Introduction of compulsory education and training up to the age of 18 in Austria

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In Austria, compulsory schooling ended at the age of 15. Yet, a reform which came into force in June 2016 introduces compulsory education and training up to the age of 18. The objective of the reform is to prevent young people from achieving only very low levels of education, which often results in poor job prospects.

Author: Marcel Fink