Education should be free to all people and should be paid for and managed by the government. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Undoubtedly,
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is a fundamental factor that contributes to the growth of a country. Many people believe that
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opportunity should be financed by the country's administration. I firmly disagree with
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statement.
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essay will look at how the financial implications and standard of
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will be affected.
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, most countries already struggle to keep their heads above water in today's economy.
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there is not a lot of capital being put into a schooling system, expenses
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as books and stationery will become a burden for local governments if it has to become free for all students. A study done by the University of Pretoria
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found that nearly a third of schools in South Africa spend 80% of their monthly income on topping up books and stationery.
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, the standard of
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will drop significantly in the majority of educational institutions. The implementation of free
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causes a delay in the proper distribution of materials to schools. A country with over 2500 schools will not properly function
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the backlog and delayed payments from government administrations and finance departments.
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many students and teachers will be placed under immense pressure to complete the curriculum in accordance with the teaching plan. In conclusion,
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culture
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run by the government will not be efficient enough,
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administration, distribution and funding flaws. It is recommended that
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look at proper systems that can lead to effective funding and resource distribution.

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The introduction clearly states your opinion.
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The conclusion summarizes your main points well.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • socioeconomic background
  • meritocracy
  • social equity
  • highly-skilled workforce
  • economic growth
  • financial strain
  • budget allocation
  • overcrowded classrooms
  • educational materials
  • specialized fields
  • tuition costs
  • oversaturation
  • degree holders
  • job opportunities
  • graduate unemployment
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