Clifton College

Founded in 1862, Clifton College is a major coeducational public school in Clifton, Bristol, England.

Religious Community

Like many English public schools, Clifton has regular chapel services and a focus on Christianity, but for the last 125 years there has also been a Jewish boarding house (Polack's); complete with kosher dining facilities and synagogue for boys in the Upper School: it is the only one of its kind in Europe. However, at the end of the 2004-05 school year, the Polack's trust have announced that Polack's House will be closing due to the low numbers of students in the house, although many pupils were turned down this year. Like many other English public schools, Clifton's excellent facilities come at the price of substantial fees, although a number of scholarships are available.

Related Topics:
Christianity - Jewish - Kosher - Synagogue - Europe - 2004 - 05

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