independent school

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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

Mrs Pritt-Roberts said Mr Craven-Jones had joined the independent school in 2017 and played in their rugby, football and cricket teams.

From BBC • May 29, 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

Pythagoras was the senior, and doubtless his ideas may have influenced the others more or less, though each is usually spoken of as the founder of an independent school.

From A History of Science — Volume 1 by Williams, Edward Huntington