School leaving age

You must then do one of the following until you're 18:

• stay in full-time education, such as go to college
• start an apprenticeship or traineeship
• work or volunteer (for 20 hours or more a week) while in part-time education or training

If you are 16 to 19, you can apply for help with your education costs such as clothing, equipment and books. See Gov.uk: know when you can leave school for more information.