Taejon Christian International School

TCIS is located at 77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34035, South Korea. The campus sits on a purpose-built 10-acre hill overlooking Techno Valley in Daejeon, with the surrounding Techno Valley area offering a mix of research, services and amenities. The Hyundai Shopping Plaza is about a 10-minute walk from the campus, and the neighbourhood provides a convenient local context for families.

TCIS provides a full K–12 program within the IB framework, offering the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with enrollment spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

TCIS is co-educational and offers both day school and on-campus boarding for eligible grades; boarding facilities are on campus and can accommodate a substantial number of students as part of the school's Boarding Care Program.

TCIS provides English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) support for language learners, including in-class co-teaching and language acquisition services aligned with international standards (e.g., WIDA). English-language instruction is a core component of the program across K–12.

TCIS has no formal country affiliation; it is registered in Korea as a foreign school.

TCIS operates as a non-denominational Christian school with a Christian worldview; affiliation is not with any single denominational church.

A typical weekly schedule runs school days from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm (Mon–Fri). After-school activities include K-5 BOOST sessions and 6–12 office hours, with athletics and other activities extending after the regular day.

TCIS offers an optional school-bus service for an additional fee. Buses run before and after school, plus a late bus for after-school activities. Routes cover major Daejeon residential areas (Yuseong-gu, Seo-gu) and extend to Sejong and Cheongju, with safety features and trained drivers.

TCIS delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum for students aged about 3 to 19, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in elementary (Kindergarten–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in middle and early high school (grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (DP) in high school (grades 11–12). TCIS became the first three-program IB World School in Korea and was authorized for PYP in 2004, DP in 2008, and MYP in 2012, all within a Christian worldview. The school is English-medium, offering an entirely English-speaking curriculum across the K–12 range. The curriculum emphasizes STEM/STEAM and inquiry-based learning, complemented by project-based learning and a robust co-curricular program. Boarding care is available to support long-distance students.

Pastoral care at TCIS supports students' social, emotional, and spiritual development through a network of teachers, counselors, advisers, and boarding staff, with daily one-on-one guidance and community-building activities.

TCIS provides Learning Support with an Individual Education Program (IEP) for diagnosed students, serving needs including gifted and talented, specific learning challenges, language and communication difficulties, developmental needs, physical and sensory conditions, medical conditions, and emotional/mental health issues, and does not present itself as a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by specialist teachers who push into classrooms and collaborate with homeroom teachers to support English learners.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the TCIS Counseling Office and wellness initiatives, including student-led mental health work such as the MedVenture Club's campaigns and funds for Wellness Week.

Safeguarding is overseen by a Child Protection Advocate who works on behalf of children according to TCIS and Korean National Government policies, with a confidential counseling program, and in cases of risk, parents are notified and students may be referred to external psychological services.

1. Application Form. Complete the official online application form and the Consent Form for Personal Information online. After submission, you will receive confirmation of receipt and information about the next steps. The admissions process is managed through OpenApply, which centralizes applications, document uploads, appointment scheduling, and progress tracking, enabling direct communication with the admissions team at every stage.

2. Application Fee. The Application Fee is ₩300,000 KRW and must be paid to complete your application. Payment is made online via bank transfer, and the Refund Policy Agreement must be signed and submitted along with the payment. The online portal provides the checklist and instructions for completing this step.

3. Testing & Interview. After submitting the application, families self-schedule required testing through the checklist in the online portal. Interviews are not part of the process for every applicant and are extended only to selected students after testing and full document review. Selected elementary students will interview before a final decision is made, and middle/high school students only if necessary. Tests include K1 (Age 4) to Grade 12 English and Math tests; Grades 3–12 require a writing sample in English; Dorm Applicants complete a dormitory questionnaire and a Zoom interview will be scheduled by Residence Life staff; English Language Learners may require additional English testing (WIDA). All admissions testing is conducted in person on campus, with alternative arrangements available if in-person attendance is not possible.

4. Submit Documents. Elementary School Applicants: School Profile Report (completed by homeroom teacher/principal/counselor), Homeroom Teacher Recommendation, and Past 3 years of school records (if applicable). Secondary School Applicants (Grades 6–12): School Profile Report, English and Math teacher recommendations, Past 3 years of school records, and Official Transcript (required for Grades 9–12). The Admissions checklist specifies which documents are needed by level.

5. Admissions Decision. The official announcement date for decisions is published, and final admission decisions are communicated to applicants via email. Parents receive the outcome and any next steps through email once the decision is made.

TCIS offers the BOT Merit Scholarship for high school students enrolling in Grades 10–12. Grade 12 students may receive the distinction of the BOT Merit Scholarship but not the financial award. The Merit Scholarship is a conditional one-year award intended to encourage academic excellence, service, leadership, character, and passion, and recipients are reviewed at the end of the first semester; the scholarship may be discontinued if the mid-term review is not passed.

Eligibility and criteria include: Academic achievement (with strong GPA and evidence of a rigorous program), service to school and community, leadership in academics and co-curriculars, strong character, and a demonstrated area of ongoing passion. Awards are applied to the next tuition payment. Application deadline for the 2026–2027 school year is January 16, 2026, with winners announced in February 2026. How to apply: review the Merit Scholarship Information, complete the Merit Scholarship Application Form, and participate in a follow-up interview if selected; winners are announced after the start of the fall semester. Contact notes and timelines for 2026–2027 are provided on the Merit Scholarship information page. The school has published Merit Scholarship winner announcements for previous years (e.g., 2025 and 2023–2024 editions) to illustrate ongoing scholarship activity.

TCIS does not publish a waitlist or admissions pool in its publicly accessible pages. Instead, admissions operates under a quota and seating framework: there is Priority Seating Availability, and TCIS aims to maintain a 50% foreign-student enrollment cap relative to Korean citizens. These controls influence seat availability and admission decisions rather than a formal, published waitlist.