Launched to Provide Elementary Education Credit Classes

From Essential Korean and Social Studies Courses
to Math, English, Science,
and Various Activities like Coding and Creative Experiences

Provided by the Ministry of Education

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] An online learning system will be launched to help students who have dropped out at the elementary school level obtain academic qualifications.

The Ministry of Education announced on the 3rd that it will provide high-quality learning content that can recognize elementary school academic qualifications through the 'Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) online program.'

For students who have not enrolled in compulsory education or have dropped out, academic qualifications are recognized if they complete a minimum learning period of 4,692 hours for elementary school and 2,652 hours for middle school. Since 2018, 59 learners have obtained middle school academic qualifications through online courses at the Broadcasting and Communication Middle School. However, in the case of elementary school, there has been no one recognized for academic qualifications due to the lack of a systematically managed online education curriculum system.

The Ministry of Education plans to provide over 4,000 educational materials, including essential courses such as Korean and Social Studies, as well as Mathematics, English, Coding, and Creative Experience through the elementary online learning system. By attending these classes and programs offered by out-of-school youth support centers and undergoing academic qualification assessments, students will be able to obtain elementary school graduation qualifications issued by the Superintendent of Education.

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