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Korean Education System
Higher Education-University/College(2-6 years)Industrial University·University of Education·Open University·Technical College(4 years)Cyber University·Distance University·Intra-company University,Miscellaneous College(2-4 years)Junior College(2-3 years)Specialized College·Polytechnic College(2 years),Secondary Education-Schools exclusively for students with special needs(Special Education School)High School(3 years)Open High School·High School Attached to Industrial Firms,Special Classes for Industrial Firms(3 years)Trade High School,Miscellaneous School(1-3 years)17 11 16 10 15 9 Middle School(3 years)Open Middle School·Middle School Attached to Industrial Firms,Special Classes for Industrial Firms(3 years)Civic High School,Miscellaneous School(1-3 years),Primary Education-Schools exclusively for students with special needs(Special Education School)Elementary School·Civic School(6 years)Miscellaneous School(4-6 years),Early Childhood Education-Daycare Centers/childcare facilities,Kindergarten

The Korean school system is comprised of a 6-3-3-4 single ladder system, 6 years in elementary schools, 3 years in middle schools, 3 years in high schools, and 4 years in university or 2 to 3 years at a junior college. The first academic semester begins in March, and the second academic semester at the end of August. Summer vacations are typically in July to August, and winter vacation in December to February. Elementary and middle schools are compulsory education. In accordance with the principle of equal educational opportunity, all citizens receive primary, secondary, and higher education according to their abilities, regardless of their social status or position.


Source : 2023 Education in Korea