Human Resources: Early English lessons as part of South Korea's human resources development project

In South Korea, The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, has announced that all students attending elementary schools will be able to learn English in regular classes. At present, English classes are only compulsory for third to sixth graders at elementary schools.

The Korea Times, reports that to Ministry aims to strengthen early English education as part of a human resources development project between 2006-2010.

The ministry also plans to oblige primary and secondary schools in free economic zones and an international city to conduct math and science classes in English under the so-called ``English Immersion Program,’’ starting from 2008 on a trial basis.