The Prestigious School Founded for Charity

Eton College was originally established in 1440 not for elites, but to provide free education for seventy poor boys. This historic institution intended to support students who otherwise could not afford a formal schooling.

King Henry VI created the school to serve scholars in need, even providing them with free board and lodging. Over the centuries, its mission shifted dramatically, transforming it into the premier boarding school for the wealthy and influential. Today, it stands as a global symbol of privilege, standing in stark contrast to its original humanitarian roots. It remains one of the few all-boys boarding schools left in England.