Studenti gymnázia se zúčastnili mezinárodního projektu zaměřeného na zvýšení finanční gramotnosti. Tento projekt spojuje školy z různých zemí, aby spolupracovaly na výuce důležitých finančních dovedností. Během projektu studenti diskutovali o různých tématech, jako jsou rozpočtování, úspory, investice a správa osobních financí. Každá ze zúčastněných škol připravila vlastní prezentaci na téma specifické pro jejich zemi, což vedlo k bohaté výměně informací a zkušeností. Projekt také zahrnoval interaktivní workshopy a simulace finančních situací, které studentům pomohly lépe porozumět složitým finančním konceptům. Tato zkušenost nejen rozšířila znalosti studentů o finančním světe, ale také zlepšila jejich schopnost spolupracovat v mezinárodních týmech. Účast v projektu byla pro studenty inspirující a probudila v nich zájem o další rozvoj dovedností potřebných pro úspěšné řízení osobních financí.

Students of the Grammar School Took Part in an International Project Aimed at Increasing Financial Literacy

In the spring semester of 2026, a group of students from our grammar school had the unique opportunity to participate in an international educational project focused on promoting financial literacy among high school students. The main goal of the project was to bring together schools from different countries and facilitate cooperation in the field of teaching important financial skills necessary for personal and professional life.

Participating schools were drawn from a variety of countries, including the United States, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, providing a truly multicultural environment that enriched both the educational and social aspects of the project. Communication and collaboration took place mainly online, allowing students to actively discuss various topics regardless of geographical distance.

The project curriculum covered a wide range of financial topics. Students delved into the principles of budgeting, learned how to track and plan their expenses, and explored different strategies for building savings. A significant part of the program was dedicated to the basics of investing, such as understanding the risk and potential return of various investment tools, stock market fundamentals, and the impact of inflation. Additionally, participants learned practical approaches to managing personal finances, including evaluating needs versus wants, selecting banking products, and outlining paths to financial independence.

An interesting aspect of the project was that each participating school was tasked with preparing a presentation on a financial topic specific to their home country. This led to a rich exchange of knowledge and inspired lively discussions among the students. For instance, topics ranged from differences in banking systems, local investment opportunities, to the impact of national currencies on the economy. This international perspective enabled students to compare habits, legislation, and opportunities for personal finance management in each country and broadened their horizons beyond the local context.

The practical component of the project included a series of interactive workshops, in which students used simulation games to solve model financial situations. They practiced creating personal budgets, planning for unexpected expenditures, and making investment decisions based on risk assessment. Thanks to these simulations, students could witness firsthand how their choices influence their future financial security and well-being. The workshops also provided space for teamwork and collaborative problem-solving, which further supported the development of their communication and critical thinking skills.

Throughout the project, the student participants improved not only their knowledge of the financial world but also their soft skills, such as communication in English, teamwork in international groups, and the ability to present and defend their viewpoints in a multicultural environment. For many, this was their first experience with large-scale international cooperation, and it provided an invaluable lesson in cultural understanding and the importance of global citizenship.

Feedback from the students has been overwhelmingly positive. Many indicated that the project inspired them to continue studying financial topics and consider specialized education or a career in economics or finance. The international project has become for our school an example of how modern education can effectively connect theory with practical skills and provide students with useful tools for their future lives.

We would like to thank all the teachers, coordinators, and partner schools for their excellent cooperation and support. Thanks to this initiative, students have taken a significant step toward successful management of their own finances and have gained valuable experience in collaborating within an international team. 

PhDr. Pavel Bartoš, LL.M., DBA (Evropská akademie vzdělávání / European Academy of education)