Economics for the classroom

Student competitions
How the game works
SCHUL/BANKER takes place every academic
year and is played over two rounds – a
group stage and the final. The group stage
is played online from November to February.
Each team plays on one of 20 virtual
markets. Six virtual business years are
covered. Each business year the teams
make a series of decisions and send them
to the organisers of the game. These
analyse the markets and send the teams
detailed reports explaining what shape
their bank is in. Armed with this information,
the teams then plan their decisions for the
next business year.
The winners of the 20 markets are invited
to the final, which is held over three days
in spring. This is followed by a prize-giving
ceremony, in which the three best SCHUL/
BANKER teams are awarded prizes.
Prizes
– All players from the group stage receive a
certificate and a non-cash prize.
– The three best SCHUL/BANKER teams win
non-cash prizes for the players and cash
prizes for their schools.
1 st prize €5,000
2 st prize €4,000
3 st prize €3,000
Registration
Registration begins on 1 April every year.
The deadline for registration is 30 September.
More information about the game, entry
requirements and how to register can be
found (in German) at www.schulbanker.de.
Support
The players receive extensive support throughout the competition.
All the information and material they need for the game is available
on www.schulbanker.de. Teachers are also given additional guidance
on how to integrate the game into their lessons. On top of this
there is an e-mail service and free telephone hotline to the game
organisers. So there is always someone available to assist the
players if necessary.
www.schulbanker.de
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