Everything a school or federation needs to bring chess into the classroom.
School programs
Primary curriculum
Ages 6–11, chess basics through play.
Secondary curriculum
Ages 12–17, strategy and competition.
After-school clubs
A ready-to-run weekly club format.
Teacher materials
- Chess-in-Education Teacher Guide (PDF) — example file
- Lesson plan pack — Term 1 — example file
- Classroom set checklist — example file
Certification
Level 1 — School Instructor (SI)
Entry-level course, no prior chess-teaching experience required.
Level 2 — Lead / Senior Lead Instructor (LSI / SLI)
Qualifies instructors to train and certify future School Instructors.
FIDE Development Fund
Managed by the FIDE Planning & Development Commission (PDC)
The FIDE Development Fund supports national federations with hosting competitions, chess training, and participation in international events. African federations can apply for this funding — and the Commission can help you prepare a strong application before it is submitted to the PDC.
- Hosting chess competitions
- Chess training & teacher preparation
- Support for international participation