Seoul schools launch program to help immigrant parents support kids' learning

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE) is rolling out an integrated support system for parents of students from immigrant backgrounds, aiming to bridge information gaps that often leave families struggling to engage with their children’s schooling. A 2024 national survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family found that parents from immigrant backgrounds see the lack of information on academics, admissions and career pathways (34.5 percent), along with difficulty assisting with schoolwork (32 percent), as their main challenges in raising children in Korea. The centerpiece of the initiative is the "Dagagam Academy," a monthly Saturday workshop series running approximately 10 sessions from April through December. The program, organized through the SMOE's Multicultural Education Support Center, covers the structure of the Korean school curriculum, basic home-based academic support, student safety including bullying and child abuse prevention, and guidance on school and community resources. Artificial intelligence-powered, real-time interpretation will be offered at in-pWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times