[PDF] Eton College King`s Scholarship Examination 2000 - France

What is a king's scholar at Eton College?

At Eton College, a King's Scholar (known as a "Colleger" or colloquially as a "tug") is one who has passed the College Election examination and has been awarded a Foundation Scholarship and admitted into a house known as "College", the premises of which are situated within the original ancient purpose-built college buildings.

How does a King's Scholarship exam work?

The examiners assess a candidate on his performance in the compulsory papers and his best three optional papers. For those boys who hold a conditional place but do not achieve a place in College, a satisfactory performance in the King’s Scholarship examinations guarantees entry to Eton.

What papers do you need to apply for a king's scholarship?

All King's Scholarship applicants must take the four compulsory papers (English, Mathematics A, Science and General Paper I), and at least three of the optional papers (Mathematics B, General Paper II, Latin, Greek, French or Spanish; history, geography and divinity.

Is Eton College a good boarding school?

Eton College, the prestigious British boarding school, is the alma mater of high-profile figures from Princes William and Harry, to author George Orwell, to actor Eddie Redmayne, to 20 UK prime ministers. Being a part of the school requires an elite pedigree, intelligence, or both.