The World’s Most Exclusive Schools: Where Wealthy Families Send Their Children
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Published 2023-05-23
Peering into hallowed halls brimming with the children of old money families that have been rich for centuries.
In today’s article at Old Money Luxury, we’ll answer those questions and more, providing you with a step-by-step analysis of why old money families send their children to the world’s most elite private schools…
How they navigate the chillingly rigorous admissions processes, and towards the end, we’ll give you a list of the top 7 schools you’ll want to send your next-in-line to if you plan on making them a future prime minister, president, and eccentric billionaire.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 #1 Why Old Money Families Send Their Children To Exclusive Schools
3:03 #2 The Science of Making An “Exclusive School”
4:54 #3 Top 7 Exclusive Schools for Old Money Families
5:07 VII. Choate Rosemary Hall, USA
5:57 VI. Harrow School, UK
6:46 V. Institut Auf Dem Rosenberg
7:37 IV. Lycée Louis-le-Grand, France
8:42 III. The Lawrenceville School, USA
9:43 II. Eton College, UK
10:34 I. Institut Le Rosey, Rolle
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From the Tudor-styled charm of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts to the elite academia of Dead Poets Society, a fascination with these historic institutions has permeated pop culture, and now, it has reached you.
But what makes these schools so coveted and so exclusive? What secrets lie behind their grand gates?
In the realm of old money, education isn’t just about hitting the books; it’s a cultural journey, a rite of passage, and a social grooming ground.
These institutions aren’t just schools, they’re cauldrons of a way of life that’s been passed down through generations, like an heirloom Patek Philippe watch.
But what makes these schools so exclusive and crucial for old money families in particular, you might wonder?
Well, my friend, it’s a complex blend, a cocktail of factors that makes them so intoxicating to old money families.
First, you see, these elite institutions are like finishing schools for the world’s future leaders, ensuring they’re primed and ready to navigate the corridors of power with finesse and savvy.
From day one, students rub shoulders with the offspring of the world’s power players.
They build bonds over shared dorm rooms and cricket matches, relationships that later translate into business partnerships, political alliances, and even marriages.
Consider America’s Roosevelt Family, steeped in power and prestige.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President, attended Groton School in Massachusetts.
Known for his formidable leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, Roosevelt was shaped by Groton’s rigorous academics and commitment to public service.
Groton didn’t just shape Roosevelt’s leadership; it also molded the likes of Joseph Alsop, the influential journalist and political analyst, who played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during the Cold War.
At Groton, both Roosevelt and Alsop absorbed lessons in critical thinking, social responsibility, and duty.
These formative years at Groton equipped them with the skills, mindset, and fortitude that would later define their careers in public life. It wasn’t just a school; it was a crucible that helped shape two of America’s most influential figures, each leaving an indelible mark on the world stage.
As the saying goes, “it’s not what you know, but who you know”, and these schools are the ultimate training grounds for building that all-important network.
All Comments (21)
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Comment: If your bank account allowed it, which of these schools would you want to send your child to? Thanks for watching! 👑
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Every family has that one person who will break the family's financial struggle, I hope you become the one 😊
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It’s not necessarily about a better education, it’s about the connections they make and who they know, the circles they have access to
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It is worth sending your child to best school, but never rely only on school education, parents must foster their children themselves by developing strong sense of family
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I went to one of those schools in Europe for high school in the 60's. Showed my granddaughter pictures and she really thought I went to Hogwarts. That impressed her and we had some fun around that. That alone made my experience worthwhile.
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Being able to think critically and make decisions are the most important skills.
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My sons went to Choate. I worked three jobs … started to lost my health …. Worth every penny!
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After graduating from Culinary School, I decided to work with a Food Consultant Company catering to Up Scale Prep Schools. I worked at The Collegiate School, Riverdale Country School, St Thomas Choir School and a Jewish School Called Ramaz. I saw first hand how Old Money works.
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Character and leadership are formed through overcoming adverstity not through wealth and privilege
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My family sent their children to prestigious private schools for 4 generations. Those children didn't get a much better education than public schools would have provided. Also, it's cruel to send children to a boarding school during their formative years when they need their family's emotional support at home. I've heard painful stories from relatives about how miserable their experiences were.
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The schools I went to were far shy from these schools but my family was fortunate enough to send me to some schools with rich kids. Recalling the times I went to the International School of Bangkok, the locals(Thais) were super rich. It was back then when I first got a chance to get a ride in a Mercedes S600. This was during elementary school so I don't have much to say about ISB but later in my school days, I did go to a private boarding school in Ontario, Canada, I believe tuition was around $26,000 Canadian annually. It certainly did help. Friendship offered me jobs and investment opportunities as 99% of these young men inherited their parents' businesses. I cannot say I have lived a successful life but having these education printed out on my resume, I honestly never have gone through the struggle of getting a job. Maybe that's because my standards aren't high but there was always an opportunity. My spending habits are very conservative. The one and only field I spend is on automobile, which I was passionate in all my life and I currently run a business of my own in the automotive field. However, that one more field I am willing to spend at all costs is the education. I might not be fortunate enough to pay $100k a year in education but I am willing to send my kid to the best from what I can offer.
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I went to an expensive private school and taught for a while at an ancient English public school. I have to say, it was a joy. The boys I taught always called me sir, were mostly intelligent, and behaved well (all things considered). I'd hate to teach at a state funded school. The value is in the people and attitudes you surround yourself with.
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One of my children went to a very ancient English public (i.e., private) school. The other went to a less ancient but higher ranked English public school. I asked what difference it made and was told that what marked public school graduates was a sense of confidence.
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If the child turns out to be a snob and thinks he is better than anyone then this education means nothing...modesty and humbleness are the most important qualities that a person could have
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I was surprised Philips Exeter in NH didn't make the list. Their alumni list reads like the who's who of the world's elite, most notably the sons of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Henry Ford.
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Private schools are a great networking environment I value private schools
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Teaching kids how to go within and feel whole is equally important of an education for any human being. Mind and soul
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We have sent our four children to boarding school and have been so happy with how they have developed independence and character as they don’t have their parents to fix every little issue for them. They have also become so well mannered and respectful as their school is very tough on respecting others
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I went to college with several kids who went to Choate Rosemary Hall for high school. I went to a private Catholic high school in Massachusetts, but these kids were even preppier than I was. They also drove better cars than my parents.
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In the USA, such schools might very well have once been the source of significant politicians and even presidents, but those days are long gone. Recent American presidents on the whole have come from far less grandiose backgrounds, and some were from downright poor families. And coming from modest beginnings isn't looked down upon, but often is admired if someone's risen to wealth or fame or power.
