High School Education

High School Education

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1. 1. Content of Education
2. 2. Types of High schools
3. 3. Welfare Services for Students
4. (1) Education cost support for elementary school, middle school, and high school students from low-income families

High school is comprised of a 3-year curriculum. Students who have graduated from middle school or have passed an equivalency test may enroll in high school. High schools are largely classified into general, special purpose, specialized, and autonomous. Methods of admission differ by cities/provinces or schools.

High school education is not compulsory, so each household is responsible for necessary school expenses such as admission fee, tuition, etc. School expenses differ by region and school characteristics. For general high schools, school expenses range between 1.2 and 1.5 million won; special purpose and autonomous private high schools cost more. Government assistance is available for students of families experiencing financial difficulty.

1. Content of Education

High school focuses on fostering a student’s aptitude and skills as a citizen of the world, building on his or her junior high school education. One class takes 50 minutes, and the curriculum students learn covers the national language, mathematics, English, social studies (including history/ethics), science, physical education, arts (music/art), technology, homes/ second language/Chinese literature/ liberal arts, and more.

Students can choose the subjects they want to learn. Creative experiential activities are extracurricular activities such as club, career development, and volunteering activities that students participate in voluntarily. These activities are expected to help students learn sharing and thoughtfulness while developing their potential and talents.

2. Types of High schools

General High School	High schools which provide general education throughout various areas. This type accounts for the largest proportion of the high school types. Students are allocated and chosen by lot using a computer according to their region, r are selected by the principal based on test scores or grades(GPA).
Special Purpose High School	This type of high school aims to provide specialized education in special areas. Special purpose high schools include schools for nurturing science talents(science high school), schools for talents competent in foreign language(foreign language high school), schools for nurturing international talents(international high school), schools for nurturing artists(arts high school), schools for nurturing athletes(sports high school), and schools that are directly linked with a specific industry(customized industry high school). Students are selected based on an assessment of their independent learning abilities, which looks at school records, teacher recommendations, interviews, practical exam grades, etc. Significantly, science, foreign language, and international schools select 20% of their student from the group requiring social care.
Specialized High School	This type of school aims to nurture talents in specific areas, grouping students with similar talents, aptitudes, and abilities. It also provides experience-oriented professional education, including field study. Students can take various vocational trainings, such as agriculture, biotechnology, industry, commercial information, fishing, shipping, housekeeping, business, etc., according to the characteristics of school, in addition to regular courses such as Korean language, mathematics, English, social studies, etc. Students are selected based on school grades, interviews, and a practical test.
Autonomous High School	This type of school is granted autonomy and accountability in school management, and provides various specialized educational programs. Types include the "autonomous public high school" and the "autonomous private high school". In an autonomous public high school, students are allocated, chosen by computer depending on the region, or selected based on school grades or test scores. Autonomous private high schools select students based on an assessment of each student’s self-directed learning ability; this can include the consideration of school records, teacher recommendations, interviews, practical test scores, etc.

3. Welfare Services for Students

Financial support available for students varies by region, school, and period.

(1) Education cost support for elementary school, middle school, and high school students from low-income families

◉ Qualifications
• Students can receive tuition and admission fee assistance by registering at their local community center.(eligible students: subjects for basic living security, students from single-parent families, etc.)
• Students who are acknowledged as belonging to one of the two lowest income classes at their local community centers (eup, myeon, dong)
• Students within the median income of 50%~60% based on family income and property (differs by city, province, and educational expenses)
• Students from low-income families who do not meet the income and property criteria but are personally recommended by the principal due to their economic difficulties that cannot be documented

◉ Assistance Items
• (High school tuition) Funding for high school admission fee, tuition, and school management support cost
• (Meal expenses) Full funding for lunches at elementary, middle, and high school (180 lunches a year, excluding free lunch regions)
• (After-school courses) Maximum funding of 600,000 won per year for elementary/middle/high school students to take after-school courses from private educational institutes
• (Internet and PC) Internet usage funding of 17,600 won per month, 1 PC provided to each low- income household

Subjects	Recipients for basic living expenses	Legally singleparent	Legally next lowest income level	Income-asset inquirer	Recommended by class teacher
School expenses	○	○	○	△	△
Meal expenses	○	○	○	△	△
After-school courses	○	○	○	△	△
Internet∙PC	△	△	△	△	△

※ ○ : full assistance when requested, △ : determine whether to assist by reviewing assistance criteria

◉ Required Documents

Qualifications	Required documents
Recipients of national basic living security Subjects of single-parent family protection(legally determined) Subjects of protection, belonging to the next lowest income level(legally determined) Subjects of income and assets inquiry	① Application for assisting school expenses ② Consent form for providing personal information ③ Report form for income and assets ④ Documents verifying income/assets
Principal's recommendation	① Recommendation letter from the teacher in charge(person in charge) ② Other references(liabilities, death, job loss, bankruptcy and divorce) ※ The teacher in charge or person in charge must prepare a written statement.

◉ Application procedure
• Intensive annual application period is operated (School guides separately the application process via parent notice, etc.).
• Parents apply for education expenses through online or by visiting eup, myeon, or dong community service centers. Depending on results of income and property, beneficiaries are selected by the school.
- Beneficiaries are exempted from the payment at the school.

연관목차

Guidebook for Living in Korea 35/65

• Guidebook for Living in Korea
• Preface
• Introducing the Guidebook for Living in Korea
• 1. Introduction to the Republic of Korea
  • 1) General Information
  • 2) Climate
  • 3) Currency
  • 4) Festivals and Holidays
• 2. Multicultural Families and Foreigner Support Services
  • 1) Multicultural Families and Foreigner Support Services
  • 2) Multicultural Families and Foreigner Support Organizations
• 3. Residence and Naturalization
  • 1) Immigration and Stay for Foreigners
  • 2) Acquisition of Permanent Residence Qualification (F-5)
  • 3) Naturalization
  • 4) Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants
  • 5) Social Inclusion of Immigrants
• 4. Korean Culture and Life
  • 1) Family Culture
  • 2) Clothes Culture
  • 3) Food
  • 4) Housing Culture
  • 5) Consumption and Economic Life
  • 6) Transportation in Korea
  • 7) Use of Public Administration
  • 8) Use of Convenience Facilities
• 5. Pregnancy and Childcare
  • 1) Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • 2) Infant Health Management
  • 3) Infant Care and Early Childhood Education
• 6. Education of Children
  • 1) Educational System of Korea
  • 2) Elementary School Education
  • 3) Middle School Education
  • 4) High School Education 지금 읽는 중
  • 5) University Education
  • 6) International Youth Exchange (Support for Participation of Multicultural Families)
• 7. Health and Healthcare
  • 1) National Health Insurance
  • 2) Medical Benefit System
  • 3) Medical Institutions
  • 4) Public Health Centers
  • 5) First Aid
  • 6) Health Checkups
• 8. Social Security System
  • 1) National Basic Living Security
  • 2) National Pension
  • 3) Emergency Welfare Aid
  • 4) Self-Support Programs
  • 5) Support for Single-Parent Families
• 9. Employment and Labor
  • 1) Employment and Vocational Training
  • 2) Major Issues Related to Labor
  • 3) Employment Insurance
  • 4) Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
  • 5) Maternity Leave Before or After Childbirth, and Childcare Leave
• 10. Reference
  • 1) FAQ
  • 2) Current Status of Multicultural Family Support Centers
  • 3) Current Status of Danuri Helpline
  • 4) Rainbow Youth Center of the Migrant Youth Foundation
  • 5) Current Status of Saeil Center (New Job Center for Women)
  • 6) Korea Immigration Services
  • 7) Major Tourist Destinations by Region
  • 8) Contact Numbers for Key Foreign Embassies and Consulates in South Korea

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제공처 정보

Guidebook for Living in Korea : Guidance for multicultural families and foreigners

• 제공처 DANURI, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Korean Institute For Healthy Family

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