free school

American  

noun

1. a privately run school organized as an alternative to the traditional public or private school, usually following a highly flexible approach to the curriculum and teaching methods.

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Example Sentences

On Sunday, the government announced a one-day-per-week reduction in its free school meals programme, though not for areas with high malnutrition rates.

From Barron's

Indonesia will make cuts to its free school meals programme from Tuesday as it seeks to set aside billions of dollars to counteract budget pressures brought on by the Middle East war and soaring oil prices.

From Barron's

The new tax will fund child care programs, free school meals, tax credits for families, and tax breaks for small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 9.9% tax will apply only to income over $1 million, and will be used to fund child care programs, free school meals, tax credits for working families and tax breaks for small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC