private school

American  

noun

1. a school founded, conducted, and maintained by a private group rather than by the government, usually charging tuition and often following a particular philosophy, viewpoint, etc.

---

private school British  

noun

1. a school under the financial and managerial control of a private body or charitable trust, accepting mostly fee-paying pupils

---

Etymology

Origin of private school

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

A Christian private school has closed its doors, claiming changes in VAT rules has made its financial situation "untenable".

From BBC

Taxpayers can claim federal credits up to $1,700 for donations to scholarships, which can be used by students in public schools for services or private school tuition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some said the law pushed them to apply for jobs within the Muslim community, like Muslim-owned businesses or private schools, which Hasan says has led to concerns about "social segregation".

From BBC

"Everything here is earned. At private schools the facilities are provided, but here there are no silver spoons, we have to put the work in."

From BBC

Up until sixth grade, he went to a private school a half hour away, in Philadelphia.

From Literature

Related Words

• parochial school
• preparatory school