Yeongjaego, Exam on 14th Restricts Attendance for COVID-Confirmed and Self-Quarantined Students

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Eight gifted high schools nationwide have decided not to allow students who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are under self-quarantine to take the entrance written exam scheduled for the 14th.

According to the Ministry of Education on the 3rd, eight gifted high schools nationwide, including Seoul Science High School, held a meeting on the 29th of last month with principals and admissions officers of each gifted high school, the Ministry of Education, and metropolitan and provincial education offices, and made this decision.

Students confirmed with COVID-19 or under self-quarantine who violate this rule and take the exam will be disqualified regardless of their exam results. They may also face criminal penalties under the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act."

However, it is reported that the Ministry of Education is discussing various measures on whether self-quarantined students can take the entrance exam.

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