separate school
In Canada, 'separate schools' are publicly funded institutions with a focus on religious education, typically Roman Catholic or Protestant.
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Definition
C1Canadian Education
(formal, regional)A publicly funded school providing religious-based education, typically Roman Catholic or Protestant, and operating independently from the public school system.
Example
- Many parents in Ontario choose to send their children to a separate school for a faith-based education.
- Separate schools in Alberta receive government funding similar to public schools.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "separate school":
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