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The UK appeal court has rejected a challenge against adding VAT to private school fees, emphasizing parents' options for home schooling.

Students at the private technical school Grau Técnico in Araraquara, SP, faced unexpected class suspensions and closure of the institution without prior notice.

A private school in Noida faces outrage after a child was accidentally locked inside a school bus for seven hours, prompting concerns from parents about safety protocols.

Disciplinary procedures against a teacher at a private school in Ulsan, accused of sexual assault, have been delayed, forcing victims to leave the city due to ongoing fear.

Nicholas Ryde, a former teacher at a private school in London, has been banned from teaching due to his involvement in distributing child sex abuse material.

The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.

Controversy surrounds Wansan Academy as allegations of improper personnel actions arise despite being under a temporary board system intended for reform.

A private school in Brazil suspended classes in honor of 7-year-old Marina Ferreira Rocha, who passed away following an accident.

Five teachers from a private school in Odisha, India, have been arrested on charges of raping a 13-year-old student after a complaint was filed by her parents and the district child welfare committee.

A serious case of alleged sexual harassment involving a seventh-grade student has emerged from a private English medium school in the Rajkanika police area of Kendrapara district, Odisha, prompting immediate investigations by child welfare officials and police.

A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.

A tragic accident occurred at a private school in Jalore, Rajasthan, where a 6-year-old girl died after a falling blackboard struck her.

The Japanese government has recognized the suicide of a private school teacher as a work-related accident due to excessive working hours and inadequate break times.

Private medical students in Brazil scored lower than their public school counterparts on 94% of the questions in the Enamed exam, despite having a more favorable socioeconomic profile.

Japan is experiencing varying impacts on private high school applications as the government plans to expand its 'tuition-free' initiative, particularly affecting regions like Osaka and Tokyo.

As schools resume, parents are exploring alternative transport options like private rides for their children due to longer travel times on school vans.

Two teachers were arrested in Stockholm for child pornography, with one returning to work in a private school despite the allegations.

A student in Uttar Pradesh faced severe anxiety and depression after a private school withheld his admit card due to unpaid fees, preventing him from taking his board exams.

Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, addressed rumors of her expulsion from a private university due to bullying, asserting her understanding of not being liked by everyone.

The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Second Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, indicating a decline in overall performance compared to the previous year.

The owner of a private school in Czechia is accused of bullying students and staff.

The Private School Teachers' Pension Fund in South Korea awarded six companies for their outstanding performance in domestic stock management during the year 2025.

The Labor Party faced a significant setback as they lost a crucial vote in the Storting regarding regulations for private schools.

A case of severe negligence by the management of a private school in Madhya Pradesh has resulted in 23 students being unable to take their English examination due to late payment of their exam fees.

A serious oversight by a private school in Madhya Pradesh prevented 23 students from appearing for their first board exam.

The ATM has begun vehicle technical reviews for school buses and private vehicles starting from February 2026 to ensure they are safe for transporting students.

The Ourinhos City Council in Brazil has unanimously approved a new law requiring the installation of metal detectors in all public and private schools in the municipality.

The Civil Police in Brazil has opened an investigation into claims of racism made by a former porter, Rodnei Ferraz, against students at a private school in Campinas.

Rodnei Ferraz, a former doorman at a Campinas private school, reported being racially insulted by students during a recovery exam, leading to his dismissal after he reported the incident.

An 11-year-old boy with Tourette's Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was expelled from a private school in Fortaleza, leading the Ceará Public Prosecutor's Office to intervene and demand his reinstatement.

In Ecuador, many teenagers like Amy Molina are seeking affordable education options to pursue careers in health, as private university fees are too high.

Sixteen private schools in Mohali, India, received bomb threats via email, prompting school authorities to send students home and notify parents of an unexpected holiday.

Rodnei Ferraz, a former doorman at a private school in Campinas, Brazil, reported being racially insulted by students and subsequently dismissed after he reported the incidents to the school administration.

Norwegian Education Minister Sigrun Aasland is reviewing the regulations for private vocational schools following the bankruptcy of Pilot Flight Academy, which left over 170 students without a school and in debt.

Due to the negligence of Gayatri Vidyapeeth Higher Secondary School in Khargone, 13 students were unable to sit for their 12th-grade English board exam.

Recent documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein may have facilitated Woody Allen's daughter's graduation by paying her private school $15,000.

Demographic decline in France is creating tensions between public and private schooling institutions, as they compete for dwindling student numbers.

The Educational Voucher is a state assistance program aimed at relieving the impact of school fees on families with children in private schools, and many are inquiring about payments for February 2026 and how to confirm their beneficiary status.

A private school in the Villa Real neighborhood of CABA has closed, leaving its community seeking placements in other institutions while justice investigates the fate of state subsidies.

Intense competition in South Korean schools has led to alarming trends of young children attending private classes, sparking debates about child welfare.

The abrupt closure of Instituto Formar Futuro in Villa Real has left more than 300 students without schooling and over 50 teachers unemployed.

A private school in Buenos Aires closed unexpectedly, leaving over 300 students without educational continuity just days before the new school year starts.

The Private School Pension Fund reported a record management performance with an 18.9% yield and an operational profit of 4.8 trillion won in 2025, attributed to a responsive investment strategy amid global economic volatility.

Kari Nessa Nordtun, Norway's knowledge minister, instructed the Directorate for Education to reject multiple applications for new private schools, prompting questions about the legality of her actions amid support from experts and sharp criticism from the Parliament.

The Supreme Court has announced that a new school fee regulation law for private schools in Delhi will come into effect in the 2026-27 academic session, providing relief to parents.

A new law regulating school fees in Delhi's private schools will be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session, according to the Delhi government, which clarified that it will not be applicable for the 2025-26 session.

Trinity Hall graduates and social mobility charities are urging the University of Cambridge to abandon its controversial recruitment strategy targeting elite private schools, labeling it detrimental to equality.

Naomi Tekea Craig, a 33-year-old pregnant music teacher, has been charged with sexually abusing a child aged between 13 and 16 while employed at a private school.

The PSOE candidate Alegría highlights her humble campaign in Aragón while owning three properties and sending her son to a prestigious private school in France.

The government's decision to introduce a school grant is seen as a positive step toward a more free and pluralistic education system, allowing families to choose between public and private schools.