independent school

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A place at the school starts at £16,000 a year, while one at an independent school would typically cost more.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

The College of Europe is an independent school attended by aspiring EU civil servants.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

The King's School, which has 230 pupils aged four to 16, charges about £7,900 per year, per child, which is £10,000 pounds less than the average independent school in England.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 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

The possession of an independent school library also tends to keep the reference work in the school.

From Library Work with Children by Hazeltine, Alice Isabel