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Purpose
The Chess Academy will bring together students who are curious about the game, whether they are complete beginners or already competing. Chess builds patience, focus, strategic thinking and resilience, and rewards patience, focus and the discipline to think a few moves ahead.
Through regular play, coaching and friendly competition, students will learn to plan ahead, evaluate decisions under pressure and learn from every result, skills that carry well beyond the board into the classroom and life beyond school.
Eligibility
- Attendance
- Behaviour
- Attitude
Students & parents will be required to sign a contract at the start of the Academy. Your continued eligibility to attend the academy will be monitored regularly.
Contractual Agreement
Students and parents will be required to sign a contract at the start of the Academy. Continued eligibility to attend the Academy will be monitored regularly.
For students wishing to join, a Chess Academy - Expression of Interest form needs to be completed and submitted.
Cost
(2027 Cost TBC)
Cost covers the following:
- Coaching
- Equipment
- Uniform
- Competition entry fees
CSEF and/or SSB can be used
Payment plans can be arranged. If there is still a financial barrier to joining the Academy, please email
To submit an expression of interest, please complete and submit the following form: