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Country education guide

South Korea

A national curriculum is implemented through metropolitan and provincial education offices; KICE administers the CSAT.

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πŸ“š School stages

Grades, stages, and local pathways

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High school Β· Grades 10–12 / high-school equivalency examination / CSAT

The national curriculum, high-school equivalency examination, and CSAT are separate pathways. Universities set how qualifications and scores are used.

National curriculum and achievement standardsNational Curriculum Information Center β†—High-school equivalency qualification, subjects and passing rulesNational Institute for Lifelong Education Β· High-school Equivalency Support Center β†—CSAT official informationKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation β†—Current CSAT candidate guideKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation β†—

πŸ“ Examinations and qualifications

Selectable records for South Korea

Each record links to the authority that publishes its current rules.

High-school equivalency

High-school equivalency examination

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Korea’s official examination route for recognition of high-school-equivalent academic attainment.

Completion or score rule
The official support centre states an average of at least 60 out of 100 across all subjects; absence from a subject prevents an overall pass.
Where it applies
Republic of Korea
High-school equivalency qualification, subjects and passing rulesNational Institute for Lifelong Education Β· High-school Equivalency Support Center β†—
University admissions examination

CSAT

College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

Korea’s standardized college scholastic ability examination administered by KICE.

Completion or score rule
There is no single passing score; universities publish how they use subjects, standard scores, percentiles, and grade bands.
Where it applies
Republic of Korea
CSAT official informationKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation β†—Current CSAT candidate guideKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation β†—Study in KoreaNational Institute for International Education β†—

Compare school transfers and university-entry routes

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πŸ”— Official source library

Curriculum, placement, examinations, and recognition

National curriculum and achievement standardsNational Curriculum Information Center Β· Curriculum Β· Qualification β†—High-school equivalency qualification, subjects and passing rulesNational Institute for Lifelong Education Β· High-school Equivalency Support Center Β· Examination Β· Qualification Β· Access β†—CSAT official informationKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation Β· Examination Β· Admissions β†—Current CSAT candidate guideKorea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation Β· Examination β†—Study in KoreaNational Institute for International Education Β· Admissions Β· Access β†—