February 24, 2026
A new subject in Israeli schools - Financial Education
תמונה: gemini
The Ministry of Education announced a new subject in schools: Financial Education.
The subject will be taught to students in 9th and 10th grades.
Students will learn about concepts like interest, savings, and inflation.
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They will learn how to make smart financial decisions. They will learn how to avoid fraud.
About a thousand teachers are undergoing special training to teach the new material. Minister of Education Yoav Kisch presented the program. He said that schools should prepare students for life outside the classroom, not just for tests.
The Ministry of Education says the program helps students better understand money. It encourages personal responsibility and future planning.