New Zealand plans to make Crypto Assets education a mandatory subject in schools by 2027.

New Zealand has confirmed that from 2026, financial literacy will become a compulsory subject for all students in grades 1 to 10. Education Minister Erica Stanford announced that this reform will be included in the updated social sciences curriculum and will be implemented in all schools by 2027.

This decision stems from a study by the retirement committee, which shows that currently only 25% of students have received any form of financial education. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated that the lack of basic financial knowledge leads to poor debt management among young people.

The new curriculum adopts a gradual approach, covering all grade levels. Students in grades 1 to 5 will learn some basic concepts, such as distinguishing between needs and wants, earning and spending money, and how bank accounts operate.

Students in grades 6 to 10 will learn more complex topics, including taxation, interest rates, budgeting, insurance, and basic investment principles.

The Ministry of Education stated that the program aims to provide students with practical skills that can be applied in real life. Existing courses (if any) do not meet national curriculum standards. A significant change is the addition of digital currency education. Students will learn how cryptocurrencies work, how blockchain networks transfer value, and how digital assets integrate into financial markets.

Teachers will use real cases such as the price fluctuations of Litecoin to explain market volatility. In November 2025, the trading price of Litecoin fluctuated between $81 and $90, which is exactly the type of price fluctuation that students will analyze.

The course will cover cryptocurrency as part of a broader curriculum that includes risk and diversified investments. Students will learn about on-chain activities and market cycles through class discussions. Digital currency education reflects the growing application of blockchain technology in the global financial system. Stakeholders say this helps prepare students for the digital economy. The program will be rolled out to all schools by 2027. (CoinCentral)