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[Seoul Metropolitan Government] 2026 “Dagagam Academy” School Understanding Program for Guardians of Students with Migration Backgrounds
Posted : 2026-07-06|Views : 21
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Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Student Customized Support Officer

 

“Dagagam” reflects the idea of bringing guardians from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and schools one step closer by understanding each other’s differences and communicating with one another. This school understanding program is designed to help guardians of students with migration backgrounds understand Korea’s education system and school life so that they can actively participate in the school community.

Category

Details

Schedule and Venue

 

No.

Date

Time

Venue

1

Saturday, July 11, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education 

(27 Duteopbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)

2

Saturday, August 1, 2026

3

Saturday, September 5, 2026

4

Saturday, October 17, 2026

5

Saturday, November 7, 2026

6

Saturday, December 5, 2026

* Additional sessions may be offered depending on the number of applicants.

 

Program Content

 

 [School Understanding, Student Guidance, the Role of Guardians, and Support Information]

 * Separate sessions tailored to elementary and secondary school levels

 

  Understanding Korean Schools

 ․ Introduction to Korea's education system, school admission and transfer procedures, school facilities, and evaluation methods

 ․ Hands-on practice completing actual school forms (absence notification form and application for school-approved experiential learning) 

  Educational Support and Compulsory Education

 ․ Information on major educational support programs, including Korean language classes, Korean language programs, and after-school programs

 ․ Essential information on the school enrollment preparation grant, basic academic support, school regulations, and more

  Parenting and School Participation Support

 ․ Understanding children’s developmental stages and the role of parents

 ․ Information on parent-teacher consultation weeks, the school visit reservation system, and communication with schools

 

Eligibility

 ․ Guardians of students with migration backgrounds who have recently arrived in Korea (required; submission of a certificate of completion is recommended upon school enrollment)

 ․ Other guardians of students with migration backgrounds who wish to participate

How to Apply

 Guardians must apply online directly.

 Apply via the URL (https://forms.gle/6Q4hbBVuGepHBJCu6) or QR code 

Application Deadline

 By Tuesday, three weeks before each session date

(Applicants may apply for up to three sessions but will be able to participate in only one.)