Daegu's Seodong, Chimsan, Yuga, and Samyeong Kindergartens... 4 Public, Independent Kindergartens First in Korea to Earn IB World School Certification

The Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education announced on October 19 that four public, independent kindergartens—Seodong Kindergarten, Chimsan Kindergarten, Yuga Kindergarten, and Samyeong Kindergarten—had become the first public, independent kindergartens in the country to receive IB (International Baccalaureate) World School certification.

Seodong Kindergarten received certification on September 23, followed by Chimsan and Yuga kindergartens on October 7 and Samyeong Kindergarten on October 15. The certification is significant because it confirms that IB education tailored to young children can also be delivered in public kindergartens.

Four public standalone kindergartens in Daegu have become the first in the country to be certified as IB World Schools.

The four kindergartens began as IB interest schools in 2025 and progressed through the candidate-school stage.

Teachers carefully observed the children’s ideas and inquiry processes and supported them in taking the lead in their own learning. The kindergartens also increased parents’ understanding of IB education and expanded opportunities for them to participate in educational activities by operating parent supporter groups. They worked to foster a collaborative culture in which the educational community grows together, with teachers and parents reflecting on and supporting the children’s growth and learning.

Above all, tangible changes are emerging at the kindergartens: children are taking the lead in their learning, and the educational community is growing through collaboration. The children are actively engaging in and enjoying the process of asking questions about what they are curious about and finding answers on their own.

The Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education and the Daegu Education Training Institute helped the four kindergartens advance to World School status by providing training to enhance teachers’ professional expertise and systematic support.

Daegu Superintendent of Education Kang Eunhee said, "We will continue to provide active support so that the values of IB education and the direction of the Nuri Curriculum work in harmony, and education that respects each young child’s thoughts and potential can take deep root in the field."

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