In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work?

The European education system is known to be one of the best in the world. Between the ages of 11 and 13, teenagers are expected to choose between two paths of schooling. Some schools emphasize more practical learning while others focus on more academic classroom learning. The merits and demerits of both paths are debatable. […]