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Not all pupils in UK faith schools are of the particular religion/denomination
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''Private schools'', also known as ''public schools'' in Commonwealth countries as they are open to the public, are organized similarly, though they are not paid for by society but by the children's parents, thereby constituting a double expense for parents.  Some private schools aspire to very high standards, some specialize in certain modes and topics of instruction (such as a military school), and yet others provide a place for children who need curricula not available in the public systems.  
 
''Private schools'', also known as ''public schools'' in Commonwealth countries as they are open to the public, are organized similarly, though they are not paid for by society but by the children's parents, thereby constituting a double expense for parents.  Some private schools aspire to very high standards, some specialize in certain modes and topics of instruction (such as a military school), and yet others provide a place for children who need curricula not available in the public systems.  
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''Faith schools'' is the term in the [[United Kingdom]] for schools which require adherence to a particular religion.
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''Faith schools'' is the term in the [[United Kingdom]] for schools which are partially controlled by religious denominations and have a predominance of pupils from that denomination.
    
Schooling also occurs (in smaller numbers) in various non-traditional and non-institutional environments.  This is often due to concerns of parents about institutional schooling, such as a lack of quality in traditional schools and their hostility to religion and morality.
 
Schooling also occurs (in smaller numbers) in various non-traditional and non-institutional environments.  This is often due to concerns of parents about institutional schooling, such as a lack of quality in traditional schools and their hostility to religion and morality.
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