free school

American  

noun

1. a privately run school organized as an alternative to the traditional public or private school, usually following a highly flexible approach to the curriculum and teaching methods.

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Example Sentences

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC

The news comes after the council ended its scheme which allowed all families of children eligible for benefits-related free school meals to be given vouchers during every school holiday for the last five years.

From BBC

Matt Vella, head teacher of St Michael's Academy in Yeovil, where nearly 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, said the application process needed to be "as clear and accessible as possible" to avoid "added stress" for families.

From BBC

As of January 2025, 15,285 children in Somerset were eligible for free school meals, representing 21.2% of pupils in the area.

From BBC

Then there’s free school lunches, which the government has pegged at up to $4.69 per day for about 30 million children receiving meals in school.

From Los Angeles Times