
Data reasoningInterpret patterns, evidence, and predictions.
A learner compares predictions with observations and uses the evidence to improve a dataset.
Independent thinkingQuestion results and evaluate information.
A learner checks a claim, notices uncertainty, and explains why an answer deserves further investigation.
Creative ownershipDevelop ideas and explain decisions.
A learner distinguishes their own creative choices from a tool’s contribution and documents a revision.
Responsible digital citizenshipConsider fairness, protect privacy, and stay safe online.
A learner considers who is affected by an AI decision, keeps personal details and passwords private, recognizes suspicious requests, and knows when to ask a trusted adult for help.
Communication & readinessCollaborate, reflect, and present with clarity.
A learner presents a project, responds to a question, and identifies a useful next step.
WHAT THEY GET · BIG WINS
Real work.
Visible confidence.
A learning story children can own—and proudly share.
- Real projectsBuilt by them, with choices they can explain.
- Smart reflectionsBecause they think, question, and learn from trying.
- Project showcasesA moment to present their ideas and shine.
- Exclusive U.Kids Lab badgesRecognition of progress along the learning pathway.
- A premium, verifiable certificateA U.Kids Lab completion certificate recognizing their learning. Issued certificates can be verified by contacting U.Kids Lab.
Badges and certificates are issued by U.Kids Lab to recognize learning and program completion.
International accreditation pathway. U.Kids Lab is preparing to pursue international accreditation, with the formal process planned to begin upon the launch of the first cohort. Accreditation remains subject to review and approval by the relevant accrediting body.
OUR ACADEMIC & PROGRAM TEAM
Academic depth.
Purposeful learning.
Educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs bring complementary expertise to the development, adaptation, and review of the U.Kids Lab curriculum for Lebanese learners.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & SYSTEM DESIGN
Dr. Georges Badr ↗
Associate Professor · Engineer · AI Expert
Dr. Georges Badr brings more than 20 years of experience in artificial intelligence, human–computer interaction, and system design. An Associate Professor at Antonine University, his academic and research work spans assistive technologies, machine learning, data mining, and digital health. He connects rigorous technical knowledge with practical applications and human needs.
Curriculum adaptation & AI review
Contributed to adapting and reviewing the curriculum for Lebanese learners, supporting technical accuracy and relevance to the local learning context.
Academic background & research
He holds a PhD and a research master’s degree from the University of Toulouse III, France, and a Computer and Communications Engineering diploma from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon. His doctoral research explored accessible text-entry interfaces for people with upper-limb disabilities. His subsequent work includes medical data mining, predictive systems, and research supervision.
FINANCE, RESEARCH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Dr. George Maroun ↗
Assistant Professor of Finance · Researcher · Entrepreneur
Dr. George Maroun is a financial economist, researcher, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience across institutional finance, risk analysis, and advisory work. His research examines banking, uncertainty, and financial stability, with a focus on liquidity creation and institutional performance under volatile conditions. He is Founder and Managing Partner of KREADEV Digital Fingerprint Ltd.
Curriculum review & quality assurance
Reviews the curriculum and supports its ongoing quality, coherence, and academic standards, bringing research expertise and a critical perspective to the learning pathway.
Academic qualifications & research
He is qualified by France’s National Council of Universities (CNU) for Maître de Conférences positions in Economics (Section 05) and Management Sciences (Section 06). His work includes peer-reviewed research and international conference contributions on banking strategy and financial instability, alongside university teaching and institutional advisory practice.
MARKETING, MANAGEMENT & LEARNING DESIGN
Ms. Jeny Abou Zeidan ↗
Co-Founder & Executive Manager · University Lecturer · Soft Skills Trainer
Jeny Abou Zeidan is an entrepreneur, university lecturer in marketing and management, and soft skills trainer. Her experience connects startup development, strategy execution, and interactive learning. She brings practical business insight and classroom experience to learning activities that develop creativity, confident communication, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Curriculum development & adaptation
Developed and adapted the U.Kids Lab curriculum, translating its concepts into structured, engaging activities and learning experiences for children aged 9–13.
Teaching & professional focus
Her work spans entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and soft skills training. She combines experience in startup growth and business management with discussion, practical projects, and participatory learning to help learners connect ideas with action.
Complementary roles connect curriculum development, contextual adaptation, technical review, and ongoing quality assurance.
THE FIRST COHORT
Admissions &
Program Information.
Pre-enrollment begins October 15, 2026. First classes are targeted for the second week of November.
One weekly meeting · 60 minutes- Who
- Children aged 9–13
Age-appropriate learning in AI, critical thinking, and creative expression - Format
- One meeting per week · 60 minutes
Up to 8 learners per cohort
Individual guidance and consistent program quality - Where
- U.Kids Lab · Saba Building, first floor
Downtown Zahle, Lebanon
Weekly cohort options
One weekly meeting in your selected cohort. All times are local to Zahle, Lebanon.
- Thursday5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Friday5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Saturday10:30–11:30 a.m.
The exact start date, fees, payment instructions, and place confirmation will be communicated separately.
PRE-ENROLLMENT INTEREST
Share your child’s
availability.
Complete the U.Kids Lab Schedule Preference Form with your child’s details, your WhatsApp number, and suitable class days.
Open preference formOpens in a new tab · Submit your responses through Google Forms.
Submitting your preferences records your interest. Enrollment and your child’s place are confirmed separately.
PARENT INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
Get to know the learning experience and the next steps.
Who is the program designed for?
Children aged 9–13 who are curious about intelligent technologies. Enrollment is limited to eight learners per cohort to support individual guidance, active participation, and consistent program quality.
What are the four tracks?
AI Foundations; Data & Machine Learning; AI Ethics & Society; and Creative AI & Innovation. Each track has three progressive levels, with four sessions per level.
View the four tracks →How is the program structured?
The pathway includes 48 learning sessions: four tracks, each with three levels and four sessions per level. Children attend one 60-minute meeting per week, combining guided learning, discussion, and practical application.
How does the program develop online safety?
Through age-appropriate cybersecurity and digital citizenship activities, children learn to keep personal information and passwords private, ask before sharing photos or details, recognize suspicious links and messages, and seek help from a trusted adult. They also explore fairness, misinformation, and AI’s impact on society.
How are digital tools and screen time used?
Digital activities are structured, supervised, and age-appropriate. They sit alongside paper-and-pen investigations, collaboration, reflection, and physical projects. Learners are encouraged to check results and exercise human judgment.
How is my child’s progress demonstrated?
Through real projects, testing records, smart reflections, portfolios, and showcase presentations. U.Kids Lab badges recognize progress, and a premium completion certificate recognizes program completion. Issued certificates can be verified by contacting U.Kids Lab. The learner’s reasoning and decisions are part of the evidence.
See learning outcomes →Where do cohorts meet, and how large are they?
Learning is in person at U.Kids Lab, Saba Building, first floor, Downtown Zahle, Lebanon. Each cohort has a maximum of 8 learners.
When do classes start, and which days are available?
First classes are targeted for the second week of November 2026; the exact start date will be confirmed. Weekly cohort options are Thursday 5:00–6:00 p.m., Friday 5:00–6:00 p.m., or Saturday 10:30–11:30 a.m.. All times are local to Zahle, Lebanon. Each child attends one 60-minute meeting per week.
What are the fees, and how do I express interest?
Complete the linked Schedule Preference Form to share your child’s details, your WhatsApp number, and availability. Fees, payment instructions, and place-confirmation requirements will be communicated separately. Submitting preferences does not by itself confirm a place.
Go to pre-enrollment →Is U.Kids Lab affiliated with the referenced organizations?
U.Kids Lab is an independent educational entity under Kreadev. MIT RAISE, MIT Media Lab, AI4K12, Day of AI, TeachAI, ISTE+ASCD, UNESCO, and OECD are educational references. They do not endorse, sponsor, or certify this program.
KNOWLEDGE. CONFIDENCE. CREATIVE THINKING.
Skilled. Bold. Brilliant.
Ready to shape tomorrow.
AI is changing the world your child is growing up in. Help them understand it, create with it, and lead with confidence.
Give curiosity a head startGOOD TO KNOW
Educational expertise.
Real future skills.
Developed, adapted, and reviewed by university educators, researchers, and practitioners, the U.Kids Lab curriculum combines academic depth with purposeful, age-appropriate learning.
Our team brings together AI expertise, curriculum development, and quality review to connect advanced knowledge with meaningful experiences for Lebanese learners.
Meet the team