List of the oldest schools in the world

This is a list of extant schools excluding universities and higher education establishments. The dates refer to the foundation or the earliest documented contemporary reference to the school. The list is a work-in-progress, and there will inevitably be many omissions, particularly for schools in non-English-speaking countries.

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Second century BC

Sixth century

Seventh century

Eighth century

Ninth century

Tenth century

Eleventh century

Twelfth century

Thirteenth century

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Swinnerton (2005), p. 107
  2. ↑ http://www.kings-school.co.uk/document_1.aspx?id=1:31887&id=1:31658&id=1:31637
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  4. ↑ Mortimore, M.J.A. Bridlington School: A History, p. 13. Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire: Alan Twiddle Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-902508-03-3.
  5. ↑ "The School". thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  6. ↑ "Lessons From History". rgsw.org.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  7. ↑ Beverley town council website
  8. ↑ "WIR : SEIT 797 > Eine Schule in Entwicklung" (in German). Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  9. ↑ Colchester, L.S.; Quilter, David Tudway; Quilter, Alan (1985). A History of Wells Cathedral School (First ed.). Wells Cathedral School.
  10. ↑ Toqto'a et al. (1977). History of Song (in Middle Chinese). Beijing: Zhonghua Book Company. ISBN 9787101071122.
  11. ↑ Hitorien The schools official homepage (Danish)
  12. ↑ Mortimore, M.J.A. Bridlington School: A History, pp. 15–17. Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire: Alan Twiddle Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-902508-03-3.
  13. ↑ de:Stadtgymnasium Dortmund
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