Prince George will usher in an important "junior high school" this year, however, the answer to which secondary school the future crown prince should choose is still unknown.
It was reported earlier that although Princess Kate strongly promoted her alma mater, Marlborough College, Prince William still wants George to attend Eton College and become an alumnus with him. Sources also broke the news that Kate was "very disappointed" with William's "stubbornness" due to disagreements over education.
However, just when everyone thought that Prince George would be enrolled in Eton, the "accident" happened again.
It is said that Kate still did not let her child give up the idea of enrolling in a co-educational school, and this time it was Oundle School, also known as the "Oxbridge Backyard", that joined the competition.
Founded in 1556, Oundle School is a co-educational senior boarding and day school and one of the largest secondary schools in the UK.
Because the school is an open campus with buildings scattered throughout the town, students are also known as "Oundelians" and aim to share the community with the residents of Oendel Town, including a chapel and cricket pitch.
In terms of academic achievement, 68% of students at Oundle School achieved 8-9 grades and 85% 7-9 grades in GCSE exams 2022, while 65% achieved A*-A grades and 87% A*-B grades in A-level exams.
In addition, about 10% of Oundle school students get offers from Oxbridge, 20% get offers from G5 universities, and 80% get offers from Russell Group universities every year.
In general, whether it is Eton College, Marburg College, or Oundle School, in fact, Prince William and Princess Kate's educational differences revolve around whether they are "single-sex schools" or "mixed-sex schools".
Among them, Prince William's preference for Eton College is a boys' school, while Princess Kate has always preferred a mixed school. The main reason is that Kate had been "bullied" at an all-girls school, and considering that in the future, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could study in the same school as their brother.
Proportion of single-sex and mixed-sex schools in the UK
- Of the 1,395 private schools surveyed in the 2023 UK Independent Schools Annual Report, 1,130 are mixed, accounting for more than 81%.
- Nearly half of the UK's nine public schools are single-sex schools (boys or girls only). In March this year, Westminster School also issued a document saying that it was planning to switch to a mixed school.
- In 2022, the number of private girls' schools dropped to 232, and the number of public girls' schools also declined, falling to 213.
Advantages of a single-sex school
- Students are more focused on their studies and have better academic performance
According to a report best-schools.co.uk by the authoritative school assessment website in the UK, 14 of the top 20 private schools in the UK are single-sex schools according to the A-Level and Pre-U rankings.
- Competitive pressure is comparatively less and freer
Single-sex schools may help alleviate gender roles and social pressures, giving students more freedom to pursue their interests and goals without being constrained by gender stereotypes.
- Curriculum for the growth and development of men and women
According to expert research, boys and girls have different patterns of brain development, ways of absorbing information, and interests. For example, in general, language areas in the brain develop earlier in girls, while boys are more sensitive to direction and movement.
As a result, boys' schools often combine education with everyday life. For example, extend the classroom outdoors and encourage athletic competition. In girls' schools, there are more opportunities for girls to express themselves. Express yourself openly, debate your opinions openly, and help each other grow and learn.
Co-educational advantages
- Expose children to a more realistic environment
Boys and girls growing up together can not only cultivate children's ability to get along with the opposite sex, but also facilitate the development of social skills and better adapt to the diversity of the real world.
In real life, people need to cooperate and get along with people of different genders. A mixed-school environment can better prepare students for the future of society and the workplace.
- More diversity of cultural and gender backgrounds
Mixed schools provide more diversity of cultural and gender backgrounds, and are able to better showcase real-world diversity and inclusion. Let students have a clearer understanding of the differences between men and women, so as to form a relationship with complementary strengths. Students can also get a well-rounded development in the arts, sciences, arts, sports, etc.
Ms. Wei suggested that choices should be made based on individual and family values, student personality, and needs and goals.
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