Support for Online Learning Coaching and Personalized Content
From 5th Graders to First-Year High School Students, Regardless of Income
Equal Opportunities Provided Irrespective of Membership Status
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on August 17 that it will expand the scope of Seoul Learn benefits for children using local children's centers. In particular, the city plans to ensure that all children at these centers have equal access to online learning coaching and personalized content.
Previously, in May, Seoul City introduced a plan that allowed middle school students at local children's centers to use Seoul Learn regardless of their eligibility for membership. This latest expansion broadens the target group to include elementary school students, who have a high usage rate, and first-year high school students who require learning management, so that all children can enjoy equal learning opportunities without discrimination.
The pilot program will operate in three areas: real-time, personalized mentoring for core subjects through "Seoul Learn PT," provision of online learning content for middle schoolers through "Ice Cream Home Learn," and strengthening the learning tutor function by issuing center-specific accounts.
Reflecting increased demand due to the expanded target group, Seoul City has extended the application period until August 31. A total of 500 participants will be accepted (200 for Seoul Learn PT and 300 for online content), and registration will close early if the quota is filled.
Currently, Seoul operates 412 local children's centers across all 25 districts, serving approximately 11,300 children. Eligible users include not only elementary, middle, and high school students but also out-of-school youth.
Between July 25 and August 14, a total of 354 participants were recruited: 153 for the Seoul Learn PT section and 201 for the online content section. Additionally, 75 Seoul Learn accounts were registered from 54 centers. This pilot project is being funded by a total of 220 million won in private donations (120 million won from NongHyup and 100 million won designated by ChildFund Korea). The social contribution organization "Together with Love Sharing" is entrusted with its operation, and the pilot will run for five months from August to December 2025.
Seoul City expects that this pilot project will not only yield short-term results but also contribute in the long term to strengthening the educational functions of local children's centers and establishing a support system tailored to each child's level and motivation. The city plans to realize various positive changes, including increased learning motivation, improved academic performance, the creation of a learning-friendly environment within centers, and the equitable distribution of educational resources.
Jinwoo Jung, Director of Lifelong Education at Seoul Metropolitan Government, stated, "We will create an environment where all children can enjoy learning opportunities equally, regardless of membership status, and thereby work to reduce educational disparities." He added, "We will do our utmost to ensure that the expansion of eligible participants and the extension of the application period lead to greater participation and substantial learning support for more children."
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