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IELTS Essay: Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disag...

Prompt

Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#compulsory_education#schooling_age#adolescent_development#educational_access#dropout_prevention

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 examines arguments for/against age 18 cutoff; Band 9 recognizes that compulsory schooling requirements are only enforceable/meaningful for wealthy families and that poorer families face genuine trade-offs.

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Key concepts in this essay

Adolescent development and readiness
Opportunity costs and economic pressure
Educational quality and relevance
Equity in access vs universal mandates

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming extended school attendance automatically leads to better outcomes without considering school quality or relevance
Failing to address that some 18-year-olds are not in school due to economic necessity, not choice
Using broad statements like 'education is important' without examining practical objections

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