Building skills and financial confidence at every stage of post-primary school
The AIB In-Schools Programme supports students as they progress through post-primary education, with practical, classroom-ready resources tailored to key stages in their school journey. Each element of the programme is designed to help students build confidence, develop practical life and money skills, make informed decisions and prepare for greater independence.
From finding their feet in First Year, through growing independence and leadership in Junior Cycle and Transition Year, to preparing for life beyond school at Senior Cycle, each stage reflects the milestones and experiences young people encounter as they progress through school. Teachers can explore the programme by year group below and access the available resources.
Explore the Programme
Starting post-primary school is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring new challenges and responsibilities.
AIB UNLOCKED is a practical transition programme designed to support students as they adjust to life in First Year. Through relatable activities, classroom discussion and practical tools, students explore topics including organisation, friendships, wellbeing, managing stress, digital habits, independence and their early experiences of managing money.
By exploring these topics together, students begin to understand how everyday choices, habits and emotions can influence both their personal and financial wellbeing. The programme includes flexible resources for teachers, students and families, which can be used together as a complete transition programme or selected to meet the needs of an individual class.
- Download the Classroom Presentation
- Download Appendix I
- Download the Teacher’s Guide
- Download the Parent’s Tip Sheet
- Download the Student Workbook
New resources for Second and Third Year students are currently in development.
This part of the AIB In-Schools Programme will combine practical life and money skills with opportunities for students to develop their research, problem-solving, planning, communication and reflection skills. These transferable skills will support students in their learning now while helping them build strong foundations for future project work and Additional Assessment Components (AACs) at Senior Cycle.
More information will be available here soon.
New resources for Transition Year students are currently in development.
Designed to complement the exploratory nature of Transition Year, this part of AIB’s In-Schools Programme will help students build practical life and money skills, strengthen their financial confidence and consider the decisions and responsibilities that come with greater independence.
More information will be available here soon.
New resources for Fifth & Sixth Year students are currently in development.
This part of AIB’s In-Schools Programme will support students as they prepare for greater independence and make important decisions about education, work, money and their future. It will also help students develop practical skills relevant to Additional Assessment Components (AACs), including research, problem-solving, applying learning, communicating decisions and reflecting on their work.
Resources will include targeted support for Business teachers, alongside adaptable materials to support teachers and students across other subjects incorporating AACs.
More information will be available here soon.