Tutors and parents want AI taught in schools — and say traditional exams no longer work

“Students are crying out for guidance and education on AI technology,” said Albert Clemente, CEO at FindTutors. “With students already using this technology, providing proper education is vital to ensuring it is used safely and to the benefit of students, not instead of learning.”

Tutors see Computing as the most relevant subject in today’s AI-driven world, with Literature, Geography and History ranked the least relevant. While most agree that STEM subjects will only grow in importance, many also think it's time to rethink how all subjects are taught — and how children are assessed.

Are traditional exams failing our kids?

Alongside changes to the curriculum, tutors are also calling for exam reform. A massive 65% said that traditional exams no longer reflect student ability, and over half (57%) want continuous assessment — like coursework or project-based learning — to replace end-of-year tests.

It’s a sentiment that’s echoed by parents, too. The GoStudent Future of Education Report 2025 found that:

• 62% of parents want new ways of assessing students

• 59% of UK parents worry that grades no longer reflect their child’s real abilities

• 58% say kids are spending too much time memorising facts instead of building critical thinking skills

With 16% of students admitting to using AI to write essays, and 21% saying they’ve used AI to pass exams, it’s no wonder families and tutors alike are calling for a rethink.

What could learning with AI look like?

Right now, most schools still treat AI like a banned cheat code. But tutors argue that students should be taught how to use AI responsibly, in the same way they learn about online safety or digital research.

Rather than replacing learning, AI could help develop skills like:

• Research and analysis

• Evaluating sources

• Creative problem-solving

• Understanding bias in algorithms and content

It’s not just about prepping kids for tech careers, but equipping them for life in a digital world.

What's the future of Literature and Geography?

In the survey, 23% of tutors said Literature was the least relevant subject in the AI age, followed by Geography and History. But that doesn't mean families should ditch bedtime reading or maps just yet.

What this data suggests is a growing concern that school subjects aren’t evolving fast enough. Rather than scrapping traditional subjects, tutors and parents are pushing for them to be taught in more modern, skills-based ways — such as using Literature to build communication skills or studying Geography through environmental activism.

What does this mean for our kids’ education?

This research suggests two clear takeaways for parents:

1. AI is already in your child’s world — it’s time schools treated it as a learning tool, not a threat.

2. Exam reform is a growing conversation, with both tutors and parents agreeing that testing needs to reflect real-life skills.

It is clear that students need structured teaching and guidelines around AI if traditional methods of examination are to stand a chance of being accurate.

While curriculum changes are slow-moving, this survey highlights growing pressure for schools to adapt — and for parents to feel more confident advocating for a modern approach to their child’s learning.

The FindTutors survey was based on 278 tutors in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

Read more:

• New study finds 77% of teens admit to using AI to do their homework
• Teachers can now use AI to mark homework and write to parents, says new guidance
• Over half of children use AI but only 31% of parents are aware, NSPCC reveals