NCFE Money Smart School Program (MSSP)
by National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE)
Money Smart School Certification
A financial literacy program by NCFE for Class VI to X students, integrating money management education into existing school curricula with NCFE-CBSE workbooks.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Academic year (20 sessions per class, 40 minutes each)
Time needed
20 sessions of 40 minutes each
Eligibility
Open to students of Class VI to X in schools across India. Schools voluntarily register with NCFE to participate and integrate the financial education workbooks into their curriculum.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 10
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- School must register with NCFE to participate in the program
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Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Money Smart School Certificate
Schools receive official Money Smart School certification and a digital badge from NCFE
Recognized by
Recognition
NCFE national recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
How to apply
- 1School contacts NCFE to express interest in implementing the MSSP
- 2Teachers attend the Financial Education Training Program (FETP) conducted by NCFE
- 3School integrates financial education workbooks into existing curriculum for Class VI to X
- 4Students complete the curriculum sessions and may participate in NFLAT for evaluation
Rules and guidelines
- Schools must voluntarily register with NCFE to participate in the program
- Teachers must complete the FETP training to become certified Money Smart Teachers
- Financial education sessions must be integrated with existing school subjects
- Schools may choose to have students assessed through NFLAT or conduct their own evaluation
- Schools must follow the NCFE-CBSE workbook curriculum for the designated classes
About this opportunity
The Money Smart School Program (MSSP) is a flagship financial literacy initiative by the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE). The program aims to provide unbiased financial education to school students of Class VI to X and encourage them to develop basic financial skills necessary for informed decision-making throughout their lives.
The program is open to schools across India that voluntarily choose to integrate financial literacy into their existing curriculum. NCFE and CBSE have jointly developed a set of five Financial Education Workbooks, one for each class from VI to X. The curriculum is designed to integrate with existing subjects like history, civics, geography, and mathematics across 20 sessions per class, each lasting 40 minutes.
Schools implementing the program receive official Money Smart School certification and a digital badge from NCFE. Teachers are trained through the Financial Education Training Program (FETP) at no cost, becoming certified Money Smart Teachers. Students can participate in the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT) for evaluation.
Participating schools also receive priority access to future NCFE initiatives, opportunities for students to visit financial sector regulators such as RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA, and recognition through NCFE social media campaigns promoting Money Smart Schools.
What your child will do
- Classroom sessions using NCFE-CBSE Financial Education Workbooks
- Teacher training through the Financial Education Training Program (FETP)
- Student evaluation through the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT)
- Visits to financial sector regulators for students
- Integration of financial concepts into existing academic subjects
Mentors and faculty
School teachers trained and certified as Money Smart Teachers through NCFE FETP
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Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
Five Financial Education Workbooks jointly developed by NCFE and CBSE, one for each class from VI to X, covering 20 sessions of 40 minutes each.
Frequently asked questions
How does the MSSP curriculum integrate with existing school subjects?
The NCFE-CBSE Financial Education Workbooks are designed to integrate with subjects like history, civics, geography, and mathematics. Each class covers 20 sessions of 40 minutes each, allowing schools to embed financial literacy into their regular academic timetable without adding a separate subject.
What training do teachers receive before conducting MSSP sessions?
Teachers attend the Financial Education Training Program (FETP) conducted by NCFE, either at NCFE facilities or at the school premises. Upon completion, teachers are certified as Money Smart Teachers and receive ongoing development resources at no cost.
How are students assessed under the Money Smart School Program?
Schools can encourage students to participate in the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT) conducted by NCFE, which covers banking, securities, insurance, and pension topics. Alternatively, schools may conduct their own evaluation with NCFE providing necessary support.
What recognition does a school receive after implementing the MSSP?
Schools implementing the program receive official Money Smart School certification and a digital badge from NCFE. These can be displayed on the school website and social media. Participating schools also receive priority access to future NCFE initiatives and financial regulator visit opportunities.
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