Seoul - Post Report Question and Answers
What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?
Depends where you live. In richer areas, sometimes you can get an acknowledgement of autism or ADHD, but cultural knowledge on this is still full of prejudice/is limited. I saw some sad cases in my time as a teacher of kids being ostracized, but also experienced parents who had unrealistic expectations of their kids. I predict things will get better with time, but expect that accommodations are rare. - Jan 2026
My wife worked in Korean public schools during our time there, and she often mentioned the fact that there is a shortage of special-needs programs here. - Jul 2015
KIS has a very good program to help kids with learning needs. Not sure about other needs or schools. - Feb 2015
Same as in U.S. for the DOD schools. Can't say for the international schools. - Jan 2014
The local schools often shun children with special needs. I knew of one parent whose kids went to private school; however, there special needs child attended the US Military school that catered to children with such needs. Many parents end up homeschooling these children due to lack of services. Attitudes in Korea are changing, however. It will require a network and infrastructure to facilitate. - Sep 2009
Not sure. - Jul 2008
