Implementing Financial Literacy in Qatar’s High Schools
In an effort to boost financial awareness among youth, Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education is set to introduce financial literacy as an elective for eleventh and twelfth-grade students starting the 2024-2025 academic year. The initiative is designed to equip students with vital economic knowledge and skills for personal financial management. The inclusion of this subject aims to prepare students to navigate contemporary economic challenges effectively and make prudent financial decisions.
Course Content and Teacher Training Initiatives
The newly developed financial literacy program will encompass key topics such as commerce, real estate, and various investment strategies, allowing students to gain competencies in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation. To ensure the effectiveness of this program, the Ministry is launching a targeted teacher training program. This program will provide educators with the necessary resources and methodologies to deliver the curriculum successfully, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.
Impact on Student Assessment and Career Readiness
The curriculum includes a structured assessment framework that consists of tests, project work, and presentations to evaluate students’ understanding and application of financial concepts in real-life scenarios. As this elective will contribute to the students’ overall grades, it underscores the importance of the subject and encourages a serious commitment from the students. Through this initiative, which is part of a collaboration with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants, Qatar aims to develop a workforce well-versed in financial literacy, aligning with the nation’s long-term developmental goals and labor market needs.