Ioan Popescu Pedagogical High School


”Ioan Popescu” Pedagogical High School is a high school located in Bârlad, Vaslui County, Romania.
Today, alongside with Pedagogical Profilies, the school has a wider vocational programs and classes for Theoretical Program. The school also includes a Kindergarten where students from Pedagogical Profile can make their apprenticeship.

History

The school was established on 29 November 1870, under the name ”Prince Ferdinard” Teacher Training College, and it was the second oldest pedagogical school in Moldovian Region and the sixth oldest of this kind in The Romanian United Principalities. In 1894, within the Pedagogical school, is founded an Apprenticeship School for the future teachers to practice.
In his long histories, the school activated in various building, until 15 September 2001 when it was finely moved to actual site, on Lirei Street.
The school name was also changed over time: ”Prince Ferdinard” Teacher Training College”, Pedagogical Normal School, ”Alexandru Vlahuță” Pedagogical School. Since 1 September 2014 the school has been called ”Ioan Popescu” after its founder, and first principal.

Lines of studies and specialisations

1.Vocational studies
a)Pedagogical Profile:
b)Artistic Profile:
c)Sports Profile
2. Theoretical Studies
3.Kindergarten