21 August 2024, 11:00
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In the new academic year, Cypriot schools will teach a new subject.
We are talking about financial literacy. They intend to introduce the program for this course from the 3rd grade. As part of this initiative, students will be taught about borrowing, saving, etc.
The course will be taught by professors of commerce and economics and will last for six teaching periods per department per year.
Source: omegalive.com.cy
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