Old Boy Network - Other Terms

Other Terms

  • The expression old school tie has essentially the same meaning as the Old Boy/Old Girl network. This expression derives from the wearing of school ties by former pupil, to indicate that the wearer is an alumnus or alumna of a particular school or university. This practice is less common now than in former times.
  • An Old Girl network has the same meaning with respect to girls' schools as "Old Boy network" has for boys' schools.

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