Naju City Supports Language Training and English Camps for Elementary and Middle School Students

Published 01 Aug.2023 17:27(KST)

Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Yoon Byung-tae) is sparing no support to improve the English skills of local students during the summer vacation.

According to Naju City on the 1st, 30 second-year middle school students who departed for the United States on the 20th of last month will participate in regular classes at St. Andrew Apostle School in Maryland and visit prestigious universities until August 3rd.

The students are expanding their foreign language abilities and horizons by attending local classes with American students and staying with host families through a homestay program.

Naju City is sparing no effort to support the improvement of English skills for local students during the summer vacation. <br>[Photo by Naju City]

Naju City is sparing no effort to support the improvement of English skills for local students during the summer vacation.
[Photo by Naju City]

The language training expenses amount to 7 million KRW per person, with Naju City supporting 3.5 million KRW after a 50% self-payment; socially disadvantaged students receive full support.

Elementary school students are improving their English skills at local universities.

At Dongshin University International Education Center, a residential English camp running from the 31st of last month to the 12th of this month is attended by 100 fifth and sixth-grade elementary students.

Six classes are organized by grade and level, where native English teachers conduct basic foreign language courses including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, along with diverse activities such as newspaper, broadcasting, and news production, as well as curriculum-linked classes in math and science, fostering confidence in English.

The education expenses are 1.3 million KRW per person (390,000 KRW self-payment), with 910,000 KRW supported by the city; socially disadvantaged students receive full support.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “I hope local students gain valuable experiences and opportunities during the vacation not only to improve their foreign language skills but also to broaden their horizons and envision their future careers. We will continue to strive to reduce private education costs and strengthen the foundation for foreign language education for students learning in Naju, a premium education city.”