[Education] South Korean Compulsory Education & School Admission Guide 🎒🏫

📍 Address

408, Galmae-ro, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea (Ministry of Education)

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📞 Telephone

+82-2-1396 (Edu-Call Center) / Local Regional Offices of Education ☎️

📝 Introduction

Essential guide to South Korea's 9-year compulsory education system (Elementary & Middle School) and key procedures for school admissions and transfers through the Regional Offices of Education. 🎒📚

🎓 9-Year Mandatory Education: Elementary School (6 years, ages 6–12) and Middle School (3 years, ages 12–15) are strictly compulsory.
🆓 Free Public Education: Public schools cover tuition, textbooks, and school meals free of charge.
🏫 High School Status: While High School (3 years) is fully subsidized and tuition-free, it is technically non-compulsory, though over 98% of students enroll.

🏠 Standard Admissions & Transfers:
- Elementary Entry: A School Entry Notice (Chwi-hak Tong-ji-seo) is issued by the local Community Service Center (Haengjeong Bokji Center).
- Transfers: Processed via local Community Service Centers or directly at the target school.
🏢 Middle & High School Transfers: Managed by the Local Regional Office of Education (Gyo-yuks-ji-won-cheong).
🌐 When to Contact the Office of Education Directly:
- Students Returning from Abroad: For grade placement and Apostille document verification.
- Multicultural & Foreign Students: For admission eligibility, documentation, and language support.
- Enrollment Deferral/Exemption: Requires formal approval from the Office of Education committee.

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