Weekly Newsletter 14 May 2021

NEWSWEEK

WELCOME TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

14 May 2021

LATIN ENRICHMENT WEEK

STEM INDEPENDENT PROJECT

KISAC MUSIC CORNER

5

A Letter From The Principal Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of NLCS Jeju Another exceptionally busy week in NLCS Jeju for both students and teachers. I hope that our community joins me in thanking our teachers for their outstanding efforts to ensure that we truly do offer an exceptional British Education for all our students, through their time and commitment to providing so many opportunities for the students in the school. On Saturday 15th May- Teachers’ Day’ I hope that we all show our appreciation for our teachers!

The Student Performance of ‘Colo(u)rs’ has been very well received and is testament to their talents and organisational skills! It has been very interesting to see the enrichment focus this week of Philosophy and Latin across the school.

Next year we are also delighted that the older students in the Junior School will also have the opportunity to study Latin and Philosophy is being introduced as well! The interest in Latin and Philosophy and recognition of their benefits is widely recognised educationally and also enjoyed by our students.

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Unfortunately, the current situation on Jeju in terms of the outbreaks of cases of COVID-19 means that we have had to cancel some events this week. Where possible we run these events as online/virtual events such as with the MUN competition this weekend. Please be aware that we will have to instigate changes to arrangements often at short notice due to the changing situation.

As always the health, welfare and safety of our community is our prime concern.

Please stay safe and well.

Yours sincerely, Lynne Oldfield Principal

TEACHER’S DAY The heart of our School lies in our teachers. Tomorrow, Saturday May 15 is Teacher’s Day here in Korea.This day celebrates all the wonderful teachers across the country and all that they do for children.

We take this opportunity to thank our teachers for all their hard work. As a little gift, we prepared special cookies and our student leaders - the Big 8 and Little 8 gave these out personally to the teachers, Learning Assistants and all Support staff.

Thank you to Quadra for these amazing designs!

Some pictures posed or taken at different times over the last year with changing guidelines

LATIN ENRICHMENT WEEK

North NorthLondon London Collegiate CollegiateSchool School Jeju Jeju

This week has been Latin and Philosophy Enrichment Week. There have been lots of quizzes and activities around School. Thank you to Ms Margaret Baird and all the teachers for all their efforts. Some highlights have included Dr Lisa Smith Stead from Exeter University spoke to Year 12 students on Wednesday on the topic of spectatorship and the gaze in cinema - a fascinating area of Film theory and a great example of how Philosophy and Film theory intersect. Take a look at some sample slides HERE There were also three lunchtime mini- lectures in the library.

Lucretius: Philosophy is the medicine and poetry is the honey. Love potions, atoms and death - Ms Margaret Baird Eudaimonia and being virtuous - Mr Nicholas Canning On Governance - Warrick Kwon - Year 10. As part of the Latin and Philosophy Enrichment Week, Warrick delivered a stimulating talk on the philosophy of governance. His lecture asked us to consider what the purpose of living in a society in which we are governed by others might be - whether this be a state run by a small, select few, or a larger democracy controlled in some way by the masses. This lecture was truly impressive - we love student contribution sto our Enrichment Weeks.

LATIN ENRICHMENT WEEK

Students and teachers enjoyed taking part in the Latin Derivative Speed Quiz and the Roman and Greek mythology quiz and the Caption Competition. The week ended with a Roman Banquet for Year 10 and 12 Latin Students.

Three Year 10 students, Jinyeong Oh, Jaeyoung Chung and Hyeon Moon volunteered to talk in the Year 6 assembly. They shared their personal reasons for choosing to study Latin at GCSE : grammar, exciting stories, myths, translation, history of the Roman Empire, artwork, great literature, lots of opportunities to be involved in Latin Society and close relationships with teachers, English helps Latin and Latin helps English and most importantly it looks cool!

What better time to highlight some achievements in Latin - a specialist and highly valued area.

Excellent Latin Results in Education Perfect Championships In the Education Perfect Languages Competition, held in March, NLCS Jeju came 3rd for Latin out of 229 schools. The students voluntarily tested themselves on Latin vocabulary online to gain points. Alice Kim in Year 7 was in the top 1% of 208,000 competitors and was awarded an Emerald Award and Cathy Kim in Year 8 gained a Gold Award for being in the top 2%. Jimin Son in Year 8 and Jinyoung Kil in Year 9 gained Bronze Awards for being in the top 10%. All the students who took part have greatly increased their knowledge of Latin vocabulary.

Thank you to Ms Margaret Baird for sharing this great news. We love that our students are so keen to absorb new languages.

Some pictures posed or taken at different times over the last year with changing guidelines

National Latin Well done to three students who have excelled in the National Latin Exam (NLE) - a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. The NLE is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certificates, medals, and may even qualify for scholarships.

Awards on all of the exams are based upon the annual, national average for each separate exam.

88,000 Middle and High school Latin students competed this year from all 50 US states and Washington D.C., as well as 20 foreign countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.

Victoria Park and Ziu Cho in Year 7 received a Summa Cum Laude and a gold medal - the contest’s top prize.

Angelina Lee in Year 12 also received a Summa Cum Laude and a gold medal

Ziu Cho

Victoria Park

Angelina Lee

SERVICE TowerAid - Ice Pack Recycling Thank you to Angela Seo, Service Ambassador who has shared a great new initiative in the Senior School. She writes “The dumping of ice packs - with more than 210 million used in 2019 - has prompted environmental concerns.”

Ice packs are accumulating in each household. It is largely due to the popularization of delivery of fresh food, partially due to the pandemic.These ice packs, used for either storage of food, ice boxes, or food delivery, are causing major environmental threats.

To get rid of accumulating packs, one may throw the packs out as general trash; the liquid inside the pack (SAP) must not be let go as they can cause major water contamination.

However, the best way to get rid of them is to donate them to local marketplaces or farms.

These ice packs are, definitely, reusable unless ripped or harmed.

Toweraid, the school service admin, aims to collect ice packs from the households of NLCS Jeju students and to deliver the packs to Jeju merchants in local farms and marketplaces. This way we can both reduce the environmental harms and support the local economy.

Any staff and students are encouraged to bring leftover ice packs from their home and put them into the collecting box. The collection will take place between 10th May to 21st May, 2021. We look forward to your participation!

Thank you, TowerAid for this simple but effective idea.

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Founding Teacher - Ms Misun Park We have several teachers who have been here since our School opened in September 2011. The passion that Ms Misun Park shows for our School is the same today as it was in 2011 (if not stronger!) Ms Park is now a Korean Language and Literature teacher in our Senior School but she has also worked in our Junior School and remembers when the School was a very different place.

“At first there was simply nothing here but our School. Almost all our students were boarders and the only apartments were for a very few teachers. Can you imagine no GS and CU? No restaurants and coffee shops! This place has really developed in the last decade.

I think at first we felt like a family with just about 300 of us in total -- including students and staff! In the beginning we all thought that this is a School for the future - and how we have been proved right! We all felt that to succeed we had to embrace the beauty and space of Jeju. we would not succeed if we pined for the city! “ Ms Park highlights strong and happy memories like fundraising in Winter - selling cookies and hot chocolates to raise funds for local orphanages. Her personal memories include the birth of her son - now a Year 2 NLCS Jeju student.

She has many memories of previous students and mentions just two of a huge number. “ I remember Minji Kim who is now at Cornell majoring in Architecture. I taught her in Year 6! I am also so proud of an early student, Chase Won Son who went on to do a Master’s at Cambridge after a degree at University College, London and now wants to become an educator. This makes me so proud.”

Ms Park explains what she thinks is that NLCS Jeju difference - “We are special. We offer something which is very hard to find in Korea. We give personal and individual attention to every student. Every teacher knows the strengths and potential of each child and we can tailor our teaching. “ Ms Park taught our current Year 12 students, Elysia Bae and Sunny Choi when they were in Year 4. She shared some lovely Teacher’s Day cards they made for her all those years ago. Today, Misun is teaching Sunny again in her IB Korean class. How lovely to see them all together in 2021.

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Some pictures posed or taken at different times over the last year with changing guidelines

North London Collegiate School Jeju

KISAC BASKETBALL Well done to our 2021 MS Boys Basketball Squad on their performance at KISAC at SJA Jeju on May 7 and 8. Under Coach Jung and Coach Nam the A Team came in 4th place and B Team won their division. The boys trained hard, played well and enjoyed the experience.

Thank you coaches for your support and encouragement!

The MS Girls A and B teams played strong games at BHA. It was very close and our A Team finished second overall. Thank you to coaches - Mr Pettifor and Mr Cranwell - for all your support of the teams.

KISAC GOLF Well done to our MS golfers who performed well at the KISAC Golf at Jungmun last weekend. Special mention to two NLCS Jeju students who took the top spots Gold - Sungwoo Shin Silver - Andy Chung Thank you to Mr Hugh Kim, Mr Nicholas Herlihy and Mr Simon Cox who supported all the golfers!

RUGBY TOUR Coach, Mr Sebastien Crebier and his team are going on tour with our MS Rugby squad.

Leaving on Thursday, they will travel to Gwangju to Jeonnam Kangjin (Hamel stadium) to compete against 10 other Korean schools in the “National Spring Season tournament”.

Last year the team played in Jindo and finished 2nd.

Most matches will be live on Facebook or Youtube. Broadcasting links https://www.facebook.com/rugby.or.kr

Mr Crebier says “Our 1st game is on Saturday - a difficult game against a good elite school.

Please tune in at 13.40 to see our boys play Sadaebu. We are all taking COVID tests and all precautions have been taken to keep the teams safe.”

Let’s wish them all luck and we will keep you updated on social media and through this newsletter. Our Sports Council will also be sharing stories on their Instagram account.

Some pictures posed or taken at different times over the last year with changing guidelines

RUGBY TOUR

Good

Luck !

SPORTS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Take a look at this week’s issue for more KISAC match reports, an introduction to a new writer - Bella Kim and a view on the Tokyo Olympics. Enjoy - and feel free to contact Editor - Jason (Jongsuh) Park, Sports Council Lead - Alex Chung or Sports Ambassador - Nick Oh. Read it HERE

BUSINESS COMPETITION SUCCESS! Flora Park in Year 12 shares details of her team, Monopoly, who recently entered the One World Business Competition. It’s fascinating to hear details of their processes. Thank you to Ms Arunima Paliwal in our Economics Dept for supporting the team.

“Our challenge was to create a business proposal that addresses poverty and hunger in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We took a step away from the received idea that corporations are always profit-maximizers and brainstormed creative business strategies to support the impoverished elderly and farmers in Jeju. In short, our plan was to take misshapen vegetables from local producers and package them into customizable grocery deliveries, alongside employing the elderly to assist their incomes. It was moreover an honor to receive invaluable feedback from the judges who were leading experts and entrepreneurs in the field of SDGs. We look forward to taking part in more inspiring challenges in the future.”

GEOGRAPHY Year 8 and 9 Geography Trip Our Geography students are able to now undertake some field trips once more. At the end of April, Ms Alison Tuck and her team of geographers led a great expedition for Year 8 students. She tells us “The Year 8 students have been studying Energy. And so we visited Hwasun Oil-fired Power station and Sinchang Wind Farm to learn about how Jeju meets its energy needs.

Fun fact: The Hwasun Power station generates 40% of Jeju’s energy needs.

The Hwasun power station uses 60% Oil ( fossil fuel) and 40% bio-oil to generate electricity as well as steam from water which it also uses to generate electricity.

The students had a very informative talk at the Power station and a bus tour around the site. Thank you to the staff at the power station for their assistance and the teachers and Henry (one of our Grad Assistants) who accompanied the students on their trip.

The weather was lovely with lots of wind to take their wind measurements. I am sure the students had a great day and used lots of skills to collect their information as well as learning useful information about the uses of energy on Jeju Island. “

STEM INDEPENDENT PROJECT One of the major milestones in the Year 7 journey is completion of the STEM project.

You will have seen the projects on display on the third floor of the Senior School. The students worked on topics as diverse as • • • • • • • •

Iodine Clocks Egg Drops Liquids Melting Points Which desserts melt fastest?

Fingerprint Investigation Which Aeroplanes Fly Furthest?

Fabric Shrinkage Soap Vs Sanitiser

Standards are incredibly high this year and there is a lot to learn from the projects. Mr Derek Paternaude tells us all about the background to this exciting, academically challenging unit.

Then we hear from three groups of students about how they approached their projects.

Derek Paternaude - Overview

Some pictures posed or taken at different times over the last year with changing guidelines

“In my view, the STEM project is a focal point and an integral part of our Middle School programme here at NLCS Jeju. Science tends to come alive when students get to engage in a topic they are truly interested in, and the purpose of Year 7 Science is to give students the opportunity to take control of their learning through a topic they have chosen and are passionate about.

The teaching team focuses on giving students the tools to see the world with a scientific viewpoint and on providing guidance so that they can see their vision through. Students have complete control over the process from the design, all the way to the presentation, and get their first real chance at producing something in a Science class that never existed before.

It is such a pleasure for me to see the level of scientific skill, and communication ability of our students. When I look at the quality of those final posters and when I hear the stories of how students managed to work through their challenges, scientific and otherwise, it really shows how STEM will help our students be collaborative and open thinkers in not just science, but also in their lives outside the classroom. “ All the students we spoke to were extremely enthusiastic about the whole project. We selected just three but we could have chosen them all as the standards were so high.

Jihyo Han, Chloe Kim, Joy Oh and Soul Park worked together on Does Black Absorb More Heat Than Other Colours? The girls chose this area of investigation as they wanted something related to real life and something different! The girls prepared eight fabric samples in different colours and measured the temperature of each sample before and after being in an incubator. The girls worked on their project during the day in School and in the evenings and weekends via a shared Google doc and Google meets. They say “ we divided the work up but came together a lot. For example when we recorded our video we did it together. “ The team commented that it was a great progression from Junior School Science class where the general knowledge they learned there could be applied to specific subject areas in Senior School. They are looking forward to the Year 8 project to hone their research and practical skills even further.

Jonathan Wen,Youngjae (Collin) Seo and Donghyun Lee formed a team to investigate How Does Acid Affect The Growth of Bean Sprouts? They decided to do this as they wanted a simple project with a structured approach. The boys are very honest and explained that early on there were clashes working together but they acknowledged their mistakes and worked them out and became good friends. Two of the team are native Korean speakers and Jonathan is a Chinese speaker so they worked entirely in English which made transferring ideas and discussions onto paper much simpler.

Jonathan did most of the writing up but they consider that they are all equal partners. They all love Science and really enjoyed this project. Their tips for next year’s Year 7 students.

“Don’t worry too much. Have fun and embrace the element of surprise. “

HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

Finally we talked to Jay Jung, Kevin Shin and Ryan Park. They tested Which chemical bonds in pills make them dissolve fastest? They used vitamin c, aspirin and Tylenol. They were looking for a simple idea with links to COVID-19 and illness/wellness. The boys knew each other but weren’t good friends before and this project has really helped them know each other much better. They all contributed to the visuals and the presentation while Jay was the chief writer. “Our project was the best” they say! “Sometimes we struggled to make progress and stay on track but we pushed on. “ Kevin adds “Working with others is so much more fun. It’s good to share ideas and make jokes!” All three boys are relatively new to School but they really are embracing our culture of debate, investigation and real thinking.

The display is still up outside the Library on the 3F. Take a look and contact the Year 7 Science teachers if you want to hear more! You’ll learn a lot.

MANDARIN Thank you to Ms Maggie Dai, who has shared great news for our Junior Students in a competition organised by Dulwich College Beijing. Joon Kang (5CD) and DaHyun (Viviana) Kim (4A) won the Award for General Excellence in a Chinese Picture Book and a Special Award for Active Participation went to Feng (Lesley) Xin (Year1), Arin Lee (5CD), Clara Yu (5GH) and Gabriella Whitney(6AB). And the Outstanding Organisation Award in the Chinese Picture Book category for Junior School Mandarin Department.

Joon Kang 5CD tells us all about it “First, I would like to thank to Miss Dai for the fabulous help and advice she gave me. I also want to say how proud I am and how honoured I am to win this award. Now I want to show you what I had to do for me to write this story. To start off with, I wrote my first draft of my book and sent it to Miss Dai. Once she saw it, she gave me feedback on paper.

Then, I sent the sentences to Miss Dai so she confirmed it. Then I did my final draft, with colours and proper pictures. My story was about a person who looked for his book and figured out it was actually in his hand. I love Mandarin and once again, I want to say I am so happy (Xièxiè Dài lǎoshī)!”

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

North London Collegiate School Jeju

James Tuffsand Claire Washingtonhave shared details of a special assembly in Senior School on Monday. They say “The global pandemic has presented many additional challenges and obstacles that have tested the strength and resilience of our community, forcing us to cope with situations we could never imagine. Many of us have struggled with our mental health as a result.

These issues are real. These issues are common.

Most importantly, these issues are treatable.

Join us live at 08.15 Monday 17 May HERE to learn how you can support your own well-being and that of others in our community. “

JUNIOR SCHOOL PODCASTING Mr James Tipney is running a great Podcasting CCA this block. The students are very keen to find their voice and Mr Tipney is very impressed by their work so far. Here we share some of the first few offerings. They are all very personal and diverse Hyunjin and Andrew interview Hyunjin’s grandfather on escaping North Korea for a new life in South Korea. This is an exciting and interesting story - and the boys use Korean and English interview skills. ORAL HISTORY FROM NORTH TO SOUTH Ella Jo and Lena Ko debate which band is best -The Beatles or Queen. Music truly is universal and knows no time restraints! BEATLE QUEEN Lucy, Chloe and Emily think about what the Joe Biden presidency might mean for the US and the world! This takes the form of a three way discussion by the three girls. Listen HERE

JUNIOR SCHOOL PODCASTING

ENGLISH IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Thank you to Ms Meghan Peters, Head of English in our Junior School. She shared some great pictures of her class having fun. In English the Year 5 students are learning how to build suspense in their writing. Last week they acted out scenes, using instruments to create sound effects and building tension. It looks like a great class!

A MESSAGE FROM THE LITTLE 8 Jian Jianna Lee As I have started this school from Reception, I have watched many leaders including the Little 8. Yellow ties and assemblies they led, everything about it seemed so cool back then.

I used to wonder what it felt like to be a leader. An acknowledged one. And now, I’m so proud to be one. I have this very proud, exciting feeling when I achieve something great or help someone and now, I feel that every second - everyday. That’s one of the best things you get when you become a Little 8. And it is nowhere near hard, working with the rest of the Little 8. They are all so funny, nice and cooperative. I don’t feel uncomfortable at all.

As a member of the Little 8, I participated in big events such as Founder’s Day and introducing the new Year 6 students to our school. But due to COVID restrictions, there was not much we could do. Since we can’t do anything much physically I was hoping there was something that could send word to people about what’s happening in school and about the students. And this is why I love the Newsletter so much! I really hope COVID-19 eases so that we don’t have to miss anything ever again!

ALUMNI STORIES Bryan Hwang/ Year Team Leader/ Class of 2017 I am going to be graduating this year from the University of Cambridge with a Master in Engineering. I specialised in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, and my true passion lies in fluid mechanics. This is an area that I built up interest in during my IB at NLCS Jeju, especially due to the proximity of the subject to my Physics extended essay which involved experimenting with a wind tunnel that I made.

Delving into the subject, fluid mechanics felt like a subject that tries to mathematically understand the seemingly-random nature of fluid phenomena, which in my opinion is quite unique for an engineering related subject. Pursuing my research interest in turbulent flows and subsonic fluid phenomena, I would like to continue to conduct research, trying to better our understanding of fluids The college system at Cambridge is quite unique, but it wasn’t so difficult for me to get used to it thanks to the House system at NLCS Jeju. Just like the old days when I competed in House competitions every Monday, I now cox the women’s first team at Clare college boat club. The British culture of hanging out with friends is quite different to that of Korea, but now I am fully used to pub crawls and Saturday night Wetherspoons!

For 4th year I moved out to live with three of my college friends, to distance ourselves from crazy freshers and get used to the post-graduation lifestyle of watching The Great British Bake Off. Unfortunately due to Covid-19, this year was completely remote, and I didn’t really have the chance to spend proper quality time with my friends.

The Korean community in Cambridge is also very active, and I had the honour to serve as the president of The Korean Society during my second and third year. After spending 7 years in NLCS Jeju, it was quite an experience to be able to meet new people from such diverse backgrounds. And, on the other hand, it was also reassuring to have friends from Jeju around.

I have spent about 17 years studying now, and this might sound crazy, but I am planning to do more! I plan to apply for a PhD next year, to continue my research in Fluid Dynamics.

NLCS Jeju roots deep in decisions I made so far, especially given the fact that my choice of career originates from my experience at NLCS Jeju. However, the truly memorable experiences would definitely include playing the bass guitar in the band. All the Unplugged and Soniterrace performances are definitely unforgettable.

In addition, I was very actively involved in societies, and I am both proud and somewhat dumbfounded by the fact that the societies I started are still running. Shoutout to Engineering Society and Devisers!

MUSIC CORNER We are delighted to share the news of some achievements by our very talented musicians.

The following have passed their ABRSM exams with a Distinction in Feb - May 2021 Na Young Son (Y13 Halla East) - passed Piano ABRSM Diploma (Teacher - Ms Boeun Kim) Suin Yang (Y13 Halla North) - passed Cello Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms SJ Lee) Jiho Eun (Y7 Mulchat) - passed Cello Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms HJ Lee) Lauren Kim (Y7 Sarah) - passed Piano Grade 8 with Distinction (Teacher - Mr Baik) Aidan Jo (Y7 Mulchat) - passed Piano Grade 6 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Bu) Aiden Lee (Y5) - passed Cello Grade 6 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms SJ Lee) Lise Kim (Y4) - passed Violin Grade 5 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Boyun Kim) Lucas Jang (Y3) - passed Violin Grade 5 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms Boyun Kim) Jason Son (Y2) - passed Cello Grade 4 with Distinction (Teacher - Ms SJ Lee)

Na Young Son (Y13 Halla East)

Suin Yang (Y13 Halla North)

Jiho Eun (Y7 Mulchat)

Aidan Jo (Y7 Mulchat)

Lauren Kim (Y7 Sarah)

MUSIC CORNER

Lucas Jang (Y3)

Lise Kim (Y4)

Aiden Lee (Y5)

Jason Son (Y2)

MUSIC CORNER Lots of parents have been asking about ABRSM and what it means for their children. Mr John Herbison gives you all the details here -

What is ABRSM? Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Founded in 1889, ABRSM is the UK’s largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world’s leading provider of music exams, holding over 650,000 assessments in more than 90 countries every year.

The mission of ABRSM has stayed the same: to nurture a love for music, and to inspire achievement in it. At ABRSM, we believe that everyone, wherever they’re from, should have access to high-quality music-learning. Link - A History Of ABRSM

Why is it important?

Because of the exams’ widespread utility and reputation built up over the course of 100+ years, they have become a global currency for evaluating a student’s level of musicianship.

While there are not very many music programs that require the ABRSM certificate as part of an application or qualification process, especially outside of the UK, it’s still a good way to objectively demonstrate your ability through a trusted international standard of musicianship. “I have piano ABRSM Grade 8” is clearer and better understood than, “I have been playing the piano for 4 years”.

How can it benefit my child?

Focussing on all round musicianship, the grades are designed to motivate instrumental and singing students of all ages and a wide range of abilities. They’re available at Grades 1 to 8, as well as a pre-Grade 1 Initial Grade for some subjects. They provide: • • • • •

Progressive goals to aim for Recognition for achievement Carefully structured syllabus requirements One-to-one assessment by an expert professional An objective guide to a candidate’s skills and progress.

How can it enhance a University application?

ABRSM exam grades do add to UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) tariff points for universities in UK. A Grade 8 (with distinction) qualifies for 30 points. These points can be added to the total points boost that a student can offer for admission. In practice, most competitive universities will look at ABRSM with interest as it tells them more information about a person. It displays commitment, perseverance, independent learning skills, listening skills, organisational skills, problem solvers etc. Well worth doing.

How do I sign up for this?

A letter inviting students to sign up for instrumental lessons are sent out three times per year, one for each term. We offer Instrumental Lessons and ABRSM support in the instruments listed below. The examinations can be taken in school with the help of one of our 24 instrumental teachers and our very experienced accompanists. We have an excellent record of achievement with over 21 students gaining Grade 8 distinction, performance diploma, or full diploma (equivalent to a higher education, post IB, certificate).

Instruments And Options Piano Jazz Piano Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass) Woodwind ((piccolo flute, flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone) Acoustic Guitar Brass (trumpet, trombone, baritone, french horn, tuba) Jazz Trumpet Jazz Guitar Percussion (drum kit, marimba, orchestral percussion) Voice (classical) INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS - SUMMER TERM 2021 Please find the link for the Instrumental Lessons timetable for the summer term starting on Monday April 12th.

SUMMER TERM TIMETABLE ABRSM EXAMINATIONS Please find the latest information including dates for the online ABRSM Examinations ABRSM EXAMINATIONS

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Happy Teacher’s Day !!!!

Thanks to Mr.Thorrington and Ms. Laughton for letting us intrupt them to capture a moment when they were having lunch outside in the lovelyweather. Our students are so lucky to live on this beautiful sunny island. Thank you Teachers in NLCS Jeju for your effort and support.

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Follow Us! Don’t forget that you can follow us on social media for daily updates!