The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA), in cooperation with the Albanian Association of Banks (AAB), the Bank of Albania, and with the support of the Ministry of Education and Sports, supported the organization of the National Money Quiz 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening financial education among young people in Albania.

This year marked a record level of participation, with 1,430 students from across the country taking part. Of these, 1,196 students aged 13 to 15 competed, organized into 598 teams representing 108 schools, including 44 schools from Tirana and 64 schools from other cities.

The competition was held online through the KAHOOT platform and was broadcast live on the YouTube channel of the Albanian Association of Banks.

Participants were welcomed by representatives of the partner institutions, including Mr. Martin Blushi, Deputy General Director of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, who emphasized the importance of financial education from an early age in building a sound financial culture.

Winners of the National Money Quiz 2026:

First Place:

“Imelda Lambertini” 9-Year School, Elbasan – Grade 9

“Imelda Lambertini” 9-Year School, Elbasan – Grade 9
Marinela Hoxha & Majla Idrizi

Second Place:

“Imelda Lambertini” 9-Year School, Elbasan – Grade 9

“Imelda Lambertini” 9-Year School, Elbasan – Grade 9
Ajlsi Manushi & Aira Hoxha

Third Place:

“Imelda Lambertini” 9-Year School, Elbasan – Grade 9

David Cepa & Bjork Bylykashi

The winning teams will be honoured with prizes awarded by the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency. The first-place team will represent Albania at the European Final in Brussels, where they will compete against teams from various European countries in an event organized by the European Banking Federation.

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote financial literacy among younger generations and contribute to raising public awareness and safeguarding financial stability.