Sixteen - What now? (Reading)

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Sixteen - What now?

You’re 16 and finally you can leave school!  By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams.  But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years.  But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.

St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences.  St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route.  Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in.  If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy.  This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics.  If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College.  Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more.

Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications.  You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing.  If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more.

A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company.  You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away.  But be warned - places are limited!  Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.

1  The aim of the article is to…
 advise young people about how to get to university.  
 tell young people about the options available.  
 advise young people to stay in education.  

2  The article advises readers who want a professional career to…
 go to university immediately.  
 stay at the same school for two more years.  
 go to high school for two more years, then get a degree.  

3  St Leopold’s is the best school for…
 good exam results.  
 humanities and sciences.  
 facilities.  

4  You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you…
 pay tuition fees.  
 pass an exam.  
 study both humanities and sciences.  

5  You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you…
 pass an exam.  
 are a boy.  
 can afford the tuition fees.  

6  Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study?
 Wyle River Academy  
 Northacre College  
 Milldown College  

7  Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?
 Wyle River Academy  
 Northacre College  
 Milldown College  

8  Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study?
 Wyle River Academy  
 Northacre College  
 Milldown College  

9  Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for her to study?

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