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Eton College (/ ˈ iː t ən / ⓘ) is a public school (fee-charging and boarding for secondary school age boys) in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore, making it the 18th-oldest school in the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).
A modern, forward-thinking school that embraces innovation and new opportunities to provide an outstanding, progressive and well-rounded education. Eton College is a vibrant and progressive boarding school for boys aged 13-18.
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.
Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI as “Kynge’s College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore”. Henry wanted his subjects to have the opportunities of gaining knowledge that he had enjoyed, and he made provision for 70 poor boys, known as King’s Scholars, to be housed and educated at Eton free of charge.
Welcome to Eton College, a boarding school for boys aged between 13 and 18. Book an Admissions tour Everyone at Eton works hard to create an exciting, stimulating and caring environment, to enable each boy to reach his full potential.
Jul 6, 2023 · July 6, 2023. At Eton College — the boarding school in the British countryside that has educated princes and 20 prime ministers — students wear tailcoats and white ties to classes. But...
Apr 14, 2021 · Eton College, a boys' boarding school in the town of Windsor on the western edge of London, has captured the British imagination in films, books and TV for decades....
There have been many controversies concerning Eton College, sometimes called the most famous school in the world. In 2005, The Guardian claimed that "Eton is no stranger to scandalous allegations, nor to claims that it tries to prevent them leaking out."
Aug 28, 2020 · Henry VI founded Eton College in 1440 for “25 poor and indigent scholars to learn grammar”. He wanted his subjects to have the opportunities of acquiring knowledge that he had enjoyed, and named William Stokke and Richard Cokkes as the first two boys to have a place.
Eton College is one of the most prestigious independent schools in the UK, with a distinguished record going back to its foundation by King Henry VI in 1440. It is an academically selective full boarding boys’ school admitting approximately 260 new boys at Year 9 (aged 13) of whom most would expect to go to universities in the UK
