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The Japanese School in Seoul was established on May 8, 1972, to serve the children of Japanese citizens residing in South Korea, beginning with 33 students in kindergarten and primary grades. By 2005, enrollment had grown to 403 students across kindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels. The school is recognized by Japan's Ministry of Education as teaching a curriculum equivalent to schools for the same ages in Japan. The campus moved to Digital Media City in Mapo District on September 27, 2010, from its Gaepo-dong campus in Gangnam. The school is established by the Seoul Japanese Club (SJC), with governance handled by the Seoul Japanese School Management Committee.
The school community consists of children of Japanese citizens residing in South Korea and is located in Mapo District, currently at Digital Media City. The curriculum includes Korean language and English conversation classes in addition to the standard Japanese program, and the school actively engages in exchanges with local Korean schools. The school emphasizes developing an international perspective and cross-cultural understanding among students. The Embassy of Japan in Korea has hosted safety seminars for Seoul Japanese School parents, highlighting active parental involvement in the community.
Parent involvement at the Seoul Japanese School is organized through the Seoul Japanese School Management Committee (MC), rather than a traditional PTA. The MC was established by the Seoul Japanese Club (SJC) in October 1970 and began operating as the school's management body when the school opened in 1972. The school is legally classified as a private school under Korean law, with governance focused through the MC in coordination with the SJC. Parental engagement is supported through regular parent notices and meetings related to school operations, including the Bus Users Association and its general meetings. In December 2024, the Embassy of Japan in Korea collaborated with the school to host safety seminars for parents, illustrating active parental involvement in safeguarding and community matters. The Bus Users Association holds general meetings to coordinate transportation and related issues.
