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.

Annual tuition (total per academic year) by division

- Elementary School (Grades K1–5): USD 7,320 plus ₩18,983,000.
- Secondary School (Grades 6–8 / Middle School): USD 8,570 plus ₩22,220,000.
- Secondary School (Grades 9–12 / High School): USD 10,530 plus ₩27,268,000.

Per-term (semester) amounts

- The school invoices by semester (first and second semester deadlines are published); therefore the per-term amount is effectively one half of the annual tuition. Using that convention, the per-semester amounts are:
- Elementary (per semester): USD 3,660 plus ₩9,491,500.
- Middle (Grades 6–8, per semester): USD 4,285 plus ₩11,110,000.
- Secondary (Grades 9–12, per semester): USD 5,265 plus ₩13,634,000.

New student / application fees (non-refundable unless stated otherwise)

- Application Fee: ₩300,000 (non‑refundable).
- Registration Fee: ₩500,000 (non‑refundable).
- Capital Fee (one-time): ₩4,000,000 (non‑refundable).

Other recurring and optional fees

- Senior Fee (Grade 12, non‑refundable): ₩250,000.
- English Language Learner (ELL) Program Fee: Grades 6–10: ₩1,500,000; Grades 11–12: ₩1,000,000.
- Lunch Program: Grades K1–5: ₩1,170,000; Grades 6–12: ₩1,296,000.
- School Bus Fees: Daejeon pick-up points: ₩3,200,000; Cheong Ju & Sejong pick-up points: ₩4,000,000 (additional area pick-up points may incur extra fees).

Boarding (Grades 6–12)

- Boarding Program Fee (annual): USD 4,540 plus ₩11,761,000.
- Boarding Capital Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): ₩1,000,000.
- Dormitory closures note: dorms close for major holidays and specified weekends; students without a guardian during closures who cannot return home are charged USD 150.00 per day for extra provisional expenses.

Discounts and sibling policy

- A sibling discount of 20% applies to younger siblings enrolled concurrently.
- A 2% discount on the full annual tuition is available to returning families who pay the entire annual fee by the published early payment date (example: payment by April 16, 2025 for the 2025–2026 schedule).

Billing schedule and payment terms (academic year example published for 2025–2026)

- Returning students: first‑semester fees must be paid by the published first‑semester deadline (example: May 14, 2025) to confirm registration and secure class scheduling; second‑semester fees must be paid by the published second‑semester deadline (example: November 12, 2025). A published early full‑payment deadline (example: April 16, 2025) carries a 2% tuition discount.
- New students: payment of all tuition and fees for the coming semester must be made within two weeks of notification of admission or prior to the first day of classes, whichever occurs first.
- Late fees on overdue payments: 1–30 business days late = 6% fee; 31–60 business days late = 8% fee; more than 60 business days late = 10% fee.
- Late-entry tuition reductions are published by month of entry (example schedule shows % reductions when students arrive after the fall semester start or spring semester start).

Refunds and withdrawal processing fees

- Refunds for early withdrawal are issued after deducting non‑refundable fees; refunds are normally made in Korean won. Refunds for tuition and fees are calculated on a monthly basis after deduction of non‑refundable items.
- Non‑refundable items explicitly listed: Application Fee, Registration Fee, Senior Fee, Capital Fee, Dorm Capital Fee.
- Early withdrawal processing fees (non‑refundable) are specified by grade band: Grades K–5: ₩1,000,000; Grades 6–8: ₩2,000,000; Grades 9–12: ₩3,000,000; Dormitory withdrawal processing fee: ₩1,000,000.
- In the event of a large‑scale extraordinary event (war, civil strife, labor unrest, extreme weather, etc.), the school reserves the right to suspend normal refunding and require full payment for amounts due to ensure financial stability; appeals may be made to the Finance Committee as published in the school policies.

Explanation of capital and relevant fees

- Capital Fee: one‑time contribution toward school infrastructure, furnishings, building maintenance, and learning materials; capital fees are non‑refundable. Relevant fees refer to services not directly included in tuition and may be optional or required depending on family choices (for example, lunch, bus, boarding). Tuition is stated as a combination of a USD and a KRW amount; the total tuition charge is the sum of both currency amounts.

Payment methods (what is stated publicly)

- The school specifies that the application fee must be paid online via bank transfer as part of the application process.
- The published tuition and fees material does not list a comprehensive set of accepted payment channels (credit card, third‑party payment vendors, or specific bank account details) on the same tuition summary page; payment instructions and invoice details are provided with official billing documentation and payment notices. Refunds are normally made in Korean won.

Summary notes (concise)

- Annual tuition is quoted as USD + KRW and is the total charge; sibling discounts apply; boarding carries an additional annual USD + KRW charge and a one‑time dorm capital fee; specific optional fees (lunch, bus, ELL, senior fee) and one‑time capital/registration fees apply; refunds are normally issued in KRW after deduction of non‑refundable items and specified early‑withdrawal processing fees. Key published payment deadlines and late fee penalties apply and are enforced to confirm registration and class placement.