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.