Gyeonggi Office of Education Expands Literacy Education Subsidies Up to 11 Million KRW
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is expanding support for the '2024 Literacy Education Program Local Subsidy' to enhance quality literacy education.
On the 22nd, the Office announced that it will increase the class operation support funds for privately operated institutions that do not receive subsidies from local governments from 3 million KRW per class last year to 5 to 8 million KRW this year.
Accordingly, including additional operating expenses based on the number of learners (1 million KRW for 6 to 10 learners, 3 million KRW for 11 or more learners), support can reach up to 11 million KRW.
The Office annually reviews and designates institutions operating literacy education programs for adults (aged 18 and over), and recognizes elementary and middle school academic credits to learners who complete a certain number of educational hours (three stages each for elementary and middle school levels) at these institutions.
This year, 185 classes will be operated, an increase of 13 classes compared to 172 classes last year.
By operating entity, there are ▲6 public schools ▲47 local government-operated institutions ▲132 privately operated institutions.
Additionally, digital literacy education for seniors is being strengthened, providing daily life education such as using kiosks, ATMs, and smartphone apps.
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Jimi-sook, Director of the Lifelong Education Division at the Office, stated, "Since starting the pilot program for the elementary course in 2011 and designating additional operating institutions each year, a total of 5,070 people have obtained elementary and middle school academic credits by 2023," adding, "We will expand budget support to operate more substantial literacy education."
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