Taejon Christian International School (2026 Profile)

77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong Gu
Daejeon, 34035, South Korea

www.tcis.or.kr

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Taejon Christian International School Photo #1 - The entire community works together to support each other, moving forward to achieve important goals.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #2 - On-campus dormitories give students immediate access to all of the activities happening on campus, as well as beautiful views of the surrounding green spaces.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #3 - The TCIS campus sits on the green hills overlooking Techno Valley to the west. To the North, East, and South are views over the Korean fields and orchards, all the way to the mountains. It is a beautiful location for learning, and for experiencing all that the city or nature has to offer.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #4 - International activities conferences create opportunities for collaboration in the arts, as well as bring further opportunities for networking and cultural exchange.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #5 - TCIS offers strong tracks for study in science, math, humanities and arts. Highly-qualified faculty, purpose-built facilities, and rigorous curriculum all contribute to students that are well prepared for study at top universities anywhere in the world.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #6 - International and local conferences provide a variety of opportunities for athletics competition, arts collaboration, travel, and cultural exchange.

Taejon Christian International School Photo #7 - Large and small production drama opportunities for students involvement in grades 6-12.

TCIS is a rigorous and caring educational community in Daejeon, South Korea. The school and boarding program go hand in hand to provide a sincere holistic experience that develops both competence and character.

Built on solid academic best practices and the intentional building of values for leadership, discernment, peace, service, balance, and a growth mindset. These ideals are nurtured throughout both academic and boarding programs, each supporting the other.

Our students are outstanding products of our mission to "cultivate internationally-minded learners, who lead in purposeful change.".

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $40,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $28,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Taejon Christian International School

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

6-12

Grades Offered (Day)

PK-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Year Founded

1958

Campus Size

10 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

LEARN • LOVE • LEAD

Student Body

Enrollment

400 students

% Students Boarding

20%

Average SAT Score

1384
(Out of 1600)

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

Number of IB Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

63%

Summer Program Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$40,000

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$28,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

n/a

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

SSAT Required

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

n/a%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Colors

Black and Gold

School Mascot

Dragon

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

“A Gift” Orphanage Support Club“Ampersand” Literature Writing

“Compassion International” Child Advocacy Club“Golden Time” Medical Interest Club

“Pen In a Box” Schools Supply Club“The Golden Dragon” Newspaper Club

Amnesty International ClubChess Club

Cooking ClubDance Club

Eco Green ClubFuture Business Leaders of America

GIVE Local Needs Support ClubKaIST/TCIS Outreach Partnership Program

LASA Service Group: BangaloreLASA Service Group: Boracay

LASA Service Group: ChiangmaiLASA Service Group: Manila

Model United NationsPeer counseling

Prom CommitteeRobotics Club

Science ClubSpiritual Fellowship Club

TEDx Youth@TCISUNICEF

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Fall Theatre ProductionFilm Club

Open Art ClubSpring Musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Kendo ClubTae Kwon Do

School Notes

TCIS is a private, international boarding school in Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1958, TCIS has long been known for both its academic excellence and its close-knit community.TCIS places emphasis on finding each student's strengths and guiding them toward fulfilling their potential.
With small class sizes and a faculty-student ratio of 7:1, we offer a more personalized education for all. We often say that we are not an "exclusive" school, we are an "exceptional" school. We teach a wide range of students, believing that it is possible to meet the needs of many through academic best practices and the intentional building of a collaborative community.
TCIS is a STEAM school offering exceptionally strong programs of study in science, mathematics, and Design Tech. Students also find robust opportunities for involvement in visual arts, music, and theatre at all grade levels.
Promoting values of peace, love, kindness, unity, and service alongside high academic standards, we like to think that we represent the best of what a Christian learning community can be. Roughly half of our students claim the Christian faith, with the rest coming from other faith backgrounds, or professing no personal faith. All are welcome, and all families love the community they find here inclusively built on common values.
The TCIS campus is located on a hill overlooking the northern neighborhood of Daejeon, known as Techno Valley. The city of Daejeon is central to Korea and is an ideal location for experiencing the culture within Korea The area of Techno Valley gets its name from the large number of research and development institutions located in the area. The campus itself is roughly 10 acres and is a beautiful place for study and boarding. We are bordered by an orchard to the South, a golf course to the North, and the mountains can be seen to the East and West. Overlooking Techno Valley to the west, the TCIS campus is well-situated for quiet learning, as well as the enjoyment of all that nature and a city have to offer.
TCIS delivers the IB to grades K-12. While some schools limit access to highest level programs, we believe that the holistic rigor of the IB is beneficial for many students, not only a select few. Even with such an inclusive approach to the IB, DP scores are historically well above the world average. The annual pass rate for the Diploma Program at TCIS is consistently at or near 100%, (the TCIS 4-year pass rate is 99%.)
TCIS holds membership with both international and local activities conferences, which opens many opportunities for a high level of competition and collaboration. It also enriches the cultural opportunities available. Students can compete and collaborate in the following activities at the conference level: Volleyball, Tennis, Cross-country Running, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Badminton, Table-tennis, Forensics, Orchestra, Band, Choir, and Theatre.Students in grades 9-12 can join more than 30 formalized clubs in the school, and opportunities also exist for informal groups and project-based involvement. There is a good mix on offer in areas of academic, physical, faith-based, service-focused, special-interest, and student-government activities.
We hold affiliation with well-known international organizations such as can be found in many American schools (National Honor Society, Junior National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Amnesty International, Red Cross, and others.)
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jennifer Song - Professional Golfer with the LPGA Tour
- Irene Kim - International fashion designer and model

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Taejon Christian International School cost?

Taejon Christian International School's tuition is approximately $40,000 for boarding students and $28,000 for day students.

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Taejon Christian International School famous alumni include: Jennifer Song and Irene Kim.

When is the application deadline for Taejon Christian International School?

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