Ministry announces student database

A national student information database will be implemented in September for smoother school transfers and more efficient student administration, the Ministry of Education revealed on Thursday.

Schools and local education authorities began in 2010 to build the database, which contains the personal data of 35 million primary and middle school students from eight provinces and municipalities. Another 14 areas are currently collecting information.

Each student will be assigned a permanent and unique ID number, which contains a profile of basic information, education history, previous assessment results and specialties in sports and arts.