We created Skoala because financial education in Czech schools has long been fragmented, under-resourced and difficult for teachers to deliver with confidence. Many educators lacked practical, modern materials, and pupils often encountered financial topics that felt abstract or disconnected from real life. At the same time, no intuitive, ready-to-use tool existed that could make complex financial concepts engaging, accessible and easy to teach.
Skoala was developed to fill this gap: to give teachers a simple, intuitive platform that requires no extensive training, guides them step-by-step and supports them with high-quality, interactive content. We wanted to empower educators, not overwhelm them and ensure that pupils receive practical financial skills they can truly use.
From the beginning, we built Skoala “for teachers – with teachers.” A panel of 30 schools shaped and tested the program so that it reflects real classroom needs. Our goal was to create an innovation that modernises financial literacy education, reduces barriers for teachers, and prepares the next generation for real financial decisions.
In practice, Skoala transforms financial-literacy teaching into a regular, accessible and engaging part of everyday school life. Teachers open Skoala on an interactive board or computer, choose a topic and difficulty level, and guide the class through a full lesson containing videos, quizzes, mini-games and interactive tasks. Pupils join using their mobile phones, which makes the lesson dynamic, collaborative and closely connected to real-life decision-making.
Because Skoala is intuitive and ready-to-use, teachers who previously avoided financial topics now integrate them into lessons far more often. The platform removes barriers by providing clear methodological guidance, structured activities and practical scenarios. As teachers report, it helps them teach subjects such as budgeting, debts or consumer rights with far greater confidence and ease.
We also see a strong shift toward more frequent inclusion of financial topics in regular instruction—not only during special events or isolated project days. With Skoala, financial literacy becomes part of everyday teaching, supported by interactive content, discussion prompts and meaningful classroom activities.
Teachers can additionally use printable worksheets and support materials for parts of the lesson where a non-digital format is preferred. This flexibility allows every school to adapt Skoala to its own conditions.
Skoala has been spreading rapidly thanks to a combination of community-driven initiatives, strong communication, and strategic partnerships. In only nine months, more than 3,450 schools have registred—representing 62.5 % of all 5,559 primary and secondary schools in the Czech Republic. A total of 11,488 teachers have registered, with an average of 3.4 teachers per school using the platform. Based on our established coefficient, approximately 290,950 pupils have already benefited from Skoala’s methodologies.
A key driver of adoption is our ambassador network. Experienced teachers across the country organise “Skoala Cafés,” informal events where they present the platform, demonstrate real classroom practice, and share insights with peers. This authentic, teacher-to-teacher model builds trust and encourages schools to adopt Skoala quickly.
We reinforce this growth through strong, targeted communication and a dedicated field team of four specialists who actively support schools, provide consultations, and help teachers integrate Skoala with confidence and ease without the need for extensive training. Skoala also scales through cooperation with state and non-state institutions, partnerships, and frequent participation in educational conferences and events, where we regularly present our tools and impact.
Over time, we have expanded Skoala with several new features that enhance the platform for both teachers and pupils. One important addition is the Economic Data section, which provides continuously updated indicators such as exchange rates, inflation and median wages. Because these datasets are connected through an API, teachers always work with current, real-world information, making financial topics more relevant and easier to explain.
We have also introduced a comprehensive Glossary of Terms, an illustrated dictionary offering both basic and extended definitions of key financial concepts. This supports quick understanding in the classroom and helps students independently explore unfamiliar terminology. More recently, we added an AI-powered profanity filter that processes students’ written inputs within interactive activities. This tool automatically detects and removes inappropriate or offensive expressions from answers, helping to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment and reducing the need for manual moderation by teachers.
Another major enhancement is Skoala News, a regularly updated collection of articles, guides and practical tips for teachers. These resources help educators deepen their expertise, discover new teaching approaches and learn how to use Skoala’s methodologies effectively.
If you want to try Skoala, the process is simple. Just visit the Skoala.cz website and create a free account. You can register with your email or use convenient SSO login through Google or Microsoft. After logging in, you can immediately explore all available lessons, interactive activities, methodologies and tools without any training required. You simply choose a topic and difficulty level and start teaching/exploring right away.
