The history of Sogang University’s reputation for English excellence started about 50 years ago when the American Jesuit priests who founded Sogang University set out to establish a new milestone in university education with English education.
In those days, the development of the English abilities of Sogang University students stood apart from that of students of other universities because the priests’ classes were held in English, so students not only had to communicate in English but also had to organize and express their thoughts in English.
SLP, made by Sogang University, contains Sogang University’s English education philosophy which has been passed down for about 50 years.
SLP knew about the limitations of rote teaching and memorization, so SLP is pursuing an integrated education, one which develops linguistic ability and thinking skills together, to help students differentiate themselves by fluently expressing their thoughts in English regardless of the environment.
The promise and goal of Sogang SLP is an education for children to think, act and dream in English, not children who do well only on tests.