What was schooling like in Dickens times?

Answer 1

Dickens's education began at William Giles's School, Chatham. However, his private school career ended in 1824 when his father was sent to jail after amassing debt. Dickens attended Wellington House Academy in London between 1824 and 1827. He left school aged 15 and began working as a clerk in a solicitor's office.

Answer 2

During Dickens's time, schooling was largely reserved for wealthy children or those who could afford to pay for it. Schools were often overcrowded, lacked proper facilities and resources, and focused on rote memorization. Education for the poor was minimal and often consisted of charity schools or workhouse schools. Child labor was also common, with many children working long hours instead of attending school.

Answer 3

Charles was taken from William Giles' school in Chatham, when he was 12 and then was enrolled in Wellington House Academy in North London a year or so later. He went to work at 15, as a clerk in the law office of Ellis and Blackmore.

Answer 4

Charles Dickens had some education at a dame school in Chatham. He later was able to attend Wellington House Academy which was located in Camden Town.

Answer 5

It was bad, every one got punished, even if you were the teachers son.

Answer 6

he got his e ducation in a popular school and had to leave for 4 years and entered again

Answer 7

He spent one year at William Giles' school in Chatham, Kent (age 9-11), three years at Wellington House Academy in London (age 13-15); beyond this, he was largely self-educated

Answer 8

went to harvord