Financial literacy to be included in secondary school curricula as an elective – The Peninsula

Financial literacy to be included in secondary school curricula as an elective – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) plans to include 'financial literacy' in the curriculum for eleventh and twelfth-grade students, as an elective, starting from the first semester of the academic year 2024-2025.

This initiative aims to spread financial awareness among students, teach them the concepts of economics and financial accounting to manage their money effectively, and enhance their ability to make sound investment decisions.

The financial literacy subject is designed to be optional within a range of available subjects, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to providing comprehensive and integrated education that keeps pace with contemporary economic developments.

The financial literacy course includes three main areas: commerce, real estate, and investment. The student is expected to acquire multiple skills, including effective money management, drawing a financial plan, and developing a budget that helps him achieve financial goals efficiently.

This literature will contribute to the graduation of qualified and specialised cadres, which constitute a qualitative addition to the labor market in Qatar.

Director of the Curriculum and Learning Resources Department at MoEHE Dr. Abdullah Al Marri commented: “The Ministry is working to enable teachers to teach financial literacy. It will implement an integrated training plan to enable teachers to deal with curricula related to