The legal age for school leavers within the UK is 16 years old. However, the duration that you are allowed to leave school in you are allowed to leave depends on the month you turn 16 on your birthday, and it varies among England, Wales, Scotland as well as Northern Ireland. Find out when exactly you are allowed to leave school according to your 16th birthday. You can also find more details about the school-leaving date on the UK government’s website. If you decide to quit school before the deadline, the next step is to follow the steps below until you turn an adult. n Volunteer or work for 20 hours per week. This is in the context of part-time education or education n The transition from school to apprenticeship n Complete your education full-time at a school or your home n