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This is a list of extant schools, excluding universities and higher education establishments, that have been in continuous operation since founded. The dates refer to the foundation or the earliest documented contemporary reference to the school.

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

  • England (94)
  • Germany (10)
  • Netherlands (10)
  • Scotland (9)
  • Denmark (5)
  • Norway (3)
  • China (3)
  • Spain (2)
  • Sweden (2)
  • Hungary (2)
  • Ireland (2)
  • Turkey (2)
  • Wales (1)
  • Poland (1)
  • France (1)
  • Lithuania (1)
  • Latvia (1)
  • Iceland (1)
  • Czech Republic (1)
  • Austria (1)
  • Finland (1)
  • Italy (1)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Swinnerton (2005), p. 107
  2. ^ http://www.kings-school.co.uk/document_1.aspx?id=1:31887&id=1:31658&id=1:31637
  3. ^ "The History of King's Rochester". kings-rochester.co.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  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. {{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
  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. ^ British Towns and Cities: Lewes, History Today (Volume 1 Issue 11 November 1951). Retrieved: 26 November 2016.
  14. ^ de:Stadtgymnasium Dortmund
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