Seoul Gangseo-gu Establishes Online High School Equivalency Course for Disabled Students

Providing Customized Educational Content for Disabled Learners to Support Learning Without Physical Disabilities or Economic Constraints

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) has established the "High School Equivalency Online Course" for the first time in Seoul to support disabled individuals who find it difficult to receive education due to physical disabilities and economic conditions.

This online learning support is expected to provide practical educational equality opportunities for disabled people, serving as a chance to quench their thirst for learning.

Applicants must be severely disabled residents or recipients of disability benefits within the district, and can apply by phone to Korea Open Cyber University by the end of this year.

Applicants must submit ▲ one copy of middle school graduation certificate ▲ one copy of disability certificate ▲ one copy of recipient certificate (only if applicable).

After verifying eligibility, selected applicants can attend courses free of charge for one year from the registration date. All subject learning materials are also provided free of charge.

The educational subjects are seven courses preparing for the high school equivalency exam: Korean, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Korean History, and Ethics.

In March this year, the district signed a contract with Korea Open Cyber University, which has an online education environment, to support disabled individuals eager to learn.

Korea Open Cyber University provides easy and engaging customized educational content tailored to learners’ levels, considering that applicants may have relatively weaker learning abilities compared to general adults.

District Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “We established the online equivalency course to provide lifelong education opportunities to disabled individuals who find it difficult to receive education due to physical challenges,” and added, “We will strive further to make Gangseo a lifelong learning city where learning and sharing are practiced.”

For more details, please contact Korea Open Cyber University or the Education and Youth Division of Gangseo District Office.

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