AboutJoseph Logue Expertise I am knowledgeable about English history from about 1400 to 1688, and then from the reign of Victoria (after 1837). I have a particular interest in the monarchy and dynastic relations of Europe from 1800 onwards.
I cannot answer questions regarding the latter Stuarts, the early Hanovers, and the politics of the 18th century.
Experience Undergraduate degree in British history.
Lifelong interest, and over 25 years of personal study.
Oxford University: History of the British Monarchy
Organizations belong to Natl Hon Soc
Phi Alpha Theta (History association)
Education/Credentials BA/History MS/Library and Information Science Awards and Honors Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).
Expert: Joseph Logue Date: 7/22/2008 Subject: Schools
Question Okay. At what age were boys admitted into Eton? And I know it was mainly focused on sciences, but what other subjects were available?
As for young women, was there really an academy for young ladies? If so, were there any popular ones?
Answer Hello Kate,
Boys are generally admitted to Eton at age 13, following grammar school. This has historically been the same for the last two hundred years or so. Students at Eton (as at similar schools like Rugby, Winchester, and Harrow) were generally well-versed in the sciences, arts, classics, and sport. This is a truly universal education.
As for girls, I cannot say that there was a specific academy, and until about a hundred years ago or so, proper young women were taught at home about homemaking; only later were they tutored, and then schooled. I doubt if a girls' school will ever match the prestige of Eton, given its five hundred year head start.
