Cram Schools

Last summer I had the privilege of working with three Korean students who just moved to America. Over the summer I noticed that these kids were very different from any student I had ever seen. They were very hard working and driven to do their best. A recent article on ednews.org explained some of the things Korean families go through to get their children the best education possible. 

In Korea students might go to school from 7:30 am until 11:30 pm everyday! Because the American school system is not that rigorous, Korean students, and some Americans, are starting to attend "cram schools." These schools offer some of the same fast paced, driven curriculums one might expect in Korea. These schools can cost a pretty penny, and while the schools put on strong emphasis on academics, they also focus on extra-curricular activities since most American colleges are looking for a well-rounded student. 

For more information see: http://ednews.org/articles/tutoring-centers-also-show-korean-americans-the-world-outside-the-classroom-.html