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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"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 • Nov. 27, 2025
St Joseph’s Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent made the announcement on its website, citing “changes coming regarding independent school funding”.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024
Another parent said she was considering taking her 13-year-old child out of Longsands Academy and sending them to an independent school.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2024
Approval is also needed for an independent school to have students take college courses through a state program.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
The possession of an independent school library also tends to keep the reference work in the school.
From Library Work with Children by Hazeltine, Alice Isabel
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