Gwangju Office of Education Launches Customized Debate and Essay Program for High School Students

First Launch of the NDD Curriculum: Preparing for College Essays and Interviews
Enhancing College Competitiveness by Developing Logical Thinking and Expressive Skills

The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education has launched a customized curriculum to help high school students prepare for college entrance essay and interview exams.

On April 26, the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education held an opening ceremony at the small auditorium of the Education Research and Information Center and announced on April 28 that it would operate the "Debate and Essay School NDD Curriculum" until June 28.

The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education held the opening ceremony for the first half of the Gwangju Debate and Essay School NDD curriculum on the 26th at the small auditorium of the Gwangju Education Research and Information Center, targeting 24 second-year high school students. The program officially began with a greeting from Gi-seung Hong, head of the Admissions Team. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

The NDD curriculum, introduced for the first time this year, is a program designed to enhance logical thinking, expressive skills, and problem-solving abilities in order to boost students' competitiveness for college admissions. In particular, it focuses on providing practical support for college entrance interviews and essay-based admissions processes.

This first-half program is being offered to 24 second-year high school students who were recommended by their principals. The intensive classes will be held every Saturday for a total of 34 hours, and students who complete the course will receive 2 academic credits.

The instructors are field experts with extensive experience in teaching college entrance essays and interview preparation. Students will participate in group discussions and debates, as well as receive individualized essay guidance. The curriculum covers strategies for college essay and interview admissions, analysis of essay prompts, essay writing methods, solving past exam questions, and interview and presentation skills.

Superintendent Lee Jungseon stated, "I hope this program will provide practical help for students preparing for college admissions," and added, "We will actively support students so that they can develop logical thinking and expressive skills to strengthen their own competitiveness."