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Seoul Enhances Korean Language Support for Multicultural Students
Seoul is taking steps to improve the Korean language skills of its multicultural student population. Beginning next month, the city will expand Korean classes for immigrant students, reflecting a growing commitment to language instruction for newcomers.
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will kick off a new Korean language support program in June, targeting multicultural and recently arrived immigrant students. This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for language instruction among these groups.
In addition to language classes, Seoul's Eastern District Office of Education offers real-time interpretation support in 18 languages to protect the rights of multicultural students, particularly during school violence investigations. The education office has also partnered with family centers in Seoul to create a 'community interpretation pool' for on-demand translation services. This initiative supports social integration and provides employment opportunities for immigrants who complete community interpretation training.
While details about the development of textbooks for foreign workers are not available, the focus is on creating educational materials tailored to diverse student populations. This is part of a broader effort to address the increasing diversity in Seoul's schools.
These initiatives are part of Seoul's ongoing efforts to support multicultural students, with the ultimate goal of enhancing social integration and fostering a more inclusive society.
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's new Korean language support program, starting in June, is not only focused on improving Korean skills but also serves as a learning opportunity for multicultural and recently arrived immigrant students. This initiative, alongside the development of educational materials tailored to diverse student populations, is an essential part of Seoul's education-and-self-development strategy for its multicultural students, aiming to foster a more inclusive society.
