Dropouts have become an international problem, and it is useful to examine the solutions arrived at by other countries. A major difference is in vocational education. The United States, for example, uses vocational education mainly as a means to motivate uninterested students. Countries with low dropout rates have vocational education and training…

Discusses outcomes of two small scale sets of interviews carried out in the Netherlands and England. Outlines views about and interpretation of work-based education routes for adolescents. Examines the Netherland's highly respected vocational route. Compares it to England's apprenticeship model, which is not held in high esteem. (CAJ)

This collection of eight papers reflects Dutch experiences on topics of common interest and concern in the education of less able 16 to 19 year olds throughout the European economic community. "An Outline of the Dutch System of Education" (Philippa Andrews and Colin Turner) provides a basic background to Dutch education, concentrating…