NZ schools introducing blockchain and crypto lessons by 2027
Digital currency and blockchain will become part of New Zealand’s school curriculum beginning in 2026.
New Zealand has joined a small group of countries including Estonia, Singapore, and regions of Australia that officially teach blockchain and digital assets in primary and secondary schools.
Starting next year, New Zealand will integrate digital currency and blockchain education into the national financial literacy program.
Schools may voluntarily introduce the materials from the first term of 2026, while mandatory implementation nationwide will begin in 2027.
To better prepare teachers, the government will provide free professional development, detailed lesson plans, online modules, and access to a national resource hub.
The program will become fully mandatory for Years 1 to 10 across all state and integrated schools from 2027.
In Years 1 to 5, students will learn core concepts such as earning, saving, spending, and the role of simple digital wallets.
Starting in Year 6, students will be introduced to more advanced topics, including investing, taxation, insurance, risk management, and how digital assets function as value transfer technologies.
The curriculum covers blockchain fundamentals, token supply mechanisms, price formation, and basic market indicators.
