Eye Level Learning
| Eye Level | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Subsidiary of Daekyo |
| Industry | Education, Tutoring, EdTech |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea (Global HQ); Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. (Daekyo America, Inc.) |
| Key people | Kang Young-joong (Founder); Kang Ho-jun (CEO) |
| Products | Eye Level Math, Eye Level English, Summit of Math |
| Website | www |
Eye Level is an international supplemental education service provider and a flagship brand of Daekyo, a leading education company based in South Korea. Established in 1976, the brand is widely known in its home market as Noonnoppi (Korean: 눈높이), meaning "eye level."
Eye Level operates more than 1,500 learning centers globally, providing personalized, self-paced learning programs for students from preschool to secondary education.
Global Operations
The company manages its international business through a network of direct subsidiaries and franchise partnerships across 19 regions.
- Subsidiaries: Its North American regional headquarters, Daekyo America, Inc. (established in 1991), is located in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Other key subsidiaries are located in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Franchise Network: Eye Level's global footprint extends to regions including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Taiwan, UAE, Kuwait, and Uzbekistan.
Programs and Technology
Eye Level’s curriculum is centered on its "Eye Level" philosophy, which emphasizes seeing the world from a child's perspective and allowing students to learn at their own pace.
- Eye Level Math: Covers both arithmetic and critical thinking math, utilizing various physical teaching tools to help students visualize mathematical concepts.
- Eye Level English: An integrated language program covering phonics, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
- Summit of Math: An advanced AI-powered mathematics program that uses patented "Knowledge Unit" analysis to identify specific learning gaps in real-time and provide customized study paths.
Global Events
Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO)
Since 2004, the company has hosted the Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO), an annual international competition. It has attracted over 70,000 cumulative participants from 15+ countries. The event provides students with individualized analytical reports to help them understand their strengths in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
Expansion into K-12 Education
While sharing the overarching "Eye Level" educational philosophy, Daekyo operates its formal K-12 school division entirely separate from its supplemental tutoring franchises.
Eye Level Integrated School (ELIS)
Eye Level Integrated School (ELIS) is a premium international kindergarten and K-12 school brand established by Daekyo in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2024. Operating distinctly from the Eye Level learning centers, ELIS provides a formal institutional curriculum aiming for a seamless K-12 educational journey. The inaugural campus is located in the Thao Dien ward of Ho Chi Minh City.
Curriculum and Programs
The school utilizes a theme-based integrated approach, connecting a single common theme across multiple subjects. The curriculum prioritizes self-directed expression and logical thinking development within an English immersion environment.
Classes are divided into four regular stages according to children's age and developmental characteristics:
- Seed Class (Pre-K, 18–35 months): Play-based learning focusing on basic emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Root Class (K1, 36–47 months): Focuses on self-exploration and forming self-efficacy based on physical abilities.
- Leaf Class (K2, 48–59 months): Utilizes fairy tales and storytelling to develop relationship-building and emotional expression skills.
- Flower Class (K3, 60–71 months): Employs project-based learning to develop problem-solving skills.
In addition to the regular curriculum, ELIS offers after-school enrichment programs, including early childhood physical education, art, hands-on mathematics using learning tools, creative science, and musical theater.
Parent Communication and Evaluation
The institution operates an individualized evaluation system focused on each child's personal growth:
- Digital Communication: The school uses a multimedia smartphone application to share students' daily routines, meals, and educational progress with parents in real time.
- Customized Reports: Detailed reports analyzing the child's understanding and developmental status are provided once a semester.
- Potential Badge: Instead of comparative grading, the school awards individualized badges in the third term that symbolize each child's unique strengths.
See also
- Daekyo
- Supplemental education
References
- ↑ www
.myeyelevel .com - ↑ "Daekyo expands global reach with new center in Uzbekistan". Maeil Business Newspaper. 2024-12-24.
- ↑ "Eye Level Math Olympiad 2025 Opens Registration for Students Worldwide" (Press release). PR Newswire. 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "대교, 프리미엄 국제 유치원 'ELIS' 베트남 1호점 개원 (Daekyo opens its first premium international kindergarten 'ELIS' in Vietnam)" (in Korean). Herald Economy.
- ↑ "대교, 베트남 호찌민에 프리미엄 국제 유치원 'ELIS' 개원 (Daekyo opens premium international kindergarten 'ELIS' in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)" (in Korean). Yonhap News.
- ↑ "호치민 타오디엔 'ELIS 프리미엄 유치원' 베트남 1호점 개원 (Ho Chi Minh Thao Dien 'ELIS Premium Kindergarten' opens its first branch in Vietnam)" (in Korean). Chao Vietnam.
- ↑ "대교, 베트남에 국제 유치원 'ELIS' 오픈 (Daekyo opens international kindergarten 'ELIS' in Vietnam)" (in Korean). Maeil Ilbo.