The leading commercial high schools from Botoșani county, during the interwar period, were The Boys' Commercial High School Botoșani and The Girls’ Commercial High School Botoșani. The two institutions played an important role in creating and developing trade and industry in Botoșani County, preparing the necessary human resource in this area. Another role of the commercial schools was to develop entrepreneurial spirit and economic initiative, through the subjects they taught in these specialized schools. Although they were facing financial difficulties, both local authorities and teachers made efforts to fulfil a high-quality education.