Happy International Chess Day! .Today, we completed the 27th online Preparation of Teachers course — and what a way to celebrate: a 100% pass rate! .Congratulations to all the newly qualified FIDE School Instructors! .Welcome to the global Chess in Education family.

It’s International Chess Day! ♟️.Chess is more than a game — it’s a global language of learning, growth, and connection. What’s the most valuable life lesson you’ve learned through chess?

FIDE EDU PREPARATION OF TEACHERS COURSE — Bloemfontein, South Africa .01–03 August 2025.Participants who complete the course will earn the FIDE Schools Instructor title.Register by 30 July 2025 here: For more info: anzel.laubscher@gmail.com

Celebrating International Chess Day 2025 . All FIDE School Award recipients are encouraged to join in by hosting activities from July 10–20, capturing the highlights, and submitting them to be featured during FIDE’s global broadcast on July 21st!.

Our 27th Preparation of Teachers (PoT) course is in progress!.Curious to join the next one and take your chess teaching skills to the next level with innovative methods designed just for you? .Save the date: August 22-24.Stay tuned — the official announcement is coming soon!

The 𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐨𝐋) 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 is back! 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟕.Dual-level qualification: 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 (𝙇𝙎𝙄), 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 (𝙎𝙇𝙄). Registration:

Success Confirmed for the 4th French-Language FIDE EDU Preparation of Teachers Course!.With strong demand and enthusiasm, a fifth session is being considered for the new academic year!.Interested in joining the next cohort? Contact:.vanhoolandt@aol.com. 33 6 24 97 11 24

A Full House for the Second Session!.All 25 spots for the French-language Chess School Instructor training, which kicked off on Friday, have been swiftly filled!

📷 @FIDEschoolChess 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 (!) "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬" 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟎, .📷 Ideal for teachers, chess educators, and beginner and advanced players. 📷Registration open until July 15:

𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 edition .𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.𝙁𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚. L𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀.Registration is open until July 15:

The FIDE EDU Preparation of Teachers course in Jamaica was a full house with 30 dedicated participants getting ready to become certified School Instructors! .Next stop: PUERTO RICO! .For the first time ever, the seminar is heading to Puerto Rico this coming weekend!

POT 26th Edition is in Progress!.Day 1 kicked off with a wave of energy and inspiration! .Participants engaged in interactive teaching activities and unleashed their creativity with Logiqboard exercises designed to sharpen minds and spark ideas.

The FIDE EDU Preparation of Teachers (PoT) Course is coming to Nicosia this July! .Dates: Thursday, 3 July – Sunday, 6 July 2025.Information & Registration Form:.

We’re excited to announce a FIDE EDU Preparation of Teachers Course in Spanish taking place in person on the beautiful island of Gran Canaria! .Course Schedule: June 26-29.Location: Vallehermoso, Gran Canaria.Register now: pepsuarez@gmail.com

Chess meets innovation in Saudi Arabia! In Riyadh, Alaris Naif Mohammad, introduced the “We Learn Chess” program—an innovative approach to teaching chess. By integrating modern tools like the LogiqBoard online platform, students are engaging with chess in fresh and dynamic ways.

The Chess Federation of Pakistan, in proud partnership with FIDE, FIDE EDU, Asian Chess Federation, and Lahore Grammar School for Boys, Johar Town (LGS JT), successfully held the 2nd National Schools Chess Championship from May 31 to June 1, 2025.

𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐃𝐔 "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬" 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 .Online from 𝟐𝟕-𝟐𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 .To register, complete and return the form: .Detailed course information in French:.

Another exciting POT course in cooperation with CCA is on the way!.June 20-22, 2025.Hosted by the Jamaica Chess Federation. For registration, contact Maxine Brown:.jamchessfed.secretary@gmail.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a FIDE certified School Instructor!

FIDE EDU 26th Preparation of Teachers course in English.𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎-𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Lifetime access to the 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 Qualify for the 𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫.𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰:

Our 25th Preparation of Teachers (PoT) course is in progress!.Curious to join the next one and take your chess teaching skills to the next level with innovative methods designed just for you? .Save the date: June 20–22.Stay tuned — the official announcement is coming soon!