Money Smarts Programme for Secondary Schools
Register Your School100%1 of teachers agree students benefit
100%1 of teachers re-register
Award Winning2 Bronze: Best Long Term/Financial Services
Over 450,0003 students participated
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Empower your students to be financially confident. Register your school for Money Smarts today! It’s Packed with content, workshops and events designed to provide students with both financial literacy and key life skills they’ll benefit from for life. 100% of schools who took part last year will register again this year1, so don’t miss out.
Students can also put their financial literacy knowledge to the test to win some substantial prizes for their school and themselves, in the award winning all Ireland Money Smarts Challenge.
In person school visits
Your local Bank of Ireland Youth Coordinators will continue to deliver content virtually but can also come on site to your school to deliver at least one element of the programme in person, which we know is super engaging for students.
Money Smarts and BSTAI
We’re proud to work closely with the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland who are avid supporters of the delivery of the Money Smarts Financial Literacy and Key Life Skills Programme in Irish secondary schools.
Financial Literacy Presentations
“The content provided is outstanding and very relevant to students lives and their financial literacy.”1
Suitable for Junior and Senior Cycle and delivered either virtually or in person to students by your local Youth Coordinator, each 40 minute Money Smarts Financial Literacy Presentation covers key financial literacy topics like saving, spending, earning, income, debt, investing, fraud and the benefits of bank account ownership.
Everything learned in these presentations, could give your students the edge if you decide as a school to register for the Money Smarts Challenge.
Money Smarts Content Series with RTE
“This is a really fabulous programme for schools and students. Really easy to get involved in and gives students opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills.”1
To support student learning further we’ve recently launched the Money Smarts Content Series with RTE. With 5 episodes in total, they complement the Money Smarts Financial Literacy Presentations and are the perfect interactive introduction to the overall programme. Well known experts share their stories on financial literacy and key life skills topics. Watch them with your students now if you like, to give them a flavour of Money Smarts!
Makeup mogul Aimee Connolly talks about her journey to becoming a successful business owner.
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Over two episodes, Kel discusses how to gain control of spending and get smarter with money.
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Cyber behavioural scientist Prof. Mary Aiken, shares fascinating insights and top tips for fraud protection.
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Speaking from the heart, Dermot shares his story on how meditation helps him manage everyday stress.
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School Bank
“Excellent. First year I had used it. An invaluable resource.”1
School Bank is set up by students, for students. Run on site in your school, with in person support from your local Youth Coordinator, it has two great advantages.
It gives students the chance to interview for one of five roles on the School Bank Team. A stand out experience on any students’ CV, the team work together managing, operating and creating positive buzz around the School Bank offering and the 2nd Level bank account. Full training and support is provided by a dedicated Youth Coordinator.
It highlights for teenagers the opportunity they have right now, to take control of their finances. With their own bank account, students put their financial literacy learning in to practice every day, choosing how they will spend and save.
Practical Workshops
“The interview and CV skills workshop was invaluable to students.”1
Two popular workshops focus on practical key life skills.
The CV & interview Skills Workshop contains everything a student needs to know about crafting a killer CV and bowling over a potential employer in an interview. Perfect for Junior Cycle, TY and LCVP students.
The Business Start-Up Workshop will help inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs as they learn about critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills.
Following the completion of each workshop, the Youth Coordinator will provide a Post Workshop Pack with useful tips, extra articles and supports on topics covered.
Money Smarts Challenge
A chance for your school to win big in the award winning Money Smarts Challenge 2026!
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Please note: Early registration for the Money Smarts Programme is highly recommended this year as places may need to be limited if there is increased demand for virtual delivery. So to avoid disappointment, secure your school’s place as soon as you can. Completion of the registration form for this programme does not guarantee a place.
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