Poll: Should A-levels be replaced by the baccalaureate?

As a report suggested that the A-level system should be replaced with a wider "baccalaureate" scheme that allows teenagers to study more subjects, we want to know what you think.

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It says focusing just on A-levels - seen by many as the "gold standard"- is increasingly outdated and should be gradually phased out.

Instead, youngsters should follow a broader curriculum which covers not just English and maths, but languages, science and technology as well as other other skills such as teamwork.

The move would allow young people to keep their career options open and give them more opportunities later in life, the report argues.

Should A-levels be replaced by the baccalaureate? Vote in our poll or have your say in the comments section:

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