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Eton College Interview Questions 2025/6

In my Eton interview, I was asked whether there was anything in the news I was interested about. Current affairs remain central to the interview today; it allows the boy to direct the question to an idiosyncrasy of theirs.

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Exploring nature with your children

As the iconic Chelsea Flower Show returns for anthro– and dendrophiles around the world, it brings with it more than just glitzy floral displays. For parents and their children, it offers a timely reminder to explore and embrace our natural surroundings.

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The School Run

The School Run is a 200-mile charity run from Devon to London, raising £50,000 each for Magic Breakfast and the Oppidan Foundation. Organised and run by the Oppidan Education team, the route starts from our furthest partner school in Devon and ends three days later at Oppidan HQ in Hammersmith, West London.

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