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Harrow School is one of the well-knownindependent schools for boys inHarrow, England. The Harrow School was founded in 1572 by John Lyon under a Royal Charter of Elizabeth I. The school has 805 boys, who live in twelve boarding houses. As Harrow school is a boarding school, the boys are there twenty-four hours of the day. I the morning they have classes in the classroom and in the evenings they are taught acting, music, art, technology all kinds of games, life-debating societies, science societies. Harrow's uniform includes straw hats, morning suits, top hats and canes. The Harrow School is famous as the place where Winston Churchill was educated, as well as six otherBritish Prime Ministers, the poet Lord Byron and many other famous people.

Eton College is an English boys' independent boarding school located in Eaton, Berkshire near Windsor. It educates over 1,300 pupils. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Eton has educated 19 British Prime Ministers and generation of the aristocracy and has been referred to as the chief nurse of England’s statesmen. Prince William, the Queen’s grandson, went to Eton too. The School is known for its traditions, including a uniform of black tailcoat and waistcoat, false-collar and pinstriped trousers. Most pupils wear a white tie.The education here is of a high quality, the discipline is very strict.Well-trained teachers support the students in all situations and help with questions the students may have.

Winchester College is an independent school for boys in the British public school tradition. It is situated in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It has existed in its present location for over 600 years and claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England.Winchester College was founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester.Every pupil at Winchester lives in a boarding house, where he studies, eats and sleeps. Each house has an official name. Houses compete in school competitions, mostly in sporting competitions.

True or false.

1. Eton College, Harrow School and Winchester are boarding schools.

2. Only boys study at these schools.

3. Winston Churchill was educated at Eton College.

4. These schools were founded by the Queen Elizabeth II.

5. Eaton College, Harrow School and Winchester are famous for their traditions.

6. Prince William was educated at the Harrow School.

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