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VAT Hits Private Schools in Edinburgh | Glasgow News
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Edinburgh’s private schools are reeling as a new 20% VAT on fees triggers steep enrollment drops—some schools losing 11% of students, especially in key entry years. While the tax was designed to fund state schools, its ripple effects threaten long-term viability in the private sector, where affordability now rivals tradition and prestige. Schools are responding with fee caps and transparency to stay competitive, with one standout offering the city’s most affordable option—and holding onto students better than peers. Meanwhile, the council insists the VAT hasn’t boosted state school numbers, pointing to natural demographic trends instead. The debate rages on as more data emerges.
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