2. Eton College, usually referred
to as Eton, is a British
independent boarding school
located in Eton, near
Windsor in England. It
educates over 1,300
pupils, aged between 13 to 18
years and was founded in
1440 by King Henry VI
3. Eton is a full boarding school committed to:
- promoting the best habits of independent thought and learning in
the pursuit of excellence;
- providing a broadly-based education designed to enable all boys to
discover their strengths;
- engendering respect for individuality, difference, the importance of
teamwork and the contribution that each boy makes to the life of the
school and the community;
- supporting pastoral care that nurtures physical health and spiritual
richness;
- fostering self-confidence, enthusiasm, tolerance and integrity.
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6. King's Scholars
One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's
Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the
original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's
Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means
7. As the school grew, more students were allowed to attend
provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the
town, outside the college's original buildings. These students
became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word
«oppidum», meaning «town». Although classes are organised
on a school basis, most boys spend a large proportion of their
time in their House.
8. The school is known for its traditions, including a uniform of black
tailcoat (or morning coat) and waistcoat, false-collar and pinstriped
trousers. Most pupils wear a white tie that is effectively a strip of cloth
folded over into a starched , detachable collar, but some senior boys are
entitled to wear a white bow tie and winged collar ("Stick-Ups").
9. -. An excellent piece of work may be
rewarded with a "Show Up", to be shown to
the boy's tutors as evidence of progress. If a
pupil makes a particularly good effort in
any subject, he may be "Commended for
Good Effort" to the Head Master
-The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip”. This
is for sub-standard work, which is
sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet
and must be submitted to the boy's
housemaster for signature. Boys who
accumulate rips are liable to be given a
"White Ticket", which must be signed by all
his teachers and may be accompanied by
other punishments, usually involving doing
domestic choresу or writing lines. Head Master
13. The Independent Schools Inspectorate's latest report
says, "Eton College provides an exceptionally good quality of
education for all its pupils. They achieve high academic
standards as a result of stimulating teaching, challenging
expectations and first-class resources."
