Seongnam Foreign Language High school

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Type Public Principal Cho young-wu Campus City Phone +82 31-701-6717 Founded 2006 Faculty 78		Established 2006 Grades 10-12 Tree Pine tree Province Gyeonggi Province Average class size 30

Address 산68 Baekhyeon-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Motto Ambition, Bravery, Challenge Similar 과천외고, 한국외대, 안양외고, Seoul High School, 경기과고

Seongnam Foreign Language School (Korean: 성남외국어고등학교, 성남외고 Hanja: 城南外國語高等學校), commonly referred to as SNFL is a national school located in Seongnam, South Korea. SNFL offers regular high school course with four different second language programs (English, German, Chinese, Japanese). School year starts in March, starts its second semester in September, and ends the school year in February. The Lowest educational expense among foreign language high schools

Japanese

Focus on systematic language learning through practical speaking exercises rather than grammar-oriented classes

Build effective communication competence through the understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese immersion classes

Provide individual instruction with learning activities based on each student’s level

Chinese

Provide professional intensive guidance through team teaching (Chinese language teacher with native Chinese speaking teacher) and small group classes

Operate new HSK preparation class through after-school activities as well as regular classes

Host various programs such as a Chinese cultural festival, Chinese speech contest, publication of a Chinese newspaper, Chinese club activities, etc.

German

Acquire essential grammar elements that make up the basic German sentencestructures

Learn four language skills together with a focus on listening and speaking ability

Systematically prepare for the SD and ZD test through educational activities such as regular classes with a native German teacher and after-school activities

English

Operate conversation and writing classes tending to the students’ individual needs based on their level

Acquire four language skills together through native English speaking teachers who have diverse major backgrounds

Improve students’ fluency by providing real and authentic learning environments

ABC Project(Humanities Research Paper Competition)

This program’s goal is to develop a self-directed learning skill by allowing students to choose a single or an integrated subject and to perform a research project. This program offers research papers an opportunity to be published in domestic and international journals.

FLIP(Foreign Language Intensive Program)

This is an intensive lecture program that helps students to acquire official certification related to their major.

ICEP(International College Entrance Program)Class

This is a program that helps the students planning to attend overseas school to prepare for SAT and AP tests.

Sports club

The sports clubs(soccer, basketball, badminton, ping pong, floor ball, yoga, etc.) are operated to improve the basic physical strength of our students and to create sound school atmosphere.

Lifelong Education Center

Lifelong Education Center provides an opportunity for parents and local residents to continue learning. Programs provided include artistic development academy class, flower arrangement class and parents’ choir.

School Dormitory

SNFL operate school dorm with various facilities (basketball court, tennis court, ping pong room, dance room, band room, and fitness room). Rooms that can accommodate all current students (Generally 4 people per room). Students can use language labs, international conference room, audio/visual room, video class system and also wireless Internet for their study or self-development.

The School's Park

The school has its own little park next to it for students and teachers to relax during the breaks. It contains a long path for walks, a wooden stage with an outdoor auditorium, a pavilion, benches and some fitness devices. The pathway leads up a hill and there are flowers planted around it.

Others

classes

For the 1st year students, foreign language classes are divided into two small classes according to students’ level and are taught separately by a native foreign language speaking teacher and Korean teacher. The math classes are operated in a 2-2 class system so all students can feel a sense of accomplishment.

References

Seongnam Foreign Language High school Wikipedia

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