Education questions
Education questions ask who should pay for learning, what schools should teach, and how technology is changing the classroom. Examiners reward specific examples from schools or universities over general claims about “the future”.
Useful topic words
- tuition fees
- vocational training
- academic achievement
- rote learning
- critical thinking
- lifelong learning
- the curriculum
- higher education
Practice questions in the style of the real exam · updated October 2026
9 questions
OpinionEducation
Some people believe university education should be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
OpinionEducation
Some people think schools should teach practical skills such as cooking, managing money and repairing things, rather than only academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
OpinionEducation
Online courses will soon replace traditional universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
OpinionEducation
Teachers should be paid more than other professionals because their work shapes the future of society. Do you agree or disagree?
DiscussionEducation
Some people believe students should take a year off between school and university to work or travel. Others think this wastes time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
DiscussionEducation
Some people think children should be taught to compete, while others believe they should be taught to cooperate. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Problem / solutionEducation
In many countries, a growing number of students leave school without finishing their studies. What are the causes of this, and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Advantages / disadvantagesEducation
More parents are choosing to educate their children at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Direct questionsEducation
Many students choose a university subject because it leads to a well-paid job rather than because they enjoy it. Why do students make this choice? Is it a sensible way to choose?
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