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The King's School, Canterbury is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18. Located in Kent, England. Join us for our upcoming Open Mornings.
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The King’s education is designed to encompass both depth and...
- Pastoral Care
It is not only academic excellence that differentiates...
- Co-Curricular
The King’s Men, King’s Swingers and King’s A Capella are...
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The King's School is a public school in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and the Eton Group. It is Britain's oldest public school; and is arguably the oldest continuously operating school in the world, since education on the Abbey and Cathedral grounds has been uninterrupted since AD 597.
Find out how to apply to join The King's School Canterbury, for our junior school, senior school, and our international college. Join us for our upcoming Open Mornings. Senior School – Saturday 21 September
We are delighted to introduce you to our wonderful school, or rather schools, as The King’s School consists of three – The King’s School (our Senior School), Junior King’s and The King’s School International College.
King’s is set in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. With magnificent ancient buildings and gardens within the school, pupils often enjoy the contrast between the old setting and modern setting of the city that is just beyond their doorstep.
The King’s School, Canterbury has a history and setting that cannot fail to inspire. It has claims to be the oldest school in England, founded almost 1500 years ago. On one side students can walk into the busy and bustling town centre, and the other side is dominated by the World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral.
Aug 24, 2022 · History. The origins of our historically rich school can be traced back to the year 597AD, when St. Augustine was sent from Rome to evangelize England. But it was much later, in 1541, that the...