The research by the Youth Commission, which canvassed the views of 4,000 ten to 25 year olds, found that young people would prefer to undergo a combination of exams, coursework and practical evaluation.
Despite this, almost 60 per cent of respondents are in favour of the government's plans to raise the participation age to 18.
Although 50 per cent want their education to include more creative learning and 48 per cent said they learn best by doing practical work.
Rose Dowling, from the Edge Learner Forum, which runs the Youth Commission project, said many young people are "turned off" by the current education system.
She said: "We've seen that practical and vocational learning motivates young people, so there needs to be more choice in both what and how they learn.
"Students should have access to many paths to success, including Diplomas, apprenticeships and traditional academic study."
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