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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The 10 best private schools in North America in 2024
As featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024
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The 10 best schools in the Asia Pacific region 2024
As featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024
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The 10 best private schools in Europe in 2024
As featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024
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The 15 best UK prep schools in 2024
As featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024
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The 25 best UK senior schools in 2024
As featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024
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The most expensive schools in Britain: from Eton to Gordonstoun
These schools, featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2024, all charge more than $60,000 a year
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The most expensive private schools in the European Union
These schools offer a world-class education, but such quality comes at a price
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The most expensive private schools in America
The most expensive private schools in America are mostly located in New England, between Connecticut and Massachussetts
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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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Why Marlborough College might be given the royal seal of approval
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly considering sending their eldest son Prince George to Marlborough College
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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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UK lags behind world-leader Singapore in latest OECD PISA global education rankings
Following a global trend, the UK saw its performance dip across maths, reading and science
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School of the Year: the British School of Brussels wins at the Spear’s Awards 2023
The School of the Year award at the Spear’s Awards 2023, presented in association with Thuso, recognised the very best…
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Are advanced fee payment schemes a way to avoid Labour’s proposed private school VAT levy?
Sir Keir Starmer hopes to raise about £1.6 billion a year by removing the VAT exemption for private schools. Some…
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Eton’s new provost: how will Sir Nicholas Coleridge shape the school?
Leading education experts reflect on what impact the publishing powerhouse might have on Eton
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How much money would Labour’s proposed VAT levy on private schools raise?
Labour's plan to levy VAT on private school fees might not net the £1.6 billion the party has estimated. But…
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The 12 best private schools in the UK and their famous alumni
Alumni of the 12 best private schools in the UK comprising the 'Eton Group' have helped shape the modern world.…
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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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