Education
The city is home to the University of Chester. Formerly a teacher training college, it gained full university status in 2005 and is the county's main provider of tertiary education.
The King's School is one of original seven schools refounded or endowed by King Henry VIII in 1541. The girls-only The Queen's School is another independent school located in the city.
Other secondary schools include:
- Bishops' Blue Coat C of E
- Catholic High School
- Queens Park High School
- Upton-by-Chester High School
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Famous quotes containing the word education:
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—Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908–1973)
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—John Dewey (1859–1952)
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—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)