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prep schools

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plural of prep school

as in boarding schools

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Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are already enrolled in British schools for the coming term, which is due to start in September.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
The state also acknowledged technical interruptions affecting some schools during this year’s testing window.

— Katie Pace Miles, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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