Year 1 school children to get a financial education from 2027

Year 1 school children to get a financial education from 2027

Balancing a budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory for school children from 2027.

Financial education to become compulsory in schools from 2027

All students from years one to 10 will soon start learning about home finances, the education minister has confirmed.

Financial Education To Be Taught In Schools

Students from Year 1 to 10 will learn practical money skills through refreshed curriculumCurriculum includes basic and advanced topics, from savings to tax and investment knowledgeMinistry partners with financial groups to align resources and support teacher deliveryFinancial education will soon become a central part of learning for all Year 1 to 10 students in New Zealand, with the Government announcing it will be integrated into the refreshed …

In a world where money management plays a crucial role, it is essential that you neither acquire financial education.

Transforming financial education in schools

Financial education will be embedded as a core element of the refreshed social sciences curriculum for Year 1-10 students, set to be available for use from 2026, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.  “Embedding essential skills into the curriculum will ensure our young people are better prepared to make informed financial decisions in a complex financial world. This will positively impact their lives and the broader economy,” says …