Real-World Finance Programme · Grades 9–12

Money, markets and the real economy.

Eight case-study modules on what the classroom leaves out, six simulations, and one capstone.

Eight modules

Each one anchored in an event that actually happened.

01How Money WorksThe cost of starting late: two savers, ten years apart
02Reading a Balance SheetSatyam Computer Services (2009)
03Assessing an EconomyIndia 1991, Sri Lanka 2022, UK mini-budget 2022
04Markets & InvestingGlobal Financial Crisis 2008
05Wealth ManagementAdvising a founder family after a business sale
06Real-Life M&AWalmart–Flipkart, Tata Steel–Corus, HDFC–HDFC Bank
07Public Finance & DevelopmentGST rollout in India (2017)
08Professional SkillsA one-page client note on a listed company

A taste of Module 01

Two savers invest the same amount each month until 60. One starts at 25, the other at 35. Move the sliders.

₹10,000
10%
Starts at 25, by age 60–
Starts at 35, by age 60–
Cost of waiting ten years–

An illustration for learning, not investment advice.

Learning by doing

Six simulations through the course, ending in an Investment Committee Day: teams defend a recommendation in front of guests from banking, investing and policy.

  • Stock Market Game
  • Central Bank Room
  • Deal Room
  • Client Meeting
  • Budget Committee
  • Forensic Accountant

Formats

From a single assembly to a full term.

FormatLengthBest for
Single modules60–90 minutes eachTrying it out, assemblies
Bootcamp1 day, four headline modulesCareer days, summer schools
Intensive4 weeks, all eight modules + capstoneGrades 11–12, holiday programmes
Full course1 term, with assignmentsIB / CBSE economics enrichment

Students leave with financial literacy, Excel and data skills, research, writing and presenting experience, a certificate, and a portfolio of work for university applications.

Start with a free pilot.

Run one module with your students before committing to the full programme.