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Eton College
Windsor, South East, United Kingdom
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Academics
Qualifications offered
Entrance requirements
Boys must register by end of UK School Year 5 (age 10). Assessment involves ISEB Common Pre-Tests (Stage 1, Autumn of Year 6) and an individual interview plus online predictive test (Stage 2, Spring/Summer of Year 6). Entry confirmed via King's Scholarship, Common Entrance or Eton Entrance examinations at age 12/13. Sixth Form (16+) entry also available.
Life & activities
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Boarding & pastoral
Boarding type: Full
Pastoral care: Exceptional pastoral care is at the heart of an Eton education. Boys live in one of 24 Boarding Houses (plus College for King's Scholars), each overseen by a House Master. The school operates a tutor system and runs the SPHERE Programme (PSHEE). Boys are nurtured within a wrap-around pastoral care community that develops personal growth and lifelong friendships.
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Latest inspection
Outstanding — ISI Report 2024 noted "Broad co-curricular programme… a significant strength of the school" and "alongside the academic programme, the school offers an exceptionally broad and interesting enrichment programme."
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