Eton College (Eaton) - one of the most famous schools offering a secondary education in England. It is known as Smithy prominent public figures - here was released eighteen Prime Ministers of Britain, one - Northern Ireland, and one - in Thailand. In addition, education in England has always includes aesthetic education, scientific work. Eaton pays particular attention to this, and the result is obvious - here at different times studied George Orwell, Percy Shelley, Robert Boyle, Stephen Wolfram, and other prominent figures of science and culture.

Today at Eton trained about 1300 boys. The school provides an opportunity to receive education in England and foreigners, but the competition for entry is very large even for UK applicants. Eaton, moreover, one of the most expensive educational institutions of secondary education in England, because learning is not accessible to all. However, heads of schools always emphasize that for capable students may be eligible for scholarships, reduced fees for education, and the most talented applicants can and do learn for free. Process proceeds to Eton is quite complex. At the age of eleven years (and that's when the system of secondary education in England provides for a mandatory examination for all students) Applicants are screened. Typically, about one third of children, applicants are recommended for admission. However, enrollment at Eton is in thirteen years. Then the boys, passed the preliminary selection must pass another examination, which resulted in a decision on their admission and the appointment of a fellowship. In addition, the required recommendations from school, where he studied from, a detailed report on its successes and other supporting documents.

However, the unsurpassed quality of education in England, and especially, in the best schools, which include Eton, justifies all the effort and cost. Eaton maintains its glorious history from the middle of XV century, when Henry VI founded it for free education for gifted boys. Since then, he is considered one of the most prestigious educational institutions, where the traditions of classical education in England, combined with recent advances in science and technology.

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