Ensuring safe, transparent, and compliant AI in European schools.
APAE sets the standard for evaluating AI systems in education—helping schools safely procure AI and helping EdTech vendors prove compliance.
What APAE Certification Ensures
AI systems used in education must meet strict criteria for privacy, safety, and responsible deployment.
Student Data Privacy
GDPR-compliant data handling with enhanced protection for minors.
Transparency & Explainability
Clear explanations for minors, parents, and staff on how AI works.
Safe & Age-Appropriate
AI interactions designed for safety and developmental appropriateness.
EU AI Act Risk Management
Full alignment with EU AI Act requirements for educational AI.
Human Oversight
Human review for all automated decisions affecting learners.
Fairness & Inclusion
Non-discrimination testing and inclusive design verification.
Who Is APAE For?
Two audiences, one standard of trust
- Reduce procurement risk with verified vendors
- Ensure GDPR compliance for student data
- Meet safeguarding and child protection requirements
- Simplify AI governance and policy compliance
- Demonstrate EU AI Act and GDPR compliance
- Build trust with procurement decision-makers
- Stand out in the European education market
- Listing in the APAE Certified Directory
Three Certification Levels
Matched to AI deployment complexity and risk profile in education
For low-risk EdTech products with basic AI features.
- Basic AI transparency documentation
- GDPR-compliant data handling for minors
- Privacy policy covering AI usage
- Clear consent mechanisms
For established EdTech vendors with comprehensive governance.
- Comprehensive AI governance framework
- Safety and fairness testing
- Human oversight mechanisms
- Age-appropriate AI design
- Incident response procedures
For adaptive learning, biometric analytics, and high-impact AI tools.
- Full EU AI Act high-risk compliance
- Third-party security audits
- Continuous monitoring systems
- Advanced governance framework
- Comprehensive audit trail
APAE is the gold standard for trusted AI in European schools—giving ministries, districts, and procurement teams confidence that a vendor meets regulatory and ethical requirements.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're a school evaluating AI tools or a vendor seeking certification, we're here to help.