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AI Course for High School Students

Pristone Academy's AI course for high schoolers teaches students what AI actually is, how to use it responsibly, and how to build real projects with it — guided one-on-one by an MIT-trained senior engineer. It's designed to give students genuine AI literacy and a meaningful edge for college and an AI-shaped future, not surface-level hype.

Premium private coaching, typically structured as multi-session engagements.

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Who this is for

High school students curious about AI, and parents who want their teen to develop real, future-proof AI skills with proper guidance rather than random YouTube videos.

  • Students curious about AI and how it really works
  • Teens who want AI projects for college applications
  • Parents seeking responsible, credible AI education
  • High schoolers preparing for an AI-shaped career landscape

What you walk away with

  • ✓A clear, accurate mental model of how modern AI works
  • ✓Hands-on experience building with AI tools and APIs
  • ✓Responsible, critical thinking about AI's strengths and limits
  • ✓A standout project that shows real initiative

How the program works

1

What AI really is

Demystifying machine learning and modern AI — how models learn, what they can and can't do, and why, in plain language.

2

Using AI well

Practical, responsible use of AI tools: prompting, evaluating output, and understanding bias, limitations, and ethics.

3

Building with AI

Hands-on projects using AI APIs and tools, so students create something real instead of just consuming content.

4

AI and your future

How AI is reshaping careers and education, and the human skills that stay valuable — guidance from a working engineer.

Frequently asked questions

No. The course meets students where they are. Those with coding experience go deeper into building, while beginners still come away with strong AI literacy and a real project.
No. Students learn how AI actually works, how to use it responsibly and critically, and how to build with it — a far deeper and more durable skill set than prompt tricks.
Real AI literacy and a genuine project demonstrate initiative and future-focused skills that strengthen applications — especially for CS, engineering, and STEM programs.
Edward Mabonga — MIT EECS, senior software engineer with production AI/ML experience, and founder of Pristone Academy.

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