The Costache Negruzzi National College (''Colegiul Național „Costache Negruzzi”'') in Iași is one of the most prestigious

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. Founded in 1895 as the ''Boarding High School of Iași'', it was named after the writer and politician Costache Negruzzi.

History

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

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Notable staff and alumni

References

External links

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Official site

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