"Hello Teacher" Seoul Area Elementary School Preliminary Assembly April 4-5

564 Public Elementary Schools with 66,324 Students Eligible for Enrollment
Private Elementary Schools Have Different Preliminary Collection Dates by School, Be Cautious

On the afternoon of the 5th, the preliminary gathering day for new elementary school students for the 2022 academic year, prospective first graders and their parents are receiving guidance from teachers at Seoul Jangwol Elementary School in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] On the 3rd, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced that the 2023 academic year preliminary enrollment for public elementary schools will be conducted over two days, on the 4th and 5th, using both in-person and online methods.

This preliminary enrollment targets 66,324 eligible students across 564 public elementary schools in the Seoul area. To ensure participation opportunities for dual-income families and others, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has extended the enrollment hours from 4 PM to 8 PM. However, for private elementary schools, preliminary enrollment dates may vary by school, so inquiries should be made directly to the respective schools.

If participation in the preliminary enrollment is difficult, parents can contact the school where the child is expected to enroll before the enrollment date to register separately. If the child is unable to enroll due to unavoidable reasons such as illness or developmental conditions, the guardian may apply for enrollment exemption or deferral.

During the preliminary enrollment period, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will cooperate with each district office of education, individual schools, local governments, and the police agency to ensure the safety and whereabouts of eligible children.

For children who do not respond to the preliminary enrollment, all possible methods such as phone calls, home visits, and school visit requests will be utilized. If it is difficult to confirm the whereabouts of the child, an investigation will be requested from the local police station to verify the child's status.

A representative from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education stated, “The method of participating in the preliminary enrollment may vary by school depending on the number of incoming students, the spread of COVID-19, and social distancing levels. We ask that enrolling children and their guardians contact the school by phone or review announcements and guidance on the school’s website before participating in the preliminary enrollment.”

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