Seongnam City Accelerates Support for 'Bundang Jungang Science High School Targeted to Open in 2027'

Science High School's "Exploration Hall"
to Be Opened to Local Students

Shin Sang-jin, Mayor of Seongnam City, announced on the 14th that the (tentatively named) Bundang Central Science High School in Seongnam City was designated as a Special Purpose High School (Science High School) on the 4th through a notification from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education.

Perspective view of Bundang Central Science High School (tentative name). Provided by Seongnam City

Seongnam City significantly reduced the budget for establishing the science high school by utilizing existing city-owned land, and excluding contingency funds, the total cost is expected to be 77.5 billion KRW. Since March, the city has been conducting a preliminary feasibility study for the establishment of the science high school, further cutting unnecessary expenses, and plans to accelerate the establishment of a future-oriented science high school with the goal of opening in March 2027.

Bundang Central Science High School will transform the existing school buildings and gymnasium through remodeling into facilities specialized for a science high school. Additionally, the city plans to expand the dormitory (residence hall) and research building by utilizing city-owned land adjacent to the school.

In particular, the newly constructed research building will not only be used by science high school students but will also introduce a shared reservation system for science labs, allowing local schools to access the labs.

Furthermore, through the operation of joint educational curricula linked between the science high school, science-focused high schools, and general high schools, advanced specialized subjects will be offered and shared during regular classes. (Science-focused high schools: Pungsaeng High School, Bopyeong High School, Hyoseong High School, Nakseong High School, Seohyeon High School) Concrete plans to collaborate with local middle school science clubs, such as operating IT and Bio R&E activity festivals, are also being continuously discussed.

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin stated, “The establishment of a future-oriented science high school that all Seongnam students can benefit from will further enhance the quality of science education in the region,” and added, “We will continue to expand the general school education budget to grow together with the science high school and do our best to nurture global future talents.”

Meanwhile, regarding the demand for local talent selection, Seongnam City officially requested on the 12th to the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education that 40% of admissions be prioritized for Seongnam students.

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