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Cheongju Daeseong Elementary School (청주대성초등학교) is a private elementary school located in Cheongju, South Korea. It is a part of the Cheongseok Educational Foundation, a larger organization that operates several schools, from elementary to university level.
School website: https://school.cbe.go.kr/cjds-e
Key Facts and Figures
- History: The school has a long history, founded in 1924 as Daeseong Primary School. Its establishment was part of a movement to use education to help the country during the Japanese occupation.
- Student Body and Demographics: The school has a student body of around 405 students. The students range in age from 6 to 13, covering grades 1 through 6. The student population is primarily Korean, with a small percentage (about 2%) coming from international families where one parent is Korean and the other is a native English speaker.
- Curriculum: The school is known for its English immersion program, which is not typical for elementary schools in the region. It is reportedly the only school in Cheongju to offer such a program. The curriculum is taught by native English-speaking teachers, primarily from countries where English is the first language. In a specific program, there are 13 English teachers and 13 Korean teachers working together to support students.
Academic Focus
The school’s academic approach places a strong emphasis on English language education. It aims to improve students’ English skills and confidence through its immersion program. The school’s curriculum and teaching methods are designed to help students adapt to and excel in an English-speaking academic environment.
Korean Name: 청주대성초등학교
