Seoul Foreign Language High School
| Seoul Foreign Language High School | |
|---|---|
 Hangeul: 서울외국어고등학교 Honesty, Diligence, Responsibility (정직, 근면, 책임) | |
| Location | |
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Dobong-gu, Seoul Korea, Republic of | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Kim Kang Bae (김강배)[1] |
| Deputy Principal | Lee Gyeong Seok |
| Faculty | approx. 87 |
| Enrolment | approx. 1,050 |
| Tree | Yew |
| Flower | Rose |
| Website | http://www.sfl.hs.kr |
Seoul Foreign Language High School (Hangeul: 서울외국어고등학교, 서울외고; Hanja: 京城外國語高等學校／首尔外国语高级学校) is private preparatory school located in Seoul and is considered one of the most prestigious private preparatory high schools in South Korea. Classified as a Foreign Language High School by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology's categorization of Special Purpose High Schools, Seoul FLHS's curriculum is centered on the specialized education of various European and Asian languages. Seoul Foreign Language High School is the 6th foreign language high school to be established in South Korea.
Seoul foreign language high school also has its own admission tests. Usually only top 3% of middle school students can get an offer from this school. SFLHS students choose one primary language as a major upon application from English, German, Chinese, French, or Japanese to study during their three years at SFLHS. Korean and English are mandatory subjects, regardless of which focus language students choose when entering the school.
The school's primary language of instruction is Korean.
Like most schools in Korea, SFLHS starts its school year in March, starts its second semester in September, and ends the school year in February.
Admissions
The school receives applications from around the country. Students can gain admission to Seoul Foreign Language High School by demonstrating ability in a variety of areas, but the most common way students are accepted is through SFLHS's own admissions test, which includes written exams and an interview.
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Coordinates: 37°38′44″N 127°03′08″E / 37.64556°N 127.05222°E