the school leaving age was raised to 18 in 2013.
the school leaving age was raised to 18 in 2013.
when was the school leaving age raised to 18?
2013
bullet::::- in january 2007 education secretary alan johnson announced plans to extend the school leaving age in england to eighteen by 2013. this would raise the leaving age for the first time since 1972, when compulsory education was extended to sixteen. the changes included apprenticeships and work based training in addition to continued academic learning. this became law through the education and skills act 2008, with the school leaving age raised to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015.









































section::::cameron ministry 2010 – 2016.
history of education in england
section::::europe.:italy.









































until recently in italy, students could leave school once they reached the age of 14. the compulsory school leaving age was raised to 16 years to bring the country into line with the rest of the eu. the reform of the educational system presently underway in italy has increased the school leaving age to 18 years. apprentices below the age of 18 without occupational qualifications are offered the option of completing compulsory education required by italian law.









































section::::europe.:netherlands.









































school leaving age in netherlands is set at 18.









































section::::europe.:poland.
raising of school leaving age