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India: discovering Mayo College which trains the country’s elite
India: discovering Mayo College which trains the country’s elite – (France 2)
Tuesday October 31, 13 Heures takes you to discover Mayo College, located in Ajmer, India. This establishment is one of the most prestigious in the country and trains the elites of tomorrow.
It is A elite boarding school with strict discipline. Every day, students are unceremoniously awakened 6 hours in the morning. Divyraj Singh Rathore has been a student here since he was 10 years old. His schedule is precise, he only has 10 minutes to prepare. At Mayo College has Ajmer (India)rigor and discipline are the keywords. Founded in 1875 by British colonists, it was intended for the sons of the Maharaja, the princes who reign over western India. Today, the Mayo Collegereserve for boys, has given itself the mission of training all the sons of Indian high society.
10,000 euros per year
In total, 800 boys follow some of the most demanding education in the country. That day, Divyraj Singh Rathore attends an English class. Here, English teachers not only teach the language of Shakespeare, they also address complex and current geopolitical issues. Excellent education applies to all areas, even beyond the school setting. One year of schooling Mayo College costs nearly 10,000 euros, or 30 times the average monthly salary in India.