It all started with humble beginnings at a little training school in the garage of my house, from where a unique game-based program developed. Our game-innovations led to community projects and university studies, with excellent results in human capacity development – which are critical for the 21^st Century, but mainly absent from school-curricula. Soon, our humble MiniChess-program took us onto global stages and various international accolades.

In 2010 we registered the MiniChess Company and program IP globally, with the dream to innovate the education of young minds – to be better prepared for a fast-changing future, while bringing engagement and enjoyment into a culture of life-long learning. Our drive to take this teaching-strategy far and wide through local edu-preneurs, led to franchising in 2015 – now holding 20+ franchises over 5 continents and materials being translated into 8 languages.

Our MiniChess Group now also includes collaborations with The Entrust Foundation, to reach sponsored communities, as well as the MindCo leadership training.

Our Organisation is dedicated to empowering the next generation through our culture of innovation, excellence and quality as DNA for future-relevant education.

• Action-based training: MiniChess is an award-winning educational initiative founded in South Africa, which has expanded globally. The program focuses on enriching childhood skills-development for 21st-century readiness. By integrating clever game innovations into the educational curriculum, MiniChess promotes cognitive/STEM skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, entrepreneurial mindset and emotional tools for life – most of which are absent from current curricula.
• Community Friendly: With its unique game-based methodologies and localised implementation structures, the MiniChess programme can seamlessly reach communities and schools: serving different cultures, languages, age-groups as well as groups with specialised learning needs.
• Flexitime: The MiniChess Franchise Business offers the opportunity to work within a flexible time schedule.
• Easy/economical set-up: As a MiniChess Franchisee, you don’t need additional capital: aside from the franchise acquisition, but requires own transport, a laptop, phone and internet. You will deliver services at pre-schools, schools, or any suitable training facility – therefor you don’t have to invest in a business space with furniture, staff etc.
• Staffing: As the business owner, you can add members to your team, for business expansion in time.