In many countries, university tuition is fully or partially subsidized by the government, while in others, students and their families are expected to bear the vast majority of the costs. In the era of the knowledge economy, should the financial responsibility for higher education rest primarily on public coffers, or should it be regarded as a personal investment and thus be paid for by its beneficiaries? Please discuss both positions, state which one you support, and support your argument with examples from specific countries or contexts.
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