Read the news in English, invest for real —
a finance and economics class

Explore global current affairs and economic issues in English with an interactive
class solution that gets every student involved.

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Press the button to open this company’s news clues.

Katsby Invest

Not rote memorization — an interactive finance class where students invest for real

  1. READRead global economic news
  2. ANALYZEWeigh a company’s opportunities and risks
  3. INVESTDecide to buy or sell

POINT 01

Content built on the world’s leading media

Grounded in trusted international articles from The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and more, students learn to read real markets.

  • The Economist
  • Forbes
  • Financial Times
  • The New York Times
  • The Wall Street Journal

POINT 02

Analyze companies from news clues,
then decide to buy or sell

Using the information in each clue, students weigh a company’s risks and opportunities and decide with their team what to buy or sell, and how much.

POINT 03

Meet a company in the game,
then read and write to go deeper

Students dig into the real issues behind the companies they traded in Katsby Business Review, write an essay on them, and get feedback from both AI and experts.

POINT 04

Gamification in many forms
that keeps it fun

Mini quizzes on economic concepts and team-versus-team return rankings keep every student engaged.

Recommended for teachers who…

  • 01Want a class where
    every student takes part    Games and team competition that involve everyone
  • 02Want to teach more
    topics in English    Lessons built on global business and economic news
  • 03Are planning a
    special activity    An event-style learning game unlike a regular class
  • 04Need an after-school
    or special program    A hands-on program combining English, finance and economics

English Level

No need to worry about the English.
Start at the level that fits
your child.

Levels account not only for grade but for reading and writing
ability and how the student handles the thinking tasks.

  • Intermediate

    CEFR A2Recommended for grades 5-6

    “Tesla stopped making cars at Gigafactory Shanghai because Covid-19 caused problems.”

  • Upper-Intermediate

    CEFR B1-B2Recommended for grades 7-8

    “Tesla stopped making cars at Gigafactory Shanghai because of disruptions caused by Covid-19.”

  • Advanced

    CEFR B2-C1Recommended for grades 9-10

    “Covid-19-related disruptions led Tesla to halt vehicle production at Gigafactory Shanghai.”

An interactive finance and economics program in English —
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FAQs

What levels are available, and which ages are they for?

Students can choose from three levels (based on CEFR) to match their English literacy and grade.

  • Basic (CEFR A2 / recommended for grades 4–6)An entry level that builds the basics of investing through core economic vocabulary and straightforward English news clues.
  • Intermediate (CEFR B1–B2 / recommended for grades 6–8)An in-depth level that analyses company performance and industry-trend articles from several angles and leads team discussion.
  • Advanced (CEFR B2–C1 / recommended for grades 8–10)An advanced level that analyses global macroeconomics and big-tech value-chain articles in depth to make sophisticated decisions.
Is it in English only? Can students who are less confident in English take part?

Katsby Invest runs on English news clues and an English interface so students can build global economic literacy. But it is not a class that tests students' English or grades them on an English score.

  • A class built around decisions and reasoning
  • Learning naturally through teamworkIt runs as a team-versus-team game. As teammates interpret clues and discuss them together, the pressure of English eases and students pick up economic knowledge and business expressions naturally.
  • Choose your levelFrom the Basic level (grades 4–6), sentences are kept straightforward, so anyone with basic primary-school English reading skills can dive in and enjoy it like a game.
How long does one session take?

One round takes 40–50 minutes, which makes it easy to fit flexibly into a schedule.

You can freely adjust the number of rounds and class time to your goals — regular academy classes, after-school programmes or one-off special events.

Do I need to install a program or app?

No. Katsby Invest is a 100% cloud-based responsive web service, so you can start a class right away from a single browser link — no software to install and no complicated sign-up.

Which devices can I use it on? (Is it available on smartphones?)
  • Built for PCs and laptopsKatsby Invest involves intensive analysis — live charts, English news clues and team portfolio management — so it is available only on desktop PCs, laptops and Chromebooks.
  • Smartphones are not supportedSmartphones are not supported, as their small screens limit readability and controls.
  • Connect to the classroom screenPut the Live Leaderboard on a teacher's large monitor, smart board or projector to maximise focus in the live team competition.