(in Britain) a school that is neither financed nor controlled by the government or local authorities
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(in Australia) a school that is not part of the state system
independent school in American English
a private school, not open to or controlled by the public, esp., one that is nonreligious and supported mainly by tuition and private funds
Examples of 'independent school' in a sentence
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He did not settle and we then enrolled him in a local independent school.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A teacher at the local independent school, she contented herself with family life and club cricket.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A local independent school is offering places - but of course wants to receive its fees.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We have two sons aged 14 and 11 at a local independent school.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Those who do not have a direct connection to a pupil can sign up as a'friend' of their local independent school.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
At face value this suggests that with only 7% of secondary pupils in independent schools, universities should restrict themselves to that proportion for entry.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The catchment area for her school takes in a deprived part of Bristol, which itself has the highest proportion of independent schools in a city.