English kindergartens to face up to 3 million won fine for level tests

English-language kindergartens and other private education providers for preschoolers will be barred from using tests or evaluations for admissions or class placement starting Oct.

1, the Education Ministry said Tuesday.

The ministry announced a proposed enforcement decree for the revised Act on the Establishment and Operation of Private Teaching Institutes and Extracurricular Lessons, specifying what will be banned under the new rules.

The ban covers written, oral, interview and practical tests ...