Egypt to introduce financial literacy curriculum in secondary schools

Egypt's Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce a financial literacy curriculum for secondary school students, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.

The initiative, formalised on 28 April 2026, is designed to integrate key financial concepts into the national education system, helping students better understand savings, investment and entrepreneurship. The agreement was signed in the presence of senior government officials responsible for education, finance and economic development.

Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif emphasised that the programme reflects Egypt’s commitment to drawing on international best practices in education. He noted that introducing financial literacy at the secondary level would enable students to navigate economic changes with greater awareness and responsibility.

The new curriculum is expected to play a central role in preparing a generation capable of engaging with modern financial systems while supporting broader national development goals. Authorities highlighted that early exposure to financial concepts would encourage informed decision-making and foster entrepreneurial thinking among students.

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh described the initiative as a strategic component of ongoing economic reforms. He stressed that embedding financial literacy in education would help sustain reform efforts by building a more economically informed society.

According to officials, the curriculum will also introduce students to the fundamentals of business creation, market operations and investment mechanisms, ensuring they gain practical knowledge aligned with evolving labour market demands.