Writing Feedback / IELTS: I highly recommend authorities to raise the age to leave school to 18 [7]

People have different views about whether people should study until they turn 18 or not. Personally, I totally agree with this idea.

To begin with, the educational policy that does not allow students to leave school until 18 can bring some economic benefits. Firstly, this can help the government combat rising youth unemployment rate. To take the UK, for example, early school leavers often find it difficult to get a job due to their lack of basic knowledge and practical skills needed in the workplace. Fortunately, these skills can be further improved and well-equipped in the school based environment. Secondly, high school compulsory education may contribute to producing high quality and efficient workforce. If there is an increase in the number of applicants in universities, there will be more chances to select and provide training for gifted students.

Lengthening school-leaving age until 18 can play a vital role in developing society in many aspects. One is that students who are less economically favored can have the same chance as their qualified peers to continue their studies. This can be a good indicator of a fair community. Additionally, a noticeable purpose of the classroom environment is to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and sharing. Once the students' personalities are shaped in this way, they can become useful members of society. Also, leaving school at 18 can help reduce juvenile delinquency rates. Lacking appropriate education might make them participate in gangs and commit property or violent crimes.

For the reasons mentioned above, I highly recommend authorities to raise the age to leave school to 18 to foster socioeconomic development.