School programs around the world differ in the type of classes they offer and those that they require students to take. For example, in some countries all students must study a foreign language, while in others language study is optional. Similarly, some schools don’t offer courses in art and music while other schools offer them as an elective and still others require them. In my opinion, such courses should be available to interested students, but should not be required.

Students have different interests and abilities, and elective cburses allow students to tailor their education to their personal interests and goals. Of course, all students must take a certain number of required courses such as mathematics and history, which make up the core of their education, but students in secondary school should be given some freedom of choice in non-academic courses. Art and music are interesting and beneficial subjects for many people, but not all, and some students may prefer to spend their time on other subjects. Giving students this choice will allow all of them to explore a variety of interests and to make the best use of their time.

All in all, I believe that students should be allowed to choose from a variety of non-academic courses. Although courses such as art and music can broaden the mind, uninterested students will probably not gain much benefit from them. Why not allow them to take courses that are to their advantage?