Growing Together in Jeju.
Free and Independent.
Rooted in cooperative childcare.
Bomulsum School embodies humanity, life, and community.
A Community of Mutual Support
We believe education empowers students to lead their own lives. We embrace trial and error. We turn concrete experiences into insights. We find structure in open-ended learning.
- Independent Growth: Raising masters of their own lives and active members of society.
- Respect for Life: Understanding the laws of nature. Living in peace with the environment.
- Cooperation: Understanding the world through history. Growing through collaboration, not competition.
Year Founded
Preschool Students
School Students
Affiliated Programs
From Preschool to Independence
The Bomulsum philosophy isn't limited to a single classroom. It spans our entire community. We offer a continuous path of growth—from early childhood cooperative care through alternative secondary education, supported by after-school and weekend programs.
Programs
The Educational Journey
Early Childhood
Cooperative Preschool
A sanctuary where children explore nature, discovering their unique rhythm and senses through play.
Alternative Ed (Grades 1-9)
Bomulsum School
An integrated K-9 curriculum. Students understand the world through history and grow through collaborative projects.
After-school Care
Bomulsum Gulongse
Cooperative care. A second home providing healthy food, rest, and diverse community activities.
Elementary Weekend Care
Gumnang
Weekend activities for elementary students. Finding joy and vitality through outings and physical play.
Our Environment
The Growth We Dream Of
Relationship-Centered
Built on trust and affection. We value organic human connections between teachers and children.
Living with Nature
Developing ecological sensitivity. Jeju's nature is our classroom. We learn the natural cycles.
The Joy of Learning
Process over scores. Personal growth matters. Students find joy in solving their own problems.
The Curriculum
How we learn.
Life Subjects
We don't just study life; we practice it. Students take charge of their daily routines, learning to plan, execute, and take responsibility. We blend learning and play seamlessly.
* Includes: Room meetings, daily opening and closing, gardening, travel, and ecological activities.
Academic Subjects
Our foundation is language, math, and practical science. We build on this with humanities to understand the world (philosophy, history, debate). We foster creativity through arts (music, woodworking, theater) and expand our horizons with foreign languages.
Project Learning
Curiosity drives us. We tackle real-world problems through student-led projects. This is how we build a healthy community culture and uncover universal truths together.
Student Council
Independence is learned by solving problems directly. Students govern themselves through council meetings, managing everything from room dynamics to barter markets and the school newspaper.