In many countries today, the cost of university tuition is borne by students themselves rather than fully funded by the government. Some argue that only students who can demonstrate that they will pursue high-return careers in the future should receive free higher education; others insist that all citizens should have equal access to free university education, regardless of their field of study or employment prospects. Which side do you support? Provide your reasons and support your position with specific examples from particular countries or individuals.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling