North London Collegiate School Jeju

Focus

Developing an ambitious and global mindset

Day fees 2025/26

$25,200-$36,000

Boarding fees 2025/26

$36,500-$48,000

Term dates

• Term 1: 21 August to 12 December 2025
• Term 2: 5 January to 27 March 2026
• Term 3: 13 April to 19 June 2026

Ages

4-18

Pupil count

1,400

Spear’s Review

North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Jeju is grounded in the British system, benefiting from NLCS UK’s 170-year history and educational expertise. 

As the first international school to be opened as part of the Global Education City on Jeju Island, the school has become known for its highly qualified, knowledgeable teachers, and students who have gone on to attend some of the most prestigious universities around the world, including Oxford and Cambridge. 

NLCS Jeju is committed to applying its values of curiosity, critical thinking and care to the three pillars that make up its educational programme: academic scholarship, pastoral care and co-curricular education.

Academics

In 2025:

• 75 per cent of IGCSE results were grades 7-9
• Average IB score was 37.0

School Profile

North London Collegiate School Jeju is an international boarding and day school in South Korea, founded on the academic traditions of North London Collegiate School. It offers a rigorous education within a framework that values intellectual independence, breadth of interest and strength of character.

Scholarship is central to the life of the school. Students are encouraged to think critically, to question confidently and to engage deeply with their subjects. Established in 2011, NLCS Jeju has offered the IB diploma programme from the outset, building a strong and consistent record of achievement. In the class of 2025, a cohort exceeding 100 students achieved an average of 37 points, with over a quarter scoring 40 points or more, including one attaining the maximum 45. These outcomes reflect a culture of high expectation supported by thoughtful teaching and careful pastoral guidance.

Academic ambition is complemented by a genuine commitment to balance. The school places equal value on intellectual, creative and personal development. Students participate widely in sport, music, drama, service and leadership, and both boarders and day students contribute to a purposeful and engaged community.

Graduates progress to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond. Recent offers have included Imperial College London, the University of Oxford, UCL, King’s College London, LSE, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California, Berkeley, Cornell University, Brown University, Johns Hopkins University and New York University, alongside other distinguished institutions across Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea.

NLCS Jeju offers an education that is outward-looking yet grounded in tradition – one that prepares students not only for competitive university entry, but for thoughtful and responsible participation in a complex international world.

Head teacher

Henry Wiggins became principal of the school in August 2025 after serving as vice principal for two years. He has over two decades of experience in the sector, having worked as a teacher and as deputy head in various UK schools. Wiggins also has significant experience in safeguarding and organisational development in international settings.

University and college destinations 

In 2025, students received offers to a number of prestigious universities and colleges in the UK and US, including Oxbridge and Ivy League schools. Schools in Canada, Asia and Europe were also represented.

Admissions

According to the school, families from all nationalities are encouraged to apply, and the school accepts application on a rolling basis throughout the year. Applicants are required to submit school reports and a school recommendation letter.

Accessibility

Jeju International Airport: 40 minutes

Location

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