Korean Dictionary

How to say “Elementary School” in Korean

초등학교

Chodeunghakgyo

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Usage & Context

Elementary school (초등학교) in Korea covers grades 1-6, beginning at age 8. Mandatory education starts here, with a broad curriculum including Korean, math, science, social studies, English, art, music, and PE. Elementary school is generally a relatively happy period, featuring field trips, seasonal festivals, and a nurturing classroom atmosphere.

Example Sentence

초등학교 시절 친구들이 보고 싶어요.

I miss my elementary school friends.

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