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AI-Powered, Irish-Built

AI in Education

Square Root Solutions offers AI in education software development services, building AI into education the way it should be built, useful for teachers and students today, and accountable under GDPR and the EU AI Act on day one thousand. We help schools, colleges, training providers, and EdTech companies work out where AI genuinely helps, not just where it's trending.

AI in Education
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The problem with most AI in education

AI in education right now splits into two extremes. Either it's breathless hype, chatbots and buzzwords bolted onto existing platforms with no real thought behind them, or it's blanket caution, institutions avoiding AI entirely because nobody's confident it's actually safe or compliant.

If you've been evaluating AI for your school, college, or training organisation, some of this will sound familiar:

Vendors claim "AI-powered" without explaining what the AI actually does, or why

Nobody can tell you clearly whether a tool is compliant with GDPR or the EU AI Act

Staff are wary the AI will replace judgement calls that should stay with a teacher

You already have a product, but competitors are shipping AI features your buyers are starting to ask about

None of that is really about whether AI belongs in education. It's about most AI being built to impress in a demo, not to hold up to scrutiny in a real classroom.

What we
actually build

As an AI education software development company offering AI in education software development services, every feature starts with AI features built around real learning tasks.

AI Lesson Planning And Content Creation

First-draft lesson plans, differentiated materials, and course content, generated fast and reviewed by the teacher before it ever reaches a classroom.

AI Question And Quiz Generation

Exam-style questions, distractors, and gradeable quizzes generated from your own curriculum or source material, part of our approach to AI grounded in approved education content.

AI Teacher Assistants

Always-on support for planning, marking, and admin, built around real teacher workload, not novelty.

AI Student Assistants

Study companions that explain and check understanding, designed to build learning, not shortcut it, with human oversight for AI outputs built into every interaction.

AI-Assisted Assessment And Analytics

AI-assisted assessment and feedback with automated marking support and learning analytics and early-risk detection that flag at-risk students earlier than end-of-term reports would.

Governance Built In, Not Bolted On

Every AI feature developed under the same standards behind our ISO 42001 certification, so oversight and explainability are part of the build from day one, the standard behind our AI integration services for education and generative AI development for education.

AI Already Making Education Smarter

Explore how we apply AI to real education workflows, from curriculum planning and content creation to learning, assessment and intelligent education platforms.

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EdTech

We built EduSmart Planner, an AI-powered curriculum and school planning platform for CJ Fallon. It converts curriculum PDFs into structured academic plans, helping schools reduce manual planning work.

Teachers can manage lessons, assignments, and quizzes more efficiently, while admins track progress and resources through a centralized dashboard built to streamline school operations.

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250+ schools using the platform across Ireland
4,500+ teachers benefiting from automated plan creation
75% of time saved in curriculum management
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EdTech

We built OnWard, an AI-powered clinical training platform that helps medical students document and assess patient encounters. AI compares student questioning against diagnosis-specific criteria, providing instant feedback on strengths and gaps. Educator and admin portals enable performance tracking, content management, and patient allocation, with anonymous records supporting secure, privacy-conscious clinical training.

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Real-time visibility into every student's clinical encounters
Scored feedback delivered in minutes, not after tutor review
Manual marking replaced by automated AI evaluation
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EdTech

We built a modular Content Intelligence Platform for Druid Learning that transforms large archives into AI-ready data. The platform ingests content from multiple formats, intelligently categorizes and enriches individual assets, and preserves original source content. Role-based interfaces provide control over indexing and taxonomies, while APIs deliver enriched datasets directly into existing client systems.

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500k+ assets processed
100k+ data points generated
140+ languages supported

Why choose Square Root Solutions?

We're an Irish edtech and educational technology development company, built to internationally recognised standards. Our custom edtech software powers learning platforms trusted by schools, universities, and training providers, backed by independent certification, not promises.

10+

Years of
Experience

125M+

Platform
Users Served

350+

Projects
Delivered

150+

Engineers on
Our Team

100+

EdTech Solutions
Deployed

The Technology Behind Every AI Feature We Build

As AI education developers Ireland relies on, we choose the stack based on your project, not the other way around, this list reflects what we reach for most often, not a fixed template.

ReactJS
Next.js
TypeScript
.NET
Node.js
Python
PostgreSQL
mys ql
aws
azure
Docker
graphql
redis
elasticsearch
openai

Built for how Irish education actually trusts AI

We know Irish schools, colleges, and training providers won't adopt AI on faith, and they shouldn't have to. Every feature we build is designed to be reviewed, questioned, and overridden by a real person, and every AI project reflects our work as AI solutions for schools Ireland trusts, developed under the same governance standards behind our ISO 42001 certification, Ireland's first company certified to that standard.

That's the standard education AI development company Square Root Solutions builds to, every time, drawing on artificial intelligence development for education best practice throughout, and our broader work delivering AI solutions for education.

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Who this is for

EdTech SaaS owners adding AI to a product they already sell, without a disruptive rebuild

School leaders and boards deciding whether and how to introduce AI

Universities and training providers wanting to reduce staff workload with AI support

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Data stays where it should

GDPR-compliant by default, hosted in Ireland, not just "somewhere in the EU." Every AI feature we build is filtered through EU AI Act obligations from the outset, not fitted in after the fact.

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Marah Curtin

“Frekkel's AI turned our vision into something real. Our users love the personalisation, the transparency, and the progress they can see and feel.”

Marah Curtin (Founder & CEO, Frekkel)

Wendy Oke

“They're not just an outsource development company, they became an extension of our team.”

Wendy Oke (CEO, TeachKloud)

Dr Jake Robinson

“Square Root Solutions understood exactly what we needed for our AI-powered learning platform. The team delivered something our students and educators genuinely rely on.”

Dr Jake Robinson
(Founder & CEO, OnWard Education)

Cathal D’Arcy

“Square Root Solutions put me at ease from day one, clear communication, a brilliant project manager, and a team that treated our success as their own.”

Cathal D’Arcy (Founder & CEO, Bergo)

Deirdre Lyons

“Square Root Solutions brought both technical depth and genuine care to our platform. What they built gives our team real confidence in how it performs.”

Deirdre Lyons (Founder & CEO, Acuru)

Aaron Keane

“Square Root Solutions built a platform our students actually use every day. Reliable, easy to use, and exactly what we needed.”

Aaron Keane (Founder, Leaving Cert Plus)

Our clients speak

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Square Root took the time to understand our vision, built a clear technical roadmap, and communicated brilliantly throughout, our dedicated project manager was outstanding. The team treated Bergo's success as their own, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.

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Cathal D'Arcy

Founder, BERGO - Specialist BER Assessment Software
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Square Root Solutions delivered a stable, high-performing MVP with strong early user engagement. Following an agile approach throughout, the team was responsive, adaptable, and proactive in resolving issues and incorporating feedback. They excelled at translating complex ideas into intuitive user experiences that users loved from day one.

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Anthony Kelly

Founder, Hitch Networking
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Square Root Solutions delivered exactly what we needed with professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional responsiveness. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high-quality delivery made the entire process seamless. We look forward to working with them again and recommend them without hesitation.

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Louise Jones

CEO, Barrister365
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a seamless experience. They successfully delivered our app across two platforms, earning positive feedback for its intuitive design while maintaining a transparent and well-organized development process. Their willingness to adapt to evolving requirements, coupled with deep technical expertise & strong product thinking, made them a trusted technology partner.

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Niamh De Búrca

Founder, SproutPlans
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Square Root Solutions delivered our custom platform with professionalism, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to our success. They consistently met milestones, responded quickly to feedback, and worked as an extension of our team. Their dedication to building the best possible product helped make our platform launch a success.

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Conall Horgan

Founder, Talent Prospecting
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a great experience. They delivered a beautifully designed mobile app, communicated openly about timelines, and consistently met key milestones. Their responsiveness, transparency, and commitment to quality made the entire development process smooth and collaborative.

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Clare Gleeson

Co-Founder, Fostering Connect
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Square Root Solutions went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals. They successfully maintained our web platform, delivered a high-quality mobile app on time and within budget, and remained highly responsive throughout the project. The team consistently kept their promises, met every milestone, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to our success, making them a trusted technology partner.

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Deirdre Lyons

Co-Founder, Acuru (formerly Examfly)
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Square Root Solutions delivered a high-quality app that exceeded our expectations and created new revenue opportunities for our business. Throughout the project, the team communicated clearly, delivered on time, and remained incredibly flexible as our vision evolved. Their willingness to adapt, refine, and ensure every detail was right made them an outstanding partner to work with.

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Karl O Meara

Managing Director, Centric Pensions Limited
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Square Root Solutions brought creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion to every stage of our project. They delivered intuitive apps that have been warmly received by educators for their ease of use and rich functionality, while also generating growing interest among parents. Their clear communication and collaborative approach kept everyone aligned, making the entire development process smooth and enjoyable.

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Avril McMonagle

Founder & Lead Consultant, Meantóir
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Square Root Solutions transformed our website into a modern, accessible platform that's easy for non-technical users to manage and seamlessly integrates with third-party systems. Their excellent communication, responsiveness, and commitment to meeting deadlines made the entire process effortless. The improvements have contributed to increased student enrolment and delivered lasting value to our organisation.

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Tadhg Farrelly

IT Coordinator, Greenhills Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the task. Some uses, like reducing teacher admin or flagging at-risk students earlier, genuinely help. Others are AI for its own sake. We help you tell the difference before building anything.

Yes. We're Ireland's first company certified to ISO 42001, the international standard for AI governance, and every AI feature is built against that standard from the start.

No. Every AI feature we build is designed to support staff, not replace their judgement, teachers and administrators stay able to review and override AI-driven decisions.

Through Discovery. We look at your actual workload and pain points first, and recommend AI only where it genuinely saves time or improves outcomes, not by default.

Yes, AI features are built with proper integration with existing education systems, rather than existing as a separate, disconnected tool.

It's yours. The platform, the data, and the codebase belong to you, not locked into a subscription you can't take with you.