The Spear’s Schools Index 2026: the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world
The 2026 edition features 23 new entrants and has been weighted to reflect recent shifts in wealth around the globe
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The best private schools (rest of the world)
Explore our list of the best private schools in countries including South Africa, India and Brazil, as featured in the…
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The best private schools in North America
As featured in the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best prep schools in the UK
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The best private schools in the Asia Pacific region
As featured in the 2026 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 Switzerland
As featured in the 2026 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 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in Europe
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The best private schools in the Middle East
As featured in the 2026 Spear's Schools Index, explore our list of the best private schools in the Middle East
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As Keir Starmer weighs curbs on children’s access to AI, experts urge schools to embrace it cautiously
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has moved to limit children’s access to AI chatbots – but how should elite schools respond…
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Where did the world’s richest billionaires go to school?
From primary to grad school, these are the schools the 10 richest people in the world attended before they made…
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King Charles’ alma mater expands – school that shaped royals arrives in UAE
The Scottish boarding school, which has educated many British royals, is set to open in Abu Dhabi
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British school internationalisation: as branded institutions open across the globe, do they rival their UK counterparts?
Elite UK private schools are expanding their presence overseas, but are these branded schools up to scratch?
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CVC and Partners Group make €7 billion investment in international school empire
Private equity firms CVC and Partners Group have made an investment in International Schools Partnership, which has been valued in…
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The best education and tutoring specialists in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best education and tutoring specialists who can assist children with academic excellence and…
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A guide to the Spear’s Schools Index: Everything you need to know
The Spear’s Schools Index highlights the world’s leading private schools. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to apply…
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In the age of AI, the most ambitious students should forget about A Levels
Changes in technology and society mean a system with its roots in 1951 is no longer fit for purpose, argues…
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World’s top headteachers attend Spear’s event at the Savoy
Headteachers from the top British and international schools met at The Savoy to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Spear’s…
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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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