"So What Is the High School Credit System?"

Gwangju Office of Education Holds Briefing on High School Credit System
Guidance on 2028 College Admissions Changes and Course Selection
Additional Sessions Planned for Middle School Parents in the Second Half of the Year

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on April 20 that it recently held a briefing session to assist parents who are experiencing confusion in planning their children's academic paths due to the implementation of the high school credit system and changes in the college admissions process.

On the previous day, the Office held a high school credit system briefing session titled "So What Is the High School Credit System?" at the Gwangju Office of Education Training Institute for about 700 parents of 9th and 10th graders.

Gwangju Office of Education held a high school credit system briefing session titled "So What Is the High School Credit System?" on the 19th at the Gwangju Office of Education Training Institute for about 700 parents of 9th and 10th graders. The session included an explanation of the high school credit system by teacher Eunho Park, along with guidance on college admissions. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

This session was organized to help parents better understand the high school credit system, which has been fully implemented for first-year high school students this year, and to provide information on student-choice curricula as well as upcoming changes to the college admissions system.

During the event, teacher Eunho Park explained the "High School Credit System and Student-Choice Curriculum," while teacher Jeomkwon Seo provided an overview of the "2028 College Admissions System and Academic Advancement." The session concluded with a Q&A segment addressing questions submitted in advance. In particular, a month-by-month explanation of the process for planning students' academic and career paths during their first year of high school was provided, offering practical understanding for parents.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "I hope this briefing session has alleviated parents' concerns and questions regarding the high school credit system," adding, "We will continue to provide information and support to help parents systematically plan their children's career paths in line with evolving curricula."

The Office also plans to hold additional briefing sessions for middle school parents in the second half of the year.