special school
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was sent initially to a regular school, but before long was transferred against his wishes to a special school.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
"You go from a special kindergarten to a special school and then into one of these sheltered workshops," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
"As far as I'm aware, there is no other facility that would be suitable other than a special school," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The average cost for an independent special school place is about £61,500 a year per pupil, compared to about £24,000 per pupil in state-funded special schools, according to the IFS.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Mr. Bykovski’s daughter, Esther, had been in my class until she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and had to go away to a special school.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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