StockGro partners with South View School Dubai to shape the financial leaders of tomorrow
South View School, located in the heart of Dubailand, is renowned for its innovative, student-centered British curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and leadership. This new partnership strengthens the school's commitment to providing students with the real-world skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing global economy.
At the heart of this collaboration is StockGro's stock market learning programme, which combines model portfolio exercises and stock market portfolio management activities. Students will manage model portfolios, analyse trends, and make investment decisions in a risk-free environment, gaining practical experience in portfolio management while developing financial skills.
Ajay Lakhotia, founder and CEO of StockGro, expressed his excitement about the partnership: "We're thrilled to be working with South View School to bring financial education into the classroom in a truly interactive way. With our model portfolio exercises and hands-on financial management activities, students are not just learning theory, they're developing the critical financial skills that will serve them throughout their lives."
David Flint, principal of South View School, shared his enthusiasm: "Financial literacy is a cornerstone of future success, and at South View School, Dubai, we believe in equipping our students with quality tools to navigate the complexities of the modern economy. Through our partnership with StockGro, we're giving our students a chance to learn these skills in an engaging, safe, and practical way, helping them build confidence and skills with which to make informed decisions and both engage and succeed in a real-world context."
By teaming up with South View School, a forward-thinking institution in the heart of Dubailand, StockGro is laying the groundwork for future partnerships across the UAE and GCC. This collaboration accelerates StockGro's commitment to reshaping the future of financial education in the region and beyond.
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