Jeju Plans to Become English-Education Hub
Following last year’s presidential election, it immediately became clear that English education would be a priority of the new government. Multiple programs and initiatives have been announced to improve English education in South Korea. Of particular interest are the plans by the island province of Jeju to become an English-Education Hub. The local, self-governing administration of Jeju is promoting the development of an “English City.” (click on graphic to see a full-sized map with proposed location of the city) In that city by March of 2011, Jeju plans to build elementary, middle and high school programs in which students take courses entirely in English. For further detail, see the article in today’s Korea Times.