A report in The Straits Times (Jan. 8, 2026) by Elisha Tushara outlines Republic Polytechnic’s plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence across its teaching and learning programmes. The move is presented as a concrete step to bring AI tools into the classroom in ways that mirror workplace practices.
One concrete example cited in the article is an AI‑driven chatbot created to train students studying hotel and leisure management. The chatbot can simulate guest interactions, giving learners a realistic environment to practise communication and problem‑solving without waiting for real guest encounters.
Republic Polytechnic has set a clear near‑term benchmark: by 2027, at least half of all discipline‑specific modules will incorporate AI tools used in the workplace. That target reflects an institutional push to embed practical AI experiences into the curriculum rather than treating AI as a separate or purely theoretical subject.
If implemented as described in the article, the initiative signals a shift toward aligning student learning more closely with the digital tools they will encounter on the job—using simulation and AI to supplement hands‑on practice and professional preparation.
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