Where to go after graduation?

Question

IT education

Where to go after 11th grade?
I study at a sports boarding school (Almaty) away from my hometown. Now in 10th grade. I thought about leaving here (after the 9th grade I entered) and learn how to program, become a programmer. And I don't know where to go. Higher education / college in IT or be self-taught.
Regarding higher education, I asked some IT developers, they say that they will not give anything except a diploma of higher education. They advise you to actively study, practice doing a bunch of projects. And parents, I don't know how to tell them.
I myself want to leave the boarding school and become a programmer. And by the way, how can you find a company from a novice programmer (junior) where they teach you?

Answer 1

To enter the budget for IT.
I couldn't - for a reason.
Learning is always useful.
Suddenly you have to work in a state office, you have to.