Education through CHESS
The European Parliament approved a declaration in March 2012 recommending that member states introduce chess into their education systems, starting with the school year 2014-2015.
From the 2014 – 2015 school year, chess became an optional subject in Romanian schools. The subject is called “Education through chess”, and the approved curriculum is designed for primary school. Schools in Romania can therefore introduce this two-year optional subject for pupils in grades 1–4.
CHESS – a tool for educating and developing children
Chess is the sport of the mind and brings many benefits to children’s education and balanced development. Educating children through chess has long-term results: better school performance, higher exam pass rates, less violence in schools and in the community, and a stronger civic spirit.
By playing chess, children gain confidence and discover the wonderful things they can build with the power of their minds.
Add chess to the activities for the children in your school or kindergarten! We have more than 30 partnerships with schools and kindergartens.
Together for children
Partner schools and kindergartens
More than 1,200 children play chess with us every year in schools and kindergartens in Iași. Thank you to the partners who open their doors to us!
Partner schools
Școala Primară „Elite”
A prestigious primary school in Iași that offers every child a personalised educational path in a warm and stimulating environment. Year after year its pupils are admitted to the city’s centres of excellence, and the International Chess Club room is under the same roof, at 54 Aurel Vlaicu Street.
Școala Varlaam Mitropolitul
A private school under the patronage of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, where pupils discover and develop their talents in the spirit of Christian values. With us, its pupils find in chess a school of thinking, patience and respect.
Liceul Teoretic Internațional Spectrum
A private school in Iași, part of the Spectrum international schools network, known for its modern, outward-looking curriculum. Together we organise the Spectrum International High School Cup, a tournament for pupils from schools across Iași.
Școala Gimnazială „B.P. Hașdeu”
One of the largest and most respected middle schools in Iași, with more than 1,300 pupils and many European Erasmus+ education projects.
Școala Gimnazială „Gh. I. Brătianu”
A middle school with a remarkable tradition in Iași, known as “School 10, a top-marks school”, involved in the Eco-Schools programme and in many projects and competitions for pupils.
Școala Gimnazială „Ionel Teodoreanu”
A middle school in the Tătărași district that proudly bears the name of the writer Ionel Teodoreanu and runs European projects on culture, heritage and technology.
Școala Gimnazială „Ion Ghica”
A long-established middle school in Iași, valued for the quality of its teaching and for its pupils’ results in county and national school competitions.
Școala Primară „Junior” a Universității „Al. I. Cuza”
The first primary school in Romania to operate within a university, part of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and a landmark of primary education in the city.
Partner kindergartens
Grădinița P.P. nr. 4 Iași
A state kindergarten in Iași that combines tradition with modern teaching methods, giving children a balanced start to their education.
Grădinița P.P. nr. 25 Iași
A full-day kindergarten in Iași guided by the motto “We grow, play and learn together!”, in a warm and safe environment for little ones.
Grădinița P.P. nr. 20 Iași
A full-day kindergarten in the Tătărași district, with more than five decades in early-years education in Iași.
Grădinița P.P. „Sf. Sava”
A full-day kindergarten in central Iași, with an unbroken tradition in early-years education since 1951.
Grădinița nr. 15 „Ion Creangă”
A kindergarten in the Păcurari district, part of “Ion Creangă” Middle School in Iași, that carefully prepares children’s first steps towards school.
Grădinița P.P. nr. 3 Iași
A full-day kindergarten in Iași that nurtures cooperation, respect and creativity every day.
Grădinița „Fericitul Ieremia”
A kindergarten in Tomești dedicated to educating children in the light of Christian values, in a family atmosphere.
Grădinița „Mama Filomena”
A private kindergarten in Dancu, Holboca, offering children a welcoming environment attentive to each child’s needs.