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IELTS Writing Task 2 Education Questions with Model Answers

Education questions ask about schools, universities, teaching methods, subjects and who should pay for learning. They are among the most common Task 2 topics.

How to practise

Distinguish between children, teenagers and adult learners where it matters.
Use precise vocabulary: curriculum, vocational training, tuition fees, academic performance.
Support claims with practical examples rather than statistics you cannot verify.
Address both sides fully when the question asks you to discuss both views.

All questions (7 questions)

Cambridge IELTS 21 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Degree PlacementsCambridge IELTS 21 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Education · Advantages and disadvantagesThe statement proposes that every university undergraduate course should include a period of studying abroad or doing a work placement. Candidates must decide whether the advantages of this requirement would outweigh the disadvantages and explain why.
Cambridge IELTS 21 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Play in Primary SchoolsCambridge IELTS 21 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Education · Two-part questionThe question states that some people think primary schools focus too much on formal learning. Candidates must answer two questions: how far they agree with this opinion, and how important they think it is for children to play as well as learn in the primary classroom.
Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Long School HolidaysCambridge IELTS 20 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Education · Two-part questionThe question notes that primary and secondary schools in many countries close for two months or more over the summer. Candidates must answer two direct questions: what the value of long school holidays is, and what arguments can be made in favour of shorter school holidays.
Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 2 Writing Task 2: University SubjectsCambridge IELTS 18 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Education · Discuss both viewsThe question describes two views about university study: some students want to learn other subjects as well as their main subjects, while others think it is more important to concentrate fully on gaining a qualification. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 3 Writing Task 2: History vs ScienceCambridge IELTS 13 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Education · Discuss both viewsThe question presents two views: that History is one of the most important school subjects, and that in today's world subjects like Science and Technology matter more. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 11 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Learning LanguagesCambridge IELTS 11 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Education · Discuss both viewsSome people say the only reason to learn a foreign language is to travel to or work in another country, while others believe there are other reasons too. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 2 Writing Task 2: University SubjectsCambridge IELTS 10 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Education · Discuss both viewsThe question presents two views about university education: that students should be free to study whatever they like, and that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as science and technology. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.

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Task 2 by topic

IELTS Writing Task 2 Education Questions with Model Answers (7)
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