Information » Education » In School 11-16 » Leaving School
When can I leave school?
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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.
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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:
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Go to college
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Get a job or training.
