Welcome to North London Collegiate School Jeju

NLCS Jeju

An Exceptional British Boarding School in South Korea

For boys and girls aged 4 to 18

An Exceptional British Education in Beautiful Korea

Dear Future Parents of NLCS Jeju

Choosing a school for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions you will undertake and we are delighted that you are considering NLCS Jeju.

At NLCS Jeju we are building on the foundations created in North London over 170 years ago to foster an optimal environment for our community of boys and girls. Our parents are very supportive of the school and have many varied reasons why they have chosen us. For many parents they appreciate that under our care and guidance their child is cheerful, balanced, at ease with themselves and each other - yet excited and enthused by the challenges before them. They recognise that we succeed in combining academic excellence with a wealth of co-curicular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each student. They especially like that we encourage and develop scholarship and academic curiosity.

Every child matters at NLCS Jeju and as Principal I believe passionately in the importance of the individual. We value each and every student at NLCS Jeju in their own right ensuring they are encouraged to develop their talents to the full in a community where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is celebrated. Whilst we enioy excellent facilities in a prime location, it is our people that make our school a special place, our staff embodies a wide range of academic and professional experience and a wealth of enthusiasm. Our parents are tremendously supportive and contribute a huge amount of time and energy to supporting our activities and events. Our students throughout the School are a real delight to teach and have a genuine love for learning. I look forward to meeting you in the very near future.

Yours Sincerely

Lynne Oldfield Principal

A PROUD HISTORY

NLCS Jeju was founded in 2011 and is part of the flourishing Global Education City, a centre for international education, on the beautiful island of Jeju, South Korea.

170 years of education experience - our founding school, North London Collegiate School (UK) was established in 1850, by Ms. Frances Buss, and was and still is a pioneer of womens’ education. NLCS London is one of the most prestigious schools in the UK, is respected worldwide and has consistently outstanding results.

A FAMILY OF SCHOOLS

The School is part of a family of schools - NLCS Dubai, NLCS Ho Chi Minh City and NLCS Singapore, all working together to make an exceptional NLCS education available to students around the world with one clear vision.

THREE PILLARS OF EDUCATION

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Academic Ethos

Extracurricular Enrichment

Pastoral Care

LOCATION

Jeju is a UNESCO world heritage site island, boasting beautiful beaches and breathtaking countryside.

• Just one hour flight from Seoul, Busan and other major cities.

• Direct flights to Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore - with more routes opening soon

• 45 minute drive from Jeju City Airport to NLCS Jeju

The GEC is a thriving hub, with lots of residential accommodation, shops, restaurants and facilities to make living near NLCS Jeju easy and convenient. All within reach of the wonderful Jeju coast and buzz of Jeju CIty.

ACCREDITATION

• IBO - IB World School

• CIS - Council of International Schools

• COBIS - Accredited Member

• FOBISIA member

• BCCK member

ACHIEVEMENTS

• International School Award Winner 2023 - Safeguarding Category

• Winner of Best British International School 2021

• Top 60 IB Schools in the world over the last three years (over 5,700 IB Schools in the world)

• Exceptional IGCSE Results

• Above world average IBDP results year on year

• World class university offers and acceptances

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS

NLCS Jeju teachers are experts in their field, with many years’ of experience of not only teaching but specifically teaching internationally, they have great knowledge of IGCSE and IBDP. Each is passionate about their subject and lifelong learning - with many regularly undertaking professional development supported by NLCS Jeju. The majority of our teachers are from the UK.

Our School Structure

Junior School

Our unique structure allows students to experience co-educational study from Reception to Year 6 and Year 12 to 13, and reap the many benefits of single sex education in Year 7 to Year 11.

No class size is larger than 22, with some subject classes from Year 10 onwards being significantly smaller. Our younger students benefit from class teachers as well as a number of Learning Support Assistants.

Our School Structure

Junior School

Our Junior School offers an exceptional beginning for all its students, developing academic confidence and independence. The Junior School is a friendly and warm environment for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 (Reception to Year 6).

Classrooms are large, bright and welcoming. Students are encouraged to discover a love of learning with new skills, knowledge and understanding.

Year 5 and Year 6 students are taught by specialist subject teachers.

Our Junior School students are taught to be:

•Resilient

•Respectful

•Open Minded

•Courageous

•Creative

•Empathetic

•Critical thinkers

Students continue to follow a British Curriculum in Year 7 to 9, with IGCSEs studied in Year 10 and 11. Lessons are taught in single-sex classes with specialist teachers for each subject. Our students develop intellectual curiosity, become creative, independent thinkers and find subject passion. Senior School

Sixth Form

In Year 12 and 13 our students study the rigorous and globally recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - students have the opportunity to study a range of subjects - traditional as well as new and innovative:

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& Literature

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& Societies

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Our Sixth Form students benefit from a dedicated Sixth Form area, a team of specialists in the IBDP curriculum and one to one University counselling.

It’s not too late to become part of NLCS Jeju, in fact joining us for Sixth Form is the perfect opportunity to advance your studies, immerse yourself in English and prepare for university.

ACADEMIC ETHOS

At NLCS Jeju there is an emphasis on ambitious education that encourages scholarship and the love of the subject. Lessons are challenging, engaging and supportive.

Senior School Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 4 (Y10-11): IGCSE

Generally 10 examined subjects across a range of disciplines, leading to exams at the end of Y11 and IGCSE certification

Sixth Form (Y12-13): IBDP

IB Diploma Programme: sixz subjects in different disciplines, plus a course in the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay

Key Stage 3 (Y7- Y9)

Bespoke curriculum based upon a standard British model with English, Maths and Science

HOUSE SYSTEM

Each student is part of a house via our vertical House system. There are 5 Junior and 5 Senior Houses. Houses exist to create a sense of identity within the School for student and staff members. The main vehicle for developing this spirit is through the House Competition.

This weekly event gives opportunities for leadership, application of creative arts and sporting skills, and development of character strengths such as teamwork and resilience.

We promote a culture where students are able to develop their capacity to communicate and think in English. English is mandatory in all classes where it is the target language, with Tutor periods led in English and assemblies/house gatherings/boarding home meetings all held in English.

We hold respect for all languages and we continue to support ‘mother-tongue’ development. All Korean citizens study Korean Language, history and social studies.

Studying and living at NLCS Jeju is an immersive English experience and this is reflected in our students' English results.

2022 IBDP English Results

2018-2022 IBDP English Results

BOARDING

Boarding is at the heart of NLCS Jeju and students are encouraged to live on campus from Year 5 onwards in one of our seven purpose built, spacious, comfortable and modern, single gender, Boarding Homes.

Though a small number of day places are available for those who live in Jeju with their families.

Our Sixth Form students live in two special Sixth Form homes - Halla East and Halla North - where they have more independence to prepare them for university life.

A home away from home our boarding students live together as a family with excellent pastoral and academic support. Striking a balance of study, leisure, co-curricular pursuits, rest and fun.

Each home has en-suite rooms, communal areas, music rooms, small libraries and gyms. Students are supported by an Assistant Vice Principal (Boarding), Assistant Heads of Boarding, Boarding Home masters/mistresses, Assistant Boarding Home masters/mistresses, Matrons and Graduate Assistants.

At NLCS Jeju our boarding students achieve higher results in their IGCSE and IBDP study when compared to our day students.

Benefits of boarding

• ‘Home from home’ for all members of the community

• Offers opportunities for developing leadership, independence and integrity

• Academic Enhancement Programme

• Gives boarders an advantage in achieving academic and non-academic aims

• Life long friendships

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME FOR BOARDERS

Additional academic support is available to all boarding students in the comfort of their boarding home or in specialist classrooms. A bespoke programme of activities are arranged and led by our very own teachers and are tailored to the needs of subject areas, year groups and the academic calendar. Our boarding students do not need to access private academic support.

PASTORAL CARE

At NLCS Jeju every child matters. The pastoral system is there to ensure children have the best chance to succeed in the School and meet our ambitious School Aims.

We want every child to:

• Believe in themselves

• Feel valued, known, nurtured, challenged and supported

• Have positive relationships

• Embrace challenges and Develop Resilience

• Be international minded and respectful

CO-CURRICULAR

With over 150 co-curricular activities and societies available for our students, there is always an opportunity to learn a new skill, enhance their CV, make friends and stay healthy.

Activities are offered in the evening through the CCA programme (Co-curricular activities) and on Saturday’s through the Bryant Programme. Boarding students also have access to a range of activities over the weekend and in the evening.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There are a number of excellent leadership opportunities available to all our students, including:

• Big 8 and Little 8

• School Prefects

• Subject Ambassadors

• School Council

• Senior School Tutor Group Representatives and Junior School Class Representatives

• House Captains

• Sports Captains

• Boarding Home Captains

FACILITIES

The School and grounds are large and accommodate a range of wonderful facilities for all our students to enjoy and enhance their learning.

• State of the art classrooms

• All classrooms fitted with SMART technology whiteboards

• Mac Equipped Classrooms

• Fully equipped science laboratories

• 3 Libraries

• Lecture Theatres

• Specialist Art Rooms

• Specialist Music Rooms

• Recital and Concert Rooms

• Large performing arts centre

• 3 Large auditoriums

• Numerous pitches and Astro Turf areas

• Large Sports Centre

• Swimming pool

• Medical Centre (qualified nurses on campus 24/7)

RESULTS

All our students graduate with exceptional academic skills across a broad range of disciplines. Each will have an opportunity to develop a depth of knowledge in areas that they are passionate about and will fully realise their potential - resulting in them becoming aspirational thinkers who have confidence in their own abilities.

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS - CLASS OF 2023

Our dedicated, experienced and qualified University Guidance Team will support each student and guide them through the university application process.

To further prepare students the team arranges a number of on campus university fairs and visits, as well as interview preparation, personal statement workshops and much more!

Start here. Go anywhere….50% of our students enrol at universities in the USA with around 30% studying in the UK.

ALUMNI

A growing and thriving network of alumni ensures that our current students are connected to those who are working in their target industries. Alumni return to NLCS Jeju to provide university guidance, career information sessions and support events such as the annual Arts Festival.

ADMISSIONS

Eligibility

As NLCS Jeju is within a special education zone there are no restrictions on the number of Korean citizens who can enrol at the School. We welcome Koreans and students from around the world to study and live with us.

Visit us

Contact the Admissions Team today to arrange a School Tour (just for you and your family) or to sign up to attend one of our upcoming events .

Contact us first to confirm the number of places available in each year group.

Apply

Applications open in August for Year 3 and above, applications for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 open on 1 January each year. Visit our website to make an application.

Our main intake is August, with smaller intakes in November, January and April.

Assessment

Year Group(s) Round 1 Round 2

Reception

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4 to Year 12

Visa support

On campus observation and English and Maths tasks

On campus computer based CAT 4 aptitude test and English PTE test

On campus CAT 4, Maths PTM and English exams

Not applicable

Online interview

Online interview

Students who require a visa to study in South Korea will be guided through the process by our expert Admissions Officers.

Admissions@nlcsjeju.kr +82 64 793 8004