independent school

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

Example Sentences

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

This is the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic that independent school pupil numbers have fallen.

From BBC

Rudd was employed by Plymouth College, an independent school, until 2017.

From BBC

"We're a British independent school but sitting firmly within Nigerian cultural needs," says John Todd, head of Charterhouse Nigeria.

From BBC

For 39 years, St Joseph's College, an independent school on the outskirts of the town, has organised a rugby festival.

From BBC

Related Words

• parochial school 
• preparatory school