Starpath
South Korea homeschool checklist
Notice and filing
- Notification: No
Subjects and hours
- Instruction: Parents provide instruction; must align with national standards to avoid truancy issues.
Records to keep
- Records: Recommended to maintain records of coursework and progress for potential inquiries.
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required by law; GED available post-compulsory age via out-of-school youth programs.
- Assessment: No formal evaluation; local offices may request proof of learning if flagged.
Deadlines
- School Enrollment: March 1 following year child turns 6
Contacts and official sources
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (law.go.kr)
- Ministry of Education - Primary Education (english.moe.go.kr/sub/infoRenewal.do?m=0303&page=0303&s=english)
- Out-of-School Youth Support Act (law.go.kr)