Difference between elementary school and middle school in Korean

초등학교·중학교

elementary school

초등학교elementary school

Elementary school (초등학교) is a school for young children, usually before middle school. You use this word when talking about a child’s school, going to school, or places near the school. It is a very common word in daily life.

middle school

중학교middle school

Middle school is the school students go to after elementary school and before high school. In Korean, 중학교 means this school level. You can use it when talking about your school, your grade, or where someone studies.

The difference

elementary school (초등학교) and middle school (중학교) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “elementary school” when Elementary school (초등학교) is a school for young children, usually before middle school. You use this word when talking about a child’s sch… Use “middle school” when Middle school is the school students go to after elementary school and before high school. In Korean, 중학교 means this school level. You ca…