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What are independent schools?

What do people mean by saying independent schools?

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  • Tavy
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    3 months ago
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    They are not controlled by the local government. They are independently owned and managed.

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  • Spock (rhp)
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    3 months ago

    the usual phrasing means not run by the government, however usage in some countries differs.  [example:  Catholic schools in Montreal would not be so described.]

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