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independent school

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a school that is neither financed nor controlled by the government or local authorities

  2. (in Australia) a school that is not part of the state system

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The Houston Independent School District shuttered the Las Americas Newcomer School, a program dedicated to children who are new to the U.S., after its enrollment fell to 21 students from 111 last year.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're an independent school so children who want to attend the school have got to apply to the Education Authority," she said.

From BBC

For instance, Forney Independent School District issued 30-year bonds to yield 5.03% They were yielding 4.29% this week.

From Barron's

A similar number of students from the Dundee independent school previously took in Newcastle's most recent Champions League game against AC Milan in 2023.

From BBC

Louise Hodson, executive head teacher of Greater Manchester Independent School, said Ibrahima's infectious energy "lit up every room" and his death had left a "huge hole" in the school community.

From BBC