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Practice Writing: Write Essay ID: #48467 Tuition
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Education matters a lot to children, but some families cannot afford to pay the tuition. So, some people have argued that schools should be tuition-free. What is your opinion?

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Education matters a lot to children, but some families cannot afford to pay the tuition. So, some people have argued that schools should be tuition-free. What is your opinion?
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Education plays a decisive role in shaping children's future opportunities, yet tuition fees place a heavy burden on many families. In my view, schools should be tuition-free because universal access strengthens social equity and produces long-term benefits for society as a whole.

The most compelling reason for tuition-free schooling is that it reduces inequality at an early stage of life. When education depends on family income, children from disadvantaged backgrounds often receive fewer learning opportunities, which limits their academic development and future employment prospects. Free access to schools ensures that ability and effort, rather than financial capacity, determine educational outcomes. For example, children who can attend school without cost are more likely to complete basic education, improving literacy levels and social mobility across generations.

A further argument is that tuition-free education benefits the wider economy and community. Although critics argue that free schooling increases government expenditure, this cost should be seen as an investment rather than a loss. A better-educated population is more productive, more innovative, and less dependent on social welfare. Moreover, societies with broad access to education tend to experience lower crime rates and stronger civic participation, which reduces long-term public spending in other areas.

In conclusion, making schools tuition-free promotes fairness and delivers substantial social and economic returns. Despite the financial commitment required, the long-term advantages clearly outweigh the costs.

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PTE criteria · full marks
  • Fully addresses the prompt in depth, showing full command of the argument by reformulating the issue in the writer's own words and expanding important points with specificity.
  • The argument is supported convincingly with subsidiary points and relevant examples throughout the response.
How this answer meets itThe writer gives a clear opinion for free schooling and supports it with a real example. The support is convincing. schools should be tuition-free because universal access strengthens social equitychildren who can attend school without cost are more likely to complete basic education
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Has an effective logical structure, flows smoothly, and can be followed with ease.
  • The argument is clear and cohesive and developed systematically at length; a well-developed introduction and conclusion are present, and ideas are organised cohesively into clear, logically sequenced paragraphs.
  • Uses a variety of connective devices effectively and consistently to convey relationships between ideas.
How this answer meets itClear linkers open and connect the paragraphs. They sequence the argument well. For exampleA further argumentAlthough critics argueMoreoverIn conclusion
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  • A variety of expressions and vocabulary are used appropriately to formulate ideas with ease and precision throughout the response.
  • No signs of limitations restricting what can be communicated.
  • Errors in language use, if present, are rare and minor, and meaning is completely clear.
How this answer meets itThe essay uses subordinate and concessive clauses with ease. Communication is clear throughout. When education depends on family incomethis cost should be seen as an investment rather than a loss
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Shows consistent grammatical control of complex language. Errors are rare and difficult to spot.
How this answer meets itGrammar control is consistent in complex sentences. This relative clause is accurate. which limits their academic development
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  • Good command of a broad lexical repertoire, idiomatic expressions and collocations.
How this answer meets itThe writer uses precise academic words and collocations. These show a broad range. social equitysocial mobilitygovernment expenditurecivic participation
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  • Correct spelling.
How this answer meets itSpelling is correct across the essay. These words are written accurately. disadvantagedinnovative
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  • Length is within the required 200 to 300 words.
How this answer meets itThe essay has 223 words, which is inside the 200 to 300 range. It is a clear four-paragraph essay.
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