The real story behind private banking exodus and school VAT woes deepen
News from the high-net-worth universe from banking withdrawals to VAT on private school fees and a foodie comeback
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The world’s most expensive schools
The Spear's list of the world's most expensive schools features six institutions charging six-figure fees, and they’re all in Switzerland
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The most expensive private schools in America
The most expensive private schools in America are mostly located in New England, between Connecticut and Massachussetts
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The most expensive private schools in the European Union
These schools offer a world-class education, but such quality comes at a price
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The most expensive schools in Britain: from Eton to Gordonstoun
These schools, featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2025, all charge more than $70,000 a year
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The Spear’s Schools Index 2025: the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world
The Spear’s Schools Index is now entering its sixth year, in a context in which the sector has faced unprecedented…
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The best private schools in North America
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in North America
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The best senior schools in the UK
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best senior schools in the UK
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The best prep schools in the UK
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best prep schools in the UK
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The best private schools in Switzerland
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in Switzerland
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The best private schools in Europe
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in Europe
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The best private schools in the Asia Pacific region
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in the Asia Pacific…
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The best private schools in the Middle East
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in the Middle East
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The best private schools (rest of the world)
As featured in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in countries including South…
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How to get your child into private school in the UK: the expert guide
From Eton to Harrow, experts share their tips on how to support children in applying for the UK's leading independent…
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How fencing can get your child into an Ivy League university
Recruited athletes are 20 times more likely to be accepted into Ivy League universities. And when it comes to choosing…
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The real cost of a private school education
From uniforms that cost as much as a Savile Row suit to ski trips to Canada and extra tuition, VAT…
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Revealed: the best citizenship options to secure your child’s future success
The 2025 Henley Opportunity Index highlights how investment-based residence and citizenship, combined with premium education, can enhance career prospects, earning…
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VAT on private school fees driving HNW ‘exodus’ from the UK
The number of parents with privately educated children planning to leave the UK is growing following the introduction of VAT…
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Harrow to open Abu Dhabi’s first-ever boarding school
Scheduled to welcome students in mid-2026, Harrow International School Abu Dhabi further enhances the emirate's reputation as a destination for…
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