On 2 July 2026, AICET welcomed a delegation of 34 participants from Jeonbuk National University and Wonkwang University, Korea, comprising Professors and Master’s students from both institutions. The session was also attended by local guests David Hoe (Member of Parliament); Ivan Gn (Education Government Engagement Lead, Apple) and Geck Ng (Graphic Leadership and Learning, Education Development, Apple). Hosted by Prof. Ben Leong, Director of AICET, the visit provided a valuable opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives on the practical application of AI in education.
Choosing the Right Model for the Right Job
A key point of discussion arose when a member of the delegation asked whether AICET’s AI platforms rely on generic, off-the-shelf large language models (LLMs). Prof. Ben Leong explained that AICET does not commit to a single model across all its platforms. Instead, the team experiments with different LLMs on a case-by-case basis to determine which performs best for a given task, taking into account accuracy, reliability, and suitability for the specific pedagogical use case.
Cost-efficiency is also a central consideration in this process. Rather than defaulting to the most powerful or best-known model available, AICET selects the model that delivers the best outcomes at the most reasonable cost for each platform’s specific needs. This pragmatic, outcome-driven approach allows AICET to keep its platforms both effective and sustainable to operate at scale.
Spotlight on KouShi: Unlimited Oral Practice for Every Student
Prof. Ben Leong also introduced the delegation to KouShi, AICET’s latest innovation. KouShi is an AI-powered platform that gives primary school students unlimited, exam-realistic practice for their PSLE Chinese and English oral examinations. Through natural, spoken conversations with LaoShi, AICET’s AI tutor, students get the repeated one-to-one speaking practice that a single teacher cannot provide to an entire class, while teachers retain full oversight through session reports and a class-wide progress dashboard.
The delegation members responded with keen interest to KouShi, noting the platform’s potential to address a gap that few teachers can close alone: giving every student sufficient speaking practice ahead of their exams.
Building Ties Across Borders
The visit concluded with a broader discussion on future collaboration between AICET and the two Korean universities, reflecting AICET’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI-driven education both in Singapore and across the region.
