AI in Brazilian Schools: Only 22% Have Rules

What does the TIC Educação 2025 survey reveal about AI in Brazilian schools?

The TIC Educação 2025 study, released on Tuesday (4), surveyed 2,404 public and private schools across Brazil. The headline finding: 37% of schools already allow students to use artificial intelligence in school activities, but only 22% have a formal guide or policy to govern how it should be used.

How are school managers using AI?

More than half of school managers — 53% — already use AI tools in their daily administration. The most common uses include:

• Creating audiovisual content such as images, presentations and videos (83%)
• Drafting automated communications (80%)
• Planning school activities (75%)
• Transcribing and reviewing texts (71%)
• Producing reports (64%)
• Building schedules (63%)

What do we know about students' AI use?

The survey confirms student AI use is more common in state schools that run up to secondary level, but it does not detail which tools students prefer, how often they use them, or for what types of tasks. Expat and international families should be aware that the rules — or lack thereof — can vary significantly from one school to another.

Is the lack of rules a serious concern?

Educators and researchers think so. While discussion is growing — 60% of managers said AI rules were debated in school meetings in 2025, up from 40% in 2024 — formal written policies remain rare. Data were collected via telephone interviews between August 2025 and April 2026 with urban and rural Fundamental and Secondary schools.

What other digital challenges are schools facing?

Beyond AI, the survey flags the growing debate over screen time and mental health: 80% of schools have already discussed the impact of screens on student well-being in meetings with parents and teachers — a jump of 18 percentage points compared to 2024. Inequality in access to technology and difficulties engaging families in digital education also ranked as key challenges.