North London Collegiate School Jeju

NLCS Jeju is located at 33 Global Edu-ro 145 Beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 63644, Republic of Korea. The campus sits on Jeju Island, in the Seogwipo area, with Jeju City and Seogwipo within an hour's drive. Jeju International Airport provides flights to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong, facilitating travel for relocating families.

The school is structured into Junior School (First School for Reception–Year 2 and Lower School for Year 3–Year 6), Senior School (Year 7–Year 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12–Year 13).

NLCS Jeju is a boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 4–18. The Diamond Model governs gender arrangements: co-educational from Reception to Year 6, single-sex in Year 7–11, and co-educational again in Year 12–13.

There is an Emotional Guidance Team providing counselling and a Learning Support team to help students with additional needs access the curriculum and achieve their goals.

NLCS Jeju is part of the North London Collegiate School network, alongside NLCS London, NLCS Singapore, and NLCS Dubai.

Religious affiliation is not publicly stated in NLCS Jeju's official materials.

Public materials indicate a school day that begins around 08:10 and includes focused lessons; co-curricular activities typically run until around 17:15, with a late bus around 18:30. On Fridays, day students commonly leave by 16:00.

A school bus service is available for NLCS Jeju students.

NLCS Jeju teaches in English and follows a British-style curriculum delivered through a 'diamond' model of education: Reception to Year 6 are co-educational; Years 7–11 are single-sex; Sixth Form (Year 12–13) are co-educational. Up to age 16, students complete the IGCSE programme across core subjects. From age 16 to 18, NLCS Jeju offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with six subjects at Higher or Standard Level and core components Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay. The Diploma Programme provides a broad range of subjects across languages, sciences, humanities and the arts, all taught in English. Enrichment is extensive, with dozens of student-run clubs and activities; in 2024 the school reported an average IB score of 36.2 and 71% of IGCSE results were A-A.

Not publicly published; NLCS Jeju uses a diamond model with year-group teaching structures.

IGCSE results (2024): 71% A-A; IB Diploma Programme (2024): average score 36.2/45.

Graduates progress to universities worldwide; NLCS Jeju provides university guidance and support to help with applications.

Academic Scholarship is a pillar of NLCS Jeju, supporting high-achieving students throughout Reception to Year 13.

NLCS Jeju supports social and emotional learning through a Whole-School Pastoral Care framework, with Pastoral Care identified as one of three school pillars alongside Academic Scholarship and Beyond the Curriculum, delivered through a tutor/House system and a dedicated Emotional Guidance Counselling team to support student wellbeing.

Learning Support is provided by a dedicated team of education professionals to ensure all students can access the curriculum, though the school is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

All lessons and co-curricular activities are conducted in English, and NLCS Jeju welcomes international students; explicit EAL programmes or staff are not publicly disclosed.

Emotional Guidance Counsellors are available for one‑to‑one support, and the Wellbeing component of pastoral care includes workshops and guidance on healthy eating, exercise, electronic usage, and achieving study–life balance.

NLCS Jeju maintains a safeguarding framework with a safeguarding team, mandatory safeguarding training for staff, a safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct, and regular internal and external audits of safeguarding policies and procedures.

1. Apply (initial registration and fees). To begin, submit the online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of KRW 400,000. After you submit, you will receive an email with a NLCS Jeju ID number and instructions for submitting the remaining documents. The school reserves the right to close applications for particular year groups earlier than planned if demand is high, so early application is advised.

2. Prepare and submit required documents. Once you have registered, you will be sent an ID and a list of documents to submit by email. Required documents include: the child's passport (dual nationals should submit both), a recent colour photo, parent/guardian passports, a completed consent form, the most recent one-year transcript or school report (translated if not in English; not required for Reception or Year 1), Korean Residents Registration for Korean nationals or Alien Registration Card for foreign nationals, and a school recommendation letter. Do not email documents until you have received the ID number.

3. Understand year-group entry windows and rolling admissions. For 2025/26, applications are rolling for Reception to Year 9, while Year 10–13 are not open for mid-term entry. For 2026/27, applications are rolling for Reception to Year 12, with Year 11 and Year 13 not open for entry. Parents should check the current year-group entry page for the exact status and deadlines.

4. Arrange and participate in the admissions assessment. All students are assessed to determine suitability. Registration for an Assessment Day should occur at least three weeks before the chosen date; Assessment Days are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Optional group tours are available on the assessment day at 2:00 pm. The assessment process for each year group outlines specific tests and activities and aims to gauge readiness for NLCS Jeju's curriculum.

5. Understand the assessment elements by year group (what you may expect). Year 0–Reception candidates complete the BASE cognitive assessment plus a class observation. Years 1–2 have English and Mathematics written tests plus a class observation. Year 3 includes an initial CAT4 or MAP Growth assessment, a PTE English test, and a second-stage online English interview. Years 4–9 combine CAT4/MAP Growth, subject or PTM tests, and an online English interview in the second stage. Years 10–12 involve CAT4, PTM tests, English level tests, and an online English interview; some year groups have written and online components at the second stage. If assessments span more than one day, the first part may determine whether the student proceeds to the second part.

6. Wait for the outcome. After all assessment elements are complete, the school aims to inform you as soon as possible, but you should allow one to two weeks to receive the outcome email. If a student's assessment results suggest they are unlikely to receive an offer, they may be told they cannot proceed to further parts of the assessment.

7. Language considerations for Korean nationals. All students who hold South Korean nationality must take Korean Language and Korean History classes at NLCS Jeju. Students with beginner-level Korean proficiency may take only Korean Language classes in place of Korean History. For more information, contact the Admissions Team.

8. Check year-of-entry and proceed to an offer. Use the Year Group Entry information for 2025/26 and 2026/27 to determine which year groups are available and when intake starts. Offers follow the assessment and review process and are communicated after decisions are made by the Principal and NLCS International.

9. Enrolment and next steps after an offer. If an offer is made and accepted, the Admissions Team will guide you through the enrolment process to prepare for the start of term. For general inquiries or to arrange visits, contact the Admissions Team at the listed NLCS Jeju contact details.

10. Fees overview (context for admissions). A detailed Fee Policy and Schedule for 2025–2026 outlines one-time charges (application, registration, capital fees, etc.) and ongoing tuition/boarding costs, payment options, and due dates. Tuition is billed in KRW and USD with lump-sum discounts available, and there are specific due dates (e.g., due date for certain items is June 20, 2025). For precise figures by year group, refer to the Fee Policy and Schedule.

NLCS Jeju features an Academic Scholarship program described as one of the school's three pillars. The program is positioned as an ongoing, foundational form of support beginning in Reception and continuing throughout a student's NLCS Jeju journey. The page states that NLCS Jeju provides the necessary supports, facilities, and pastoral care to help students pursue their goals, but it does not publish specific eligibility criteria, application procedures, or monetary values online. There are no publicly published details about other scholarships or bursaries on the NLCS Jeju site.

NLCS Jeju uses rolling admissions for most year groups and does not publish a formal waitlist or pool. The school reserves the right to close applications for some year groups early if demand is high, and intake status can change based on demand. There is no publicly published waitlist process; families should apply early and monitor entry status. Rolling admissions are noted for Reception through various years, with some intakes not available at mid-term for certain cohorts.