Senior School Parent Handbook 2023-24 (English)

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff, volunteers, students and visitors to our school to share and uphold this commitment. If a child cannot feel safe they cannot learn to their full potential.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 WELCOME from THE PRINCIPAL

North London Collegiate School Jeju is a school that draws on a long and established history of educational excellence. The pioneering work of Frances Mary Buss, over 170 years ago, in North London, UK, paved the way for an exciting and inclusive movement in the education of young women.

NLCS UK went on to build on this innovative approach to education and prides itself on its clear vision of academic excellence and passion for subject knowledge and integrity, as well as its holistic approach to all aspects of an exceptional education.

At NLCS Jeju we are building on these foundations to create an environment where each student is valued and develops his or her full potential to achieve academically and holistically. We know that our students develop their passions for academic and intellectual study in a challenging and risk-taking environment. Our current parents choose NLCS Jeju as they recognise our s tudents de velop s elf-confidence, a s ense of inner worth and responsibility and yet they are cheerful, balanced, at ease with themselves and each other. Students have tremendous enthusiasm for the challenges before them. They might add that we succeed in combining academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each student.

As Principal, I am committed to ensuring that the passions and potential of each individual is unlocked. We will strive to ensure every student at NLCS Jeju is valued in his or her own right, encouraged to develop his or her talents to the full in a community where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is celebrated. We nurture each student through recognising and supporting his or her individual and unique needs within a pastoral environment, where no child is unsupported at our school, or at risk of ever ‘slipping through the net’.

It is the people and community which make NLCS Jeju such a special place. Our students have a thirst for knowledge and learning and so are a delight to teach. Our students and s taff enthusiastically embrace the r ange of e xperiences on offer t aking full advantage of our excellent facilities within a prime location on the beautiful island of Jeju. Certainly, our boarding students recognise the unique opportunity to be part of a community 24 hours a day and to benefit from an e xceptional e xperience. We have a tremendously supportive partnership with our parents who contribute a huge amount of time and energy to supporting our activities and events.

We wish you all a wonderful year at NLCS Jeju.

Lynne Oldfield, Principal.

2 PHILOSOPHY of NLCS JEJU

We are a school that prides itself on the ambitious education we deliver. In part, this is possible due to the inspiration we draw from our mother school, NLCS UK and the important bond that has developed between the two institutions.

We are fortunate that our relationship is genuine and close. We have benefited greatly from NLCS UK carrying out regular inspections and monitoring visits of our school, as well as interviewing and training all our new staff at NLCS UK.

As the School has grown and developed, it is inevitable that we have established our own identity. We are proud of our aims that , whilst rooted in the pioneering work of NLCS UK, reflect a world class, holistic, British international education in Korea. Our aims and objectives remain true to the unique spirit of our founder, Frances Mary Buss.

2.1 THE NLCS VALUES

A common set of beliefs and values underpin the common and distinctive ethos of all North London Collegiate Schools. In particular, we hold:

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A belief in the potential of young people – that we can foster the drive and determination that will enable them to make a difference to the world;

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A belief in the transformative power of academic engagement, and that a culture of scholarship should extend beyond the classroom and should permeate the wider life of our schools;

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A belief that each student is unique, and that it is our responsibility to provide them with “floors, not ceilings” so that we can nurture their individual talents, confidence and self-worth and enable them to “run their own race”;.

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A belief that academic study involves a determination not to take things at face value, and that intellectual curiosity and critical inquiry are central to the success of our students in their time at school and in their future lives;

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A belief that varied perspectives enrich our schools and wider communities, and that we should embrace, encourage, celebrate and learn from difference and diversity;

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A belief in the importance of service to others – of looking outwards, and contributing positively to society and the wider world;

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A belief that learning is an end in itself and is something to be prized, and that education means much more than following a prescribed examination syllabus;

2.2 AIMS

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A belief in the importance of maintaining a caring and warm community, and nurturing a positive spirit of collaboration in all our interactions.

Our aims are based on those of NLCS UK and signal our overall intention and where we aspire to be.

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To provide an exceptional educational experience, based on the traditions, ethos and practices of North London Collegiate School, UK.

To provide an ambitious academic education and to enable each student to make the most of their gifts.

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To create a home where individuals are nurtured and the whole personality can grow.

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To foster a caring and respectful community characterised by excellent relationships between staff and students and between the students themselves, of whatever age, culture and background.

To maintain a team of teachers to whom each student is important and who can inspire subject passion and enthusiasm.

To enable all students to recognise academic excellence and realise that it is attainable. 04

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To encourage all students to take risks and try something new in an environment which embraces all aspects of educational challenge.

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To develop an outward looking, internationally minded, community of young people who have a clear understanding of the value of commitment and service to others.

2.3 OBJECTIVES

Our objectives are a more specific embodiment of our aims and represent the specific ways in which our aims will be achieved, related to student outcomes.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Our students will graduate with exceptional academic skills across a broad range of disciplines. They will have the opportunity to develop a depth of knowledge in areas that they are passionate about and will fully realise their potential. Our students will have confidence in their own abilities and will be aspirational thinkers who have confidence in their own abilities.

BROAD EXPERIENCES

Our students will leave us with a clear sense of where their passions and interests lie having experienced a wide variety of activities and opportunities outside of our formal curriculum.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Our students will be prepared for a world with continuously fading borders and where international mindedness is essential. Our students will be compassionate and have a commitment to serving others.

SCHOOL VALUES

Our students will develop a strong set of moral and ethical values that determine how they act and interact with others.

FUTURE SUCCESS

Our students will not only access leading universities around the world, but they will be equipped with the skills, attitudes and attributes needed to be successful, happy and healthy for the rest of their lives.

CHARACTER

Our students will leave us as resilient and confident young people who think independently.

WELCOME from THE SENIOR SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPALS

At NLCS we provide our students with an academically rigorous and challenging education, which culminates in the International Baccalaureate; the ‘gold standard’ international qualification which facilitates entry into the world’s leading universities and competitive career pathways. All of our students are encouraged to have the highest aspirations for themselves and to take great pleasure and pride in their academic progress and learning journey throughout the Senior School.

Students explore their academic interests, both within and beyond lessons, with the support and expertise of our highly qualified and experienced teaching staff. Our teachers are subject experts with the knowledge and subject passion to enthuse our students in their own studies.

We believe that students should be given every opportunity to try new things and explore their interests and talents, in order for their whole personality to grow. Through inspiring teaching, NLCS students will develop their love of subjects and, in exploring this subject-passion, will become truly independent and self-motivated learners.

In keeping with the NLCS Jeju ethos, our teachers will provide your child with firm academic foundations, whilst not being restrained by exam specifications, a unique feature of an NLCS education. They will provide a breadth of exciting academic experiences that will stretch, challenge and motivate your child to achieve the highest level. Students who are able to think critically, problem solve, clearly communicate their learning and transfer their knowledge to new situations enter the workplace with the confidence befitting of an NLCS student.

Here at NLCS we are committed to ensuring the highest quality of education for our students. Key components to this are the teaching and curriculum which we provide.

I look forward to a wonderful and successful year together.

Natalie Wilson (Vice Principal Academic)

The ‘pursuit of excellence’ will continue to be the hallmark of an exceptional NLCS Jeju education this year, and we will again strive to deliver outstanding pastoral care. Our pastoral care framework ensures that there is a positive and inclusive school climate where the needs of every student are met. Our pastoral team will support and strengthen the students’ Academic successes every step of the way - absolutely every child matters! We believe in a personalised and proactive approach that supports and challenges student development and attitudes that ensures our students thrive.

We believe that our House System allows for a richer student experience. Tutor groups consist of boys and girls from the same House and year group. Students will have daily contact with their Tutor, who is also a member of the teaching staff. This direct regular contact ensures that students can access important advice, support and mentorship. Tutors will report to their respective Heads of House, who have overarching responsibility for the pastoral care of all the students in their House. Our dedicated Boarding staff, Boarding Masters (BMs), assistant BMs, and Graduate Assistants provide excellent additional care to all our boarding students outside of the school day, working closely with Tutors and the Heads of House to provide wrap-around care.

Our Co-curricular programme is a substantial part of the NLCS Jeju student experience. We encourage all students to commit to a range of activities, to explore their interests and develop their talents and abilities. We believe when students explore ne w opportunities outside of the classroom the benefits can be transformative. I know firsthand how students grow as a result of these additional shared experiences. In addition, this personal growth supports the resilience and wellbeing of our entire school community. Whether it is after school or on a Saturday morning, students who take advantage of these opportunities will make impressive gains in their personal growth and character development. As well as helping our students thrive, we also know that these additional skills, passions and interests are what the world’s most competitive universities look for when selecting their students.

At NLCS Jeju we aim to provide the opportunities and supportive framework that will allow our students to unlock their potential and explore individual capabilities. Barriers to growth and achievement are overcome with the right attitudes, resilience and work ethic that enable every challenge to be a positive learning experience.

We very much look forward to working with all of our parents and students this year.

Crispian Waterman Vice Principal (Pastoral)

NLCS Jeju is a community of lifelong learning for everyone here. We expect high academic standards and a passion for personal and intellectual development from our students, and this is modelled daily by our expert, knowledgeable and inquiring staff body.

As a result, our teaching staff are our most important resource for ensuring an exceptional British education for your child. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding teachers. Our teachers are experts in their field and have a deep love of their subject. In keeping with the NLCS Jeju ethos, our teachers will provide your child with firm academic foundations, whilst also ensuring that they aim high and are academically ambitious. Teachers here are not restrained by exam specifications and will provide a breath of academic knowledge, skills and experiences that will stretch, challenge and motivate your child to succeed at the highest level.

As a school, we are committed to the ongoing subject knowledge expertise and pedagogical skills development of our teaching staff. As a teaching body, we seek to keep fully up to date with the latest educational, cognitive and appropriate psychological research. All staff are encouraged to maintain their own studies in both their particular subject fields and education in general.

Finally, this culture of learning and academic success can only be built upon the strong foundations offered by being a member of a safe, caring, respectful, and happy community. The care and attention that our outstanding staff will pay to your child will ensure that they receive an exceptional education here. I look forward to an outstanding year (my first) at NLCS Jeju, and to meeting as many members of the wider school community as possible in that time.

Henry Wiggins Vice Principal (Staff Relations and School Organisation)

Senior Team

SENIOR SCHOOL

Assistant Vice Principals

Lynne Oldfield

Vacant

Henry Wiggins

Natalie Wilson

Crispian Waterman

Jeremy Freeman

Justine Oliver

Philip Morton

Neil Tamlyn

Carl Lewis

Jason Sannegadu

Peter Scargill

Douglas Machin

House Staff

Jodie Torrance

Chris Heydinger

Andrew Thomas

Adam McCue

Stephen Mckeogh

Maxton Karamalla

Darija Minic

Boarding Staff

Stella Taylor

Adam Yates

Sebastian Crebier

Andrew Cronin

James Tuffs

Dylan Loser

Jin Woo Lee

Thomas Perry

Sam Wilson

Anthony Quinn

Emily Spivey

Sughyun Shin

Claire Washington

Principal Bursar

Vice Principal (Staff Relations and School

Organisation)/DSL

Vice Principal (Senior School Academic)

Vice Principal (Senior School Pastoral)/DDSL

Vice Principal (Head of Junior School)/DDSL

Assistant Vice Principal (Academic - Head of IBDP) Geography

Assistant Vice Principal (Academic - Assessment & Reporting/KS4)/ Chemistry

Assistant Vice Principal (The Arts & Academic Enrichment)

Assistant Vice Principal (Academic - Teaching & Learning/ KS3) Learning Support, English

Assistant Vice Principal (Pastoral, Head of Houses 11-16)/DDSL/History

Assistant Vice Principal (Pastoral Boarding)/Physics

Assistant Vice Principal (Beyond the Curriculum)/

Mathematics

Head of Noro/Geography

Head of Geomun/Geography

Head of Mulchat/History

Head of Sarah/AED

Head of Jeoji/Geography

Acting Head of Sixth Form (Pastoral)/Spanish

Interim Assistant Head of Sixth Form (Pastoral)/ Psychology

Assistant Head of Boarding/Head of Dance

Assistant Head of Boarding/Biology

BM Hyeopjae/PE

ABM Hyeopjae/PE

BM Aewol/Design Technology and Flim Studies

ABM Aewol/Head of History

ABM Aewol/Chemistry

BM Yongduam/Spanish

ABM Yongduam/Mathematics

ABM Yongduam/Head of ToK

BM Pyoseon/PE

ABM Pyoseon/Geography

BM Iho/Emotional Guidance Counsellor

ROLE

Boarding Staff

NAME

Li Rong (Mary) Zhang

Sarah Heydinger

Shayna Coughlan

Julia Smith

Gahee (Amy) Yoon

Scott Davies

Martyn Fernandes

Sangduk Park

Heads of Department

Sharon Kennington

Kym Prichard

Derek Patenaude

Tajvir Singh

Stella Taylor

Ian Peirson

Susan Gleeson

Geoff Hall

Laetitia Choi

Dorian Brown

Dylan Löser

Brian Kim

Margaret Baird

Jenny (Chen Yin) Liu

Duygu Bulut

Antony Paye

Harry Thorrington

William Tan

Nick Gillings

David Farrell

Thom Carter-Stead

Russell Maddison

Anthony Quinn

Hugh Kim

Teaching Staff

Stephen Davidson

Rachel Donaldson

Rukia Sultana

Lindsay Lee

Natasha Bull

Joel Rushton

Mark Kim

ABM Iho/Mandarin

ABM Iho/Mathematics

BM Halla East/Chemistry

ABM Halla East/Dance

ABM Halla East/Learning Support

BM Halla North/English

ABM Halla North/English

ABM Halla North/Korean Language and Literature

Head of Art

Head of Biology/ Head of Libraries

Head of Chemistry

Head of Computer Science

Head of Dance

Head of Drama

Head of Academic English Development and English Strategy (Whole School)

Head of English

Head of European Languages and KSL

Head of Geography

Head of History

Head of Korean

Head of Latin

Head of Mandarin

Head of Mathematics

Head of Co-Curricular Music & Instrumental Coordinator

Director of Music

Head of PE

Head of Physics

Head of Economics/Philosophy

Head of PSD/Philosophy

Head of Psychology

Head of TOK/History

KS3 Science Coordinator/Biology

Art Art Art Biology Biology/ABM

Biology

Biology

ROLE

Teaching Staff

NAME

Tobias Dowling

Paul Anada Raj

Henry Liu

Muhammad B. Mahfouz

James Towner

Niall Scarlett

Kiran Mandhare

Rohita Menon

Valentina Polkovnikova

Fiona McDonnell

Timilehin Isaac Oluwadare

Arunima Paliwal

Chris Harris

Nick Chaddock

Thena Reddy

Sarah Thornley

Alice Bate

Marina Jeffery

Adam Lim

Caroline Sannegadu

Nicholas Jones

Daniel Jewitt

Amanda Bostock

David Whitehorn

Alastair Coldwell

Evangeline Grant

Craig Rhodes

Joan Park

Akanksha Guleria

Rowan Crabtree

Emma Sage

Jake Roden

Megan Dyer-Jones

Gary Barker

James Munday

David Moore

Robert McLaughlin

Ben Matthews

Yeonha Kim

Ki Hyun Kwon

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

Computer Science

Computer Science/SS Trips and Visits Coordinator

Computer Science

Dance

Dance

Drama/Assistant Head of Mulchat House

Drama

Economics

English/AED/Assistant Head of Sarah House

English/AED/Outdoor Education Coordinator

English/AED

English

English/AED

English/ Second in Department

English/Assistant Head of Noro House

English/Professional Tutor

English

English

English

Classics

Geography

Geography (KS2/3 Humanities Coordinator)

Geography

History

History/TOK

History/TOK

History/TOK/Assistant IB Coordinator and EECoordinator

Korean History

Korean History

Teaching Staff

Misun Park

Kyungmin Maeng

Dajung Kim

Anna Kyeong Yeon Moon

Mi Ri Heo

Jeanhee Kim

Byung Gyu Kang

Jae Shin Kim

HyeHyang Kim

Yeonhwa (Erica) Jung

Stacey Liu

Mingyu (Echo) Hu

Monica (Yuanyuan) Cai

Minsoo Cha

Julia Cha

David Hong

Amanda Tranmer

Joshua Waterman-Wiggins

William Hebbron

Yong-Jun Chun

Dauren Aitmukhamet

Mark Godley

Samuel Wilson

Jearson Rojas

Sarah Roberts

Seyed Raeisian

Merve Bensaglam Arslan

Ruth Baker

April Wilson

Daniel Day

Daniel Walsh

Simon Davis

Anthony Moore

Alex Gellersen

Richard Levett

Meltem Solack

Fabian Herrera

Alejandra Lopez

Timothy Lutley

Nicholas Canning

Jay Byrom

Korean Language

Korean Language

Korean Language

Korean Language (Maternity Cover)

Korean Language and Korean History

Korean Language and Korean History

Korean Language and Literature

Korean Language and Literature/2nd in Korean

Korean Second Language

Korean Second Language/Art

Mandarin

Mandarin

Mandarin

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics/Design Technology/Assistant Head of Geomun

Mathematics

Mathematics/2nd in Mathematics

Mathematics/Lead Practitioner

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Music /Head of JS music

PE/Assistant Head of Jeoji House

PE

PE

Physics

Physics/Biology

Physics

Physics/Head of CCA Programme

Physics

Spanish

Spanish

French

TOK/Philosophy

Senior School Librarian

University Guidance Team

Izabella Sloczynska

Sung Hyun Baek

Boyoung Kim

Victor Cho

Tannis Waugh

Whole School Responsibilities

Director of University Guidance and Outreach

University Guidance Counsellor

University Guidance Counsellor

University Guidance Counsellor

University Guidance Counsellor

Specialist Support/ Learning Support and Emotional Counselling Team

Douglas Machin

Craig Wehrle

Glenn Roberts

Gwang Ho Im

Kym Prichard

Muhsin Bulut

James Caudle

Kyung Soo Park

Louise Jarvis

EunJi Song

Claire Washington

Cara Love

Eszter Vorosvari

Gahee (Amy)Yoon

Assistant Vice Principal - Beyond The Curriculum/Mathematics

Director of IT

Director of Sport Service and Community Coordinator

Head of Libraries and Scholarship, HoD Biology

Examinations Officer

Head of Emotional Guidance Counsellors and Designated Safeguarding Officer

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor/BM

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Learning Support

Learning Support/ABM

6 COMMUNICATION

The School values proactive and timely communication between all stakeholders. It is important that parents read, understand and know exactly who to contact if there is a question about your child.

6.1 WHO SHOULD I CONTACT ABOUT MY CHILD?

General Admin

Admissions

Tuition and Certificate of payment of education expenses

Regarding iSAMS

Graduation certificate, Transcript, Withdrawal process, Boarding Status School

Senior School

EMERGENCY

In an emergency in the school day, please call the Senior School Office on +82 64 793 8000/1.

If your child is a boarder, beyond the school day please call the Boarding Home/BM/ABM directly.

NON-EMERGENCY

Tutor

If you have a general question about your child, whether a boarder or day student, please contact their Tutor. Your child has a Tutor who sees your child daily and monitors each child’s progress and engagement. Tutors are particularly encouraged to develop a relationship with parents of day students. Your child’s Tutor will contact you at the start of the academic year, with an informal introduction. You should expect to hear informally from your child’s Tutor once a term or more often if there is an issue of concern or celebration.

Head of House

The Head of House has responsibility for the overall academic progress and welfare of all children within their House. Heads of House review reporting data after each reporting round and ensure key academic and pastoral interventions are in place should there be a need for extra support. Heads of House oversee a detailed Tutor programme for Tutors to

follow and are always there to support s tudents, or deal with specific issues. Heads of House deal with requests for leave, follow up any issues that have not been resolved by Tutors or other matters that may be causing concern to children or their parents.

If you have contacted the Head of House and need to refer the matter further, please contact an Assistant Vice Principal, either Ms. Justine Oliver for Year 12 & 13 issues or Mr Sannegadu for Year 7 to 11 issues.

Subject Teacher

If you have a specific question about your child’s class, please contact the subject teacher. If you need to refer the matter further, please contact the relevant Head of Department.

Boarding Master/Mistress (BM)

Parents of boarders c an e xpect frequent communication from boarding s taff that may relate to any aspect of a child’s welfare, education or practicalities of boarding life.

If you have a question that relates to your child’s boarding experience, please contact the relevant Boarding Master/ Mistress (BM) or Assistant Boarding Master/Mistress (ABM). If you need to refer the matter further, please contact Mr. Peter Scargill.

Our staff members will reply to you within 24 hours during term time, usually by email with a Korean or Mandarin translation.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

It is the responsibility of all parents to ensure that their child arrives on time to school every day, dressed in the correct uniform, ready to learn and with the correct s chool e quipment. The Attendance O fficer, the A ssistant V ice Principal Pastoral (responsible for S enior S chool attendance), and the House Pastoral s taff work collaboratively to promote good attendance at school and all parents should ensure that their child is achieving between 96-100% attendance in each school year. Where there are concerns regarding the attendance of a student, parents will be invited into school for a meeting to discuss the reasons and what support the s chool c an offer. The s chool is able to support short term reintegration following a period of absence and understands that there will be times when students will require medical treatment over an extended period of time and will ensure that health and medical plans are in place for continuity in learning.

ABSENCE & LATENESS

Day students – notification of absence or lateness (unplanned)

Parents of day students should contact the school if their child is late or absent by completing the form in the Parent Portal and only calling the calling Attendance Officer if it is an emergency (+82 64 793 8306 attendance@nlcsjeju.kr). For general enquiries regarding Attendance and Punctuality please contact Jason Sannegadu (Assistant Vice Principal), jsannegadu@ nlcsjeju.kr

If the School has not been informed by 08.40, we will call home to ascertain the reason for that absence. Day students, who arrive late for school (after 08.10), should go to the Senior School Office to register.

Bryant absences:

Parents should submit the “SS Absence Request Form” through the Parent Portal before Friday 17.00. It should be communicated before Friday 17.00 as the Office will not be staffed after 17.00 on Fridays.

For any emergency or unplanned absences or lateness on Saturday morning, please email Bryant@nlcsjeju.kr or phone 8315 by 8.00 at the latest on Saturday morning.

All students – request for leave (planned, including Bryant)

It is advised that family holidays should be organised only during school holiday time. The school will generally authorise absence for the following situations:

Participation in an event in which a student is representing NLCS Jeju

Participation in an event in which a student is representing their country

Participation in an event which is of significant educational or developmental value

∙ Medical attention that cannot take place during the holidays, after school or at weekends

Family events that involve close family such as funerals and weddings

Interviews, eg for higher education

Other exceptional circumstances

All requests for absence should be submitted using the Absence Request Form, available on the iSAMS Parent Portal. This can be found in the Forms section of the portal. Absence requests should be submitted at least a week in advance. We would encourage you to avoid requesting leave of absence during term time as far as possible. Parents are advised to familiarise themselves with the High School Diploma Policy which states that “Student s’ attendance records must show that a student’s attendance must not fall below 96% (unauthorised absences) in any single High School Year. All students are required to attend s chool up until and including the final day of term. Parents should refer to the published s chool dates s o that they c an book flights in advance as absence requests for early departure will not be authorised unless there is an exceptional circumstance. Similarly, students representing the School or their House in an event should ensure that they are present unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Parents of boarding students should contact the BM if their son or daughter will not be returning at the usual time at the beginning of a term or half term.

The school asks that parents do not request that their child is absent for important end of term events such as Founder’s Day and A rts Festival. A ny early release or absence due to “early flight” before a break will be recorded as “unauthorised absence”.

Leaving

the school site before the end of the school day

Your child will need to collect a ‘Leaving Site Permission Slip’ before the end of the school day which will be issued to them by a member of s taff. If the departure has been agreed in advance then parents do not need to t ake any f urther action. If an unplanned need arises whereby your child needs to leave school earlier than the end of the school day in progress, parents should call the Main Reception and will be directed accordingly. For day students, there is no need to contact the CCA office or BM in this circumstance. Please let BM know if your child is a boarder.

Boarding students – Exeats (weekend leave)

See Section 16 (the full Leaving the School Site Policy is available on the school website).

Request for Leave forms can be found on the iSAMS Parent Portal and website.

6.2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT POINTS

EMAIL

We will translate any email written in Korean or Mandarin into English, so please do not worry. Please understand that there will be a short delay whilst your message and our reply are translated. If you have not received acknowledgement of your message within 24 hours (during the working week and in term time) please contact the S enior S chool O ffice and explain the situation.

PHONE

Korean, English and Mandarin speaking school receptionists are able to answer practical questions about the school such as those relating to the s chool c alendar. They will also be able to refer you to the correct member of s taff on matters related to bursarial/financial questions or questions about s chool policy and procedure. The S enior S chool O ffice will endeavour to respond to all calls and emails within 24 hours during term time.

MEETINGS

Translators will always be available in school for any meeting appointment made at least three days in advance. Translators work Monday – Friday 8.00 to 17.00. Outside of these times the school cannot guarantee the availability of translators.

6.3 SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT POINTS FINANCE & TUITION

Parents will receive their tuition fees invoices through the billing system during the school year. Depending on the method of payment, the tuition fee is paid once for a lump-sum payment or in three instalments (for this option parents are required to apply for instalment payment before enrollment).

The billing system is a system that allows you to conveniently check payment information related to tuition and the school activities.

Using the online billing system

Please visit NLCS Jeju billing system: (PC) URL: https://billing.nlcsjeju.kr

If you have any enquiries regarding billing system and tuition fee, please contact the Finance Department at any time. For enquiries regarding school activities, please contact the relevant department.

Parents will receive an invoice for other ‘Beyond the Curriculum’ such as music lessons, some co-curricular activities and Bryant programme activities. If you receive an invoice after applying for additional activities, please pay the requested amount via the account provided on the invoice before the deadline. (Please reference Section 10 for an explanation of co

curricular activities and the Bryant Programme)

For peripatetic music lessons, both application and payment will be available in the billing system ‘Lesson Application’ menu tab.

‘BEYOND THE CURRICULUM’ ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

These enrichment activities include trips, House Competition, the Bryant Programme, Community Service activities, Tuesday to Thursday co-curricular activities, Sport, Music and Performing Arts events. Should you have a query about a particular Beyond the Curriculum activity, please contact the relevant teacher. As previously explained, there will be a short translation delay but it is very important that your enquiry reaches the relevant teacher, as they will be able to provide you with an accurate response. If you are unsure whom to contact please phone the Main Reception who will be able to advise you. Please note, questions about fees and billing for trips, co-curricular activities or music lessons should be directed to the Finance team, not the co-curricular leaders.

Assistant Vice Principal ‘Beyond the Curriculum’

Beyond the Curriculum enquiries

The Saturday Bryant programme

Head of Co-curricular Activities

Director of Sports

Trips Coordinator (Senior School)

Community and Service Coordinator

iSAMS PARENT PORTAL

Mr. Douglas Machin

dmachin@nlcsjeju.kr

Dr. Richard Levett

Mr. Glenn Roberts

Mr. Niall Scarlett

Mr. Gwangho Im

rlevett@nlcsjeju.kr

groberts@nlcsjeju.kr

nscarlett@nlcsjeju.kr ghim@nlcsjeju.kr

The iSAMS Parent Portal is designed as a personalised education management and communication tool. All families must have at least one portal account to access parent notifications, book e vents, oversee CCA and Bryant activities (through SOCS), as well as monitor your child’s progress.

Accessing The Parent Portal Through iSAMS

The Parent Portal can be found at the following address: https://nlcsjeju.parents.iSAMS.cloud/api/homepage/. After creating a parent portal account, you can also download the iSAMS Parent Portal App from Google Play or the Apple Store.

The Parent Portal is the communication tool used to -

Request planned absence for your child

Receive messages from staff and teachers

View all assessment reports for your child

Check attendance data

Check your child’s timetable

∙ Update address, phone or email details

Request support for application to another school

∙ Notification of withdrawal

Request change of status (day/boarding)

If you are experiencing difficulties with the portal, please contact us immediately.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of your child is very important to us. Using the “Communication - My Contact Information” page in your Parent Portal you c an check the telephone numbers, email addresses and postal addresses we have on file. In the event any of these details change or are incorrect, parents should email mis@nlcsjeju.kr.

THE MEDICAL CENTRE

Please contact the relevant BM (boarder) or HoH (day student), as well as the Medical Centre, to inform them of any developments in the health or medical requirements of your child. It is very important for boarders that B oarding s taff are kept fully informed. The Medical Centre will contact you directly if your son or daughter requires emergency medical attention, or if there is a question regarding their regular medication or prescription. It is very important that your contact details on our iSAMS database are correct for this purpose. You can amend these details through the iSAMS Parent Portal.

For the Day students should not come to school if they are unwell and should seek medical advice outside of school rather than relying on the medical centre. In the event of an infectious disease, they should stay home from school until symptoms have resolved or until cleared by a doctor and should submit a doctor’s note to the attendance office

Head Nurse nurse@nlcsjeju.kr (for routine contact)

Ms. Minji. Jeon +82 64 793 8735 (for

urgent matters or emergencies)

UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE ADVISORS

Students at NLCS Jeju receive individual counselling and support throughout the entire university application process. Students are assigned to one of the UGC team from Year 10 onwards, with whom they meet regularly and individually in order to tailor their studies to future plans. Discussions with students about subjects selected for IGCSE, IBDP and activities beyond the curriculum ensure that students are informed early about university requirements. Students are regularly informed of suitable courses and application criteria. The opportunity to apply to any university in the world is a significant advantage for students at NLCS Jeju, as our team has expertise and experience in all regions.

The UGC department also hosts visiting universities who present courses available to the students, particularly to Year 12. IB students have dedicated timetabled group sessions with the UGC team where they learn how and when to submit applications and are taken through the whole admissions process. Personal Statements, College Essays and application forms are all checked thoroughly by the university counsellor. Transcripts and other relevant school documents are sent directly by us to university admissions departments through CIALFO, our applications platform. We have also initiated family meetings for Year 12 students where we discuss the application process with each student and their parents. Every term we hold parent seminars in Seoul and at school on Jeju Island in order to meet with parents, provide general information and answer any questions.

Building a close and individual relationship with each student and their parents over four years leads to optimal support when applying to competitive universities. We are always available during school hours to respond to any questions or arrange meetings with parents. Please contact us directly by email if you would like to arrange a meeting or require any information related to university applications.

SCHOOL BUS COORDINATOR

A daily bus service for those day students attending the school is operated by an external provider. Our bus routes are designed to serve as many of our students as possible, whilst keeping journey times to less than one hour. Buses operate from Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallim and a GEC route and arrive at school no later than 08.00. Departure times may change by term depending on the s chool timetable and after-school activities. L ater buses are for s tudents who participate in certain after-school activities only. Saturday departure is 12.45. Parents who are interested in using this s ervice should contact the Bus Coordinator.

Our main priority is the student’s safety when travelling on any of our buses. We also like to ensure that the service we offer is r un efficiently, cost effectively and of a high s tandard. In support of this our Bus Co-ordinator ensures that all of our buses regularly undergo full safety checks, are cleaned daily and are maintained to a standard that ensures a comfortable environment for the students. The school buses are fully insured and the school carries a maximum insurance policy for each bus rider. In addition to the driver, the buses have a Bus Monitor on board. Whilst we are not able to offer a door-to-door s ervice, we will always ensure that s tudents are dropped off and picked up at a safe point in each residential area that we schedule.

* Correct at time of publishing but subject to change

A s tudent who no longer requires s chool bus s ervice must s end written notifications of an Application for Refund to the Bus Coordinator before a new term begins. Please contact the Coordinator for further information.

STUDENT RECORDS OFFICER

The Student Records O fficer, Ms. Yuah Yang, will help parents in need of support during the withdrawal process or in need of documentation such as proof of attendance or transcripts for other reasons. (Please see notes in Section 18 on Withdrawals).

6.4 MONITORING PROGRESS REPORTS

The Parent Assessment Guide provides detailed information about reporting progress and is available on iSAMS parent portal. In summary, during the year you will receive reports containing feedback on your child’s academic progress. The reports provided at different points during the year will consist of Attainment, Effort and Conduct grades for e very subject. Once per year, the reports will be accompanied by Subject Teacher comments that focus on academic progress and areas for improvement in each of your child’s subjects. These reports will be accompanied by Tutor comments that discuss the overall de velopment of your child and their engagement with all opportunities the s chool offers. In addition, boarders will have a comment from their Boarding Master/Mistress. Reports are accessible through the iSAMS Parent

Portal and a printed version of your child’s report can be provided, should you wish to have one.

The 2022-2023 is detailed in full in the Assessment Guide. If parents have any questions about their son’s or daughter’s attainment, we encourage you to contact their Tutor in the first instance.

PARENT CONSULTATIONS

Parent Consultations are events when parents are invited to NLCS Jeju to meet with each of their child’s subject teachers, Tutor, Head of House and BM if they are a boarder. These will usually take place online on Friday afternoon and evening, with the exception of they first Year 7 and Year 9 Parent Consultations which will be face to face.

If on the day, you feel you need longer to t alk with a particular teacher then do let the teacher know and they will try to find a suitable time to continue the discussion. Due to the nature of our school, there will be times where some teachers will not be able to see parents due to other commitments. If you are struggling to get an appointment time with a particular teacher, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to find a suitable time Please note that, due to the number of s taff involved, we are unable to provide translation s ervices. If needed, we suggest you ask your children to translate for you, or you may wish to use another member of your family or friend. Please note bus times on Friday Parent Consultations days are the same as other Fridays - 15.30, so you may wish to book appointments later to ensure your child is home and available to join you.

INFORMATION DAYS

Information Days are organised s o that you are able to come and find out more about a s chool day and the curriculum from a student’s perspective. You will also have the opportunity to listen to relevant talks and ask questions, and there may be a s ession where you are able to t alk with your child’s Tutor. You will be notified about these in advance; these events are also in the school calendar.

SCHOOL TRACKING OF STUDENTS

You should e xpect us to contact you if we are concerned about your child’s progress in a r ange of areas. After e very reporting period, we look at the pattern of grades and the Head of House will contact you if specific academic t argets have been set. If your son or daughter is struggling to meet these targets consistently, you will be invited to come into school for a meeting to discuss the best way forward for your son or daughter. These meetings are intended to be supportive and informative.

You should also expect to hear from us if your son or daughter has performed particularly well over the course of the whole academic year, either in terms of progress made, attainment, or their overall conduct.

STRUCTURE of THE SCHOOL DAY

The spirit of NLCS Jeju is one of high energy and achievement. Our students combine academic excellence and a deep love of learning with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, to develop into exceptional individuals who believe that anything is possible. To achie ve this, our students’ schedules are full and varied. In this section you will find typical daily routines of Senior students. Please note that days can vary and this is subject to change.

7.1 STRUCTURE OF THE DAY

All students from Year 7 to 13 (day and boarding) register in their Tutor rooms at 08.10 to 08.40. Here the roll for the day is confirmed, any notices are given out and then monitoring, support and Tutor activities t ake place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and assemblies on Tuesdays and Fridays (at 08.20). Classroom teachers take registers at the beginning of each lesson, and CCA or Bryant activity.

7.2 TWO WEEK TIMETABLE

In the senior school at NLCS Jeju we operate a two week timetable - Week A and Week B. This allows us greater flexibility in scheduling and additional contact time in some subjects. For example, IBDP Option subjects have 15 lessons a fortnight for their Higher Level subjects, usually made up of three double lessons each week, and one triple lesson a fortnight. Year 9 students do not take Korean History, having completed the mandatory number of hours in Years 7 and 8.

We appreciate that students will need to remember lessons that may fall on different days during week A and B and this will alter when they need their books and their PE and Dance kits. There will also be some differences in the homework timetables for each week. These will be provided to students and staff in August, to begin in September. Students and parents can also see timetables and which lessons occur each week through their iSAMS portals. If you have any queries then please contact the Senior School Office.

7.3 DAY STUDENTS – ACCESS TO SCHOOL SITE

(Please see 6.3. section for School Bus information).

NLCS Jeju requires high levels of punctuality across the school. All members of the school community need to work together to create a culture in which students are consistently on time to lessons and other school related events. When students are onsite, they are expected to follow the school rules, wear their lanyard and the correct uniform when required.

LATENESS

Lateness is a form of truancy and is discourteous to members of the school community. When students are late, without an acceptable reason, their Tutor or super vising Boarding staff will speak to them. Repeated absence will result in action being taken in line with the Behaviour Policy.

DAY STUDENTS ARRIVING AND LEAVING THE SCHOOL SITE

Day students should leave the campus at the end of the school day. Day students may visit the Canons Village shops once the y have left school at the end of the day but are not permitted to return to school. Day students must sign-in (and sign out) if the y return to campus after 17.15 on a weekday, 12.30 on a Saturday and at all times on a Sunday To ensure appropriate supervision at all times there are limits to the day student experience. On arrival at school all day students must enter the school building via the sliding doors at Main Reception and not through any other route, side doors or emergency exits. Students arriving after 8:10 will have their name recorded and lanyards checked.

Monday to Thursday

Day students are allowed onsite from 07.50 Monday to Fridays and should be in their Tutor room by 08.10. Most CCAs finish at 17.15 though s ome have a longer duration and thus a late bus r uns at 18.30. Day s tudents should not arrange private music lessons that finish later than 18.15.

Fridays

On Fridays, day s tudents will normally leave s chool at 16:00. Friday afternoons are reserved for Parent Consultations and all s taff de velopment. S ome significant e vents such as production and House Competition Performance and Drama t ake place on Fridays and due provision is made.

Saturdays and Sundays

Day s tudents c an be onsite from 0 8.50 to 12.30 on Saturdays. Day s tudents c an also be part of Saturday afternoon activities if they are invited by a member of s taff. This member of s taff is responsible for day s tudents onsite on Saturday afternoons; in this c ase day s tudents should be offsite by 17.30. Occasionally, day s tudents may be invited by Heads of Houses to join weekend events or House Competition practices or rehearsals (such as sport trials, training sessions, or full tech rehearsals). These would normally take place 13:30 to 15:00 on Saturdays but could be extended or even scheduled on Sundays for important showcase events like House Singing or House Drama.

Other times

Day students should enter the school site by the main security gate and show their ID card. Day students are not allowed on site beyond the school day to use facilities such as the Sports Centre, library, astroturf, Junior School playground or any other school equipment. Day students are not permitted to visit the Medical Centre outside the normal school day. Neither day students nor boarders are usually permitted to use the school site during school holidays unless by prior agreement and relevant communication with a member of s taff. Day s tudents are not allowed upstairs in the B oarding Homes without explicit BM/ABM permission.

All S enior S chool s tudents waiting to c atch the bus home should wait in the S enior S chool Library on the ground floor where they should be reading or completing homework quietly. Day students are not permitted to leave the school site and then return to s chool unless they have permission to do s o. When s tudents have left the s chool site, their safety and welfare becomes the responsibility of their parents.

CATERING

Day students are expected to eat school lunches with the rest of the community. If not taking school lunches prepared by our caterers, they are able to bring their own packed lunches and eat in the Dining Hall if they wish. Day students are also able to buy snacks at break time (11.05 – 11.30). Day students should not eat breakfast or supper in school unless invited onsite for activities as detailed above. Day students are charged if they have additional meals.

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum at NLCS Jeju is based largely on that of NLCS UK and the best and most appropriate curricula for NLCS Jeju. In Years 7 - 9, departments write their own programmes of study that aim to provide students with the knowledge base and skills required for the next stage of their education, whilst developing scholarship and a love of learning in each subject. Students then pursue IGCSE courses in Years 10 and 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13.

The curriculum at NLCS Jeju is designed to challenge, enthuse and interest our students at all times. We believe that the curriculum subjects have the power to fascinate and inspire young people. Lesson content is up-to-date, based on the latest discoveries and understanding in each field. The stories behind the knowledge are explored and subjects brought to life in ways that capture a student’s imagination. We aim to inspire students with a passion for the subjects they study that motivates them to continuous learning. Taught enrichment programmes are a key feature of the curriculum where students have the opportunity to develop their passion for many subjects.

Senior Academic Societies are an important feature of education at NLCS Jeju. Here, senior students with a passion for a certain subject organise e vents and activities for other, often younger students to help pass on their passion. Visiting speakers, competitions and newsletters are just some of the channels exploited by Academic Societies to achieve their core purpose.

THE DIAMOND MODEL

NLCS Jeju offers an exceptional education for boys and girls. We use the diamond model which offers the benefits of a single-sex education while at the same time encouraging boys and girls to grow together outside of the classroom. From ages 4-11 boys and girls share classrooms, from ages 11 – 16 students are educated separately and in the Sixth Form they come together again. The best of all worlds!

8.1 THE CURRICULUM IN YEARS 7-11

• Year 7-11 have ten 35 minute lessons per day, totaling 48 lessons per week. Saturday Bryant is part of our formal curriculum time from 09.00 to 12.00.

• In Years 10 and 11 students complete a 2-year course to gain a number of IGCSEs.

• IGCSEs are taken in all subjects except Korean Language & Korean History, and Personal and Social Development (PSD). All students take Physical Education for their general well-being and fitness. Some students also opt for IGCSE PE.

• Our curriculum includes Korean Language and Korean History as it is mandatory for all Korean Nationals to study these subjects. We offer Mandarin First Language or Korean Second Language lessons for non-Korean Students

which may be mixed gender.

• Whilst the majority of IGCSE classes follow the diamond model, some option classes will be mixed gender. This provides more flexibility in scheduling, and increases the chances we can meet requests for all subject combinations.

YEARS 7-9 - SUBJECTS AND NUMBER OF LESSONS (PER WEEK)*

* A.5 allocation per week equates to a single 35 minutes lesson per fortnight.

YEARS 10 &11

The vast majority of external exams that are taken in Year 11 are Cambridge IGCSEs (some students may take Edexcel or AQA exams, such as IGCSE Art and GCSE Dance).

Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide. Find out more about the Cambridge IGCSE at www.cie.org.uk

At NLCS Jeju, all Year 10-11 students study:

Mathematics

English

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

History or Geography

Physical Education (not IGCSE and not examined)

Personal and Social Development (not IGCSE and not examined)

Korean Language (Korean nationals only - Mandatory)

Korean History (Korean nationals only - Mandatory)

In addition, options of three (or four if not Korean nationals) other subjects including: History, Geography, Languages, Computer Science, Art, Music, Dance, Drama and IGCSE Physical Education (examined)

8.2

THE CURRICULUM IN YEARS 12 AND 13

The International Baccalaureate Diploma

NLCS Jeju offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to its Year 12 and 13 students. The school’s philosophy, programmes and policies are closely aligned to the philosophy of the IB. The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. The learner profile defines the type of learner the IB and NLCS Jeju hope to de velop. It is important that all members of the school community (students, staff, leaders, governors and parents) work together to implement the learner profile throughout the school.

IB LEARNER PROFILE

IB learners strive to be:

Knowledgeable

Inquirers

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

Year 12 and 13 students have up to ten 35 minute lessons per day, plus Saturday morning study or activities.

At the heart of the IB Diploma are the core components of TOK, (Theory of Knowledge), a 4000 word Extended Essay and ‘Creativity, Action, Service’ activities (CAS).

CAS is a central element of the IB programme, where students can challenge themselves outside their academic studies. The three strands of CAS are characterized as follows:

Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.

Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

Service – a voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.

Additionally, s tudents must have a clear goal and record and they should reflect on all of their activities. The C AS coordinator is Mr Robert Mclaughlan

Students choose one subject from each of the six subject groups below, 3 at Higher Level and 3 at Standard Level:

Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature

Group 2 – Language Acquisition

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Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences

Group 5 - Mathematics

Group 6 – The Arts (or second subject from Groups 1-4)

Further detailed information about the IB Diploma can be found on the IBO’s website, www.ibo.org.

The Curriculum Handbooks are available on iSAMS and vis ISSUU.com for parents who would like to know about content for the programmes of study for all Senior School Year groups (7 - 13).

Our Assistamt Vice Principal (IBDP coordinator) is Ms. Justine Oliver joliver@nlcsjeju.kr.

8.3 HOMEWORK(PREP)

Homework plays a vital role in supporting student learning and helping students develop as autonomous and responsible learners. Homework is a mandatory part of the study programme at NLCS Jeju.

A homework timetable is provided for each Year group (7 - 11) at the start of the academic year. The timetable will ensure an even spread of work across subject areas. Teachers are required to follow the timetable but can set their own deadlines and may set an assignment to be completed across several homework slots. We believe that reading in English is a vital way to improve language skills and there is time allowed for this in the Year 7 - 8 homework timetables. The timetable will be available to staff, students and parents.

All teachers at NLCS Jeju are required to set regular homework. When homework is set, teachers will give clear instructions and set a due date. Students are encouraged to write the instructions and the due date in their books and all homework set is recorded on Google Classroom. Homework is compulsory and it is the responsibility of students both to complete the homework on time and to ensure that the work is ready to hand in to the teacher. If a student fails to do homework or hands in incomplete work without good reason, the teacher will speak to the student about the reasons for failing to do the work and require the student to hand the work in by the next weekday morning.

Persistent homework problems will be referred to the relevant Head of Department and Hear of House in line with our

Behaviour Policy.

Year 7

Three subjects per evening, 30 minutes per subject.

Years 8 and 9

Three subjects per evening, 40 minutes per subject.

Years 10 and 11

Either two or three subjects per evening, 40 minutes per subject. On evenings with two subjects set, students are also expected to complete 40 minutes of independent study.

Year 12 and 13

There is no homework timetable for Sixth Form students. However, they are expected to complete a total of 15-18 hours’ work outside of the classroom per week, including both prep time and study periods during the school day. Though the exact balance will vary depending on the time of year as pressures relating to deadlines and university applications change, a typical week’s work will be comprised of:

Up to two and a half hours per HL subject

Up to one and a half hours per SL subject

One hour on the Extended Essay

One hour of ToK

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One hour on university application preparation

Three hours of CAS activities

During particularly busy times, for example around university application deadlines and EE deadlines, teachers are asked to minimise the routine homework set for Sixth Form students, with the exception of IAs. However, it is essential that students are organised and keep up to date with their assignments if they are to be successful IB DP students. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of the e xtensive support on offer from their teachers, tutors and the Sixth Form Team. At all times students must abide by our school’s and the IB’s academic integrity expectations. These are explained to parents and students in the start of year information sessions. Students receive ongoing training in research and referencing throughout their Diploma studies.

HOMEWORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Year 7 - 9

As a general rule, no homework is set for Years 7 to 9 during the holidays but all students are encouraged to read in English during the holidays.

Years 10 -11

As a general rule, for half-term holidays of a week or other national holidays of less than a week, no homework is set. For holidays of longer than one week (Autumn half-term; Christmas and Easter) the e quivalent of one e xtra week of homework may be set which equates to about forty minutes of work. The assumption is that, within a three-week holiday, two of these weeks can be used to relax, read and spend time with family but that students will have a week of homework to complete over the break. Again, all students are encouraged to read in English during the holidays.

Sixth Form

As a general rule, for half-term holidays of a week or other national holidays of less than a week (e.g. Chuseok) no additional homework is s et. For holidays of longer than one week (Autumn half-term; Christmas and Easter), the equivalent of one extra week of homework may be set. Across all subjects, therefore, students should expect to spend 15-18 hours on work during the holiday. IB students are encouraged to be self-directed, independent learners. As such, there is an e xpectation that they will work independently during the holidays beyond specific homework s et, which will often include work on Internal Assessments.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS

Homework assists students in becoming more autonomous in their learning. Through homework we help students develop disciplined study habits and take increasing responsibility for their own learning. The responsibility for completing and handing in homework lies with the s tudent. Nevertheless, all s taff and parents have a role to play in supporting students.

Parents (particularly of day students) can help support students by:

1. asking students to show work set on Google Classroom.

2. discussing homework tasks with students.

3. insisting that homework is given priority in the evenings.

4. providing a quiet place where homework can be done without distraction.

5. ensuring that homework is kept within suggested limits and that their child goes to bed at a reasonable time so that he/she is refreshed for the next day.

The School strongly suggests parents consult with their child’s Head of House before enrolling their child for extra tuition or hagwon and academy attendance. S ome teaching at academies is often out of alignment with NLCS Jeju e ducational philosophy and c an, therefore, conflict with s chool-based teaching or, worse, put children at r isk of breaching academic honesty and integrity rules. The programme at NLCS Jeju can be compromised if a child is not getting enough sleep or doing e xtra work in addition to the homework s et in s chool. If you wish to find ways to support your child out of s chool hours or during the holidays, we are always willing to offer suggestions.

SETTING WORK DURING ABSENCE

If students are absent from school due to sickness, then it is advisable that they rest, read a book, but do not complete schoolwork as this may lead to a prolonged illness. If a student is not well enough to work in school, then we would consider that they are not well enough to work at home.

For authorised absence, and having established the time frame of future absence, parents can request that work be sent home that has been missed by the student. Parents should contact their Tutor who will collect the work and Heads of Department (HoD) will ensure the work set by the individual subject teacher is, in as far as this is possible, appropriate. The work will be emailed to the student or delivered by hand if possible.

If s tudents t ake unauthorised absence during term time or time off at parents’ request, there is no requirement for s taff to set work or for Tutors to collect and collate work.

It is the responsibility of the s tudents in all c ases above to c atch up on work missed during their absence. Staff will do everything possible to assist with this process when the student has been absent from school for reasons of sickness

or related reasons. It must be remembered that work completed at home does not compensate for learning that takes place in a school environment.

Should students be suspended from school, work will be sent home by their Tutor.

BEYOND THE CURRICULUM

At NLCS Jeju, we understand that personal development doesn’t come from the classroom alone - it’s what students can do be yond the curriculum that defines them as a person. That’s why we offer an exceptional Co-curricular enrichment programme with more than 150 different activities to choose from e very week We encourage students to tr y something new and take opportunities to grasp new challenges with both hands.

As well as helping them grow and develop as future leaders, the world’s best universities look for these additional skills, passions and interests.

The core philosophy is one of opportunity (giving all students access to a wide base of activities) and of excellence (ensuring that those who find a passion c an excel).

Opportunity Excellence

Discovery (excitement & wonder)

Passion (focus & determination)

Excel (confidence & flow)

The Co-curricular programme has many strands, as shown here :

Educational Trips and Outdoor Education

R - Y13

House Competition

Y1 - Y12

After School Activities

Y1 - Y13

Bryant Programme

Y3 - Y13

Societies & Enterprises

Y10 - Y13

Creativity Action Service

Y12 - Y13

Sports Squads

Y5-Y13

Community Service

Y7 - Y13

NLCS Jeju Conservatoire

Y6-Y13

9.1 AFTER SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

From 16.15 e very weekday, e xcept Fridays, there is a f ull programme of after s chool Co-curricular activities (CCAs) for all students. Friday is House Competition day (see Section 10.3). During Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday CCA time a huge variety of activity options are offered to students.

There are 3 blocks of activities throughout the year. At the end of each block, students follow the process to choose new activities (see Section 10.8).

Students are encouraged to maintain a balance between creative, action and service activities throughout the year.

9.2 THE BRYANT PROGRAMME

The Bryant programme is a unique and e xtensive programme of different co-curricular activities that the s chool provides on a Saturday morning, which is compulsory for all senior school students in Years 7 to 12. However, Year 13 students may choose to spend this time completing academic assignments or preparing university applications.

All activities run from 09.00 to 12.00. These activities vary from scuba diving to knitting and the scheme is so broad that we are confident there is s omething for e veryone. Students will s elect a number of activities and then be allocated three Bryant activities throughout the year based on their preference.

Students are expected to challenge themselves to try things they have not done before, as well as to meet new people and go to new places. A key part of both the Bryant and Co-curricular programmes, is that students learn from their experiences and become more reflective individuals.

The Bryant programme also allows students to focus on a particular activity in order to develop their passion and expertise in that activity.

NLCS JEJU CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

There is a charge for some activities and students should discuss this with their parents before making their choices. Parents c an now pre-approve all chargeable activities. Invoices for fee-paying Bryants are s ent as s oon as possible after the start of each Bryant block.

Sports fixtures may occasionally be held on a Saturday afternoon and across weekends, as well as other residential activities, such as International Award camping trips. In addition, Performing Arts rehearsals may be scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

9.3 THE HOUSE SYSTEM AND HOUSE COMPETITION

Every student belongs to a House for purposes of ‘belonging’ and to take advantage of leadership opportunities and life skills learnt through healthy competition. Every student in Years 7 to 13 (whether day or boarding) belongs to one of five Houses. These Houses are named after local oreums: Geomun, Mulchat, Jeoji, Sarah and Noro. All s tudents, are very much a part of the House System. House Captains are key student leaders who lead the House through the year and work with a House Committee to support the House Pastoral programme and ensure that teams are ready for each particular competition.

Heads of House 2023 -2024

• Jeoji Mr. Steve McKeogh and Mrs. April Wilson.

• Sarah Mr Adam McCue and Mr Chris Harris

• Mulchat Mr. Andrew Thomas and Ms Fiona McDonell

• Geomun Mr Chris Heydinger and and Amanda Tranmer

• Noro Mrs Jodie Torrance and Mr. Adam Lim.

Sixth Form students keep their former House connection and may get involved with some of the House Competitions that run throughout the year. The Sixth Form students are likely to be busy with the IB Diploma and their involvement in House Competition will be less than in Years 7 to 11. Some students will, however, be keen to involve themselves in those competitions where they have a particular interest or ability, or a strong sense of responsibility to their House.

All students meet their tutors each morning for 30 minutes and the House Competition takes place on Fridays during period 9 & 10. Although events and preparation for events can, at times, happen at weekends and occasionally in the evening depending on the event. It is a compulsory commitment for both boarding and day students and attendance is mandatory. All students are expected to represent their School House during the year in a variety of events and wear their House Kit. The House Competition is a perfect opportunity for students to try new activities and is a combination of both sporting and non-sporting events.

Whilst many students in each House compete each week, there are also training sessions and, of course, simply supporting your House is a very important part. The types of events are planned so throughout the year there is always an event which appeals to students. There are a large number of competitions in which students participate, either in small groups or as a whole House. For some of these competitions, senior students are expected to take this as an opportunity to practise and demonstrate their leadership skills by organising teams and entries under the guidance of House staff and Tutors.

Competitions may include House Performance, Cross Country, Chess, Public Speaking, Spelling Bee, House Art, General Knowledge Quiz, Football, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics, to name but a few.

The students enjoy this competition enormously and there is some very healthy rivalry between the Houses. The House Competition r uns throughout the year and the points total is updated after each different competition. The House with the most points at the end of the academic year is awarded the House Shield which is seen as a very prestigious achievement and something for which the students in that House should feel a strong sense of achievement. The House Competition develops three key skills for the students: communication, leadership and teamwork. These are life-skills that benefit them as they grow older and are an important part of their pastoral development.

9.4 SOCIETIES AND ENTERPRISES

One of the defining features of a North London Collegiate S chool is its academic s ocieties. Students have the opportunity to get involved in groups focused on a plethora of academic subjects that provide challenge and extension beyond the regular curriculum. These societies are student led and act as a means of broadening knowledge beyond the curriculum, improving Academic English and preparing your child for the demands of the University application process. Societies operate with the help of a Link Teacher, and most noticeably contribute to the wider school through the following two initiatives.

The society groups host topical discussions at break times and lunchtime to help improve academic English and to help broaden subject knowledge in preparation for university applications and Oxbridge interviews.

Examples of these discussions include:

∙ Should we gamble on the existence of God? (The Philosophy Society)

How Quantum Physics inspires Mathematics

How has literature mirrored society?

In conjunction with these discussions we also have a programme of weekly lectures, as part of a programme of subject enrichment weeks, to add to the enrichment experience for our students, from teachers and external speakers. Examples of these include:

Cancer Research, by Dr. Gareth Miles

∙ Applying for Medicine, by Ms. Gwen Watson

9.5 TRIPS AND TOURS

We want our students to reach for the possibilities and opportunities of life. Sometimes this cannot be done from a classroom so we offer a wide variety of opportunities for learning adventures locally, nationally and internationally. Trips can be categorised broadly into the following categories:

• Sports trips are usually for KISAC or FOBISIA competitions, or other competitive sports events.

• House and tutor group trips are often on Jeju Island and promote House and tutor group enjoyment. cohesion and unity.

• Curriculum trips that t ake place both on and off Jeju, r anging from one day Geography field trips to a week long Computer Science trip to Japan.

• Various other trips of a competitive nature such as the World Scholar’s Cup, various Maths competitions and the Lego League Robotics trips.

• Trips of an adventurous and demanding nature such the Duke of Edinburgh International Award adventurous journey and the Nepal service trip.

All trips are planned carefully and extensively risk assessed by the Trip Leader, the Trips Coordinator and the AVP - Beyond the Curriculum.

9.6 SOCS ACTIVITIES

The school uses SOCS system to facilitate the CCA and Bryant selection and approval process allowing parents to login to s ee the plethora of activities on offer. Parents c an access detailed information relating to each CCA and Bryant activity. This information includes -

Associated costs

Qualifications and professional membership of external providers

Structured plan for the CCA/Bryant block

This selection and allocation process follows these steps:

1. Confirmation of CCA and Bryant activities with staff and external providers. This is an on-going process throughout the year and is coordinated by the Assistant Vice Principal ‘Beyond the Curriculum’ and also the Head of Co-curricular Activities.

2. Promotion of CCAs and Bryants on offer.

All information is readily available to students through their SOCS portal. There is also a beginning of Year assembly that sets out the year and explains how students can try-out for the various squads, performances and musical activities on offer.

3. Students choose their CCA and Bryant activities on SOCS Activities

Students choose four activities for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. If a student has been selected for an activity, this will show as pre-approved. This “sign-up” phase is normally open for 3-4 days.

4. Allocation of CCA and Bryant activities

After sign-up has closed, activities are allocated by s tudent preference using SOCS Activities. For popular activities, when sign-up reaches the critical point of double the available spaces, then sign-up for that activity will automatically close.

5. Bryant Payment Arrears

If a student has Bryant payment arrears, then the only Bryant options available to that student will be the free Bryants.

10 PASTORAL CARE

NLCS Jeju prides itself on the support that is given to each and every student at the School. Exceptional pastoral care is one of the ‘pillars’ of an NLCS education. At NLCS Jeju, we believe that a happy student is a successful student. We aim to ensure that all of our students feel safe, supported and lead a balanced life while maintaining outstanding academic performance. Removing ‘barriers to learning’ is a key mantra of the NLCS Jeju pastoral team. No child can show his or her true potential if there is a friendship issue, health issue, unidentified specific learning need (etc.) in their path. We encourage parents to reach out to the School and to be specific in terms of the issues their child is experiencing. Conversations between school and home improve pastoral care. Without parental information and support, the child’s experience is not as coherent and clear.

NLCS Jeju is a School that believes in the value of ‘positive education’ and in recent years has adopted the PERMAH framework to help students develop ‘growth mindsets’, resilience, independence and apply positive psychology to their academic and social lives. The School uses a strengths-based approach to encourage students to identify areas of life in which a person succeeds, and the positive characteristics they demonstrate in doing so.

Parents will notice a common language is used across the Junior and Senior School so children can develop increasing self-confidence and fluency relating to expression of their own achievements.

High standards and an emphasis on restorative practices.

NLCS Jeju has high standards and expectations of conduct and behaviour. As a guiding principle, the school seeks to address instances where behaviour falls below expectations through restorative practices which essentially can be summarised by:

Identifiying and acknowledging the harm that has been done (eg. disrupted learning, to the feelings of others or to property of others). Agreeing what actions can be taken to repair this harm (by apologising, making commitments to change behaviour). The School may feel that for the welfare of others, or to ensure that the impact of an individuals is understood, time out of school circulation may be required.

SUBJECT TEACHERS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

All s taff at the S chool have pastoral responsibilities, and as most support required by s tudents is academic in nature, subject teachers naturally are their first point of c all. Equally, as parents, if you have a specific question or concern about your child’s progress or welfare in a specific subject, please contact the subject teacher. If you need to refer the matter further than the subject teacher, then please contact the relevant Head of Department

TUTORS

Your child has a Tutor who sees them daily and monitors their progress and engagement. Tutors take registers and provide administrative support and deliver a comprehensive Tutor programme for their Tutor group. The School invests

in a structure Tutor Programme and relevant training that allows Tutors to coach and mentor their Tutees in the use of their character strengths. Tutors help students with subject option choices and help children deal with sensitive issues that may be troubling them. Tutors are encouraged to develop a relationship with parents, particularly of day students. Your child’s Tutor will contact you at the start of the academic year with an informal introduction. You should expect to hear informally from your child’s Tutor once a term or more often if there is an issue of concern or celebration. If you have a general question about your child that relates to their school experience, whether he or she is a boarder or day student, please contact the Tutor. If you need to refer a matter further, please contact the relevant Head of House.

HEADS OF HOUSE

Your child’s Head of House is an important person in your child’s school life. The Head of House has responsibility for the overall academic progress and welfare of all children in a particular House. Heads of House review reporting data after each reporting round and ensure key academic and pastoral interventions are in place should there be a need for extra support. Heads of House oversee a detailed Tutor programme for Tutors to follow and are always there to support students, or deal with specific issues. The Heads of House will also follow up any issues that have not been resolved by Tutors, or other matters that may be causing concern to children or their parents. If you are in doubt who to contact, contact the Head of House. If you have contacted the Head of House and need to refer the matter further, please contact an Assistant Vice Principal, either Ms Justine Oliver for Year 12 and 13 issues or Mr Sannegadu for Year 7 to 11 issues.

BOARDING

Our boarding staff are experienced and trained to high standards and provide an extra layer of support and pastoral care for boarders. Please see our Boarding Handbook for further information and points of contact.

ASSISTANT VICE PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS

Senior leaders in the School are always available to students in the school day and can be contacted by students by email should a child need to reach out for help beyond those staff members named previously.

STUDENT LEADERS

Students themselves provide support for other students in various roles. There is a Student Wellbeing Awareness Group (SWAG) who identify and address issues related to the wellbeing of students in the School. This group holds events and conducts monitoring on a regular basis. Older students who choose to become Peer Mentors are given training so they can be good listeners and support students who need guidance. Buddies are provided to help students new to the School orientate themselves and settle in. In addition to the SWAG, the school also has a Student Council which is overseen by two members of the Big 8 that plays a significant role in c apturing s tudent voice and also leads c ampaigns. The Student Council is elected each December, serves for one year and is made of students from all year groups.House Captains and other student leaders such as the Big Eight are always available, either face to face or by email, to support other students. Academic subject mentors help s tudents, particularly in boarding, to cope with organisation skills or subject-specific needs. This caring, supportive approach taken by our students is an element of the school that is a source of pride for us.

10.1 MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

THE MEDICAL CENTRE AND NURSING STAFF

The school has a Medical Centre which is led by a Head Nurse, Ms. Jeon and a team of full-time nurses. The Medical Centre is a separate building, centrally located in the row of Boarding Homes, and is readily accessible to all students. It provides a medical ser vice for all students and is staffed 24 hours a day by fully qualified nurses, one of whom will always be on duty. In the case of emergencies there is an ambulance on call 24 hours a day, based in the Global Education City HQ.

MEDICATION Distribution of Medication

It is imperative that we know in advance of any medication being taken by your child. During the admissions process, and later during induction, all parents whose children are taking prescribed medicine must inform the school and discuss the medicine with the BM, Head of House or Head Nurse. No child at NLCS Jeju is permitted to self-medicate. Medicines will not be given without written consent indicated on the annually returned parental information form, this includes Ibuprofen.

Security of Medicines

The medicine must be provided in its original container. Students must not carry medicine on their person (except in specific circumstances as agreed with Medical Centre s taff). The BM will hold certain medical items in c ases of emergency for boarders. Medication will be stored in a locked cupboard or fridge as necessary. Parents should ensure that any medicines (especially controlled substances such as Concerta or Abilify) are given directly to the Medical Centre and never handed to the student. Similarly, at the end of each half-term, any medicines to be returned home should be given directly to a parent or sent via courier.

Disposal of Medicines

All medicines with the exception of EpiPens must be collected by parents at the end of the academic year in June. Any medicines not collected by the last day of term will be disposed of securely.

STAFF TRAINING

In addition to F irst A id training that is offered annually to s taff at NLCS Jeju, B oarding s taff are also trained to deal with any life-threatening conditions that have identified in during the admissions process or communicated by parents since admission (e.g. asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, allergic hypersensitivity etc.)

INFORMATION SHARING

On entry to the School, Parents/Guardians complete a Student Information/Acceptance Form. This seeks information regarding the student’s medical history, any current medical issues, vaccinations and permission for selected over-thecounter medications to be administered whilst at school if necessary. Consent for treatment with simple remedies in a first aid or emergency situation is also obtained. All information is held and used in accordance with s trict data protection procedures. Medical information is kept for each child in the Medical Centre. Access to this is limited to the relevant s taff.

Students with s erious medical conditions are identified at a s taff meeting at the beginning of the academic year and a list is made available for s taff of all s tudents with medical problems to enable them to identify those they teach. Updates are made to the Individual Needs list of long-standing medical issues and notified to staff.

All visits to the Medical Centre are logged. This records the date, time and nature of the condition as well as any treatment resulting. This information may be made available to outside agencies in terms of medication administered or referrals. When new conditions, illnesses or any medical problems arise which may affect a s tudent’s ability to access the curriculum, this is communicated to all staff.

In summary, parents have a duty under our Terms and Conditions to share information regarding medical diagnosis, prescriptions and medications with the school.

SPECIAL MEDICAL DIET AND ALLERGIES

Special medical diet programmes linked to medical conditions such as diabetes can be implemented in liaison with the school’s catering partner. Any food allergies should be clearly stated on the Student Information Form which parents submit prior to their child entering the School.

IMMUNISATIONS

It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child is fully up-to-date for all immunisations, including travel vaccinations for school trips.

SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Teaching s taff will assume fitness for participation if a s tudent is in s chool unless incapacitated by physical injury or has a signed doctor’s note, which prohibits taking part. Colds, coughs, and minor ailments will not be accepted as reasons for withdrawal from such lessons

10.2 SPECIALIST SUPPORT

The School supports students with tailor made programmes depending on the needs of individuals. The School has Learning Support teachers and Emotional Guidance Counsellors who can help identify and support children with specific learning and emotional needs over and above the help that can be given by subject teachers or Tutors. These members of staff work closely with Heads of Houses and the Assistant Vice Principals (Pastoral) to ensure positive outcomes for children in need of extra support. Sometimes the School will work with external partners and parents when there is a need for professional help beyond that which is available in School (eg. from educational psychologists or clinical psychologists).

Practices reflect the NLCS ethos:

01. Individual needs are met within the School where possible.

02. The School works with parents and outside agencies to give each child the best chance of success.

03. School-based specialist provision is delivered on a needs-led basis and is aimed at removing barriers to learning.

04. This provision takes place in the school day and will sometimes take precedence over lessons

Within the specialist support team are:

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James Caudle

Kyung Soo Park

Eunji Song

Claire Washington

Louise Jarvis

Cara Love

Carl Lewis

Eszter Vörösvári

Amy Yoon

Head of Emotional Counselling & Safeguarding Officer

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Emotional Guidance Counsellor

Assistant Vice Principal - Academic (Teaching and Learning/SENCO)

Learning Support Teacher

Learning Support Teacher

EMOTIONAL GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

At NLCS Jeju, we have a team of counsellors who are employed to provide support for our students. Counselling is offered in both Korean and English. We support students with a multitude of concerns including but not limited to behavioural, emotional and social needs. We also provide extensive support with issues such as homesickness, anxiety, stress and depression. Students can self-refer or be referred to the department by their friends, teachers or parents. Due to its nature, emotional counselling is always voluntary and something the student must be willing to try.

Counsellors are available to students for drop-in counselling every lunchtime from Monday to Friday. No appointment is needed. We have a great team of counsellors who do an excellent job of supporting all our students.

If you wish to discuss a student’s medical or counselling support plan, please make an appointment for a meeting; if necessary, the school may also request a meeting. Translators are available in school for any meeting appointmentMonday to Friday, 08.00 to 17.00.

LEARNING SUPPORT

Our Learning Support Teachers are available to work with all students and they will regularly support a broad range of students in a number of ways. They will work with children on a one-to-one basis in lesson time if it is felt that a child needs extra help to access the curriculum or learning methods required in a subject area, or they might work with a small group of students to support their academic, personal or social development. In either instance, the Learning Support Teachers work strategically with classroom teachers, Heads of Department and School Leaders to ensure that any interventions or support are in the best interests of each student, and in-keeping with best practice in educational provision.

At any school, including NLCS Jeju, some children have unidentified specific learning needs. This does not mean those children are not intelligent or will not succeed at NLCS Jeju. A specific learning need can be a barrier to learning and stop the child achieving his or her potential. Our school can best support children with specific learning needs following accurate diagnosis. This is one responsibility of the Learning Support Department. The Learning Support Department also works with students at other points during the school day, including AM registration, breaktime, lunchtime and after school; in the Boarding Homes, the Learning Support Teachers are accessible to children through our Academic Support in Boarding Programme, by prior appointment. Learning Support interventions and programmes aim to provide any child with learning skills to help him or her work ‘smarter’ and is thus a resource for every child.

The Learning Support Teachers can help students not only with their learning at NLCS Jeju, but beyond at university or in the workplace. Identification of specific learning needs and adoption of strategies to cope with them can be one of the

most valuable experiences in a child’s (or adult’s) life. Parents should not be concerned that identification of a specific learning need will compromise a child’s reputation or their chances of success. The Learning Support Department also works in close liaison with School Leaders and the Examinations Officer to ensure that those students who are entitled to additional exam arrangements - including extra time, separate testing rooms and rest breaks - receive full access to such dispensation(s).

Parents can speak directly to the Learning Support Department if they would like to know more about the opportunities the School can provide their child. The Learning Support Teachers are also proactive in speaking with Teachers, Heads of Departments and School Leaders about any students who might need additional support, and will also regularly monitor in-school effort, conduct and attainment data to ensure that all students are achie ving their potential, and to intervene where appropriate. We also lead training and professional development opportunities for NLCS Jeju Teachers to ensure that they are confident in facilitating a fully inclusive classroom

10.3 SECURITY & SAFETY VISITORS TO SITE

Access to the school site is controlled by the security positioned at the school gates. Visitors must report to security on arrival who will issue them with a visitor’s pass that needs to be worn and be visible. During normal pick up and drop off hours, parents do not need to sign in. Outside these times, all parental access will be treated as visitor access to the school and is by appointment only.

NLCS Jeju has developed a reputation for providing some of the best boarding experiences in the international school market, anywhere in the world. Boarding Homes at NLCS Jeju are not dormitories. Our boarding experience is based on the ‘three pillars’ of an NLCS education: academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and enhanced co-curricular opportunities.

NLCS Jeju is a boarding school and we are proud that our students come to see us as a ‘home away from home’. Boarding students, from Years 4 to 13, enjoy the unique benefits of living in this learning environment. For students who board with us, transitioning into university life is a natural step.

The ethos and aims of boarding provision at NLCS Jeju are designed in line with the philosophy of the school aims laid out in Section 2 of this Handbook It is our firm belief that boarding allows young people in our care to attain greatest academic success whilst avoiding the pressures associated with some previous educational experiences. It is our intention that boarding provides a ‘home from home’ for our boarding students whilst also providing the support and challenge that allows each young person to be better prepared for success beyond NLCS Jeju.

Boarders de velop the confidence and life-long friendships that come from the specialist programme and opportunities we provide. The balance of time boarders spend studying, sleeping or engaged in competitive, social and creative activities, is in line with current UK best practice and research. Our boarders learn and live with others and are provided with ‘an education’ beyond their formal education which includes leadership, independence, social skills and respect.

NLCS Jeju’s boarding model is similar to many established, successful and prestigious schools in the UK in that the Boarding Home staff are faculty members who teach. The y are supported in super vision of the Home by other faculty members who perform duties in the evenings. Though this system is complicated to operate, we believe it provides our boarders with an advantage, as during term time, the boarding experience is informed and supportive of every child’s specific needs.

Our Boarding Homes are named after oreums, local beaches, and coastal features. Our Boarding students from Years 7 to 11 live in homes named: Hyeopjae, Aewol, Yongduam, Pyoseon and Iho and the Junior Boarding students from Years 4 to 6 reside in a specific areas within Hyeopjae and Iho Boarding Homes. The two Sixth Form Homes, called Halla North and Halla East, are where the Year 12 and 13 boarders are accommodated.

11.1 CHANGE OF STATUSDAY TO BOARDING/BOARDING TO DAY/OVERNIGHT CHARGES

NLCS Jeju is a boarding school that aims to provide outstanding pastoral care and excellent boarding provision for the boarding students in our care. There are many advantages to boarding and Boarding Home staff are happy to meet with parents of day students looking to discover more.

Parents wishing to change the status of their child from a day student to a boarder can complete an electronic form “Request for Day to Boarding Transfer (Change of Status)” which is available from the iSAMS Parent Portal. A Boarding Handbook is available that contains further information for families of boarding students.

Students looking to experience boarding life and the wonderful camaraderie it brings, may benefit from se veral taster nights in boarding so an informed decision can be made. Where there is space in Boarding Homes, and agreed by the BM, a stay can be arranged for 70,000 won (excluding meals) per night. A growing number of day students have taken

advantage of this already and it enables them to experience an authentic experience in boarding. Parents interested in this should contact the Head of Boys’ Boarding or Head of Girls’ Boarding depending on the gender of the student wishing to experience boarding.

Parents that are considering a boarding to day transfer must discuss this with the relevant BM in the first instance. It is vitally important for parents to understand that, before moving out of the boarding system, there is a process we must follow and a number of policies which help to ensure that parents are making an informed decision and that the best interests of the child is at the heart of the decision. This should not be a rushed and hasty decision and we have a duty to ensure that transfer of care and control is made to a responsible person. Parents should speak with the BM about their motives to ensure there is clarity for all involved surrounding this decision. Parents should note that a term’s notice is required if financial penalties are to be avoided. This means, for example, informing the School before the Easter break if the child is to change to a day student the following August. Homestay arrangements are not appropriate as they will not meet the living arrangement requirements of the School.

12 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

As students move through the school we very much hope that their progress is linked to a greater understanding of the values and needs within the community. There is a range of positions that provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills and social responsibility. The school provides a number of leadership training opportunities to all senior students.

THE BIG EIGHT

The Big Eight are a group of Halla students who apply for the posts to lead and represent the school in the following capacities:

Leaders of the School Council

Global Awareness Ambassador (leads the student Cultural Committee)

Sports Ambassador (leads the student Sports Committee)

Student Welfare Ambassador (leads the Student Welfare Awareness Group)

Service Ambassador (leads Toweraid, the school’s service and charity committee)

SEC Chair (Societies Executive Committee)

Arts Ambassador

Two of the Big Eight also carry the roles of Head Girl and Head Boy. Their tenure begins at the end of Term 2, Year 12 and runs for twelve months.

SIXTH FORM PREFECTS

In addition to the Big Eight, Year 12 students have the opportunity to apply to become prefect and contribute to one of six project areas including: Academic English, Arts, Beyond the Curriculum, Enterprises, Events, amd the Junior School. In addition to this, they provide supervisory support at s chool e vents and join with members of s taff on duties in an ambassadorial capacity and promoting good behaviour The Big Eight are usually prefects first.

THE SCHOOL COUNCIL

This group sits at the heart of the school’s pastoral structure as they represent the interface between the student voice and the management of the school. The Student Council is made up of Year Group Representatives that are chosen by both interview and election from the Tutor Group Representatives. Year Group Representatives serve a twelvemonth tenure on the Council and maintain a formal relationship with Tutor Group Representatives. The School Council discusses a variety of topics, which include student concerns, school events and future changes. The Council is made up of 14 students from Years 7-13 and attend a weekly meeting during CCA time which is led by the Chairs of the Student Council (members of the Big 8).

HOUSE CAPTAINS AND HOUSE COMMITTEES

A male and female Year 10 student are elected House Captain during Term 2 of year 10, taking over after Easter once the Year 10 Annual E xaminations have finished. The House Captains lead the House Leadership Teams, which consists of other Year 11 students in House performing supporting roles such as Deputy House Captains, Sports Captains, and Creative Captains. House Captain applications are encouraged from both day students and boarders, and all students must recognise that a significant amount of time will be needed to lead a House.

BOARDING LEADERSHIP AND HOME COMMITTEES

Boarding Homes are the responsibility of the individual BM, however, they are supported by a number of boarding students who work with the BM and ABMs to ensure the smooth operation of the home. The Boarding Leadership structure has

A number of senior students meet with the BM and this forms the Home Leadership Team which provides an opportunity for students to gain experience of leading certain important aspects of Boarding life. The younger students are asked to start taking responsibility for the community in which they live by engaging with their Boarding Year Group Reps who then form a Boarding Home Committee which is chaired by a student Boarding Captain but meets with a supporting ABM when needed. All students’ views and opinions are important to Boarding staff and feed into the development and future of each Boarding Home.

ACADEMIC SOCIETIES

One of the defining features of a North London Collegiate S chool is its academic s ocieties which provide many leadership opportunities and roles. These same opportunities also exist at NLCS Jeju.

PEER MENTORING

Older students have the opportunity to train as a Peer Mentor. These students provide listening and mentoring opportunities for Year 7s and new s tudents. Peer Mentors operate with the guidance of s taff who will always t ake over cases that require more specialist support. Peer mentors are trained to work with and suppor individual students over a sustained period.

BUDDY SYSTEM

The Buddy System aims to ensure that each new student has a named student to support their induction into the school and House. This relationship enables each student to be able to seek advice and guidance from their buddy and helps avoid disorientation and isolation in the first few weeks after joining the s chool. Buddies are allocated from within a student’s Tutor group by the Head of House Senior students may also be allocated as senior buddies to a group of students entering the school within a particular Year group.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OLDER STUDENTS

We expect our older students to take an interest in the welfare of younger students within their House as well as by being positive role models and building positive, supportive relationships. We encourage all older students to take on a role of

13 STUDENT CODE of CONDUCT and RULES of THE SCHOOL

The Rules of the School and the Code of Conduct are designed to ensure safety, happiness and well-being of all members of our school community. Central to the code is that we all treat each other with respect. The Code of Conduct is supported by simple set of school rules. These rules are kept to a minimum and ensure that all members of the school community can live and work together in a supportive way.

13.1 THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS

ATTITUDE

1. NLCS Jeju is primarily a place for scholarship and learning, and we expect all students to take their studies seriously.

2. We value good relationships between all school staff and students and expect all members of the community to actively establish and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect. Always try to understand the other person’s point of view.

3. Remember the importance of manners. Speak courteously to everyone and respect all property.

4. Celebrate and value the diversity of our international community. We want everyone to feel happy and supported at NLCS Jeju.

ACTIONS

1. Make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn and for the teacher to teach. This means prompt arrival at lessons with all the correct equipment as well as sensible co-operative behaviour in lessons.

2. All schoolwork must be completed to the best of your ability and be handed in on time. All teacher-set deadlines must be adhered to.

3. If you need further support or help with any aspect of the lesson or your work, then approach your teacher as soon as possible to share your difficulties.

4. After any absence, it is your responsibility to catch up with the work missed and hand in all work that is outstanding. Your teacher will be happy to help and advise you.

5. Adhere to the school’s Academic Honesty Policy and observe the principles of academic honesty.

6. Respect the fabric of the school and the natural environment of Jeju by keeping your personal possessions tidy, clearing away litter and behaving in an environmentally conscious way.

7. Plan ahead for the day, pack all you need and leave enough time to be punctual.

8. Always seek to include, rather than exclude others, in your actions.

9. Be punctual; lateness is a form of truancy and a matter of discourtesy to members of the school community.

10. Do not tamper with the school’s IT network.

APPEARANCE

1. Inside and outside school, remember that the public will judge all members of the school on your behaviour and appearance.

2. Clothing and appearance should be smart and appropriate for the occasion. Ask for guidance from staff if you are unsure what is appropriate.

13.2 THE SCHOOL RULES

ACTIONS

1. Attendance at school assemblies is compulsory.

2. At break time and lunchtime, bags should be left in appropriate places (lockers, classrooms with teacher permission, Bag Drop Zones or bag shelving ) i.e. NOT in front of lifts, on chairs or in front of doors. Bags should not be brought into the Dining Hall at mealtimes.

3. Students are expected to behave appropriately during school hours. They should avoid public or private displays of affection such as hugging, kissing or holding hands.

4. Whilst moving around school,students should never run in corridors or on the stairs as this is potentially very dangerous. They should always let a member of staff through a door first and hold doors open for those following behind.

5. Students should not act in a manner that excludes others.

6. Drinking or eating in classrooms and corridors is not allowed except from water fountains.

7. i) Mobile phones should not be seen or used on the school site during the school day on weekdays or during Saturday activities 09.00-12.00, except for Year 12 and 13. Year 12 and 13 students should exercise common sense when using their phones, limiting the use for academic purposes. They should demonstrate good habits by not using them when walking in the hallways or stairways, as well as in other public areas. Phones can be brought onto site by day students in order to facilitate pick up by parents.

ii) Students should not be using headphones or earphones unless instructed by the teacher, including when moving through the School.

iii) Through our Laptops For Learning Programme, Years 7-10 are allowed to use a laptop (Macbook strongly recommended) during lessons under the strict supervision of the teacher. They are to be used for academic purposes only. Laptops are not to be used during break or at lunchtime as these are opportunities for social interaction with classmates. If Year 7-10 students use their electronic devices inappropriately, the School will follow regular pastoral procedures and the y may have their electronic de vices confiscated if staff feel this is justified. When not in use, laptops should be kept securely in lockers. Laptops should be carried properly when moving around the School, including keeping them in bags when appropriate.

iv) Through our BYOD programme, Year 11-13 students are permitted to bring laptops or other electronic devices for IGCSE/IB coursework or similar projects. It is up to the discretion of staff if Year 11-13 students can use these electronic devices during lessons. If Year 11-13 students use their electronic devices inappropriately, the School will follow regular pastoral procedures and the y may have their electronic de vices confiscated if staff feel this is justified. When not in use, electronic de vices should be kept securely in lockers. Electronic de vices should be carried properly when moving around the School, including keeping them in bags when appropriate.

v) Also see Acceptable use.

ACTIONS THAT CAN CAUSE HARM

1. The use or possession of drugs, alcohol, solvents or tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaping) is strictly forbidden. They should not be brought into school for any reason. If you disregard this rule you may be suspended or expelled from NLCS Jeju.

2. In addition, the following items are not allowed onto the school site at any time:

Matches or lighters

Knives or weapons (including craft knives)

∙ Explosive devices

Pornography

DVDs or CDs where the age limit is inappropriate for the child

Any racist, sexist or prejudiced material of any kind

3. The internet must only be used appropriately and must not be used to access violent, pornographic, prejudicial or inciteful websites. It should not be used to spread malicious gossip for harassment or bullying.

4. Bullying or physical aggression towards another student or member of staff is never acceptable.

5. Exclusive emotional or physical relationships between students are not permitted in school.

6. No pairs of students should seek to conceal or hide themselves away from the super vision of staff; this includes arranging to meet after lights out and before breakfast.

APPEARANCE

1. Jewellery - students are allowed only a simple chain necklace or a religious symbol under the uniform. Students are allowed a pair of simple stud earrings. No piercings at all for boys to be worn in the school day.

2. Make-up, if worn, should be natural and minimal (as should nail varnish).

3. Long-sleeved shirts must be tucked in at all times; summer short-sleeved shirts may be worn untucked.

4. Ties must be done up properly.

5. Trousers should not be altered to narrow their width.

6. Hair should be neat and tidy and not longer than collar length for boys. Girls hair should always be neat and tidy. Girls should tie back long hair with blue, black or brown hair bands for practical lessons (PE, Science and Dance as required). Hair should also be tied back for formal events and occasions such as Founder’s Day. Hair should be clipped back from the face at all times. Hair should be no shorter than grade 4. There should be no eccentric hairstyles including lines or colours for girls or boys. Hairstyles that attract unnecessary attention are not allowed. If dyed, hair should be as close to natural hair colour as possible. Hair should not have shades of blue, green, grey etc.

7. Boys must be clean-shaven.

8. Girls should wear skirts of a decent length, i.e. no more than 5 cm above the knee.

9. Shoes should not be white soled plimsolls/Toms for example.

10. No white socks.

11. School sweatshirt and blazers.

12. Students should store winter coats that they wear to school in their lockers. Winter coats should not be worn instead of the school blazer and sweatshirts.

13. Students can wear either blue or brown cardigans.

13.3 SAFEGUARDING VALUABLES

We try to ensure that all possessions are kept secure at all times, so please ensure all items of clothing and personal belongings are named. A locker is provided for all students near his or her Tutor room. Students should never have large sums of money in their possession. Students are discouraged from bringing unnecessary valuables to school, to avoid the risk of damage or loss. The school carries no insurance for students’ personal belongings.

Students are expected to be strictly honest with regard to mone y and/or property that the y find and which does not belong to them. The y should hand in anything that the y find at the earliest possible opportunity, either to their Head of House or another member of staff.

Theft erodes trust within a community and if borrowing of items takes place without permission of the owner, then this is deemed to be reckless borrowing, which is regarded by the school as theft Theft is treated as a serious offence by the school and it could result in strict sanctions being placed on the student.

On suspecting theft a student should always first check rigorously in case the item has been mislaid or lent to someone and then forgotten.

The matter should be reported to the Head of House or Tutor who will investigate. A search may be carried out in line with the School’s Searching Students Policy PC008

14 FURTHER INFORMATION RELATED to STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

In addition to the School Rules and Code of Conduct for students, there are explicit policies that are clearly communicated to s taff, parents and s tudents. Here, you will find a short summary of the principles behind and the operational e ssence of these policies. Please refer to the School’s website for the full text of any of these policies or contact the School so we can provide the details you need. The main document relating to how the School seeks to inculcate positive behaviour is the Behaviour Policy.

14.1 REWARDS

High standards of behaviour are expected at NLCS Jeju. Positive attitudes, behaviour and effort are all recognised by staff whenever possible. Students are encouraged to take risks and ‘push themselves’ Staff reward students who do their best and contribute to the school community. Rewards at NLCS Jeju are awarded in the form of:

01. Merits – both for excellent academic achie vement or effort in a subject area and positive contribution to community.

02. School Colours – for commitment shown to a co-curricular activity (see below Section 15.2).

03. Letters home, formal praise and other forms of reward.

0.4 House Commendations - for outstanding contribution to the five school houses, awarded three times a year at the end of a term.

It is acknowledged that students will also make mistakes and break rules. At NLCS Jeju students are encouraged to learn from mistakes they might make with the guidance and support from teachers. Sanctions are sometimes imposed.

NLCS Jeju’s reward system is an integral part of the Behaviour Policy. The Policy provides clear guidance about how the school will respond when the Code of Conduct and School Rules are broken.

If a student breaks the School Rules or Code of Conduct , School will respond using one of the five ‘stages’ in the Behvaviour Policy. Students who persist in making mistakes and errors of judgement will find that School escalates its response accordingly. Parents are either informed or involved and play a crucial role in supporting their child learning to make appropriate choices and act responsibly.

14.2 SCHOOL COLOURS AND HALF COLOURS

Colours are awarded for a sustained commitment to a co-curricular or Bryant programme. They are awarded for Sports, Art, Music, Drama, Debating, MUN, Community Service, Service to CCA, Dance, Theatre Tech, Media and Societies. Both Full Colours and Half Colours are awarded during end-of-term assemblies, three times per year. Full Colours consist of a gold pin badge. Half Colours consist of a blue pin badge in the shape of the Buss ship. Colours are only available to students in Years 10 to 13.

For Half Colours, students should have been involved in the activity for 1 Year from Year 10. For Full Colours, students should have been involved in the activity for at least 2 Years from Year 10.

The criteria for awarding School Colours is as follows:

Considerable commitment to an activity beyond that which is normally expected. Showing initiative, planning and organisational skills.

Acting as a role model for an activity and supporting other students involved.

∙ Considerable aptitude for a particular activity.

Involvement in a given area for more than one year and in more than one capacity.

∙ Linking between parents, students and staff members.

Half Colours are awarded using similar criteria to Full Colours but require slightly less in terms of the time commitment and a slightly lower degree of attainment.

14.3 ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

All members of the NLCS Jeju community are valued as individuals and have the right to feel safe and happy within the School environment. NLCS Jeju has an Anti-Bullying Policy which is fully committed to preventing bullying in the first place, and to robust and effective actions when bullying has occurred. A full copy of this policy is available to parents on the website or on request to the School. NLCS Jeju maintains a raised awareness amongst staff and students of any vulnerable individual who is found to have low self-esteem and who is excluded or humiliated by others. The School promotes an ethos that deplores anyone being left out , unsupported or humiliated. NLCS Jeju will actively involve any or all of the following parties: the student of concern (both the victim and those perpetrating the bullying), the School Counsellor, the pastoral team (including Tutors, BMs and Heads of Year) and, where appropriate, the student’s peer group, Sixth Form Peer Mentors, parents and the relevant Assistant Vice Principals.

The keystone of the Anti-Bullying Policy is that all members of the NLCS Jeju community should know that:

1. No one has to put up with bullying and that every person has the right to tell an individual who is bullying that their behaviour unacceptable.

2. Bullying can cause psychological damage to victims, in extreme cases, suicide.

3. Bullying is increasingly recognised as a criminal offence.

4. Bullying should be reported to a trusted adult/teacher.

5. The matter will be dealt with appropriately, quickly and in a way that prevents any possible retaliation.

Bullying can be verbal, visual, or physical. Commonly it can also involve exclusion from friendship groups and may take place on the internet or social media (in or out of school time). This is called cyber-bullying and is specifically referred to in a sub-section below.

We ask parents to play a positive part in helping identify if their child is the victim of bullying. We also ask that parents take a responsible approach which is aligned to our School’s Anti-Bullying policy. In particular, we specifically request that parents do not contact other parents directly but channel their concerns and or other communications through the school and work with the school to a solution. Parents should actively remind children that they have a right to feel safe and valued and the School can and will (usually with the student’s consent) deal with any difficult situation.

Those students who are found to be perpetrating bullying will be dealt with firmly but also be given a chance to understand the harm their actions are causing and given a chance to reform.

NLCS Jeju has a number of anti-bullying initiatives which include coverage of the issues in the PSD programme, active lesson planning (e.g. seating plans), staff and Sixth Form training (in particular the Peer Mentor programme), House codes of conduct, an annual week focusing on the issue, and active whole school work towards the avoidance of passive behaviour in the presence of bullying behaviours.

The procedure to deal with bullying is clearly defined in the policy and is specific to those involved. The procedure is specifically designed to support and protect the victim in the short term while finding long-term solutions and imposing appropriate sanctions, usually through the formation of a Behaviour Management Committee. Often, after an appropriate amount of preparatory work has been completed, a resolution might involve a restorative justice session (which staff are trained for). Parents are kept fully informed during the process (Stage 3 and above). All conversations, witness statements and school actions are documented and held on file.

The school is proactive in making efforts to reduce bullying and senior staff work with the Student Welfare Awareness Group (SWAG) to identify key times, locations and situations where bullying behaviour can occur and implement strategies to reduce it.

SPECIFIC NOTES ON CYBER-BULLYING

Cyber-bullying refers to inappropriate text messaging or emailing and inappropriate use of social media sites, as well as sending offensive images by phone, internet or email. Cyber-bullying may involve transferring and/or sharing of personal, abusive, unkind, threatening, intimidating, harassing, embarrassing, inappropriate or humiliating messages, posts and/ or images.

Parents should remind their child to use the internet, especially social media, carefully and responsibly. They must not share passwords, and should report issues rather than retaliate. They should be reminded to think carefully before sending any message that may have a negative connotation. As a parent, please be alert to your child being upset after using the internet or mobile phone. This might involve subtle comments or changes in relationships with friends. The specific procedures related to cyber-bullying follow a similar philosophy to the Anti-Bullying Policy but are tailored appropriately. A full copy is available for parents - Anti-Bullying Policy (PC015)

14.4 SAFEGUARDING (CHILD PROTECTION)

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff, volunteers, students and visitors to our school to share and uphold this commitment. If a child cannot feel safe they cannot learn to their full potential.l.

The school endeavours to maintain the highest standards of child protection practices and works with external agencies such as the Seogwipo / Jeju Child Protection Agency and the police.

Should parents have any child protection concerns they should report them immediately to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mr. Henry Wiggins the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Mr. Crispian Waterman or the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Mr. James Caudle.

As parents you can help protect the students by following these simple guidelines with children, other than your own:

DO NOT

• Do not touch a child or invade their personal space.

• Do not take photographs of children on site at any time.

• Do not give personal information such as your full name, phone number or email address to a student and in return do

not accept personal information from a student.

• Do not use student toilets and changing rooms – please use designated visitor or staff toilets and changing rooms. ∙

• Do not enter a Boarding Home unless accompanied by an HM or AHM.

• Do not attempt to resolve instances of physical or verbal abuse from a student by yourself, instead report it immediately to a member of NLCS Jeju staff.

• Do sign in at the security gate on arrival to the school. You will be given a visitor’s pass if you do not have your parent pass.

• Do sign out when you leave and hand the visitors pass back to the guards if you have one.

• Do ask questions of our staff if you need any help.

• Do report any concerns you have about the safety or students to one of our Safeguarding Focal Points (these are on the posters around the school.)

• Do be aware that your physical actions or verbal interactions with students may be misconstrued by students and taken as inappropriate or offensive, even if this was not your intention.

• Do be aware of your actions towards NLCS students off site. Any verbal or physical contact with students off site may also been taken as inappropriate by the student and lead to your interaction being misinterpreted.

• Do be aware our school is monitored by CCTV at all times.

14.5 ANTI-RACISM POLICY

North London Collegiate School Jeju condemns unequivocally discrimination and inequality in all its forms. We recognise that NLCS London was founded on the principles of respect and compassion, service to others, and active, positive participation in society and the wider world and we embrace and emulate these values.

Racism is not tolerated at NLCS Jeju and will be dealt with as a serious misdemeanour in line with the Anti-Racism Policy (PC014).

14.6 STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

One of the strengths of our school is the opportunity that boys and girls have to work and socialise together in and out of the classroom. In every aspect of school life, students collaborate together to produce excellent academic results and performances and to enhance their leadership skills. This collaboration enriches the school experience for them and prepares them for the realities of university life and their careers beyond it.

We encourage boys and girls to be comfortable in each other’s company and to become friends. However we have a policy, which is designed to protect them from forming what we term an ‘exclusive’ relationship with each other, where they are deemed to be spending a lot of their free time in each other’s company to the exclusion of others. In essence, an exclusive relationship is one in which the two students in question will tend to seek out situations where they can be together, at the exclusion of others. Students who develop this type of relationship will be challenged and asked to stop the behaviour. The BM or Head of House (and possibly the school counsellor) will be involved. If the behaviour continues it is likely the Behaviour Policy will need to be invoked. Parents of both students will be informed at an early stage by letter.

14.7 STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY

NLCS Jeju recognises that technology in the twenty-first century is seen as an essential resource to support teaching and learning, as well as playing an important role in the everyday lives of children, young people and adults. Consequently, it is important to build in the use of these devices and systems within the school in order to develop the skills of students and staff and foster a culture of lifelong learning. All use of technology must be in support of education and research and be consistent with the educational purposes of NLCS Jeju. Student use of phones and other electronic devices are restricted, with different expectations depending on their year le vel and day/boarder status (please see the School Rules for more information). However, a student in each year level has the same academic expectations of technology use regardless of their day/boarder status.

School technology policies have the following aims:

• To enable all members of the school community to use electronic communications in an appropriate, responsible and professional way.

• To safeguard all users from the risks associated with technology.

With this in mind, there are a number of expectations to enhance student safeguarding and network security, as well as teaching and learning. These include but are not limited to:

1. All de vices need to be registered on the school network before the y can access the wifi or wired network. Student phones will not be registered on the school network unless they are Boarders using them in their boarding homes

2. The number of devices allowed on the network will be limited to ensure smoother access for all users

3. All students in Year 7-12 will be expected to specifically use a Macbook for their learning device

4. All students in Year 7-11 will be expected to have specific applications/agents on their Mac laptop to assist management within the learning environment

Highlights of the Student Acceptable Use Policy include:

• Deliberately accessing or tr ying to access offensive or illegal material. Any accidental accessing of such material must be reported immediately to a member of teaching staff or IT staff.

• Receiving or transmitting material that infringes the copyright of another person or infringes Data Privacy Laws. • Carrying out actions that could bring the School into disrepute or breach the integrity of the ethos of the School. This includes through personal social media activity.

• Hacking or attempting to hack any school system or disrupt any IT service.

• Corrupting or destroying the data or devices of other users.

• Subverting the School’s filtering system.

• Making unauthorised use of non-educational sites during lessons.

• Making unauthorised or inappropriate use of mobile phones, digital cameras or other mobile devices.

• Making unauthorised or inappropriate use of social media or messaging apps.

• Making unauthorised downloads or uploads of files.

• Allowing others to access the school network by sharing a username and/or passwords. Students should take every precaution to protect their individual access to school services.

• Attempting to access the school network or programs using another student’s or staff member’s account.

• Sharing details of any school account and/or password, whether theirs or another person’s.

• Sending or posting an email, text or message that is regarded as offensive or harassment, or of a bullying nature.

All school systems are monitored to safeguard staff, students and the wider school community. Student users who violate these rules and regulations may have their Internet use privileges suspended or revoked and may be subject to appropriate school disciplinary action consistent with the NLCS Jeju Student Code of Conduct. Any user who is suspected to have engaged in an illegal activity while using school systems may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.

When using technology in the classroom, expectations include -

• Students must come to school every morning with their laptop fully charged.

• Students in Year 7-11 must have the Netsupport agents installed onto their Macbooks and not remove them it unless instructed to do so by the IT Department

• Laptops are intended to be used at school every day, so students need to ensure they bring it to class unless otherwise instructed. Students should check with their PE teacher especially as it is a physical class that often may not require a laptop. If not required in class, it should be securely stored in their locker.

• Laptops are for learning only. Classwork, school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules are accessed using the laptop, as are teacher approved and directed websites and applications.

• The teacher is in charge of when and how student devices are used. If students are asked to put their device face down or away, they must do so.

• Students should not use their laptop for personal use, especially gaming, YouTube and streaming.

• The Library is a location for academic work. If directed to stop using their laptops for any reason, students must comply, especially during morning and lunch breaks and student assemblies in the Library.

• Students should not be distracted by their device and only use it for academic learning as instructed by their teacher.

• If students find themselves distracted, the y should talk with their teacher or Head of House on strategies to reduce distraction.

• The computer network is for educational use only, and the use of students’ devices is a privilege not a right. Whilst at school, NLCS Jeju reserves the right to inspect students’ devices for inappropriate usage or materials. Proper protocols will apply.

• Students are responsible for the security and well-being of their device. Students should not touch any other person’s device without permission.

• All recording of teachers/students or anyone else on campus, either video or audio, can only be done with the express permission of those involved.

Expectations of Parents Regarding Student Devices

Parents are key stakeholders in education and their involvement is linked to greater student achievement. This is especially true with laptops for learning because the device is used both at home and at school, so both the School and parents need to actively assist students and monitor their use of the laptop. With laptops for learning -

1. Parents should provide an appropriate laptop device for their children in Years 7-12. The school requires laptop specifications (Minimum: Macbook Air Lowest Specs) to ensure as efficient and smooth a learning experience as possible. Year 12-13 students continue under the old BYOD policy until they graduate. They are expected to use either a PC or Macbook as their primary learning device, while iPads will be allowed for annotation purposes.

2. Parents of students in Year 7-11 agree to allow the Netsupport agents onto their child’s Macbook laptop

3. Parents should work with their child to remind them of their responsibility to register their allowed devices for use onto

the school network so their learning is not disrupted

4. Parents should work with their child to promote the student’s responsibility to properly maintain, secure and use their laptop for learning.

5. All parents have the right to access their child’s school email account. NLCS Jeju requests this with the child’s consent and with the student present.

6. For day students parents, are asked to help ensure the laptop is fully charged each morning and ready for learning that day.

7. Parents should actively supervise student use of the laptop while at home, including the security and care of the device. Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in students’ activities online and on the laptop. Parents are also encouraged to have frank and honest discussions with their children about staying safe and avoiding inappropriate material online.

8. There is some IT equipment available for students to book and use. Just like textbooks, musical instruments or other equipment used by students, they are expected to take responsibility for the care of loaned equipment, including laptops and iPads. Any costs of repairing damage to school-owned equipment will be charged to parents (not including normal wear and tear). With proper care, the student should be able to avoid damaging the equipment. Students should always remember to properly log out when using public accounts.

14.8 STUDENT USE OF LANGUAGE

The school expects students to adhere to our Language Policy. This is in place to ensure that the English language is used widely to allow for the de velopment of academic and fluent conversational English. This encourages social integration and ensures academic success.

English is the language of instruction and all students are expected to use English in the classroom and curriculum-based environments (except for Korean Language and Literature lessons, Latin, French, Spanish classes, etc). Other times, places and circumstances demand that English is used (for example, House meetings, assemblies, in the library, etc). Staff and students are encouraged to use English as a medium of exchange at all times though there are of course times where conversing in another language is acceptable.

Due to the school’s alignment with the IB philosophy and the value placed on host country culture, it may be that many languages can be heard around the school but English is preferred and inclusive for all. Development of academic English and confident conversational English are key priorities for the Senior School. We aim to give students the skills needed to express themselves to their full potential in IGCSE and IB exams (in English), to impress at university interviews and to be confident to immerse themselves in a variety of higher educational experiences once they leave NLCS Jeju.

15 SCHOOL CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT

All items of school uniform are purchased from the school suppliers to ensure consistency of style and fabric. Substitutes are not acceptable.

NAME Skoolooks Jeju Agency, www.skoolooks.com

ADDRESS 190, Jungang-ro, Jeju-si

CONTACT NO 064 724 5948, 010-3693-0096

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

YEAR 7-YEAR 11 (GIRL)

Winter Summer Top

Bottom long

Bottom long Short

YEAR 7-YEAR 11 (BOY)

Bottom long Bottom long Short

BOY (MANDATORY)

WINTER UNIFORM

Long Sleeve shirts

Long trousers

Blazer

V-neck sweater or Vest

PE top (long sleeve)

PE trousers (long)

Tie

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

*Vest can be optional, only for boys.

*H oodie can be added to PE tops in winter uniform.

GIRL (MANDATORY)

WINTER UNIFORM

Long sleeve blouse

Skirt

Blazer

V-neck sweater

PE top (long sleeve)

PE trousers (long)

Tie

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

*Hoodie can be added to PE tops in winter uniform.

EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL (ALL STUDENTS)

School Bag

Pencil Case

1

SUMMER UNIFORM

Short Sleeve shirts

Short trousers

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

PE top (short)

PE trousers (short)

Tie (optional)

SUMMER UNIFORM

Short sleeve blouse

Skirt

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

PE top (Short)

PE trousers (short)

Tie

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Year 7 - 11

Pencils

SHOULD INCLUDE: One ink pen, 5 biros (blue or black), 2 pencil, 1 eraser, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 15 or 30cm ruler, 1 pair of scissors, 1 glue stick, protractor, compass. NO CRAFT KNIVES.

12 coloured pencils

Dictionar y Dictionary Korean/English, Oxford Mini Dictionary & Thesaurus

Calculator

The following models are required:

Years 7-9, the Casio fx-85ES PLUS-2 (or similar); Years 10-13, TI Nspire CX (Not CAS) version 1 or 2, required for the IB

Senior students can choose their own smart bag.

Year 7 - 13

Optional

Optional

Year 7 - 13

House Kit (mandatory)

Thick socks

Sturdy walking boots for working

Warm trousers

Warm pullover or jumper

Warm jacket

Woolen hat and gloves

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

As required

As required

Year 7 - 11

Optional 12 -13 Optional

Year 7 - 13

As required

Team sportsmen and women

Year 7 - 9 girls

Year 7 - 9 girls

Year 7 - 11

Different colour and design for each house

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

Year 7 - 13

All possessions (including electronic items) should be clearly labelled with a student’s full name. Please do not allow your children to bring an excessive number of valuables, craft knives or other banned items.

FOOD AND DRINK

All students are expected to eat their lunch in the Dining Hall. Meal. Snacks can be bought during the school day at break time 11.05 - 11.30 from the school Dining Hall.

DRINKING WATER

Water dispensers are positioned in many areas of the main school building for the students to access during the day. There is regular maintenance of these dispensers. The boarding Homes are also well equipped with water dispensers on each floor. Water dispensers c an also be found in the Sports Centre on both floors. Students are encouraged to drink water regularly to keep hydrated.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is brought to the lost property room in the Girl’s S chool ( ground floor) Students are advised to check the list and reclaim their property from the Main Reception. If, at the end of the school term, items have still not been collected, they will be distributed to local charities or used in second-hand uniform sales. Parents can help children to reduce the amount of lost property that is collected by ensuring that all personal items, including uniform, are labelled with the child’s name (in English) with the child’s tutor group.

FEE & REFUND POLICY

For the most up to date information related to fees, please visit https://www.nlcsjeju.co.kr/admissions/fees

17 PARENT ORGANISATIONS

The School values home-school partnership and encourages active parent involvement. There are several parent organisations that play an important role in fundraising and communication. These organisations are under review to make them as valuable as possible to the whole community and we will keep you updated.

17.1 PARENT REPRESENTATIVE GROUP (PRG)

A meaningful dialogue and parent engagement in the educational process results in a strong and collaborative homeschool partnership. The PRG meets with the Senior Team termly to discuss academic and pastoral care issues. All the meetings have a set agenda and are minuted so that they can be shared with all parents. Please contact the PRG Chair or Year Group Representative for information.

17.2 CHINESE PARENTS COMMITTEE (CPC)

The Chinese Parents Committee, along with the PRG, meet termly with the Senior Team to discuss academic and pastoral care related issues. The CPC also participates in fundraising activities like the Christmas Bazaar and Summer Fete to raise money to support students and staff.

Please contact the Senior School Parent Relations Manager - Mina Chang (mchang@nlcsjeju.kr) or Chinese Parent Relations Manager - Wei Gong (wgong@nlcsjeju.kr) for more information.

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KEY DOCUMENTATION

Policies are available on the school’s website and by the request of parents. Should you wish to see a particular policy please contact the Vice Principal -Pastoral.

WITHDRAWALS

We do not like to lose any students but we understand that sometimes it is necessary to withdraw your child from school. If you would like to discuss changing schools, in the first instance, we suggest you speak with your child’s Head of House. If you require references to be written for your child, parents should inform the Vice Principal Pastoral, Mr. Crispian Waterman, for support in this process.

The school will support applications to other schools by completing an NLCS Jeju Standard Student Reference Form (SSRF) which is acceptable to all UK and US high schools. We do not support applications through third party agencies or sites such as SAO/SSAT or Gateway to Prep Schools. References or recommendations (the SSRF) will be passed onto the destination school, not to student, parent or third parties.

Parents should give the school at least a week of notice to prepare this information and bear in mind that during school holidays, more time may be needed.

parents need to complete the Parent Portal form ‘Request to support an application to another school/s’.

Parents should give the School a week to complete the process of preparing and sending the documentation to destination schools.

Parents should not contact subject teachers directly.

Please do not expect documentation to be made at short notice; this places support staff and faculty in a difficult position and can lead to mistakes.

Any questions relating to process can be directed to the Student Records Officer.

Any questions relating to content that pertain to your child can be directed at the respective Head of House.

Once parents have a confirmed withdrawal date for the child they should complete the withdrawal form on the iSAMS Parent Portal.

There are forms on the iSAMS Parent Portal that should be used to request support for applications to other schools and to confirm withdrawal of your child from NLCS Jeju.

Please note: we require a term’s notice (at least) should you decide to withdraw your child if there is to be no financial penalty.

If you have any questions about this process please call the Student Records officer on +82 64 793 8824.

PARENT CODE of CONDUCT

Our Parent Code of Conduct states that “The school aims to foster a spirit of collaboration, trust and partnership with parents.”

The school is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive body of parents. All efforts will be made by the school to adhere to guidelines and expectations in place to ensure school-home relationships are productive and serve the best interests of all children.

Unreasonable behaviour includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviours:

Verbal or physical abuse of a member of staff or student or School partner (ie Quadra).

Intimidating, chastising or threatening a member of staff or a student.

∙ Non-compliance with requests made by staff in the line of their duties or application of policy.

Disregard for site access rules and requests.

Refusal, or excessive delay, in engagement and communication with the school regarding issues of concern.

Applying pressure on staff members to alter reports, grades or any other records related to his or her child. Recording meetings or telephone calls without prior consent of those involved.

∙ Failure to disclose or share information required to allow the school to secure the welfare of his or her child, or that of others (eg. medical information).

Actions that bring the school into disrepute.

Breaches of the Parent Code of Conduct

It is hoped that parents can appropriately direct their concerns and contribute to a harmonious community that reflects the School’s Guiding Principles.

The consequences for breaches of the Parent Code of Conduct will be determined by the Principal and may include the following:

∙ The school may ask the parent to attend a meeting to address the behaviour in question.

The school may prohibit a parent from entry to the school site or from attending school-related activities.

The school may direct that a parent may only communicate with members of staff through a nominated school representative.

In cases of extreme or persistent breach of this Parent Code of Conduct by a parent, the school may take steps to remove the child from the school roll.

The school, where appropriate, may involve other authorities.

The school may take such other steps as it deems appropriate according to the nature of the breach. When accessing school systems please read any Acceptable Use Guidelines.

At s chool e vents and when on s chool property please respect the privacy of our s tudents and s taff. We ask you not to post images on social media of students without express permission.

You are encouraged to comment or post appropriately about the s chool. In the e vent of any offensive or inappropriate comments being made, the school will ask the author to remove the post and invite them to discuss the issues in person.

21 PARENT CHECKLIST & ESSENTIAL INFORMATION for 2023-24 AT NLCS JEJU

PERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS

My child’s House is

My child’s Tutor is Email address:

My child’s Head of House is Email address:

My child’s Boarding Master/Mistress is Email address:

My child’s Assistant Boarding Master/Mistress is Email address:

iSAMS LOG IN DETAILS

CHECKLIST

I have read the Parent Handbook

My child’s possessions have been labelled with his or her full name and House in English

I have informed the Medical Centre of any medication that my child is prescribed

I have informed the school of any specific learning needs for which my child will receive support

I have informed the school of any key social or personal history that will be helpful to the school in providing the best care for my child (e.g. about the loss of a parent or divorce of parents)

If my child is not living with parents or in boarding, I have provided the school with the necessary legal guardianship details.

I have supplied the school with accurate and current contact details (e.g. Jeju address)

My child does not have access to my email address that will be used for school communication or to the iSAMS Parent Portal

My child has read, understands and has agreed to adhere to the approaches laid out by the School Code of Conduct & School Rules and Academic Honesty, Acceptable Use of ICT and the Anti-Bullying policies by signing the relevant pages of the Student Planner.