The ESL Program

Taejon Christian International School welcomes students representing diverse languages and cultures. The school is committed to appropriately placing students in programs where they will be able to comprehend the academic language and will experience success. All applicants should submit a completed TCIS student application form, after which placement testing and, if applicable, a residence interview will be scheduled. It is necessary to complete all sections of the Home Language Survey and the Educational and Personal Background section. This initial meeting with the parents/guardians present is the best time to obtain information. Initially, all applicants complete diagnostic reading, math, and writing assessments. If a student scores two or more grade levels lower on the reading comprehension assessment than his/her targeted entry grade level, he/she is referred to the ESL department for additional English language diagnostic assessment to ensure accurate placement. Emphasis is placed on the academic reading evaluation; this is the primary indicator of the student’s probability of success in the academic class. Prospective students requesting ESL services will need to plan to return to TCIS for a second day of diagnostic assessment.