Preparing Students to Thrive on the Global Stage
Naju provides language training programs in the US to develop students’ international capabilities and global awareness.
The Naju–Clermont-Ferrand International Youth Summer Camp promotes cultural understanding through reciprocal visits and exchanges.
US Language Training Program
International Youth Summer Camp (Naju–Clermont-Ferrand, France)
An IB Education City Nurturing Future Talent
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally accredited educational program administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). It encourages self-directed growth.
Naju became the first city in Jeonnam to establish a complete IB education system encompassing elementary, middle, and high schools with World School accreditation.
Four schools currently participate in the IB curriculum (World Schools: Bitgaram Elementary School, Naju Geumcheon Middle School, Jeonnam Foreign Language High School / Candidate School: Bonghwang High School)
Interested School
Understanding and Exploring the IB Program
Approx. 12 months
- Understanding the IB philosophy
- Participating in introductory teacher training
- Conducting in-house training and operating professional learning communities
Candidate School
Preparing for World School Authorization
Approx. 24 months
- Assignment of an official IB consultant
- Completion of official IB training by all teachers
- Research into IB teaching and learning methods
- Elementary & Middle Schools
- Partial implementation in classes
World School
Officially Authorized by the IBO
Every 5 years
- Official operation of IB programs
- Elementary & Middle Schools
- Implementation across all grades
- High School
- Operation of IB classes and external assessments
An International Exchange City Growing Together with the World
Naju is expanding its global network through active exchanges and cooperation with international sister and friendship cities in various fields, including culture, education, and economic development.
International Exchange Cities: 12 Cities and Regions in 7 Countries
Status of Naju City’s International Exchange Cities
| Network | Country | City | Date of Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Cities (2) | Japan | Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture | 1993.7.20. |
| US | Wenatchee, Washington | 1994.10.15. | |
| Friendship and Exchange Cities (10) | China | Yuyao, Zhejiang Province | 1997.6.16. |
| Baishan, Jilin Province | 1997.6.21. | ||
| Lixin County, Anhui Province | 1998.4.1. | ||
| Nanchang, Jiangxi Province | 2007.5.31. | ||
| Taizhou, Zhejiang Province | 2017.2.14 | ||
| Uzbekistan | Sergeli District, Tashkent | 2007.4.2. | |
| US | Howard County, Maryland | 2016.7.12. | |
| Denmark | Haderslev | 2016.10.16. | |
| Philippines | Pampanga Province | 2022.11.12. | |
| France | Clermont-Ferrand | 2025.6.24. |