independent school

US /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt skuːl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt skuːl/
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a private school, supported by the payment of fees rather than by the state

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Many parents choose to send their children to an independent school for specialized education.
The new government policy aims to provide more funding for state schools, potentially impacting enrollment in independent schools.