G20 Schools
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G20 Schools are a group of 20 highly selective leading independent secondary schools. Founding schools originated in Africa, Australia, Britain, Europe, Hong Kong, Jordan, Turkey and the United States.
The group was formed in 2006 by Wellington College headteacher, Anthony Seldon.
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[edit] Founding members
- Africa: St Andrews, Bishops, St Cyprians, St Stithians
- Australia: King's School (Sydney), Melbourne Grammar, St. Peter's College (Adelaide)
- Hong Kong: Diocesan Girl's School, Kowloon
- Jordan: King's Academy
- Switzerland: International School of Geneva
- Turkey: Robert College, Istanbul
- United Kingdom: Eton College, Marlborough College, Sevenoaks School, Wellington College, Berkshire
- United States: Buckingham Browne and Nichols, Deerfield Academy, Harvard-Westlake, Philips Academy, Hotchkiss School and Lawrenceville School
[edit] Other members
New members include schools in Peru, Lima and Singapore. The Doon School in Northern India has recently joined.
[edit] Activities
The group facilitates student exchanges, teacher exchange and allows final year students to take a "Gap Year" at a G20 school. The latest G20 summit occurred in April 2008 at the King's Academy, Jordan. The 2010 G20 Conference will take place in Australia
[edit] External links
- http://www.stpeters.sa.edu.au/Newsletters/Week11,11April2008.pdf
- http://www.kingsacademy.edu.jo/default.asp?contentID=608
- http://old.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/conferences/right_conferences.htm
- http://students.hw.com/chronicle/News/NewsArticles/tabid/1274/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1940/School-to-host-G20-conference-next-year.aspx
- http://students.hw.com/chronicle/tabid/1274/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/230/Move-over-G8this-is-G20.aspx
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