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

"We're a British independent school but sitting firmly within Nigerian cultural needs," says John Todd, head of Charterhouse Nigeria.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

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

Approval is also needed for an independent school to have students take college courses through a state program.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

It is said that Hucbald in consequence was compelled to leave St Amand, and started an independent school of music and other arts at Nevers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various