Get the latest on high school and college admissions, education policy updates, and expert strategies for students and parents in South Korea.
With the high school credit system and 5-grade system in place, over 10,000 first-year high school students have dropped out. The Ministry of Education disputes claims of a "GPA reset," noting the average dropout's grade is 3.7. Meanwhile, 69,331 spots are set for the 2026 regular admissions, with English absolute evaluation and standard score distribution acting as key strategic variables.
The Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education started providing tailored admission info for arts and sports applicants on July 4. Meanwhile, the June mock exam grade cutoffs for 2027 were set at 128 for Korean and 129 for Math. As the 2027 application cycle kicks off, students should closely review individual university admission changes to build their strategies.
The Ministry of Education began accepting student loan applications for the second semester of 2026 on July 1st, introducing a new total cap on living expenses. They’re also expanding AI-powered admissions chatbots to help students easily find personalized info. Plus, look out for new short-term job training for non-enrolled youth and expanded interest waivers on post-graduation student loans starting in the second half of the year.
The Ministry of Education is boosting 2027 teacher recruitment to 2,700–2,900 for elementary and 4,700–5,100 for secondary levels, despite a shrinking student population. Gangseo-gu will host a college admissions info session on July 9.
The Ministry of Education is planning to increase new teacher hiring for 2027–2030 to support new initiatives like the high school credit system and AI education, even as the student population shrinks. For the 2027 academic year, they aim to hire 2,700–2,900 elementary teachers and 4,700–5,100 secondary teachers.
On June 24, the Ministry of Education released the 2025 National Assessment of Educational Achievement results. With 69,331 spots available for the upcoming regular college admissions, students need to rethink their strategies due to changes in how the CSAT (Suneung) is weighted. Meanwhile, the record number of middle school "math-abandoners" highlights the urgent need to address learning gaps during elementary school.
2026년 3월부터 전국 교실 내 스마트폰 사용이 법적으로 금지됩니다. 2028 대입 개편안에 따라 내신 5등급제 전환과 정성평가 강화가 예고되었으며, 2026학년도 정시 모집 인원 감소로 인해 수험생들의 전략적인 대응이 필요합니다.
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has released its class formation results for the 2026 school year, keeping the reduction in classes relatively low despite a drop in student numbers. Meanwhile, high school seniors can now check real-time grade estimates for the June mock exam held on the 4th, which serves as a key indicator for the 2027 CSAT.
As 2027 college entrance prep intensifies, students are now strategizing after the June mock exam. The Korean Council for University Education confirmed that four-year universities will recruit 69,331 students through regular admission (jeongsi) in 2026. With major universities reshaping their entrance formats, past year admissions data has limited utility. Success hinges on carefully analyzing each university's SAT-equivalent score weighting, specific subject combination requirements, and conversion methods.
The June mock exam took place nationwide on the 4th for high school seniors preparing for the 2027 college entrance exams. Admissions experts are stressing that it's crucial to reset study strategies now by focusing on priorities and shoring up weak subjects. With the score cutoffs now out, it's officially time to get serious about admissions planning.
The Ministry of Education is pushing ahead with its 2026 AI education policy, which includes setting up AI-integrated classrooms in 118 schools across the country. With the 2027 academic year college entrance exams approaching, major universities are continuously adjusting their admissions processes, and interest in the 2028 college entrance system reform is rising. June is emerging as a critical period for students preparing for university transfers.
교육부가 2026년 전국 118개교에 AI 융합형 교육실을 구축해 미래 역량 강화를 돕습니다. 2027학년도 입시는 수시 80%, 정시 20% 기조를 유지하지만, 서울 주요 대학과 의약학계열의 정시 영향력은 여전히 큽니다. 6월 모평 이후, 학생들은 수시와 정시 중 자신에게 유리한 전형을 전략적으로 선택해야 합니다.
교육부가 전국 118개 학교에 인공지능 융합형 교육실을 조성하는 2026년 정책을 추진 중이며, 2027학년도 입시는 여전히 수시 80%, 정시 20% 구조를 유지하고 있어요. 최상위권 대학과 의약학계열은 여전히 정시 영향력이 크니 전략을 잘 짜야 합니다.
As the 2026 admissions cycle unfolds, Ewha Womans University has published its latest results, highlighting score cutoffs for student-led comprehensive screenings. With generative AI usage in South Korea surpassing 40%, its role in education is becoming increasingly vital. Meanwhile, major universities are refining their 2027 admissions plans, directly impacting how students prepare for their future applications.
Recent education news highlights the 2028 college admission reform, Ewha Womans University’s 2026 admission results, and discussions on local education grants. With the CSAT math curriculum unifying for the first time in 33 years starting in 2028, students should closely monitor these policy shifts.
The Ministry of Education released a policy briefing on May 26, 2026, highlighting shifts in exam difficulty due to the new 5-level grading system. Plus, a major change is coming for the 2028 academic year: a unified math curriculum for the first time in 33 years.
Since the 5-grade system began, average scores in major high school subjects jumped 3.5 points, threatening the ability of GPAs to distinguish top students. With the 2028 Math curriculum converging and most admissions requiring minimum CSAT scores, students and parents need to adjust their strategies carefully.
As of May 25, 2026, the updated 2027 admissions plan for Seoul National University is drawing attention. Students should also check the 2028 admissions plan collection available on the university entrance information portal (adiga.kr). While current updates focus on 2027 and 2028 academic year plans, no new high school or university entrance policies have been announced by the Ministry of Education in the last 24 hours.
The Ministry of Education has highlighted key achievements and future policies one year into the current administration, focusing on AI education innovation, balanced regional development, and childcare. With the June mock exam for the 2027 CSAT approaching on the 4th of next month, experts advise students to pay close attention to shifting demographics due to the influx of N-year students. Meanwhile, science subjects are seeing a record-low participation rate since the integrated CSAT was introduced, reflecting a growing preference against STEM subjects.
High school seniors' science inquiry enrollment has dropped to 22%, the lowest since integrated college entrance exams began, as students increasingly avoid science-track subjects. President Lee Jae-myung has signaled opposition to the Education Ministry's proposed college admissions overhaul set to apply from current elementary 6th graders and middle 1st graders onward, creating a noticeable gap with Education Minister Choi Kyou-jin. With the June mock exam (June 4) coming up to prepare for 2027 college admissions, test preparation experts are urging careful analysis of how the influx of repeat test-takers will shift the test-taking population.
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