Why Labour’s VAT plan for private schools doesn’t add up
The head of Rugby School responds to Labour's latest claim that a 20 per cent tax hike on independent schools…
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Lessons from Rosenberg, the most expensive school in the world
The school fees charged by Institut auf dem Rosenberg are the highest in the world. Its headmaster says he’s using…
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The best private schools in the UK by results
When it comes to 2019 exam results, these elite institutions top the UK's academic league tables for private schools
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The most expensive private schools in Europe
From shaping royalty to pioneering holistic education, the world's top private schools offer opulent facilities, trailblazing educational programmes and immersive…
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Why the UK’s strictest headteacher supports private schools
Liquid Lunch: Social mobility tsar Katharine Birbalsingh may be driven by improving opportunities for poorer children, but she still sees…
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Do super-rich graduates value their universities?
British universities are increasingly turning to super-rich alumni for financial support – but these graduates want something significant in return…
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The rise of branded schools
Leading British private schools have launched overseas outposts everywhere from Thailand to Dubai. But do these 'branded schools' retain the…
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The world’s most expensive schools
The Spear's list of the world's most expensive schools now features six institutions charging six-figure fees, and they’re all in…
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