El Salvador Updates Bitcoin Educational Program for Schools

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) has introduced the Bitcoin Diploma 2.0, an upgraded educational program aimed at teaching students about Bitcoin and financial literacy. The first set of textbooks has been printed, as reported by local media.

BITCOIN DIPLOMA 2.0
A new era begins in the new El Salvador.
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— The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) February 22, 2026

This revamped curriculum aims to demystify complex economic concepts for students, covering essential topics such as savings, cryptocurrency mining, monetary sovereignty, and the global financial system's operation.

Developed in partnership with WESPARK, the program features engaging visual aids, animations, and interactive assignments, including a task where students create their own currency to understand scarcity and currency issuance principles.

Beginning this academic year, the Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 will be implemented in public schools across the country. ONBTC Director Stacy Herbert emphasized that this initiative is vital for enhancing financial literacy among young Salvadorans.

Future phases of the program are also planned to help young people launch their own startups and Bitcoin-related businesses.

El Salvador made history in September 2021 by becoming the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, requiring its acceptance by merchants and service providers. As of February 16, 2026, the country holds 7,564 BTC in its reserves.