Taejon Christian International School
대전외국인학교
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yeartotal about USD 22K–31.2K
KRW 19.9M–28.1M + USD 7.32K–10.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) is a K–12 international school in Daejeon, South Korea. It is a three-programme IB World School with small classes, STEM+Arts, leadership, service and a boarding option.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Students
535
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Grades
- K – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 23
- Founded
- 1958
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K1-5 | KRW 19,933,000about USD 14.7K |
| 6-8 | KRW 23,109,000 + USD 8,570total about USD 25.6K |
| 9-12 | KRW 28,087,000 + USD 10,530total about USD 31.2K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K1-5 | KRW 19,933,000 (about USD 14.7K) |
| 6-8 | KRW 23,109,000 + USD 8,570 (total about USD 25.6K) |
| 9-12 | KRW 28,087,000 + USD 10,530 (total about USD 31.2K) |
Source: school website (tcis.or.kr) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 300,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 500,000
- Capital levy
- KRW 4,000,000
- Bus
- KRW 3,424,000
- Lunch
- KRW 1,260,000
- EAL support
- KRW 1,000,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 8
- Deadline
- Round 1: 2026-12-01; Round 2: 2027-01-15 (for August 2027 entry)
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Sibling discount
- 20% tuition discount for younger siblings enrolled concurrently
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Service
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Athletics
- APAC Conference
- KAIAC Conference
Arts
- Theatre
- Music
- Visual Arts
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Theatre
- Music
- Visual Arts
- ASCENT outdoor program
- Service
Upcoming events
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB, ACSI
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Offers individualised learning support including IEPs, classroom accommodations, small-group instruction and a Resource Room, selected by student need.
- Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Resource Room
- Classroom accommodations
- Small-group instruction
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Registered with the Korean Ministry of Education and licensed as a foreign school in Korea.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Optional school bus service for designated areas of Daejeon, Sejong and Cheongju, with an additional fee and routes to confirm with the school.
- Daejeon
- Sejong
- Cheongju
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Boarding for grades 6–12 in a family-like residential community, with WASC and ACSI accreditation covering the boarding programme.
- Life in the Dorm
- Support Services
- Boarding Facilities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A three-programme IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP, with an integrated STEM and arts approach.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
States that the Class of 2026 received offers from 106 universities and publishes IB Diploma results and university offer information.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
Supports English learners through co-teaching in selected classes and English language acquisition instruction guided by the WIDA framework.
- Co-teaching
- English Language Acquisition
- WIDA framework
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
School counsellors provide individual and group support from kindergarten to Grade 12 and work with families on student well-being.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Established in 1958 and has educated students in Daejeon for many years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
An international community of students and faculty from many nationalities, emphasising small classes and close teacher-student relationships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Offers theatre, music and visual arts activities.
- Theatre
- Music
- Visual Arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Emphasises service learning and serving the wider world.
- Service
- Serving the World
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the language of instruction and social language, with an English Language Learning programme for eligible students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Recognises students for external achievements, including an invention expo, an ESD youth camp and an AI robot challenge.
- World Invention School Expo
- Sejong RCE ESD International Youth Camp
- AI Robot Grand Challenge
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds WASC accreditation, IB authorisation for three programmes, and memberships including ACSI, ASCD, EARCOS, NACAC and WIDA.
- WASC
- IB (PYP, MYP, DP)
- ACSI
- ASCD
- EARCOS
- College Board
- NACAC
- IACAC
- WIDA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applicants are reviewed individually for English proficiency, academic background and learning needs, using English assessments and writing samples.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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