2012-2013 Second round admissions

NLCS Jeju Admissions Arrangements

Information for admissions to NLCS Jeju for September 2012:  Year groups Reception to Year 12.

Admissions Policy

Places will be offered to eligible applicants on the basis of the results attained through the assessments set by NLCS Jeju. All applicants will complete tests that will assess their level of reading and writing English. They will be assessed on their mathematical ability and aptitude level.

Senior students will be required to write an essay in a test centre, within a set timed period and with an unseen question to assess their higher level written English. Applicants for Year 7 to Year 12 will be interviewed to assess English speaking and listening skills and their ability to interpret, evaluate, analyse and discuss a range of topics relevant to current affairs and other issues related to stimulus unseen material.

Students eligible by age for Year 10 will follow the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) programme. The Sixth Form Foundation Class, Year 11, is specifically designed to help students (without any prior experience with the NLCS curriculum) prepare for the Sixth Form (Year 12 and 13) IB program.

Admissions Eligibility

Admissions applications may be submitted by both Korean and foreign students.  (Overseas residence is not required.)

All students should meet the applicable age requirement. (See age checker).

Admission Selection Evaluation Criteria

Year	Evaluation Procedure
Reception	1. Review of documentation 2. Entrance Exam and Interview (in English by Year group) 3. Cognitive Ability Test in native language
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5	1. Review of documentation 2. English and Mathematics test (in English) 3. Cognitive Ability Test in native language
Year 6
Year 7	1. Review of documentation 2. English and Mathematics test (in English) 3. Cognitive Ability Test in native language 4. English Interview (short-listed only)
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10	1. Review of documentation 2. English and Mathematics test (in English) 3. English essay in time examination conditions * Year 12 - IB subject tests will be set. 4. Cognitive Ability Test in native language 5. English Interview (short-listed only)
Year 11
Year 12

 

Assessment Schedule for Entry into school for September 2012:

Reception to Year 12

Submit Application

March 15^th (Thursday) ~ May 10^th (Thursday) 2012

Entrance Exam and Interview: Reception to Year 4

May 25^th (Friday) & May 26^th (Saturday) 2012

Entrance Exam and Interview will take place in NLCS Jeju, Junior School (Jeju) and NLCS (London, UK)

Friday, 25th May		Saturday, 26th May
Year	Time	Year	Time
Reception	10:00 ~ 12:00	Year 3	10:00 ~ 12:00
Year 1	13:00 ~ 15:00	Year 4	13:00 ~ 15:00
Year 2	15:00 ~ 17:00

English and Math Test: Year 5 – Year 12

Essay Test: Year 10 – Year 12

IB Subject Tests: Year 12

May 19^th (Saturday) & May 20^th (Sunday) 2012

Assessment centres will be in Seoul, Jeju and London UK

Cognitive Ability Test (in native Language): Reception – Year 12

March 26^th (Monday) ~ May 17^th (Thursday) 2012

Interview: Year 7 – Year 12

June 2^nd (Saturday) & June 3^rd (Sunday) 2012

Interview will take place in Seoul, Jeju and London, UK for shortlisted only.

Final Announcement for Admitted Students Reception - Year 12

June 11^th (Monday) 2012

How to Apply

Entry into school for September 2012: Reception - Year 12

All documents should be submitted by registered mail and arrive by 10^th May 2012. Applications received after these dates will not be considered.

Required Documents

1.      The Pupil Application Form (to be submitted online through the NLCS Jeju website - http://engage.nlcsjeju.kr/AdmissionsControl/Default.aspx)

2. The following documents should be submitted to admissions office in Seoul by registered mail.

2.1. Five recent photos (3 X 4cm)

2.2 (a) Korean nationals:

- One copy of Resident Registration Document

- One copy of valid passport

(b) Foreign nationals:

- One copy of valid passport

- Foreign nationals residing in Korea should submit a copy of their Alien Registration Card

2.3 Completed Student Declaration Form (to be downloaded at the NLCS Jeju website and must be filled in English - http://www.nlcsjeju.co.kr/registration/Student_Declaration_Form2.php)

3. Standardised test results from the most recent 2 years may be additionally submitted. (e.g. SSAT, Stanford 9 Achievement Test). This is optional.

Admissions will not be accepted if:

· Submitted documentation is proven to have been falsified, or

· The Principal and/or other professionals determine that the student will not be able to meet the requirements of the academic and boarding environment.

NLCS Jeju Admissions Office

5F Seoul Square, 541 Namdaemunro 5ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (100-714), Korea

Tel: 82-2-6456-8410

Fax: 82-2-6456-8416

E-Mail: admissions@nlcsjeju.kr, application@nlcsjeju.kr

Website: http://www.nlcsjeju.kr/

Application Fee and How to Pay

Application fee: 400,000KRW (non-refundable)

How to Pay

Once the online application is submitted to NLCS Jeju, 6-digit registration number will be issued through parent's e-mail. The application fee must be paid within one working day upon receipt of the registration number to the account below. All bank payments wired to NLCS Jeju must include the student registration number. Please be aware that registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances once the payment is made.

Bank Name: NACF (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation)

Account No.: 301- 0091-7182-11

Name of account: NLCS Jeju

Bank Address: 303-1 Yendong Jeju city Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea

Swift Code: NACFKRSEXXX