Purpose: This study aimed to examine the status of the high school credit system in Seoul during the partial introduction period before its full implementation. The research also aimed to identify any operational differences based on the presence or absence of a high school credit system-related project and the type of establishment. Design/methodology/data/approach: A survey was conducted on 2,046 high school students and 626 teachers in Seoul, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, intergroup difference verification(t/F/Welch), and cross-validation. In addition, three field teachers were interviewed to provide further insight and interpretation of the findings. Findings/Results: First, the usage of shared campuses was not as high as expected. Second, the implementation of the high school credit system by teachers varied and did not always align with its intended purpose, which is known as the “policy decoupling phenomenon.” Third, private schools performed better than national and public schools in various aspects of the high school credit system's operation. Lastly, leading schools and research schools had a more stable operation of the system than general schools. Value: This study provides an in-depth understanding of the current implementation of the high school credit system, specifically in the Seoul region where a student-tailored curriculum was introduced in all high schools.
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