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School Leaving Age	Home › Leaving School › School Leaving Age › Frequently Asked Questions School Leaving Age FAQs All students must complete Year 10. After Year 10 and until they turn 17, students must be: in school, or registered for home schooling, or in approved education or training (eg TAFE, traineeship, apprenticeship) or in full-time, paid employment (average 25 hours/week) or in a combination of work, education and/or training. Find out answers to frequently asked questions about the leaving school age: Leaving age aims Student choices Employment Alternatives & exceptions Allowances Curriculum Full time apprenticeships and traineeships for students who have completed Year 9.

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