Costache Negruzzi National College

The Costache Negruzzi National College (Colegiul Național „Costache Negruzzi”) in Iași is one of the most prestigious high schools in Romania. Founded in 1895 as the Boarding High School of Iași, it was named after the writer and politician Costache Negruzzi.[1][2]

Costache Negruzzi National College
Colegiul Național „Costache Negruzzi”
Liceul Internat „Costache Negruzzi”
Address
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4 Toma Cozma St.


Information
TypePublic, Day and Boarding Secondary School
MottoPrin noi, vei fi tu cel mai bun!
(Through us, you will be the best!)
Established3 October 1895
Grades512
GenderCoeducation (All-boys initially)
Age range10–19
Number of studentsca. 1,000
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)   White, blue
WebsiteSchool web site

History

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The Boarding High School of Iași opened its gates on 5 October 1895, following an English boarding school model, focused on a wide range of children (of different social and cultural statuses and religions) from the Romanian Old Kingdom and Transylvania.[3][4]

Notable staff and alumni

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Class of 1930

References

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