Eton College

Independent boarding school in Windsor and Maidenhead, UK

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Eton College is a 13–18 independent boarding school for boys in the parish of Eton, near Windsor in Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore", as a sister institution to King's College, Cambridge, making it the 18th-oldest Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference school. Eton's history and influence have made it one of the most prestigious schools in the world.

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Eton College to offer 12 free sixth form places The scholarships will target those with academic potential but limited opportunities. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2019