Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Announces GED Passers... Oldest 82 Years Old, Youngest 11 Years Old

3,466 out of 4,141 Passed, Pass Rate 83.7%
Certificate Issuance on August 30-31

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced the passers of the 2nd 2022 Qualification Exam on the 30th. The oldest passer is 82 years old, and the youngest passer is 11 years old.

The number of applicants for the 2nd 2022 Elementary, Middle, and High School Graduation Qualification Exam conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education was 4,141, with 3,466 passing, resulting in a pass rate of 83.70%. The pass rates were 87.92% for elementary level, 83.42% for middle level, and 83.29% for high school level.

Lee Song-i (30), a severely physically disabled person with difficulty moving, passed the middle school qualification exam with excellent results. Although Lee resides in Gyeonggi-do, she took the exam at home through the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's visiting qualification exam service. Lee Song-i said, "Following the elementary level exam in April, I was able to take the middle school exam without any shortcomings thanks to the active support of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and I am very happy to have passed."

All 25 COVID-19 patients undergoing home treatment who took the exam at a separate test site also passed. The oldest passer is Jeong Wol-myeong, 82, who took the middle school qualification exam, and the youngest passer is Lee Seung-chan, 11, who took the elementary level qualification exam.

Certificates of passing, transcripts, and subject pass certificates can be issued after the announcement of the results by logging in with a personal joint certificate (formerly public certificate) on the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's Home Edu Civil Service website. They can also be obtained at the administrative offices of elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as at the civil service offices of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and education support offices.

Passing certificates will be issued on the 30th and 31st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Meeting Room 101 on the 1st floor of the School Health Promotion Center of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. Postal issuance is also available upon request. For the application period and method for postal issuance of passing certificates, please refer to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education website.

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