Seongnam Foreign Language High School
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 [1]
| Seongnam Foreign Language High School 성남외국어고등학교 城南外國語高等學校 | |
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| Location | |
South Korea | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Ambition, Bravery, Challenge |
| Established | 2006 |
| Principal | Cho young-wu |
| Faculty | 78 |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Average class size | approx. 30 students |
| Campus | City |
| Tree | Pine tree |
| Flower | Rose |
| Website | http://www.snfl.hs.kr/ |
Academics - Foreign Language Program
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
| Section | Criteria |
|---|---|
| School life | Observation and respect of school rules (less than 1 black mark) |
| Volunteer activity | More than 50 hours of volunteer work(outside of the school) and writing an essay
about his or her own experience(at least one time) |
| Arts & athletics | Participation in any artistic performance competition and winning a prize. Or submission of a paper
signed by a foreign language teacher affirming that the student participated in a competition at least two times |
| Section | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Majoring or sub majoring foreign language ability (valid for two years) | •English : TOEFL CBT(270 above), IBT(108 above), TOEIC(950 above), TEPS(900 above), Essay publication for the major English newspaper •Japanese : JLPT(Class 1) or JPT(850 above) / •Chinese : New HSK(Class 6) •German : ZD(Class 2 or 240 above) |
| Section | Criteria |
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| Academic reports | Grades of all the subjects at the end of the 1st and 2nd semester should be at least class 5 and more than five subjects should be class 1. |
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.
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 life
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.