Why is the government making private schools pay more tax?

Many of the UK's 2,500 private schools may be increasing their fees to help pay for a new tax introduced by the government.

Private or independent schools are schools which are typically paid for by the parents and guardians of the students who attend.

This is different to state schools, which are funded by the government and are free for any child to attend.

Before January, private schools were not asked to pay something called VAT - a tax put on goods and services that earns money for the government.

The government says the extra money earned from taxing private schools will go towards funding all education around the UK.

But some private schools argue the new tax will mean they have to increase their fees, which will impact how many children can afford to attend.

Ricky has been finding out more.