Jeju-do - The Island of Jeju

Jeju is an island located to the South of the Korean mainland. It is the biggest island of the Republic of Korea. It is a one-hour flight from Seoul, Korea’s capital city, with Shanghai and other cities a short flight away. The island is oval-shaped with Halla Mountain, an extinct volcano and national park, in the centre. The island stretches 73km from east to west and 41km from north to south.

The island has a temperate, oceanic climate, with warm summers and temperatures that rarely drop below zero during winter. Jeju is a beautiful island with plenty of things to do, especially if you like walking, cycling and the outdoors. The beaches are great for swimming and are popular with staff families. The famous Olle Trails provide a wide variety of picturesque walks for all levels from professional to a stroll with the children. There are 368 Oreums (think of them as small defunct volcanoes) on the island, perfect to climb on a sunny Jeju day.

There are many caves to explore around the rich and varied coastline. Paths make exploring these areas on foot or by bicycle a true pleasure.

Both polar and tropical wildlife can be found on Jeju. There are said to be over 870 types of insect, 8 amphibians, 8 reptiles, almost 200 birds and almost 80 mammals. It is diverse and fascinating to discover.

The island is quiet and peaceful but also offers much for all ages and interests. Jeju is at the heart of the domestic tourist business and there are many museums, parks, trails, cafes and restaurants to explore. There is a long local history on Jeju and it was also significant during World War II.

We encourage you to look up Jeju’s attractions in both guide books like the Lonely Planet and on websites like, www.visitjeju.net/en. You will find it invaluable.

When you arrive you can visit the Tourism offices and arm yourselves with maps and guides to the many things to do here.

We all love that Korea - and especially Jeju - is a place of seasonal delights. As the four seasons are all very distinct you will love all the changes. Winter is cold, crisp and fresh and you will find snow on the mountains - the children go sledging! Korean blossoms in Spring are the finest in the world with festivals celebrating their beauty. Summer is a time of long, bright days, beaches and sea bathing. Then Autumn brings beautiful orange leaves and harvest time.

The GEC Jeju-si

Gec

Seogwipo-si

NLCS Jeju is located in Global Education City(GEC), to the South West of the airport in Seogwipo. We are the founding school in this area which has built up around us and now hosts several international schools and residential areas.

Surrounded by forests, mountains and greenery the GEC is a peaceful and self-contained urbanisation. The area is very well designed and schools and housing are linked by the central Pathway of Learning - which also doubles as a walking/running path. Beyond the houses are orange groves and the beautiful Gotjawal Forest. Osulloc Tea Plantation is near to the School and the Shinwa World hotel complex with its water park, restaurants and cafes is a short drive away.

Within the GEC there are several individual housing areas - mainly low rise apartment blocks set around parks and playgrounds with ample parking for cars and bicycles. Whilst it is quiet it does cater for your daily needs.

Within a city short walk of school you will find:

• Edu City Mart - a small, well stocked supermarket with many local and imported brands and kitchen/homeware

• Market Origin - lots of organic produce - famous for its fruit and vegetables and choice of imported dairy

• Orga - an organic grocery store with many European brands - fresh, frozen and packaged

• Coffee shops including local businesses and global and national chains such as Starbucks; A Twosome Place Dessert Cafe; Cafe Pascucci; and more...

• Hair salons, nail bars and a massage centre

• Gyms and pilates classes

• Small boutique shops and individual stores

• Korean Barbecue and Hot Pot restaurants

• Small restaurants and takeaways offering Mexican, burgers, pizza, Korean fried chicken and more

• An organic butcher

• Patisseries and bakers

• Homemade ready meals from Canvas

• Bars and a wine shop

• A book shop

• Indoor golf, fencing and karaoke booths

• Police station, fire and ambulance station

• ATMs

• Doctor, Opticians, Pharmacy and many convenience stores ( GS25 and CU chains)

• Vets