Eton College, Cradle of World-Class Elites and Traditions

Windsor SL4 6DW, United Kingdom

This is a truly prestigious school for the aristocracy

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Introduction

Eton College is a prestigious all-boys boarding school in Windsor, UK, located on the banks of the River Thames. Founded by King Henry VI in 1440, the school was originally intended to provide free education for 70 poor students in preparation for studying at King's College, Cambridge. From the 17th century, the school gradually became a highly regarded institution. Eton College students are aged between 13 and 18, with 1,480 students enrolled each year. The tuition and boarding fees for each student for one academic year are approximately £26,490. Eton College students achieve excellent academic results, and the school has produced numerous outstanding figures in the British royal family, politics, and business world, making it widely recognized as the best public school in the UK. The school's famous ancient traditions include the Eton uniform, originally worn to mourn King George III, which has since become the symbol of the school uniform and is still in use today. Other unique features include the Eton field game, wall game, fives, and various campus-specific jargon. For centuries, members of the British royal family have sent their boys to Eton College, and the school has also produced 19 prime ministers. Famous Eton College alumni include Shelley, George Orwell, Henry Fielding, Ian Fleming, Henry Salt (who later became headmaster of Eton College), Keynes, Duke of Wellington, George Orwell, and Prince William.