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NLCS Boarding Handbook for Parents 2026-2027

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Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. If a child cannot feel safe they cannot learn to their full potential.

Welcome from the Assistant Vice-Principal

Term 1 - Key Dates for Boarding Parents

The Boarding Homes Junior School Senior School Sixth Form Academic enhancement

Staff Connected to Boarding Leadership BMs and ABMs Graduate Assistants Matrons Academic enhancement

Communication & Positive Relationships Who to contact? How to contact? When to contact? Positive Relationships

The Boarding Routine Morning Afternoon Breakout Evening Online Reading Weekends Religious service The Medical Centre Laundry service Post and Parcel Boarding Activities

Student Leadership Boarding Captains Home Leadership Teams Boarder Committees Academic Ambassadors Big and Little Eight

Personal Items Phones and Electronics Computers or Laptops Valuables and Money

Electrical Appliances From Home General 9.

Boarding Rules

10.

Arriving & Leaving Campus Arriving to Begin a Term Departing to End a Term Exeats and Scheduled Exeats Parental Visits Canons Village, GEC, and Weekend Passes

11.

Homesickness and Other Issues

12.

Parent Code of Conduct

13.

FAQs

Dear Parents, Welcome to the NLCS Jeju Boarding Community. Set on the beautiful island of Jeju, our boarding community is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive environment where students and staff learn, live and grow together. We are delighted that your family is considering boarding at NLCS Jeju, and we look forward to getting to know both you and your child. This Handbook is designed to be a useful guide and reference as you become familiar with boarding life at NLCS Jeju. It outlines the routines, expectations and opportunities that help make our boarding programme such a rewarding experience. We hope it will provide reassurance and practical information as your child begins their journey with us. Boarding offers a unique opportunity for young people to develop independence, resilience and confidence while enjoying all that school life has to offer. Our boarders benefit from a rich programme of academic, co-curricular and social experiences, supported by outstanding facilities and a dedicated team of experienced staff. We strive to create an environment in which every student feels safe, valued and able to thrive. What truly distinguishes boarding is the continuity of care that surrounds each student. Support does not end when lessons finish. Boarding staff, tutors, teachers and pastoral leaders work closely together to ensure that students receive guidance, encouragement and challenge throughout their day. This holistic approach allows us to know our students exceptionally well and to support their academic progress, personal development and wellbeing in a meaningful and individualised way. Living and learning alongside peers from a wide range of backgrounds also enables boarders to form lasting friendships and develop important interpersonal skills. Through shared experiences, students learn to collaborate, communicate effectively and contribute positively to a community built on mutual respect and understanding. At NLCS Jeju, we are committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral care while creating opportunities for every student to flourish. We are immensely proud of our boarding community and of the achievements, growth and character demonstrated by our boarders each year. We look forward to welcoming your child into our community and to supporting them as they make the most of all that boarding life at NLCS Jeju has to offer. Yours sincerely, Julia Smith AVP (Boarding) – Head of Boarding

NLCS Jeju is a busy place and all our students are extremely busy but our boarders have even more opportunities and adventures to come. The following is an extract from the school calendar highlighting some of the important events which are likely to impact boarding students. Please be aware that the school calendar can change and that this is not a live document so whilst it is accurate at the date of publishing, it could change and parents still need to check the official school calendar. Term 1 Date

Event

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Student Helpers return (Home captain)

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Student Induction Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Years 1 to 6 New Students Induction

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Boarders return

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Start of Term; all students return

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Beyond the Curriculum is Launched

Saturday, 22 August 2026

Whole Boarding community Fun Day

Sunday, 23 August 2026

Home induction activities

Monday, 24 August 2026

Trials and Auditions start (CCA)

Saturday 29th August 2026

Boarding Home Trips (Various)

Tuesday 01 September 2026

Pre CCA starts

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Boarding meeting with Student leaders with AVP

Friday 04 September 2026

New Students Induction with AVP

Tuesday 08 September 2026

All CCA start

Saturday 12 September 2026

Bryant start

Friday, 18 September 2026

Chuseok Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 4pm

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Boarders Return

Sunday 04 October 2026

Battle of the Beaches (boarding event)

Friday, 09 October 2026

Scheduled Exeat

Sunday 18 October 2026

Halla Climb (year 12/13)

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Halloween Party

Friday 30 October 2026

Autumn Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 4pm

Monday 09 November 2026

New Student Induction/Inset Day

Monday 09 November 2026

Boarders Return (note it is a Monday)

Sunday 22 November 2026

Battle of the Beaches (boarding event)

Sunday 29 November 2026

Boarding End of Term 1 Celebration Assembly

Saturday, 05 December 2026

Boarding Christmas Party

Monday, 7 December 2026

Christmas Bazaar

Friday, 11 December 2026

Christmas Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 1:30

Term 2 Date

Event

Sunday, 03 January 2027

New Student Induction

Sunday, 03 January 2027

Boarders Return

Monday 04 January 2027

Year 13 and 11 Mock exams start

Sunday, 10 January 2027

Boarding Home Trip

Sunday, 17 January 2027

Battle of the Beaches (boarding event)

Friday 22 January 2027

Scheduled Exeat

Thursday, 04 February 2027

Seollal Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 4pm

Sunday, 14 February 2027

New student induction and Boarders Return

Sunday, 28 February 2027

Battle of the Beaches (boarding event)

Sunday, 14 March 2027

Easter Fun day and End of Term 2 Celebration Assembly

Friday, 19 March 2027

Founder's Day

Friday, 19 March 2027

Spring Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 1:30 finish

Date

Event

Sunday, 04 April 2027

New Student Induction

Sunday, 04 April 2027

Boarders Return

Monday 05 April 2027

Year 12 Annuals start

Sunday 11 April 2027

Battle of the Beaches (boarding event)

Sunday 18 April 2027

Boarding Home Trip

Friday, 30 April 2027

Scheduled Exeat

Wednesday 26 May 2027

Year 9 Annuals begin

Friday, 28 May 2027

May Holiday Weekend starts; boarding homes buses to CJU 4pm

Tuesday, 01 June 2027

Tuesday Boarders return

Sunday 06 June 2027

End of Term 3 Celebration Assembly Battle of the Band

Wednesday 16 June 2027

Sports day

Friday, 19 June 2027

Summer Holiday starts; boarding home buses to CJU 1:30pm

Term 3

The Boarding Homes NLCS Jeju now enables children to start their boarding developmental journey from Year 5 and continue all the way through to Year 13. Young children start their journey in the Senior Homes, and then perfect their life-skills in our Sixth Form Homes. Boarding is an extremely supportive and nurturing environment which gradually develops their independence, assertiveness, and interpersonal skills so that our students leave as confident, mature, and independent learners ready to face the challenges of the world. Every boarder is a member of a Boarding Home that provides a sense of belonging and identity to all its members. The Boarding Homes are single gender and each building is resident to either male or female boarding students. There are many staff in each Home to provide comprehensive support in the academic and pastoral development of students. We have 6 Boarding Homes at NLCS Jeju. ● 2 Sixth-Form Boarding Homes, for Years 12 and 13, collectively known as Halla. ○ Halla East is for girls and Halla North for Boys ● 4 Senior Boarding Homes, for Years 7-11. ○ 2 for Girls - Iho* and Pyoseon ○ 2 for boys - Yongduam* and Aewol

*Iho and Yongduam also cater for Junior Boarding, for years 5 and 6.

Leadership: VP Pastoral

Mr. Christopher May

cmay@nlcsjeju.kr

AVP Boarding

Mrs. Julia Smith

jsmith@nlcsjeju.kr

Aewol (BM)

Mr. Seb Crebier

screbier@nlcsjeju.kr

Aewol (ABM)

Mr. JinWoo Lee

jwlee@nlcsjeju.kr

Aewol (ABM)

Mr. Steve Mann

smann@nlcsjeju.kr

Yongduam (BM)

Mr Andy Cronin

acronin@nlcsjeju.kr

Yongduam (ABM)

Mr Yushi Ashford

yashford@nlcsjeju.kr

Yongduam (ABM)

Mr. David Whitehorn

dwhitehorn@nlcsjeju.kr

Pyoseon (BM)

Mrs. Kerry Tamlyn

ktamlyn@nlcsjeju.kr

Pyoseon (ABM)

Ms Melody Bae

jbae@nlcsjeju.kr

Pyoseon (ABM)

Ms Eun ji Song

eunjieksong@nlcsjeju.kr

Iho Home (BM)

Ms. Sarah Randerson

sheydinger@nlcsjeju.kr

Iho Home (ABM)

Ms. Yeonha Kim

yeonkim@nlcsjeju.kr

Iho Home (ABM)

Mrs. Monica Cai

ycai@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla East (BM)

Ms. Lindsay Lee

llee@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla East (ABM)

Ms. Sunghyun Shin

sshin@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla East (ABM)

Mrs Evangeline Grant

egrant@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla North (BM)

Mr. Dylan Löser

dloser@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla North (ABM)

Mr. Martyn Fernandes

mfernandes@nlcsjeju.kr

Halla North (ABM)

Mr. Yongjun Chun

yjchun@nlcsjeju.kr

BMs and ABMs:

Boarding Home

Phone No.

Halla North

010-9537-8120

Yongduam

010-9578-8120

Aewol

010-9583-8120

Halla East

010-9658-8120

Iho

010-6788-8120

Pyoseon

010-3453-8120

Graduate Assistants Graduate Assistants play an invaluable role within our Boarding Homes and are an important part of the support network available to every boarder. These talented young professionals, many of whom are considering careers in education, bring energy, enthusiasm and a highly relatable perspective to boarding life. Graduate Assistants are uniquely positioned to build positive relationships with boarders, acting as approachable role models, mentors and trusted adults. Their presence helps create a warm, supportive and vibrant boarding environment where students feel comfortable seeking guidance, sharing concerns or simply engaging in day-to-day conversations. Graduate Assistants work closely with Boarding Staff to support students academically, socially and pastorally. They assist with evening prep sessions, activities, trips and the supervision of facilities, helping boarders make the most of the many opportunities available to them. Their involvement extends beyond supervision; they actively contribute to the development of students' confidence, independence and sense of belonging within the boarding community. Many of our Graduate Assistants have gone on to become members of the NLCS Jeju teaching faculty, which is a testament to the quality, professionalism and dedication they bring to their roles. Their commitment, accessibility and enthusiasm make them an integral part of the boarding experience and a valued source of support for our students. Matrons Each Boarding Home has a dedicated non-residential Matron who plays a vital role in the daily life and wellbeing of our boarders. While overseeing the smooth operation of the Boarding Home, including housekeeping, laundry provision, cleaning standards and maintenance coordination, our Matrons contribute far more than practical support. Warm, caring and approachable, Matrons are often at the heart of the Boarding Home, they help create an environment in which students feel comfortable, cared for and valued. Whether offering reassurance to a student having a difficult day, helping a new boarder settle in, or simply ensuring that the house feels welcoming and well-organised, they make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of every child. As trusted and familiar figures within the boarding community, Matrons help foster the sense of security, belonging and comfort that is essential to successful boarding life. Their dedication and care are fundamental to creating and nurturing the genuine ‘home away from home’ atmosphere that lies at the heart of the boarding experience at NLCS Jeju. Academic Enhancement Students are likely to be introduced to a number of other members of faculty staff who give some of their time in the evenings to ensure the boarding houses offer the best boarding provision possible. We expect our boarders to make great academic progress and the faculty staff make a valuable contribution to the boarding houses with a focus on delivering academic challenge, stimulation and support for our boarders. “Academic enhancement" is a very broad term and the academic needs of our boarding students are just as wide and diverse. An academic support duty could include support for identified students and ‘drop-ins’ for boarding students, or enrichment and revision lectures to a larger group of boarders, for example. The Academic enhancement Programme is created with the collaboration of the VP (Academic) and AVP (Boarding) so that it can best meet the needs of our students without jeopardising the NLCS educational ethos. Students are communicated with to highlight the multiple sessions that go on every day, and to further highlight the breadth and depth of additional learning available to our boarders. This will also be displayed in each boarding home.

Boarding Values - PEAK (Perseverance, Empathy, Agency, Knowledgeable) The Boarding home values are the pinnacle of character education at NLCS jeju. Our boarding community thrives because of our wonderful students and it is through the actions that demonstrate our values that we develop the potential in our young students and mould the role models of our seniors. We embrace these values in all aspects of our provision and serve as the backbone for our systems of maintaining good conduct and delivering meaningful praise to our students. Celebrations both within each boarding home and collectively as an entire boarding community occur once each term and our champions are rewarded for their community commitment. We believe by focussing on character development we can help the students become confident and purposeful individuals who are not only successful at school but fully prepared for life at university and beyond.

Communication & Positive Relationships Who to contact? In an emergency during the school day, please contact your son/daughter’s Head of House in the first instance; however, if you are unable to make contact then please call the Main Reception on 064 793 8000/1, option 0 for Senior School students and option 5 for Junior School children during the school day. For after school hours please contact the boarding home number list above. As with all students, day or boarding, your child still has a Form Tutor who sees your child daily and monitors each child’s progress and engagement. If you have a general question, that is not an emergency, about your child then please contact the Tutor. Your child’s Tutor will contact you at the start of the academic year, with an informal introduction. You should expect to hear informally from your child’s Tutor once a term or more often if there is an issue of concern or celebration. In addition to the Tutor, parents of boarders can expect frequent communication from boarding staff that may relate to any aspect of a child’s welfare, education or practicalities of boarding life. If you have a question that relates to your child’s boarding experience, please contact the relevant Boarding Master/Mistress (BM) or Assistant Boarding Master/Mistress (ABM). If you need to refer the matter further then please contact the Assistant Vice-Principal (Boarding), Mrs Julia Smith jsmith@nlcsjeju.kr How to contact? We will translate any email written in Korean or Mandarin into English, so please do not hesitate about contacting us. Please understand that there will be a short delay whilst your message and our reply is translated. During term time, our staff members should reply to you within 24 hours, and we do have translation services available (Korean or Mandarin translation) but these translation services are normally only available during office hours. If you have not received acknowledgement of your message within 24 hours (during the working week and in term time) please contact the Senior School Office or Junior School office and explain the situation. When to contact Please make any requests to take your child out of school during term time in advance to the Tutor and Head of House via the Parent Portal and at least a week in advance a leave of absence form will need to be completed for any school time missed. We would encourage you to avoid requesting a leave of absence during term time as far as possible. It is advised that family holidays should be organised only during school holiday time. The school will generally authorise absence for certain situations:

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The student is representing the school in a competition/event; The student is representing their country in a competition/event; The student is required for a family gathering of importance, eg funeral; The student requires medical attention that cannot wait until holidays; The student is required to attend an interview.

If boarding students will not be returning at the usual time at the beginning of a term or half term, parents should contact the BM by email or boarding phone. During the weekends and evenings it is advised you contact boarding staff by the boarding mobile number, identified at the start of this booklet, in the first instance, following this an email to the BM would be required. Please always contact the relevant BM, as well as the Medical Centre, to inform them of any developments in the health or medical requirements for your child. It is very important that boarding staff are kept fully informed. It is very important that your contact details on our iSAMS database are correct for this purpose. Parents can amend these details yourself or let the HM know and they can follow up for you. The Head Nurse, Ms Minji Jeon, can be contacted for urgent matters or emergencies on 064 793 8736 and please use nurse@nlcsjeju.kr for routine contact. Positive Relationships It is important to remember that everyone at NLCS Jeju and all our parents want the same thing; everyone wants the children under our care to be happy and to grow and mature into the successful young adults that we know they can be. We feel that we can get the best out of your children if we work together as a team, and that can only happen if we all make an effort to make sure positive rapports are in place and positive relationships are in practice.

The Boarding Routine Our boarders follow regular routines whilst in the boarding homes and we recognise that they can sometimes take a bit of time to understand and become habitual. The routines are designed to ensure that our students make the most of their time at NLCS Jeju and that there is a healthy, balanced lifestyle for all our boarders. Not everyone agrees with all of the routines but they are a nice compromise, merging both Korean, British, and International cultures into something that makes us proud. Morning Students of Senior School age and above are encouraged to have alarm clocks and take responsibility for getting themselves up and dressed each morning; matrons and boarding staff can and will support this. This is obviously an important life skill. However, entrenching this life skill for many teenage students will need ongoing supervision and guidance from an adult team and so BMs and their teams take the overriding responsibility for this each day. For all boarders; 07:10 Matrons arrive and begin checking if students are awake. 07:30 KS3 Morning registration before going to breakfast. 07:40 KS4 Morning registration before going to breakfast. 7:40 Year 12 Halla registration before going to breakfast. 7:50 Year 13 Halla registration before going to breakfast. 08:10 Tutor time in the main school. Afternoon Junior Boarders will leave their Boarding Home with all they need for the day. This is because they will have their CCAs straight after their last lesson of the day. After their activity, they will be received by the staff member on duty. They will use the time before dinner getting ready for their homework time and dinner. Dinner will be compulsory for all our children and they will be accompanied by the boarding staff. After dinner, they will have some free time to socialise under supervision before they begin their homework. Homework will be supervised and assisted by Junior School specialist teachers to drive forth the scholarship of our children. Students in Years 7 to 11 return to their Boarding Homes after their afternoon lessons and can get changed before their CCA if needed. Students must leave the Boarding Home in good time if they are to be at their afternoon activities on time. Boarding students return to their Boarding Homes after CCAs where they are welcomed by the staff member on duty. All students should make sure that they attend supper in the dining hall between 17:45 and 18:45. The duty members of staff attend supper together with their boarding students and an informal register is taken during this time to monitor attendance and ensure healthy eating habits.

Breakout Breakout is one of the many exclusive benefits of boarding at NLCS Jeju and a much-loved part of the boarding experience. Designed specifically for boarders, it provides dedicated time for students to relax, socialise and pursue their interests beyond the classroom in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Led by our Graduate Assistants, Breakout offers a wide range of opportunities tailored to students’ interests. Whether participating in sport, using the fitness facilities, practising music, engaging in creative arts,

exploring new hobbies, or simply spending quality time with friends, students are encouraged to make the most of the exceptional facilities and opportunities available to them. More than just recreation, Breakout plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing, personal development and academic success. Research consistently highlights the importance of balance, and these opportunities allow students to recharge, build friendships, develop new skills and cultivate passions that enrich their overall school experience. The informal interactions and shared experiences foster a strong sense of community and belonging, which is one of the defining strengths of boarding life. By providing access to facilities and activities outside the normal school day, Breakout enables boarders to maximise everything that NLCS Jeju has to offer. It is a unique opportunity to explore interests, develop talents and enjoy experiences that contribute to becoming a confident, well-rounded and successful young person. Evening For Junior Boarders, they will be expected to be within their house after dinner. The staff accompanying them to dinner will ensure that the children are ready and settled for prep after 19:00pm registration and prep begins at 19:15pm with appropriate breaks in between. They will then prepare for the next day before going to their rooms for low lights and lights out. By 18:45pm, at the latest, all Senior School boarders should be back in the Boarding Home and the evening routine started; only by prior arrangement can exceptions to this be made. Evening registration and house meeting take place at 19:00pm and prep should be started before 19:15. Online Boarders may participate in online lessons during designated times within the boarding programme. However, we encourage families to carefully consider the number of lessons undertaken. Additional tuition should generally complement the school's provision and be reserved for specialist subjects or opportunities not available at NLCS Jeju. A balanced schedule is essential. Students should have sufficient time to engage fully in academic study, co-curricular activities, boarding events and social opportunities that are central to the boarding experience. To support this balance, the following guidelines apply: ● Year 7: Maximum of 1 lesson per week ● Years 8–9: Maximum of 2 lessons per week ● Years 10–11: Maximum of 3 lessons per week ● Years 12–13: Students should carefully consider the value and impact of any additional tuition. Approved Times Weekdays (one evening only) - 19:15–21:00 Friday (Years 9–11) - 16:00–18:00 Saturday (Years 10–11) - 21:00–22:30 Sunday - 09:30–11:00 Please note that whole-home trips, boarding activities and key community events may take priority over online lessons. Reading programme A further benefit of boarding is our bespoke reading programme, available across the Senior Boarding Homes. Working closely with Ms Gleeson, Head of Academic English, boarders participate in a carefully designed programme that develops reading fluency, comprehension and academic literacy.

Using student data to identify individual strengths and areas for growth, the programme provides targeted and purposeful reading opportunities tailored to each student's needs. This personalised approach helps students broaden their vocabulary, deepen their understanding of complex texts and strengthen the critical thinking skills that underpin success across the curriculum. By fostering regular reading habits and a culture of intellectual curiosity, the programme not only supports academic achievement but also enhances scholarship, independent learning and a lifelong appreciation of reading. Example timings of the day

Year group

Reg

Prep

End prep

Electronics

Low lights

Lights out

Saturday night lights out

5/6

19:00

19:15

20:15

20:45

21:00

21:15

22:00

19:00

19:15

20:30

21:00

21:15

21:30

22:15

19:00

19:15

20:45

21:15

21:30

21:45

22:30

19:00

19:15

21:00

21:30

21:45

22:00

22:45

19:00

19:15

21:15

21:45

22.00

22:15

23:00

19:00

19:15

21:30

22:00

22:15

22:30

23:15

Between prep ending and low lights, it is important that the boarders get themselves ready for the following day. Uniforms need to be organised, school bags need to be packed, and we often have to remind them to call home if they have been too excited or busy to remember. Weekends The weekends are a busy and vibrant time for the boarders and parents must be aware that this is an extremely important part of the Boarding Home routine. Saturday mornings are often filled with Bryant activities and the boarders join with the day students for this. However, whilst the day students leave school after 12:00, the boarders are only just getting started with their weekend routine. Each Boarding Home designs their weekend routine in conjunction with their Boarder Committees and they must fulfil certain minimum requirements each weekend: academic activity or time to work independently; time to read and relax together; time for a sporting activity or exercise; and, an activity designed to bring the boarders more integrated and closer together. The Boarding Homes make great use of the excellent facilities on offer around the school and they often take the boarding students on trips outside the school and GEC. It is important to note that all these trips are risk-assessed and appropriately supervised by our boarding staff. If there is a weekend without a scheduled activity then the Boarding Homes have introduced a number of new events that are now in the calendar for the next academic year. There are Boarders-Only events, like Boarders’ Bryants, special brunches or BBQs, and Scheduled Exeats sporadically interspersed throughout the year so that we get the most out of the students under our care. Enter exeat dates here

Religious services There are two worship services available as it is important to meet the spiritual needs of our religious boarders. These focus around an off-site Catholic service at St. Isadore’s or an on-site Presbyterian service which are optional weekly events available to all our boarders. The weekend routine is not affected by these services and boarders can choose if they want to attend without it detrimentally impacting their weekend schedules. The Medical Centre At NLCS Jeju students have access to medical care available through our Medical Centre which is staffed with professional, qualified, and experienced nurses. If your son or daughter takes regular medication, this must be taken to the Medical Centre at the beginning of term as soon as you arrive - medicines are not to be kept in student rooms. Walk in hours weekday 7:30am - 10:00pm Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 10:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 10:00pm. All boarders have access to the Medical Centre during clinic hours which are displayed on the Boarding Home notice boards. If a boarder feels unwell then they should see a member of the boarding staff or the member of staff who is teaching them in the first instance. A staff member completes a Google Form to authorise a visit. The Medical Centre will contact you directly if your son or daughter requires emergency medical attention, or if there is a question regarding their regular medication or prescription. If a student is likely to be unwell for a long time, boarding staff may arrange for them to go home; however, between the Medical Centre staff and the Boarding Home staff, we are capable of dealing with most medical situations. If a boarder requires medical attention outside of clinic hours, in the nighttime, for example, it is really important that they do not take themselves to the Medical Centre alone and without telling the duty member of staff. There is always a designated staff member on duty which can be contacted, even during the night, in case of emergencies and they must be informed that there is a problem so that they can assist. Boarders can ask their roommate or a friend to get the duty member of staff if they are unable to get out of bed. Any medication must be declared when student enters the boarding home, regular medication must remain in the medical centre Laundry service Students will have the opportunity to bring their laundry down twice a week, and must be brought down by 7:30am on their designated day. Matron will inform students when bedding will need to be washed. Any washing needed at the weekends will be done with a member of staff and the student. Parcel and Post Most deliveries will be delivered to the security hut, and then distributed to the right boarding home. The boarding home and students' names must be clear on the parcel. Online shopping parcels will be checked by staff to ensure no contraband comes into the boarding home, again this will be monitored by staff and should be restricted by parents. If you are sending a parcel to your son/daughter it must be clearly labelled. Boarding Activities The boarding provision is designed so that the students under our care make the most efficient use of their time and maximise the advantages and opportunities available to them at NLCS Jeju. We have amazing facilities available at our school and these are used regularly by the boarding students outside of school

hours; the indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Swimming Pool, Art Rooms, Music Rooms, and Drama performance spaces. These are all available and can be booked by Boarding Home staff so that supervised activities can take place, especially over the weekend. In addition, the Boarding Homes often take trips so that boarders can experience the delights that Jeju Island has to offer. Across all the homes, there are always frequent trips and boarders can enjoy beach trips or Olle Trail walks, museums or cafes. Exeats and Scheduled Exeats The weekend schedule is important for boarding students as it helps to ensure integration and avoid social isolation. In short, it is very difficult to be friends with someone who is not here and so we value our boarders taking part in the weekend activities. That being said, having time to visit family throughout a long term is an important part of healthy life so we have introduced “Scheduled Exeats” to be held at certain points across the academic year. At NLCS Jeju, an exeat is a short amount of time that a boarder can spend with their parents, family, or a guardian which is normally over a weekend.

Student Leadership As students move through the school we very much hope that their progress is linked to a greater understanding of the values and needs within the community. There are a range of positions that provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership and social responsibility. Students in positions of leadership, in addition to undertaking specific tasks, are expected to understand the principles behind standards of behaviour that are encouraged and to promote these as role models. The boarding environment provides outstanding scope for educators to nurture, encourage and develop leadership qualities in young people. Living in a close-knit, family-like environment boarding students will appreciate and respond positively to playing a part in the governance of the community. It is intended that all students in a Boarding Home shall receive an opportunity, during their life in the boarding, to practice and develop their leadership potential. Boarding Captains In the Senior Houses, the BM gathers feedback on the students in their Boarding Home from the boarding staff and boarding students. A student is selected and appointed to become the Boarding Captain of each Boarding Home; becoming the Head of Yongduam or Head of Aewol, for example. These students work in collaboration with the boarding staff to represent the views of their fellow boarders and are responsible for forming student-led Boarding Committees in each of the Boarding Homes. Home Leadership Teams In the Boarding Homes, the BM may appoint other senior members of the boarding students to assist with supporting the Boarding Captain. This collection of senior students form the Home Leadership Team and they also work closely with the BM and ABMs in each Boarding Home. Boarder Committees (Senior Houses) The Boarder Committee is a committee of students, two boarders from each year group, chaired by the Boarding Captain and under the guidance of an ABM. The Boarding Committee changes at least once during the course of an academic year although the Boarding Captains remain as Year 11 representatives over their entire term of office. Academic Ambassadors It is a fundamental strength of boarding that the older and more senior students help and assist the younger students. It should happen in every boarding house around the world and we are really proud of the level of positive interaction between our students in the Senior School Boarding Homes and the sixth form students in Halla East and Halla North. Academic excellence amongst our sixth form students is a prized asset and their achievements at IGCSE should be recognised and championed so that younger boarders can see them as the role models that they are. Academic Ambassadors are titles which can be appointed to the Year 12 boarder who has achieved the highest IGCSE result and who have offered to help support students younger than them in that subject. So the Y12 boarder who scores the highest in IGCSE Physics could become the Physics Ambassador responsible for fostering a love of that subject, providing basic academic support and subject enrichment to boarders in lower years.

Big and Little 8 The Big 8 are a group of Halla students who apply for the posts to lead and represent the school in the following capacities: - Leaders of the School Council - Global Awareness Ambassador (leads the student Cultural Committee) - Sports Ambassador - Student Welfare Ambassador (leads Student Welfare Awareness Group) - Service Ambassador (leads Toweraid, the school’s service and charity committee) - SEC Chair (Societies Executive Committee) Two of the Big 8 will also carry the roles of Head Girl and Head Boy. The tenure begins at the end of Term 1, Year 12 and runs for twelve months. Traditionally a large proportion of the Big Eight are boarding students and we look forward to seeing them lead the school over the next academic year. Similarly, the Junior School boasts a Little 8 who are voted in by teachers supported by their applications for leadership. They meet with the Head of Junior School every week to discuss an array of matters affecting the school community; they are a great support to the student council.

Personal Items It is important that students bring a few things from home as it is advised to personalise their own personal areas. Whilst most of the things that they need are already provided, sometimes a few home comforts make a huge difference. Phones and Electronics If you give your child a mobile phone then we ask that you give us the number so that we have a record of it. Boarders may use their mobile phone before and after school but not during Prep or after Lights Out and it is important that the students do not bring their mobile phone into school. We would appreciate it if all parents send in a list of the electronics your child has brought back to school. This is to enable us to make sure they are used responsibly and at the correct times and please do not send extra (or second) electronics to your child without the BM’s knowledge and consent. In all Boarding Homes, apart from in the Sixth Form, all electronic devices are handed in before lights out. This means that the students are not playing games, making phone calls or texting during the night which helps ensure a good night's sleep. Computers or Laptops All Boarding Homes have secured study areas with filtered internet access and there is access to a printer. There is Wi-Fi around the house and so students are able to use their own laptop; however, this is not strictly necessary for the younger students. The school provided Wi-Fi is stopped during the night time (when everyone should be asleep) so we ask parents for their support in ensuring that their child does not have an unlimited mobile data supply or internet hotspot accessible via a secondary electronic device. Valuables and Money Students are discouraged from bringing valuables into school and the school cannot take responsibility for any of these items. Passports and items of particular value that you have to bring to school should be given to the BM or ABM for safekeeping. These items will be kept in the BM’s safe. Any money that you would like your child to have should be handed into the BM or ABM at the beginning of the term and taken from the safe when required. It may be advisable to open a bank account so that small amounts of pocket money can be withdrawn from the ATM machines. It is useful for boarders to have a sum of money to pay for small items and house trips during the term although this is something more for the boarders not in the sixth form. A sum of 150,000 won should be more than adequate for the term and ideally, this should be in small denomination notes (10,000) and should be handed to the BM on arrival for safekeeping. Parents can make contact with the BM and put a limit on the weekly amount issued if they would like to. Electrical Appliances Please understand that a Boarding Home is a communal home and if everyone brought extra electrical appliances then the electrical load on our sockets would reach dangerous levels. Kitchen appliances are not permitted in the rooms; there are fridges, microwaves, kettles and toasters in the brew rooms, though their use is restricted during the school day. Boarders are allowed personal electrical equipment in their room, such as a reading lamp, alarm clock, or music player but these need to be kept to a minimum and multi-sockets are not permitted due to the inherent fire risk. From Home Please provide your own duvet, pillows and towels (mattress protectors will be provided by the school but mattress toppers must be brought from home if deemed necessary). Boarders may also like to bring posters, photos, ornaments or other decorations with which to personalise your room. Please don’t forget to bring

Blu-tak, as drawing pins and sellotape are not allowed. In addition, please ensure that everything is clearly named. All belongings - clothes, linen, electrical items - everything needs to be clearly labelled, please. Iron on name labels are the best option, or a permanent pen on labels inside clothing. A laundry wash bag is needed clearly labelled and named, to ensure items are not lost when washing. General

Room Items

Desk Items

Single Duvet

Pillow

1 or 2 as required

Duvet Covers

2 sets

Pillow Covers

2 sets

Plastic drinking cup

Alarm clock

Laundry bags with zip or tie

Dressing Gown

Pyjamas or other sleepwear

Slippers for inside House

1 pair

Large beach/swimming towel

Large Towels

Toiletry Bag

Must include: Toothpaste and toothbrush, soap, shampoo, comb and brush, sanitary products for girls, a razor for boys (as required) Deodorant and sunscreen are also advised

Personal medication

Must be handed to the Medical Centre or BM upon arrival to the Boarding Home

Hole puncher and files

No specified number

See-through wallets and file dividers

No specified number or type

Dictionary

Korean / English and English / English (Electronic or paper)

Thesaurus

English / English

External Hard Drive

Backup for computer files - no specified storage limit

Glue Stick Desk Tidy Stapler and Staples Pads of lined paper Underwear

Personal Clothes

Minimum of 10 changes

Might include: Skirts, Trousers, Shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh), sensible In addition to school uniform casual casual shoes (not heels), jeans, clothing for weekends and evenings t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts. Coats and Jackets

Boarding Rules NLCS Jeju has a Behavior Policy, which ensures a consistent approach to all matters of discipline. It is important to note, however, that the discipline policy is not primarily about rule enforcement, but a means of preventing poor behaviour and promoting good relationships, so that everyone feels happy, safe and secure. These guidelines work alongside our values system to promote positive behaviours. With that aim in mind, Boarding Homes have their own reward systems to encourage students to respond positively to all those aspects of community living which serve to create an orderly and safe environment for everyone. Expectations of appropriate behaviour are made explicit by the BM, and students are given appropriate guidance and support to meet those expectations. Where students do not respond positively, the usual sanctions would be the withdrawal of privileges, duties such as tidying up common areas, and loss of free time and reflection time. It is important to note that the expectations of behaviour are similar and the nature of reward and sanction are mirrored in the day and boarding dimensions of pastoral care. Our guidelines for student behaviour are below; Attitude and Actions · NLCS Jeju is primarily a place for scholarship and learning, we therefore expect all students to take their studies seriously. · We value good relationships between all school staff and students and expect all members of the community to actively establish and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect. Always try to understand the other person’s point of view. · Remember the importance of manners: speak courteously to everyone and respect all property. · Celebrate and value the diversity of our international community. We want everyone to feel happy and supported at NLCS Jeju. · Make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn and for the teacher to teach. This means prompt arrival at lessons with all the correct equipment as well as sensible cooperative behaviour in lessons. · All schoolwork must be completed to the best of your ability and be handed in on time; all teacher-set deadlines must be adhered to. · If you need further support or help with any aspect of the lesson or your work, approach your teacher as soon as possible to communicate your difficulties. · After any absence, it is your responsibility to make up work missed and hand in all work that is outstanding. Your teacher will be happy to help and advise you. · Adhere to the school’s Academic Honesty Policy, (CU002), and observe the principles of academic honesty. · Respect the fabric of the school and the natural environment of Jeju by keeping your personal possessions tidy, clearing away litter and behaving in an environmentally conscious way. · Plan ahead for each day, pack all you need and leave enough time to be punctual. · Always seek to include, rather than exclude others, in your actions.

Appearance: ·

Clothing and appearance should be smart and appropriate for the occasion. Ask for guidance from staff if unsure what is appropriate.

The following rules apply to all boarders and put the above student expectations into the specific context of the boarding environment: i.

Boarders are responsible for waking themselves up in the morning and going to bed at night. Silence should be maintained after lights out and electronic devices should be handed into duty staff for locking away in Year 7 – 11 Boarding Homes unless privileges have been granted. All students must attend registrations, both morning and night, and all meals (unless exceptions have been explicitly made by duty staff. No students are allowed into bedrooms, other than their own, without permission from duty staff and no students from other Boarding Homes are allowed upstairs in different Boarding Boarding Homes. Students must observe Boarding Home visiting rules when visiting the accommodation floors. Any stated boundaries between Girls’ and Boys’ Boarding Homes must be respected at all times. No students are allowed to enter any of the residential staff accommodation at any time, including the Graduate Assistant room. Preparation of snacks in boarding kitchens must only take place at the times set out in the Boarding Home. No age-restricted films are to be watched by those students under that age. Chewing gum is not permitted in the Boarding Boarding Homes. Personal music in bedrooms must be listened to through the use of headphones. Study time must be used solely for the purpose of academic work. No student should leave the school site before the end of the school day with a Leaving Site Permission Slip and boarders must follow school rules regarding leaving the school site outside of the school day (see Leaving School Site Policy HS006). After lights out, no student is permitted to leave the Boarding Boarding Home under any circumstances, unless directed by a member of the boarding staff or in the event of fire. Tampering with smoke alarms, fire alarms, fire equipment is strictly prohibited. Tampering with the IT network is strictly prohibited. Students should not use the sports facilities unless supervised by a member of staff. Students may wear their own clothes during after-school and weekend activities. Clothing should be decent and appropriate for school (i.e. no sleepwear and no underwear visible) Shorts/skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh length. Make-up and cosmetics should be minimal; staff may ask students to remove inappropriate make-up. Exclusive emotional or physical relationships between students are not permitted in school. No pair of students should seek to conceal or hide themselves away from the supervision of staff; this includes arranging to meet after ‘lights-out’ and before breakfast.

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Rewards and Sanctions Clear and consistent procedures are in place across all boarding homes, underpinned by the boarding values and expectations. Students are regularly recognised and rewarded for positive behaviour, effort, and achievement, while appropriate guidance, redirection, and sanctions are applied when expectations are not met. The Boarder of the Week award provides regular recognition for students who consistently demonstrate the boarding values or who go above and beyond in their contributions to the boarding community. At the end of each term, the boarding community comes together to celebrate the many achievements and successes of its students. Awards and prizes are presented, and students are recognised for their accomplishments, contributions, and commitment to boarding life. These are our redirection steps Step 1: - Discussion with BM, warning issued and clear expectations given Step 2: - 15 Minute Atrium reflection time given and logged on isams Step 3 - 30 minute Atrium reflection time given, boarding sanction on Isams logged Continued mis behaviour this will be escalated to AVP reflection or Parent meeting maybe necessary Bullying The school is committed to having zero tolerance towards any form of bullying and it is important that boarding students understand this. There is a specific anti-bullying Policy (PC015) which the school follows and students who engage in bullying are swiftly addressed. We operate a Zero-bully initiative which is found as an addendum to the policy Smoking and Alcohol No student may smoke on the School site, bring cigarettes, or e-cigarettes/vaping paraphernalia onto the School site, smoke during their journey to School, smoke on a School trip, nor supply cigarettes to other pupils. Students should not smoke anywhere whilst wearing School uniform and a student who is not smoking but who is present with another student who is smoking may also receive an appropriate sanction. No student may purchase alcohol, bring alcohol onto the School site, supply other pupils with alcohol nor arrive at a School function having consumed alcohol. These rules apply to students on any school trip and anyone found to be involved with smoking or alcohol can expect to receive a serious sanction. Students and parents should be aware that alcohol breathalysers are available on the school site and the BMs can request to use them. Nicotine (cotinine) testing kits could be requested by the AVP (Boarding) if a significant concern has been raised regarding the possibility of smoking. Repeated failure to follow these rules can result in a student’s place in the school being put in question and can ultimately result in a student being removed from NLCS Jeju. Classified drugs and banned substances No student may bring classified drugs nor banned substances onto the School site for any reason, nor may consume classified drugs nor banned substances on the School site. This definition should be understood to include so-called “legal highs” and/or other substances deemed by the School to fall within the definition of banned substances. Students and parents should be explicitly aware that supply, or intent to supply,

classified drugs or banned substances, whether on or off of the School site, are actions that are likely to be treated with particular seriousness. Other banned articles Fireworks or other explosives, dangerous weapons (e.g., pellet guns, knives etc.), dangerous substances (e.g. solvents, glue products, etc.), pornographic material and/or any items that common sense would suggest are not acceptable in a school environment must all never be brought into School.

Arriving & Leaving Campus There is a strict signing in and out procedure for students. When entering or leaving the Boarding Home, students must sign-in and out using the home system, such as magnet board or sign out sheet, so the students occupying the Boarding Home at any one time can be quickly and easily ascertained. Boarding students are only allowed off-site at particular times and permission must always be sought from the BM or ABM on duty. Junior boarders are not allowed off-site without an accompanying authorised adult. Please ensure you are aware of the Exeat expectations by both students and parents. Arriving as a new boarder at the start of the Academic term. Please expect a welcome letter from the boarding team prior to the start of term. A member of the boarding staff will be available to greet your child upon arrival and introduce them to the Boarding Home. Your child will be introduced to their roommates and assigned a peer buddy of a similar age who will support them during the first few weeks of boarding life. To ensure we offer the best care from the outset, we ask parents to please share with the Boarding team any information relating to cultural, medical, emotional, social, or academic needs. This allows us to tailor our support and ensure your child settles in comfortably. Short introduction reels, such as a boarding facilities tour, meet-the-team video, and key routines (e.g. prep, medical centre, and rooming) are also available. These will be shared with students and parents in advance of arrival and via the home’s Instagram accounts: ● ● ● ● ● ●

@nlcsjeju_iho @nlcsjeju_pyoseon @nlcsjeju_aewol @nlcsjeju_yongduam @nlcsjeju_hallaeast @nlcsjeju_hallanorth

Boarders Arriving to Begin a Term It is important to be aware that the timing to return to the Boarding homes is published in advance so that it can be ensured the boarding homes are appropriately staffed and rooms are ready to be occupied. Boarders are usually expected to return to NLCS Jeju between 16:00 and 18:00; however, these timings are confirmed by letter to all boarding parents by the Assistant Vice-Principal (Boarding) in advance of the holiday. NLCS Jeju will provide school coaches for boarding students when they arrive at Jeju Airport at the beginning of term between the hours of 16:00 - 17:30. Coaches will not be available outside of these times so if your child’s flight arrives earlier than 16:00 and later than 17:30, they will need to make their own way to school. All students need to go to area B1 in the car park where coaches will leave approximately every 30 minutes. They will be registered when they board the coach and once the student has been registered, the school’s duty of care will begin.

If parents wish to request additional assistance for their child, (available to students in Years 5 - 8 or 12 years old or below only) then there is the possibility of arranging an unaccompanied minor (UM) service with the airline. This must be arranged in advance with the Operation Office(transport officer 064-793-8146) and a letter from the Assistant Vice-Principal (Boarding) is sent well in advance with further clarification. Departing at, End a Term Students should submit travel details to their BM in advance and supervised school coaches are provided for transport to the airport. These buses leave NLCS Jeju at 16:00 during the ½ term breaks (at the latest) and 1:30pm at the end of term break. Parents are requested to book flights for the right times. It is important to note that the school’s duty of care finishes upon arrival at Jeju airport unless a pre-confirmed UM student. Those boarders not taking a school bus to the airport should ensure that parents confirm their travel plans in writing with the relevant BM. Student names will be added to a list and passed to the member of staff escorting the bus. In this case, students do not need to sign out at the gate. Parents collecting their children should usually do so from the Boarding Home to ensure that an effective handover of care and control has occurred. When returning after these school breaks coaches will be supplied again from the airport to school from the times of 2:30pm and 5:00pm, the first bus is used for Um students. Recommended Safeguarding Guidelines for use of taxi Years 5–8 (Junior and early KS3 Boarding) ● No solo taxi travel. (older sibling or student is OK, Yr 9 above) both parents concent ● Taxi bookings made only by Parents and shared with BM ● Hand over of care from Boarding staff to Taxi driver/older student ● Driver details recorded. ● Students carry emergency contact information. Years 9 (Key Stage 3) ● Taxi travel only for approved purposes: ○ medical appointments ○ airport transfers ○ emergency situations ● Not for general exeats around the island ● Taxi bookings made only by Parents and shared with BM ● Staff records destination, departure time, and expected arrival. Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4) ● May travel independently in approved taxis. ● Taxi should be booked through: ○ approved taxi company, ○ or authorised app. ○ Details must be shared with Boarding staff ● Student must: ○ carry a mobile phone, ○ share destination details, ○ report arrival to boarding staff.

Additional Korea-Specific Good Practice In South Korea, licensed taxis are regulated and generally considered safe. For safeguarding reasons, boarding schools should: ● Prohibit hitchhiking and unlicensed drivers. ● Require seatbelt use at all times. ● Keep records of bookings and driver information. ● Have procedures for late arrivals, emergencies, and lost phones. ● Obtain parental consent for independent travel by students. Sample Policy Statement Students in Years 5–8 may not travel by taxi without direct adult/older sibling supervision. Students in Year 9 may travel by taxi only with prior approval from the BM or Duty Staff for approved purposes. Students in Years 10–11 may travel independently in approved licensed taxis for authorised journeys, provided boarding staff are informed of departure and arrival arrangements. All taxi journeys must use licensed operators and comply with the school's safeguarding procedures. Exeats and Scheduled Exeats The weekend schedule is important for boarding students as it helps to ensure integration and avoid social isolation. In short, it is very difficult to be friends with someone who is not here and so we value our boarders taking part in the weekend activities. That being said, having time to visit family throughout a long term is an important part of healthy life so we have introduced “Scheduled Exeats” to be held at certain points across the academic year. At NLCS Jeju, an exeat is a short amount of time that a boarder can spend with their parents, family, or a guardian which is normally over a weekend. There is a transfer of care and control during that time, and the boarders become the responsibility of the person taking them out on exeat, (which must be a parent or a supervising adult) rather than being under school control. In an ideal situation, parents would only take their children out during the weekends designated as scheduled exeats; however, we understand that certain important family events may fall outside of these times (weddings, birthdays, graduations, etc). Under these circumstances, students may leave the school site after their Bryant activities at 12:30 or after 4pm on Friday if a non-bryant, and they are required to return before registration on Sunday at 19:00. Requests must be submitted by parents at least two days in advance, using the electronic form, and BMs will grant permission assuming the student has honoured all commitments and that parents will take full responsibility for their child whilst off-site. For the academic year 26/27, there are three scheduled exeat weekends and details of these can be found in the School Calendar published to parents. Scheduled Exeat weekends: Friday 9th 4:30pm until Sunday 11th 6pm October 2026 Friday 22nd January 4:30 pm until Sunday 24th January 2027 Friday 30th April 4:30pm until Sunday 2nd May 2027 Parental Visits All such requests are referred to the relevant BM and granted or denied based on the perceived benefit to the student’s pastoral, educational or personal experience. If there is any doubt then BMs will discuss this with the relevant Assistant Vice Principal. Students leaving the school site under such circumstances will need a Leaving Site Permission Slip issued by their BM and this will need to be checked by security at the gate.

Canons Village, GEC, and Weekend Passes Outside the front of NLCS Jeju, there are a group of shops and restaurants which the boarders are allowed to access at certain times throughout the week. The majority of these trips out of the school occur during the weekend although we are constantly reviewing the policies surrounding student freedoms. Year 9 - 11 students are allowed to leave the school site on a weekend to spend a few hours in the GEC; (2 hours year 9 and 3 hours year 10 and above) however, there is a procedure each time this happens and it is important to note that parental permission is required initially. Students must request permission from their BM and sign out of their Boarding Home with precise details of where they intend to go and a clear indication of the time they will return. For non-sixth form students that are allowed to go out, they will need to be in groups of at least two/three to a maximum of six. Within each group, there needs to be at least one mobile phone per three students and no students are to be left alone without a mobile phone. This map shows the boundaries of what is considered to be the GEC and where the students who have a full GEC pass are allowed to go (year 10-11 and Halla). This is also something which we are constantly reviewing as the new developments, shops, and buildings within the GEC are also developing. (year 9 map below) Students in the Halla Form may also apply for a Weekend Pass for Saturday or Sunday afternoon if they have prior parental permission. Sixth Form students may also request Weekend afternoon offsite passes with a curfew of 19:00 set. If parental permission has been secured, students will discuss their proposed evening plans with their BM and present an itinerary to include timings, destination(s), mode of transport, costs, a proposed sequence of the evening, and a risk assessment. The BMs will have the final decision on whether an individual can go out or not. All School rules apply offsite as well as on it. If any student is found to be in breach of the school rules whilst off-site or their behaviour is inappropriate, in addition to the associated sanction, they may also lose this privilege for a full term. Students should report to the BM/ABM on their return to school.

Year 9 GEC - GEC Pass - year 9 Two hours in the GEC area on Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm - 17:00pm, they must travel by foot and have written permission from parents at the start of the year to be allowed to go on GEC pass. Students must have a mobile phone with them at all times. Year 9s are allowed 2 hours in the GEC, and may visit any of the shops within their restricted area. CU pass: At the weekend students will be allowed to attend the local shops opposite the school, this is only allowed if students have maintained all boarding and school expectations during the week. Students must sign out and inform staff of their intentions. Weekday attendance is only allowed in an emergency or by staff permission. This is monitored and students must show staff what they have brought from the CU.

Homesickness and Other Issues Homesickness is perfectly natural and is not something that students, parents or any other parties should be embarrassed about. On the contrary, early recognition and subsequent discussion of any issues greatly increase the chance of a positive outcome. It is important that parents and boarding staff work well together to ensure the best chance of success. Boarding Homes will do the following: - Allocate buddies and/or mentors - Keep the boarders busy and offer lots of different activities - Restrict early exeats (ie in the first three weeks of term). - Make them feel at home as much as possible - Focus on positives - upcoming holidays, recent achievements (however small), birthdays and such like, - Email parents to reassure them and to pass on the good news that the child may overlook. - Monitor the timings, frequency and duration of calls home. - Allow some leniency with EAL students so that they can converse in their mother tongue. - Make the Tutor and Head of House aware to widen the student’s support network. - Share personal experiences and encourage more established boarders to do the same. Sometimes the knowledge that everyone experiences some kind of homesickness can help boarders realise that their situation is not unusual. It is also important that parents recognise the fact that whilst homesickness is likely to affect their child, they are also going to be affected by their child living outside of their home. We request that parents do the following: - Prepare yourself and your child - explain the reasons for choosing boarding school and encourage realistic expectations. It won’t all be fun but, overall, should be an incredible opportunity and think about the long-term (improved confidence, assertiveness, problem-solving) instead of the short-term (not liking their roommate, for example). - Understand that homesickness is normal and natural, it often improves with time. - Communicate with the boarding team and keep them informed. Boarding is very much a team effort. Encourage your child to speak to their BM or ABM about how they are feeling.

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Give your child space in order to help them build resilience. Allowing your child to experience and deal with difficulties is part of boarding and encouraging them to solve their small problems increases self-esteem and confidence. Bring familiar items from home (pictures, books, teddies etc) to help create a familiar space. Encourage your child to get involved in weekend activities to keep them busy. Encourage your child to speak (on the phone) about the good things that have happened that day. Consider the timing of communication with your child: plan phone calls for 2-3 times per week rather than every day and try not to time this just before bedtime. Phone calls should take place earlier in the day and need to be bright and cheerful. Have a list of questions (at least ten) that you can use to fill any awkward gaps in your phone calls. Reassure your child that all is well at home. Pets, family and friends can often be a source of worry so reassurance that they are ok is important. Continue to remind your child that boarding school is an enormous privilege and should not be seen as a punishment.

We hope that students do the following: - Focus on daily highlights and positives. Maybe even keep a diary of all the fun and different things they have tried. - Don’t ring home all the time. Letter-writing instead of phoning helps you think more about what to tell your family. The prospect of receiving a letter can also give you something to look forward to. - Keep active - get involved in as many different activities as you can; be a ‘yes’ person. - Do ask for help and don’t be afraid to be upset. Everyone experiences homesickness so it is nothing unusual but nor is it a trivial matter. - Make use of the buddy or mentor allocated to you and talk to your new friends. - Plan to stay in school for the first three weeks as this will help new boarders to integrate, make friends, and to settle quickly. Going home too soon may seem attractive but it can make students feel like they are starting again when they return. - Boarders that give themselves a treat at the end of each day or week do better and having something to look forward to is important. There is always support available from all staff that work in boarding, particularly the BM and ABM, but there is also a team of fully qualified and professional counsellors available in the school. The counselling offices are located on the second floor of the Sixth Form area and footsteps on the floor guide students and staff to the offices. There are drop-in times available to students, usually at lunchtimes or directly after school but if they would like to make a fixed appointment then their BM can guide them through that. In addition, a group of senior students have been fully trained to act as Peer Mentors. They can support students with issues such as homesickness, friendship issues, loneliness, and academic organisation and are a fantastic addition to our pastoral support in boarding.

CODE OF CONDUCT Parents are requested to refrain from the following behaviours which are not in line with NLCS Jeju’s policies, aims, ethos or stated aim to create a community built on a shared spirit of kindness, compassion and respect. ● Verbal or physical abuse of any member of staff or student. This includes harassment of any staff member or unnecessarily frequent and demanding requests being made to members of staff to resolve an issue already being addressed. ● Intimidating, chastising or threatening a member of staff or a student. ● Non-compliance with requests made by staff in the line of their duties or application of school rules, procedures or policies. ● Non-compliance with safeguarding protocols in relation to any child in the School, including a parent’s own child or children. This includes the requirement to use non-violent forms of discipline in the home (the School will always seek to work positively and constructively with families in any cases of disclosed domestic abuse, but does reserve the right to contact local emergency services if it is deemed to be appropriate). ● Refusal, or excessive delay, in engagement and communication with the School regarding issues of concern. ● Disregard for School site access rules and requests. ● Applying pressure on staff members to alter reports, grades or any other records related to his or her child. ● Recording meetings or telephone calls without the prior consent of those involved. ● Failure to disclose or share information required to allow the School to secure the welfare of their child (eg. medical information). ● Failure to secure a school-approved medical and/or psychological/emotional assessments and appropriate support for a child in line with the School’s requirements. ● Misusing social media and or chat groups to spread false or misleading information or to cause harm to a group or individual in any part of the NLCS Jeju community. ● Actions that bring the School into disrepute. BREACHES OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT It is hoped that parents can appropriately direct their concerns and contribute to a harmonious School community that reflects the School’s Guiding Principles. The consequences for breaches of this Parent Code of Conduct will however be determined by the Principal and may include the following ● The School may write to the parent detailing concerns and/or ask the parent to attend a meeting to address the behaviour in question. ● The School may prohibit a parent from entry to the School site or from attending school-related events or activities. ● The School may direct that a parent may only communicate with members of staff through a nominated school representative. ● In cases of extreme or persistent breach of this Parent Code of Conduct, the School may take steps to remove the child from the school roll. ● The School, where appropriate, may involve other authorities. ● The School may take such other steps as it deems appropriate according to the nature of the breach.

For boarding parents, it is really important that parents understand the negative impact of certain behaviour which falls below our expectations: - There must be a clear handover in the duty of care for your child if they are going to be spending time outside the Boarding Homes so trying to remove your child from the care and control of the boarding house before this handover occurs should not happen. When students leave the boarding home there must be an adult collecting and supervising them for the duration of the time away from boarding. - If there is an incident in the Boarding Homes then it is the responsibility of the staff and school to investigate and deal with it within the policies and procedures at that time. We ask parents not to try to take matters into their own hands and do not contact the family of another student, this is inappropriate and seldom useful. - It is really difficult for BMs to manage the issue of “second electronics” without the support of the parents. Generally, the only way a boarding student gets a second phone or laptop is if parents have provided one. We ask parents to keep tight control on electronic devices if a new phone is purchased then where is the old one, for example.

FAQs Can my child get a taxi? Yes, but taxi travel is subject to age-appropriate safeguarding measures and must follow the school's boarding procedures. ● Years 5–8: Students may not travel alone in a taxi. They may travel with an older sibling or another student in Year 9 or above, provided parental consent has been given. Taxi bookings must be made by parents and shared with the Boarding Master/Mistress. Boarding staff will hand over the student to the driver or accompanying older student, record the driver's details, and ensure the student has emergency contact information. ● Year 9: Independent taxi travel is only permitted for approved purposes, such as medical appointments, airport transfers, or emergency situations. It is not permitted for general exeats or leisure travel around the island. Taxis must be booked by parents and the details shared with the Boarding Master/Mistress. Boarding staff will record the destination, departure time, and expected arrival. ● Years 10–11: Students may travel independently in an approved taxi. Journeys should be booked by parents through a recognised taxi company or authorised app, with the booking details shared with boarding staff. Students must carry a mobile phone, share their destination details, and confirm their safe arrival with the boarding house. These procedures are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all boarding students while allowing increasing independence as they mature. Does an adult need to be present on an exeat? Yes. During an exeat, there is a formal transfer of care from the school to a parent or designated supervising adult. Students may not be on an unsupervised exeat. The parent or supervising adult assumes full responsibility for the student's care and wellbeing for the duration of the exeat. This includes ensuring appropriate supervision and making decisions in the student's best interests while they are off-site. Exeats are designed to allow students valuable time with family while maintaining appropriate safeguarding arrangements. Parents are encouraged to use the designated scheduled exeat weekends wherever possible, although exceptions may be made for significant family events such as weddings, birthdays, or graduations. All exeat requests must be submitted by parents at least two days in advance using the electronic request form and are subject to approval by the Boarding Master or Boarding Mistress. What is a handover of care? A handover of care is the formal transfer of responsibility for a student's safety and wellbeing from one responsible adult to another. For example, when a student leaves the boarding house on an exeat, responsibility transfers from the school to their parent or designated supervising adult. Similarly, when the student returns to school, responsibility transfers back to the boarding staff.

A handover of care may also take place when a student is collected by an authorised adult, transferred to an approved taxi driver under the school's procedures, or taken to a pre-approved activity. In each case, the school ensures that responsibility is clearly transferred to a known and authorised individual, maintaining appropriate safeguarding arrangements at all times. Clear handovers of care are an important part of our safeguarding procedures and help ensure that every student is appropriately supervised wherever they are. How much is one night in boarding and what does this include? A single night in boarding is usually 70,000 won per night and this includes an overnight stay, snacks and meals in the canteen, and use of the Medical Centre in emergencies. Students are required to bring their own bedding and, of course, what they need for an overnight stay. At some points throughout the year, “Taster Sessions” will be available and potential boarders can use these sessions to gain an experience of boarding and to judge their suitability for boarding without charge. A Taster Session could be a single night (the Y6 Boarding Sleepover) or for a few days (Thu - Sun for Y7/8). These are all dependent on the Boarding Homes having space available and at the discretion of the AVP (Boarding). Please note that this is not expected to be a long-term arrangement and any stay in boarding longer than two weeks is not considered temporary and a formal change of status would be required. Does my child have to come home over the weekend? No, your son or daughter does not have to come home during the weekend and, in fact, it is advantageous to have them take part in the weekend schedule. There are many benefits to them taking part together with the rest of the boarders and the Boarding Homes offer vibrant weekend plans to ensure your children have a healthy and productive time at NLCS Jeju. There are scheduled exeats throughout the academic year where we strongly encourage parents to take their children out and ensure they get some time away from boarding and back with families. I heard Boarding Homes have different bedtimes, is this true? Whilst Junior School Boarding, Senior School Boarding, and Sixth Form Boarding all have slightly different routines, there should be consistency within the houses of the same age range. That being said, we do promote positivity in the boarding houses and all houses operate a positive reward system, so, at the weekends, sometimes a reward may be given by a BM to their house (or a specific year group) with an extended bedtime because they have earnt it. I heard Boarding Homes have different rules about access to electronics, is this true? TIt is fundamentally important that all boarding houses maintain absolute consistency regarding the management of electronic devices. Clear procedures and expectations are in place for the 2026/27 academic year to ensure a consistent approach across all boarding houses.

Can I choose my child's Boarding Home? The short answer is no, as it is the responsibility of the school to do this but we will listen to any concerns that parents might raise. It is important to note that many factors go into choosing a child's Boarding Home, it is not done randomly and could simply be due to their sibling already being a member of that Boarding Home. Friendship groups, interests and hobbies, and the rooms/beds available all play an important role. We are aware that sometimes children feel anxious and young new boarders especially want to be surrounded by their existing friends but a Boarding Home is an exciting new opportunity for friendship groups with people they have never met before. Please remember that the purpose of boarding is not to perpetuate those friendships, they will always be there, but to make new connections and integrate with whole peer groups.

Can a child change his or her Boarding Home? It is possible under some circumstances but there is an important process to follow. Changing a student’s Boarding Home is not a small matter and, whilst it is possible, it must be considered carefully before being agreed upon. Only one Boarding Home change is possible per student during their time at NLCS Jeju and the final decision is made by the AVP (Boarding) and VP (Pastoral) together. It must be in the best interests of the child and a meeting with the BM, and AVPs will be held beforehand. Is there enough time to study? Yes, the overwhelming majority of boarding students feel that there is enough time to study and that there is more prep/homework time available when compared to the amount of work set by teachers. We have a formal prep/homework schedule which includes supervised study every day. However, It is fundamentally important that we maintain a healthy balance throughout a boarders time at school and the boarding routine is carefully considered and adapted each year. Often a student who feels that there is not enough time is not working efficiently and they simply need some support from the boarding staff to develop these organisational and academic skills. Can my child leave boarding for academy lessons in the evening? In some circumstances, yes but this is discouraged as an initial reaction to low academic attainment. The school does not believe that private or additional tuition is inherently wrong, but that the routine and automatic attendance on evenings, weekends and holidays is unnecessary and can even work to the detriment of your child’s education and development. In particular: concerns about excessive tiredness of the students and the fact that we must create a healthy balanced routine for our students; the ‘way of learning’ in is usually not in line with the school’s ethos or IB philosophy and sometimes NLCS Jeju students are ‘hindered’ in their ability to think creatively and critically because of the way they have been ‘taught’; the possibility of breaching IGCSE or IB rules about how much support they are allowed to receive with course work, IAs, or their extended essay; the child might be missing out on the other opportunities that an adolescent should have; or that a child might not have sufficient time to develop the extracurricular interests and skills that are essential to university applications in the UK and, especially, the US. The school provides additional tuition for Boarding students as part of our extensive provision. The ‘academic enhancement’ program is specifically for boarders to engage in and runs Monday to Thursday every week of term. Sessions are individualised to student needs and are delivered by our very own expert academic staff. The program offers up to 12 hours of academic delivery over a wide variety of subject areas

each evening. Students can be invited to attend, in which case they should attend, or they can volunteer to attend sessions if they wish to attend extra sessions in a particular subject. This has proven to be very successful in increasing the attainment of our boarders over the years and should be encouraged. The school suggests that parents approach private tuition on a needs basis and work with the school in the interests of each child. Our staff are happy to work with parents and discuss the likely impacts, positive or negative, of a child accessing private tuition. We want to ensure any educational support beyond regular school provision meets an identified and specific need, is limited in scope, and is not something that can be met by the school. Our boarding programme has always been based on a ‘balanced’ provision of academic study, physical activity, adequate sleep and organised and free time for socialising and positive relationship building. Do children have to take all their belongings when they return home? No, we understand that most of our boarding students need to fly back to the mainland or internationally so they can leave certain things behind. There are storage rooms in Boarding Homes which are available to keep things that they do not need to bring home; sometimes books, small furniture, or lamps etc. It is important that a room is emptied as much as possible though, sometimes entirely if a room change or refurbishment is taking place so that a thorough clean can occur unhindered during the holiday times. It is possible to box up some items and send them via the postal system too and this is arranged in collaboration with our Matrons and the Operations Team. What is the food like? The catering contract was changed for the beginning of 23/24 and the catering company is just about to begin their fourth year now. Last year was an impressive improvement on the freshness of produce and high-quality ingredients when compared with the previous company. It is vitally important that boarders have a voice and that they are listened to so regular and effective Food Committee meetings are held which results in positive and constructive feedback driving more positive development. How does the school manage risks from smoking, vaping, and alcohol in boarding? Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are things that affect all adolescents and we all want the boarders under our care to be safe, secure, and not feeling the need to experiment. NLCS Jeju has strict policies in place to secure the welfare of all members of the boarding community. It is clear that smoking, vaping, and alcohol are harmful and we have a robust discipline system in place, a temporary external exclusion (suspension) can normally be expected, if students fall below our high expectations. As well as sanctions, we will support students to become more confident in resisting peer pressure and give counselling (or other strategies) to deal with stress and pressure.