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Eton College

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noun

  1. a preparatory school for boys in Eton, England, founded in 1440 by Henry VI.

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He won a scholarship to Eton College after attending a state primary school, and studied mathematics at Pembroke College, Oxford.

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Eton College and the University of Oxford have not responded to requests for comment.

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Lord Cameron is among a number of former British politicians who were educated privately at Eton College in Berkshire.

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Eton College brought in basic phones for new pupils joining the school last September.

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Eton College, arguably the most famous private school in Britain, has announced it will pass on the full 20% increase to parents, making its annual fees £63,000.

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