Customized Early Education at the "Cheoncheonhi Jaram Center"
On June 17, Jungnang District in Seoul held the opening ceremony for the "Cheoncheonhi Jaram Center," a lifelong education support center for children with borderline intelligence, and announced on June 19 that it has officially launched customized early education programs.
Ryu Kyunggi, Jungnang District Mayor, and officials attending the opening ceremony of the Borderline Intelligence Lifelong Education Center. Provided by Jungnang District.
People with "borderline intelligence," also referred to as "slow learners," have an intelligence quotient (IQ) between 71 and 84. They do not meet the criteria for intellectual disability, but their intelligence is below average. It is estimated that about 14% of the population in Korea falls into this category. These individuals are more likely to experience language development delays, learning difficulties, and challenges in peer relationships. Without appropriate intervention, this can lead to emotional withdrawal and social isolation.
The district is taking the lead in eliminating educational blind spots by providing early education tailored to individual needs and continuous support, so that children with borderline intelligence can grow and develop just like their peers without borderline intelligence.
The "Cheoncheonhi Jaram Center" primarily serves elementary school students with borderline intelligence in the local area and their families. It offers a range of services, including screening tests for borderline intellectual functioning, psychological counseling, cultural and arts programs (such as dance, art, music, theater, and science), basic learning programs, and family integration programs. The center plans to gradually expand its programs.
The center is located within Mangwoo Elementary School and is operated by DTS Haengbok Deulgona, a non-profit organization that also runs alternative educational institutions such as Yerum Arts School for adolescents with borderline intelligence. For more information on how to use the lifelong education center, inquiries can be made by calling the "Jungnang-gu Cheoncheonhi Jaram Center."
Ryu Kyunggi, Mayor of Jungnang District, stated, "Continuous interest and support are essential to ensure that individuals with borderline intelligence and their families are not excluded from educational opportunities," adding, "Through the center, we will spare no effort in helping children grow at their own pace, one step at a time."
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