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When can I leave school?

  • You have a right to full-time state education until your nineteenth birthday; the earliest you can leave school is at 16 - at the end of Year 11.

  • The official school leaving date is the last Friday in June - you must attend school regularly until this date.

What can I do when I leave school?

If you decide you want to leave school at the end of Year 11 you could:

  • Go to college

    OR

  • Get a job or training.

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