Kenya ChessInstitutePartner with KCI
KCI in schools

Bring chess into
the heart of learning.

Structured, inspiring chess programs delivered by trained KCI coaches—right on your school campus.

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Designed for schoolsFlexible · Structured · Measurable
Beyond the classroom

A club students love.
Skills they keep for life.

Chess gives young people a rare space to slow down, think ahead, and take ownership of their choices. KCI makes it easy for schools to offer that experience with confidence.

We provide the coaching structure, learning pathway, and day-to-day support. Your school provides the learners and a welcoming place to play.

Why schools choose chess

One board.
Many benefits.

01

Sharper thinking

Chess helps learners recognise patterns, analyse options, and solve problems with patience.

02

Stronger character

Students practise resilience, responsibility, respectful competition, and composure.

03

A place to belong

A well-run chess club creates friendships across classes, ages, and ability levels.

04

School pride

Internal competitions and tournament teams give students new ways to represent their school.

A simple partnership

From first conversation
to first move.

Every partnership is designed around the school. We keep setup clear, delivery reliable, and communication easy.

01Discover

We learn about your school, students, timetable, space, and goals.

02Design

KCI proposes a practical program structure, schedule, and learner pathway.

03Deliver

A trained coach runs engaging sessions with boards and teaching resources.

04Develop

We track participation, share progress, and create opportunities to compete.

Built around your timetable

Flexible ways
to make it work.

After-school club

A weekly enrichment activity for interested learners.

Curriculum enrichment

Chess sessions integrated into the school day.

Team development

Focused coaching for competitive school teams.

Workshops & events

One-day experiences, festivals, and internal tournaments.

What KCI provides

A complete program,
not just a weekly visit.

01Trained, child-centred chess coaches

02Level-appropriate lesson plans

03Chess sets and teaching materials

04Attendance and progress tracking

05Internal competition support

06Pathways into KCI tournaments

For school leaders

Let’s build a chess culture
at your school.

Share your school’s needs with us and we’ll propose a practical program for your learners, schedule, and goals.

Request a school proposal ↗