Building the next generation of Bhutan's sovereign economy.
In partnership with 21Skills, Nyurlam is embedding a STEM education programme for 21st century skills directly into the Gelephu Mindfulness City framework. Connecting Formula E's innovation energy to classrooms across the region — students aged 10–16 learn to code, simulate, prototype, and think systemically from day one.
Science, technology, and culture in one system.
The programme is structured around three interconnected learning pillars — each designed to ladder directly into Gelephu Mindfulness City's long-term human capital strategy.
Smart-city simulations connect energy, water, biodiversity, mobility, and wellbeing into a single civic learning model rooted in Bhutan's GNH philosophy.
Digital storytelling turns culture, narrative design, and interactive worlds into tools for expression, communication, and shared Bhutanese identity.
AI, sensors, 3D printing, coding platforms, and data analysis transform abstract concepts into hands-on real-world experimentation.
First Pilot Run: Four Schools, Two Days per School.
From introduction to independent execution.
School Introduction & Teacher Training
Understanding school context, student level, and local needs. Teachers receive an intro to Micro:bit and lesson plans — gaining confidence to run additional workshops independently.
Student Workshops & Live Coding
Hands-on introduction to Micro:bit. Students achieve their first coding success within 5 minutes. Environmental coding connects STEM directly to sustainability — grounding the science in Bhutan's reality.
- Devices with internet access — phones, laptops, or tablets
- Stable internet connection
- Translator support if required
- Students code successfully within 5 minutes on Day 2
- Teachers confident to run independent workshops
- STEM skills connected directly to sustainability themes
Four tracks. One connected system.
Each module addresses a distinct domain of 21st century readiness — from storytelling and simulation to AI ethics and hands-on prototyping.
GMC Nyurlam 21Skills STEM Programme
Full programme overview • 6 pages • 1.3 MB • PDF