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I work at a private school vs I work in a private school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I work at a private school' is commonly used to indicate the specific place of work, while 'I work in a private school' is more general and can refer to the overall environment or setting of the job.

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I work at a private school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to specify the specific place of work, indicating that the speaker is employed at a particular private school.

Examples:

  • I work at a private school in the city center.
  • She works at a private school that specializes in music education.
  • There's an art fair at a private school called Holly Oak in Bethesda.
  • Perks of being a headmaster at a private school.
  • Rooks was fired from his last job at a private school.
  • She taught music over at a private school, very posh.
  • She teaches children at a private school, and we're just having lunch.
  • Student at a private-school operation a couple miles from here.
  • Father died when Lawton was 10, mother worked nights as a cleaner at a private school till it closed down in the '80s.
  • All I learned was that he teaches at a private school in San Juan Capistrano. But he is in the book.
  • We are at a private school in the American West, sitting in red velvet chairs with money in our pockets.
  • I have a friend, works at a private pediatric clinic.
  • Work at a private ambulance company just outside of Jeanerette...
  • So I started tutoring kids at a private school, and guess what.
  • When I was young, I spent several years at a private school where I was told
  • When I was young, I spent several years at a private school where I was told
  • This is a private conversation at a private event.
  • So I figure if I work, the girls can stay in private school, we can keep both cars, and maybe even take one of those ski trips we talked about canceling.
  • POTUS stays at a private home out there when he's in town.
  • The route ends at a private landing strip just outside Starling City.
  • She's at a private clinic, recuperating from surgery.
  • Working at a private medical co-op, moving to L.A.

Alternatives:

  • I am employed at a private school.
  • I have a job at a private school.

I work in a private school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more general and can refer to the overall environment or setting of the job, without specifying the exact location within the school.

Examples:

  • He works in a private school with a strong focus on STEM education.
  • They work in a private school that offers a bilingual program.
  • We're moving toward putting her in a private school.
  • I think the kind of individualized program that he needs to thrive in is best satisfied in a private school.
  • I think the kind of individualized program that he needs to thrive is best satisfied in a private school.
  • He taught for many years in a private school, but now teaches at a state school.
  • And on top of that, he's got his kids in a private school and a golf-club membership in the five figures.
  • Now he works in a gas station and she sings in a private club.
  • His father parks him in a private school, waits for him to calm down...
  • So I figure if I work, the girls can stay in private school, we can keep both cars, and maybe even take one of those ski trips we talked about canceling.
  • There is no justification for applying any restriction to application of the directive in the case of domestic service in a private household or to work in a family undertaking [Article 2(2)].
  • There's an art fair at a private school called Holly Oak in Bethesda.
  • Meg, Carlisle Academy's a private school.
  • Joel, we can't afford a private school.
  • Perks of being a headmaster at a private school.
  • That's a private school sport.
  • It was a private school for educating... potential geniuses.
  • Rooks was fired from his last job at a private school.
  • Keep in mind, this is not a private school.
  • I love being a private school girl.
  • For this whole finding a private school thing.
  • He was proud his son went to a private school.

Alternatives:

  • I am employed in a private school.
  • I have a job in a private school.

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