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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It was his host family who suggested he apply to Westbourne School, an independent school in nearby Penarth, and he was offered a free place under its refugee scholarship scheme.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 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
Explain how European countries came naturally to have two largely independent school systems—a secondary school for leaders and an elementary school for the masses—whereas we have only one continuous system.
From The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization by Cubberley, Ellwood Patterson
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