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Independent Schools Council

An organisation that represents independent schools in the UK through its member associations.

Also called
ISC
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Organisations

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Independent school All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school that charges fees and is not funded by the state. Independent schools in England must be registered with the Department for Education and are inspected, but do not have to follow the national curriculum.

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