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Seoul Chinese Primary School

South Korea, Seoul

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Academic offering
Curriculum Taiwan 108 Curriculum
Introduction

Seoul Chinese Primary School (韓國漢城華僑小學) is a Chinese international school in Myeongdong, Jung‑gu, Seoul, operating an attached two‑year kindergarten and a six‑year elementary school. The school states that its curriculum is planned and implemented with reference to the curriculum guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan). Instructional provision includes a Chinese Immersion Programme with core subjects taught in Chinese, a Global English Programme delivered by foreign teachers, and a Korean Academic Programme using Korean primary‑school materials and Korean‑medium teaching. The published core curriculum for Grades 1–6 lists subjects such as Chinese (國語), mathematics, English, Korean, science, social studies, physical education, music, art and coding; from Grade 3 the Music Excellence Programme groups students by instrument (strings — violin; wind — recorder). Published facilities include AI and computer classrooms, a natural science room, art and music rooms, library, violin and piano rooms, cafeteria, gymnasium and outdoor courts.

35, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Essentials

Location
The Seoul Chinese Primary School is located at 35 Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It sits in the central Myeongdong district, a busy urban area with strong public transport links. The address is listed in official city resources and international school directories, confirming its central Seoul location.

Stages
The school offers kindergarten and elementary education. It does not offer middle or high school levels; graduates may progress to Seoul Overseas Chinese High School.

Type
The institution is a foreign (international) primary school.

Additional learning support
Public information does not describe any formal Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions or facilities. Families may wish to contact the school directly for information on language support and any individual learning needs.

Country affiliation
Republic of China (Taiwan)-oriented; Chinese-language curriculum and ROC-based models are used.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated.

School day structure
No public start/end times are published for Seoul Chinese Primary School. The school operates at the primary level; families should confirm daily timings with the school directly.

Bus service
Public information does not list an in-house school bus service for Seoul Chinese Primary School. Families typically arrange transport or rely on local public transit; Seoul's Han River Bus is a city-wide service not specific to the school.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application fee amount or separate application-fee policy was available in the school's public materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There is no publicly available breakdown of tuition by year group, term, or academic year in the school's published materials. No fee schedule, tuition table, or per-grade fee listing was found.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule (termly/semesterly/annual billing dates), invoice examples, or formal payment-terms information was located in the school's public materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the materials reviewed. The school is described and presented as a primary/day school; no dormitory or boarding fee information was found.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- No published amounts for uniform costs, textbook/supplementary materials fees, extracurricular/activity fees, or school-transport fees were available. The school's public materials reference admissions information and school-bus route information but do not list associated fees.

Refund information

- No formal refund policy or published rules on fee refunds (for withdrawal, dismissal, or leave) was found in the public materials reviewed.

Fee payment options

- No published details listing accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cash, online payment portal) were found in the public materials reviewed.

Summary of search and what was (not) found

- The school's public site and publicly available profiles were reviewed for an up-to-date fee schedule; no application fees, tuition-by-grade figures, term or annual billing amounts, payment schedules, boarding fees, uniform fees, refund policy, or payment-method details were published in the materials located.

- Because the required numerical fee details (application fee amounts, tuition per term/year by grade, billing dates, and payment-method instructions) are not available in the school's public materials, no specific currency amounts or per-term/per-year fee breakdowns can be provided here.

Sources consulted

- Official school public pages and admission-related pages.
- Secondary descriptions of the school (school profile / encyclopedia entries).
- News coverage and public reports mentioning the school.
Academics

Seoul Chinese Primary School teaches Taiwan 108 Curriculum.

Curriculum
Seoul Chinese Primary School (Hanxiao) is a private, Republic of China (Taiwan)-oriented Chinese international primary school in Myeongdong, Seoul. Most classes are taught in Mandarin, and ROC Taiwan-originated textbooks are used across core subjects. The curriculum is modeled on Taiwan's primary education system, with core subjects including Mandarin language and culture, mathematics, natural sciences, art, and music, and an emphasis on developing spoken Mandarin. Korean language instruction is integrated to support local adaptation. Graduates typically continue to Seoul Overseas Chinese High School or other ROC-aligned secondary options.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision. Public materials do not list an SEL program or dedicated SEL staff at Seoul Chinese Primary School. Seoul's city-level resources identify the school as a foreign school in Jung-gu, Seoul, but do not provide school-specific SEL details. Public descriptions confirm the school is Taiwan ROC-oriented with most classes taught in Chinese, which reflects language of instruction rather than SEL initiatives. As no explicit SEL information is publicly documented for this school, its SEL provision remains unverified in publicly available sources.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. No public documentation indicates whether the school serves students with SEN or which types of SEN are supported. There is no indication in the Seoul foreign schools directory that Seoul Chinese Primary School operates as a specialist SEN institution. Public sources do not specify SEN staff or dedicated SEN facilities for this school. Therefore, SEN details are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches most classes in Chinese, and there is no explicit EAL (English as an Additional Language) program publicly documented for Seoul Chinese Primary School. Public materials do not list an EAL department, staff, or dedicated English language support. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's foreign schools directory confirms the school's status as a Chinese international primary school in Jung-gu, Seoul, but does not provide EAL specifics. Available public descriptions emphasize Chinese-language instruction rather than English-language support programs. Therefore, EAL details are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Mental Wellbeing programs or staff. Public materials do not document school-based counseling services, mental health initiatives, or wellbeing curricula for Seoul Chinese Primary School. City-level policy discussions indicate ongoing plans to expand school-based mental health resources across Seoul, including counselors and SEL-related work, but these are not reported as specific provisions of this school. Consequently, there is no publicly available, school-specific evidence of a mental wellbeing program at Seoul Chinese Primary School.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child-protection policies. Public materials do not list safeguarding procedures, designated safeguarding staff, or incident-response frameworks for Seoul Chinese Primary School. City-level education resources discuss general safeguarding and mental health support plans, but these do not provide school-specific safeguarding details for this institution. As such, safeguarding provisions are not publicly documented for Seoul Chinese Primary School.
Parent Experience

History
Seoul Chinese Primary School was founded in 1909 by Chinese immigrants. From the 1950s through the 1970s the student body was large, around 2,000, but enrollment declined due to shifting preferences for education abroad and demographic changes, with numbers dropping to about 500 by 2008. Korean families began enrolling to learn Chinese, contributing to a revival of the school's enrollment and its role in the local overseas-Chinese community. In 2009 the school celebrated its centenary, with attendance by the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to South Korea, who pledged continued support through the Chinese embassy. Graduates from Seoul Chinese Primary School commonly progress to Seoul Overseas Chinese High School.

Community
Seoul Chinese Primary School is located in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, in the heart of Seoul. Most classes are taught in Chinese and textbooks originate from the Republic of China, reflecting its Taiwan-oriented model. Graduates may continue to Seoul Overseas Chinese High School, the nearby institution serving the same overseas-Chinese community. The school has historically served a mixed student body, including overseas Chinese and local-born students, with a substantial share born in South Korea.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Seoul Chinese Primary School maintains a Parent-Teacher Association to involve parents in school life and support student programs. The school's site highlights active Club Activities, documenting a range of domestic and international exchanges, clubs, and off-campus experiences as part of its vibrant student life. In comparable overseas-Chinese school contexts, PTAs typically coordinate fundraising, volunteer programs, and cultural events, as well as teacher appreciation activities. Publicly available documentation for this school does not publish a detailed PTA calendar, but the presence of clubs and a life-education center indicates a broad, engaged community. The PTA's core role generally includes fostering school–family communication, organizing volunteer support, and assisting with school improvements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Seoul Chinese Primary School is located at 35 Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, in central Seoul. Facilities are described as upgraded to state-of-the-art through the board's attentive governance. The campus comprises multiple buildings, including a three-story First Building constructed in 1948, with a Second and Third Building added later. An auditorium is used for ceremonies and assemblies, and outdoor space is limited to a modest playground. The introduction states the school will continue to strive to develop children's potential in this modern environment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school maintains a photo gallery of on-campus and off-campus activities. It features activities ranging from domestic and international exchanges to off-campus experiences, clubs, and extracurricular programs. These records document students' learning and growth during participation. The campus life is vibrant and diverse.

Cultural & Language
The school documents domestic and international exchange activities as part of its cultural programs. It includes off-campus experiences, clubs, and extracurricular activities that foster cultural understanding. A photo gallery captures these cultural exchanges and student participation. The campus life includes diverse experiences and interactions among domestic and international communities.

Social & Hobbies
Club activities are part of the school's extracurricular offerings. A photo gallery records student participation in clubs and informal interest groups. These activities provide opportunities for social interaction and personal hobbies. Students engage in a variety of activities beyond the classroom.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Location, language environment, and program overview. The Seoul Chinese Primary School, also known as Hanxiao, is a Taiwan-oriented ROC Chinese international primary school located at 35 Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. Most classes are taught in Chinese, and textbooks originate from the ROC. Graduates of the school may continue to Seoul Overseas Chinese High School. This characterization aligns with ROC-style Chinese-language education in Seoul. 2. Admissions prerequisites and process initiation. The admissions process requires an entrance test and a student–parent interview as part of the evaluation of applicants. These elements are described in public government guidance for foreign schools in Seoul. Families should plan for testing and interview steps as part of the initial application. 3. Entrance testing, evaluation, and decision communication. The school conducts an entrance test and a parent–student interview as part of admissions. After testing and interviews, admission decisions are communicated to families. If admitted, families proceed with enrollment and related steps as directed by the school. 4. Enrollment, orientation, and fee transparency. Upon admission, families complete enrollment with the school and participate in new-student orientation. Public sources do not publish a separate tuition or fee schedule for Hanxiao on public pages; current fee amounts are not posted and are to be obtained directly from admissions. 5. Summary implication for families. The admissions process centers on an entrance test and a student–parent interview, with admission decisions communicated after assessment. Enrollment follows admission, accompanied by new-student orientation, while fee details require direct inquiry since no public fee schedule is posted.

Scholarships
No publicly posted scholarship program for Seoul Hanxiao is identifiable in public sources. The Seoul Metropolitan Government page describing foreign schools does not list scholarships for Hanxiao, and the school's public pages do not disclose scholarship information. Families should inquire directly with admissions to request information on any available financial aid or merit-based support.

Waitlist
There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system for Seoul Hanxiao in the available public sources. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's guidance on foreign schools describes entrance tests but does not describe any waitlist workflow for Hanxiao. As no waitlist details are published, a waitlist process cannot be defined from these sources.
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