文档介绍：Private vs Public Schools: What ’ s the Difference? ↑ Seward School, Seattle, Washington a Chicago public school ↓ Eton College is a world- famous British independent school for boys, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. It is located in Eton, near Windsor in England, north of Windsor Castle. Harrow School is a world- famous all-boys ’ British independent school, founded in 1243. The school is located in London. Introduction to UK Prep or Independent Schools The education system in the UK has been deeply influenced by the social class structure. The traditional view was that education was the concern of the family, with private tutors being engaged to teach the sons of the nobility, and of the church. Later schools were set up by bishops to give instruction to prospective clergymen. “ Public Schools ”, drawing pupils from the middle and upper classes. Wellington College (a public school) in Crowthorne, Berkshire, UK St James Independent School For Boys, Twickenham, London. Roughly 6-7% of children in the UK attend independent schools, of which there are over 2200, and of which most are funded by fees paid by parents. A preparatory school, or prep school in the UK is an independent school designed to prepare a student for fee-paying, secondary independent school (public school). Malsis Preparatory School ? Cross Hills ? North Yorkshire, UK Traditionally Prep Schools are for 8 to 13 year olds, when they take the 13+ Common Entrance examination for entry into a Public School. Many Prep Schools now run until 11, and the senior schools from 11. The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire, UK Thus, independently educated boys will typically go to a pre-prep school from ages 4/5 to 8, to a prep school from age 8 to 13, and to a public school 13 to age 18. A preparatory school for girls will usually take students from age 5 to 11, and independent schools for girls after prep school will us