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Labour's VAT on private school fees triggers surge in state school applications

Labour's 20% VAT on private school fees prompts a significant movement to state schools, impacting both sectors.

Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy 'discriminatory'

Private schools in the UK are legally challenging a new VAT on fees, claiming it discriminates against vulnerable students and could impact education diversity.

Labour's VAT on private school fees triggers surge in state school applications

Labour's 20% VAT on private school fees prompts a significant movement to state schools, impacting both sectors.

Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy 'discriminatory'

Private schools in the UK are legally challenging a new VAT on fees, claiming it discriminates against vulnerable students and could impact education diversity.

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Elite Girls' School Offers Free Ride to Families Making $100,000 or Less

The Brearley School launches a free tuition initiative to attract lower-income students, marking a notable shift in elite educational practices.

Streeting tells private schools to cut cloth like state schools' over VAT worries

Rising VAT on school fees may price families out of private education, as schools increasingly hike fees.

Victoria's Private Schools Will Be Taxed More From July 1

Victoria's elite private schools will face new payroll taxes, impacting their funding and potentially increasing tuition fees for parents.

Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans

The Independent Schools Council is initiating a legal challenge against the government's introduction of VAT on private school fees.

$465 diplomas for sale, no classes required: Inside one of Louisiana's unapproved schools

Louisiana has a rapidly growing number of unapproved private schools that do not require state approval to grant degrees.

Enrollment in Louisiana's unapproved schools has nearly doubled since the start of the pandemic, with over 21,000 students currently enrolled.

The off-the-grid school system in Louisiana highlights the ongoing fallout from COVID-19 and families disengaging from traditional education.

Private schools say drop in enrolments mainly due to impending VAT on fees

The addition of VAT to school fees is significantly impacting pupil numbers in private schools, alongside the cost of living and declining birthrates.

Elite Girls' School Offers Free Ride to Families Making $100,000 or Less

The Brearley School launches a free tuition initiative to attract lower-income students, marking a notable shift in elite educational practices.

Streeting tells private schools to cut cloth like state schools' over VAT worries

Rising VAT on school fees may price families out of private education, as schools increasingly hike fees.

Victoria's Private Schools Will Be Taxed More From July 1

Victoria's elite private schools will face new payroll taxes, impacting their funding and potentially increasing tuition fees for parents.

Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans

The Independent Schools Council is initiating a legal challenge against the government's introduction of VAT on private school fees.

$465 diplomas for sale, no classes required: Inside one of Louisiana's unapproved schools

Louisiana has a rapidly growing number of unapproved private schools that do not require state approval to grant degrees.

Enrollment in Louisiana's unapproved schools has nearly doubled since the start of the pandemic, with over 21,000 students currently enrolled.

The off-the-grid school system in Louisiana highlights the ongoing fallout from COVID-19 and families disengaging from traditional education.

Private schools say drop in enrolments mainly due to impending VAT on fees

The addition of VAT to school fees is significantly impacting pupil numbers in private schools, alongside the cost of living and declining birthrates.

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Drakeford plans new tax hit on private schools in Wales

Private schools in Wales may lose their charitable status by 2024, impacting funding and enrolment.

The changes could redirect millions into local services but risk overwhelming the state education system.

Eton among elite private schools set to cash in on windfall from new VAT rules

Elite private schools in the UK may receive significant financial benefits from new VAT policies, increasing disparities in the education sector.

Private schools to charge VAT from January as Reeves closes payment loophole

Private schools in the UK will face VAT on fees to close tax avoidance schemes, impacting parents, schools, and the education system.

Drakeford plans new tax hit on private schools in Wales

Private schools in Wales may lose their charitable status by 2024, impacting funding and enrolment.

The changes could redirect millions into local services but risk overwhelming the state education system.

Eton among elite private schools set to cash in on windfall from new VAT rules

Elite private schools in the UK may receive significant financial benefits from new VAT policies, increasing disparities in the education sector.

Private schools to charge VAT from January as Reeves closes payment loophole

Private schools in the UK will face VAT on fees to close tax avoidance schemes, impacting parents, schools, and the education system.

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Report backing Labour's private school VAT policy written by minister's close friend

Labour's VAT proposal on private schools faces scrutiny due to a potential conflict of interest in the supporting report's authorship.

School VAT tax raid to go ahead in major win for Bridget Phillipson

Education minister Bridget Phillipson defends VAT tax on private schools, asserting it prioritizes state school resource allocation.

Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September '25

VAT introduction on school fees by January could force many pupils into the state sector, burdening already stretched resources.

Private school VAT raid could include exemptions for military families

The VAT on private school fees is under legal challenge, primarily by Christian schools, due to potential human rights violations.

Report backing Labour's private school VAT policy written by minister's close friend

Labour's VAT proposal on private schools faces scrutiny due to a potential conflict of interest in the supporting report's authorship.

School VAT tax raid to go ahead in major win for Bridget Phillipson

Education minister Bridget Phillipson defends VAT tax on private schools, asserting it prioritizes state school resource allocation.

Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September '25

VAT introduction on school fees by January could force many pupils into the state sector, burdening already stretched resources.

Private school VAT raid could include exemptions for military families

The VAT on private school fees is under legal challenge, primarily by Christian schools, due to potential human rights violations.

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Private school closures expected as VAT charge implemented early

Labour's sudden VAT on private school fees in January sparks panic and potential closures, causing distress among parents and independent schools.

Plans to add VAT to private school fees won't be delayed, says minister

The government is proceeding with adding VAT to private school fees in January 2025 to fund state school improvements.

Private school closures expected as VAT charge implemented early

Labour's sudden VAT on private school fees in January sparks panic and potential closures, causing distress among parents and independent schools.

Plans to add VAT to private school fees won't be delayed, says minister

The government is proceeding with adding VAT to private school fees in January 2025 to fund state school improvements.

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It's official: England's best private school is in London

London is home to many top private schools, with Westminster School ranked as the best according to Ivy Education.

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American public schools face an existential enrollment crisis

Public school enrollment in the U.S. has declined by about a million students since the pandemic due to school closures and resulting educational alternatives.

Portland Private Schools by the Numbers: 2024-2025

This guide helps parents compare K-12 private schools in Portland based on key metrics like tuition, class size, and acceptance rates.

American public schools face an existential enrollment crisis

Public school enrollment in the U.S. has declined by about a million students since the pandemic due to school closures and resulting educational alternatives.

Portland Private Schools by the Numbers: 2024-2025

This guide helps parents compare K-12 private schools in Portland based on key metrics like tuition, class size, and acceptance rates.

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Eton College to raise fees by 20% after VAT introduction

Eton College is raising fees by 20% in response to new VAT on private education, significantly impacting tuition costs for families.

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9 Dark Academia Books Recommended Again & Again Online

Dark academia books feature settings like private schools or universities with mysteries to unravel, appealing to fans of Gossip Girl or Harry Potter.

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What are Labour's plans for ending tax breaks for private schools?

Labour proposes ending tax breaks for private schools in the UK to invest in state education.

Scrap the VAT tax on private schools, Labour. Just let low-income kids attend instead | Mike Harris

Introducing a VAT tax on private schools impacts fees, admissions, and state education funding. Private schools face challenges in maintaining enrolment post-tax implementation.

What are Labour's plans for ending tax breaks for private schools?

Labour proposes ending tax breaks for private schools in the UK to invest in state education.

Scrap the VAT tax on private schools, Labour. Just let low-income kids attend instead | Mike Harris

Introducing a VAT tax on private schools impacts fees, admissions, and state education funding. Private schools face challenges in maintaining enrolment post-tax implementation.

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Overseas schools given British' accreditation despite anti-equality curriculum

Ministers allow British Schools Overseas to bypass UK curriculum requirements on subjects like same-sex relationships and equality.

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New private school set to open in San Francisco next year

Hiba Academy, an international private school, is opening its first U.S. campus in San Francisco, catering to kindergarten through eighth-grade students in English and Chinese.

Wellington College Education Group, which owns Hiba Academy, operates schools in the UK, China, Thailand, India, and plans for a campus in Indonesia.

Eight of the world's best schools are in London

London schools are among the best globally, with eight private schools making the prestigious 'top flight' category in Spear's 500 Index.

Spear's annual ranking evaluates schools based on academic excellence, social, and pastoral factors, with iconic schools like Harrow and Westminster making the list.

Talking Shit About Private School With Private School Kids

Private schools in Australia receive significant overfunding compared to public schools.

Private schools perpetuate class divisions while not guaranteeing value for the money spent.

State school pupils back monarchy more than those at private schools

Attitudes towards the monarchy among primary school children are more positive in state schools than in private schools.

Overall, children have higher levels of support for the monarchy compared to teenagers and young adults.

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A literacy partnership: A public school's teachers get phonics training from a nearby private school

A private school in Manhattan is offering a free phonics course to public school educators to help improve reading instruction.

The course is part of a larger effort to emphasize phonics in New York City public schools.

Australian Schools With the Richest Parents, Ranked

Australian private schools are overfunded by the government while public schools remain underfunded.

The top 10% of schools by parent incomes receive a significant portion of the overfunding.

Central Texas school districts push back on voucher bills

AUSTIN, Texas A big topic at the Texas Capitol this spring has been the idea of school vouchers.Lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would create state-funded programs to help kids attend private schools.Senate Bill 8 would divert taxpayer funds for public schools to private schools in the form of education savings accounts of up to $8,000 per family per student.

NY's power to regulate religious schools trimmed by judge

Parents cannot be required to pull their children from private schools in New York that fail to meet state-designated standards, a judge decided, striking down a key provision of rules recently passed to strengthen oversight of such schools, including those specializing in religious education.The ruling in a state trial court in Albany came in response to a lawsuit brought by ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools, called yeshivas, and related advocacy groups over education rules enacted last fall.

Will 'educational freedom' handcuff Texas' public schools?

TEXAS, USA For Dr. Michelle Smith, there is some irony in the new 'educational freedom' bill filed in the Texas Senate.The longtime public school advocate finds it odd that a bill meant to help parents send their kids from public school to private school does not actually help parents whose kids are already attending a private school.

Gov. Greg Abbott to speak during 'Parent Empowerment Day' at Texas State Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas Tuesday is "Parent Empowerment Day" at the Texas State Capitol, where education leaders, elected officials and parents are expected to discuss parental rights in children's education.As part of Parent Empowerment Day, Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to deliver remarks on the north steps of the Capitol.