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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.

Second century BC

  • Shishi Middle School, China (143–141 BC) Note: The school ceased to operate for a period before its refounding in 1661. The claim to be the oldest continuous school has therefore been disputed.

Sixth century

Seventh century

Eighth century

Ninth century

Tenth century

Eleventh century

Twelfth century

Thirteenth century

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

Number of extant schools founded before 1600 by country

  • Austria 1
  • China 3
  • Czech Republic 1
  • Denmark 5
  • England 93
  • Finland 1
  • France 1
  • Germany 10
  • Hungary 2
  • Iceland 1
  • Ireland 2
  • Italy 1
  • Latvia 1
  • Lithuania 1
  • Netherlands 10
  • Norway 3
  • Poland 1
  • Romania 1
  • Scotland 8
  • Spain 1
  • Sweden 2
  • Turkey 2
  • Wales 1

See also

References

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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.
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  7. ^ Beverley town council website
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  9. ^ Colchester, L.S.; Quilter, David Tudway; Quilter, Alan (1985). A History of Wells Cathedral School (First ed.). Wells Cathedral School. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  10. ^ Toqto'a; et al. (1977). History of Song (in Middle Chinese). Beijing: Zhonghua Book Company. ISBN 9787101071122.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  11. ^ Hitorien The schools official homepage Template:Da icon
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  13. ^ de:Stadtgymnasium Dortmund
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