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independent school Definition

independent school

noun

a private school, not open to or controlled by the public, esp., one that is nonreligious and supported mainly by tuition and private funds

independent school Usage Examples

Preposition: for

pupil: As much as £ 125,000 can be spent for a residential placement in an independent school for a pupil with high levels of need.

Adjective modifier

special: There has been an increase in the numbers of pupils placed in pupil referral units and independent special schools.