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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A number of independent school - sometimes called private schools - have been struggling, with St Gerard's in Gwynedd also closing and owners of both citing financial pressures.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The College of Europe is an independent school attended by aspiring EU civil servants.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
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 ● Sep. 10, 2025
Rudd was employed by Plymouth College, an independent school, until 2017.
From BBC ● May 19, 2025
Rev. D. Lee is advised to go to the Sandwich Islands, and Edwards is induced to undertake an independent school at Champoeg.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
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