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Many readers have asked why the recent tax changes affecting private schools are being discussed so widely, and whether the policy is beginning to face practical challenges. The question is important because private education is not only a family choice; it is also connected to employment, local communities, international students, public services, and the wider education economy. In the United Kingdom, private schools have faced a major change after education and boarding se

A question we recently received was simple but important: are Thai private schools really facing mass closures this year, and does this also affect universities? The short answer is yes, the pressure is real. Recent reporting says that as many as 80 private schools in Thailand could close this year because of financial strain, weak enrollment, and long-term demographic change. At the same time, Thailand’s higher education sector, including private universities, has also been

The UK’s Independent Schools Council (ISC), representing over 1,400 private schools, has launched a significant legal battle against the...