independent school
Britishnoun
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(in Britain) a school that is neither financed nor controlled by the government or local authorities
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(in Australia) a school that is not part of the state system
Example Sentences
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Rudd was employed by Plymouth College, an independent school, until 2017.
From BBC ● May 19, 2025
For 39 years, St Joseph's College, an independent school on the outskirts of the town, has organised a rugby festival.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
It was his host family who suggested he apply to Westbourne School, an independent school in nearby Penarth, and he was offered a free place under its refugee scholarship scheme.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025
The King's School, which has 230 pupils aged four to 16, charges about £7,900 per year, per child, which is £10,000 pounds less than the average independent school in England.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
It is said that Hucbald in consequence was compelled to leave St Amand, and started an independent school of music and other arts at Nevers.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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