In Germany, full-time education is compulsory until the age of 15/16. Thereafter, Young people are required to attend school at least on a part-time basis until they reach
the age of 18/19 years.
In the Netherlands, students who leave full-time education at the age of 16, must continue in at least part-time education until the age of18; this does not apply to students who continue in full-time education until the age of 17.