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Originally intended as a sister institution to King's College, Cambridge, Eton is known for its history, wealth, and notable alumni, known as Old Etonians. [6] Eton is one of three public schools , along with Harrow (1572) and Radley (1847), to have retained the boys-only , boarding -only tradition, which means that its boys live at ...
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Created to celebrate the 600th anniversary of his birth at Windsor in December 1421, an exhibition held in Eton’s Verey Gallery from 20 November 2021 to 8 May 2022 sought to explore Henry’s life and his achievements, with a focus on what has been described as one of the only good things to come out of his reign – the foundation of Eton College. Thi...
Originally, the boys were taught Latin and Latin alone, although Greek was added to the curriculum in the early 17thcentury. They were taught in Lower School and were as young as five years old. The school day began at 5am with prayers, before lessons began at 6am. Lessons finally finished at 8pm, and there was a single hour of play allowed each da...
During the reign of George III, the school continued to grow. King George was a frequent visitor to the school and regularly entertained the boys at Windsor Castle. As a result, his birthday, the Fourth of June, became a major celebration at Eton and continues to be an important event in the school calendar, marked with speeches, cricket, and the p...
By the mid-19thcentury, however, changes were long overdue. In 1851, the first new subject had been added to the curriculum – mathematics, but many other areas needed improvements. The Clarendon Commission of 1861 led to significant changes including better accommodation, a wider curriculum and better-qualified staff. As a result, by 1891 there wer...
In the 20th century, more changes were made. Greater emphasis was placed on academic ability over family connections, widening access by recognising merit and potential, the Founder’s original aims. The value of extra-curricular activities was officially acknowledged, sports facilities were improved, and a theatre and concert hall added. The 21stce...
História. Eton College foi fundada em 1440 pelo rei Henrique VI, como uma escola de caridade para proporcionar educação gratuita para setenta estudantes pobres que então iriam para o King's College (Cambridge), uma faculdade constituinte da Universidade de Cambridge, fundada também pelo rei em 1441.
Eton College, boarding school near Windsor, Berkshire, one of England’s largest independent secondary schools and one of the highest in prestige. It was founded by Henry VI in 1440–41 for 70 highly qualified boys who received scholarships from a fund endowed by the king. Simultaneously, Henry.
The school that rules Britain. 13 April 2021. By John Self,Features correspondent. Getty. Eton pupils (Credit: Getty) A new memoir recalls life at Eton College – the school for the country's...
After Eton. Home College Life After Eton. The vast majority of Etonians go on to higher education, with roughly one third of leavers doing so after a gap year. The universities programme begins in the Lent Half (term) of C Block (Year 12) once boys have found their feet with their A Level subjects. They are introduced to Unifrog, a career and ...
