The Spear’s Schools Index 2026: the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world
The 2026 edition features 23 new entrants and has been weighted to reflect recent shifts in wealth around the globe
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The best private schools (rest of the world)
Explore our list of the best private schools in countries including South Africa, India and Brazil, as featured in the…
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The best private schools in North America
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in North America
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The best senior schools in the UK
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best senior schools in the UK
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The best prep schools in the UK
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best prep schools in the UK
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The best private schools in the Asia Pacific region
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in the Asia Pacific…
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The best private schools in Europe
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in Europe
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The best private schools in the Middle East
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in the Middle East
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The best private schools in Switzerland
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in Switzerland
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British school internationalisation: as branded institutions open across the globe, do they rival their UK counterparts?
Elite UK private schools are expanding their presence overseas, but are these branded schools up to scratch?
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CVC and Partners Group make €7 billion investment in international school empire
Private equity firms CVC and Partners Group have made an investment in International Schools Partnership, which has been valued in…
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The best education and tutoring specialists in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best education and tutoring specialists who can assist children with academic excellence and…
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A guide to the Spear’s Schools Index: Everything you need to know
The Spear’s Schools Index highlights the world’s leading private schools. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to apply…
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World’s top headteachers attend Spear’s event at the Savoy
Headteachers from the top British and international schools met at The Savoy to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Spear’s…
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The world’s most expensive schools
The Spear's list of the world's most expensive schools features six institutions charging six-figure fees, and they’re all in Switzerland
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The most expensive private schools in America
The most expensive private schools in America are mostly located in the North East, between Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York
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The most expensive schools in the European Union
These schools offer a world-class education within the EU, but such quality comes at a high price
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The most expensive schools in the UK: from Eton to Winchester
These schools, featured in the Spear’s Schools Index 2025, each charge more than $80,000 a year
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How to get your child into private school in the UK: the expert guide
From Eton to Harrow, experts share their tips on how to support children in applying for the UK's leading independent…
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Concerned international parents question long-term future of UK independent schools
There has been a 300 per cent spike in the number of parents querying the long-term viability of the UK…
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