The Residence Program

At TCIS we see our residence program as a service ministry to families who desire a international-based education. Because all our staff are practicing Christians, we are committed to sharing our faith with students in word and deed - exposing all students to Christ and discipling those who follow Jesus.

We realize that the choice to use a boarding program is a serious one for a family to make. Therefore, we strive to make our dorms as family-like as possible, through loving and professional staff, comfortable dorms, caring supervision, and a variety of activities. We believe that dorm staff and parents should work together, communicating often concerning the welfare of their children.

Alongside our emphasis on family is a strong commitment to professionalism. Our dorm staff members are college-educated, many with backgrounds in education or youth ministry. Additionally, our staff undergo psychological evaluation, background checks, and two weeks of extensive training before they even arrive at TCIS. The staff meet often for professional development: learning CPR and first aid tips, discussing student concerns, and being trained on boarding and counseling skills.

Residence Fast Facts:

Boarding Capacity: Capable of holding up to 224 students in 7 dorms.

Boarding Staff: Over 30 full-time Christian staff, including a residence director, dorm parents and resident assistants, a nurse, and administrative assistants.

Services Provided: All meals with Western and Asian choices; full service laundry; general house keeping; residence activities; nightly study halls; and quality supervision by a caring staff.

Travel: Assistance with weekend travel arrangements can be requested. Transportation to and from bus/train stations is provided.

Athletics: The high school is a member of the Korean American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC) comprised of international and Department of Defense schools throughout Korea. Teams compete in tennis, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, swimming and soccer. TCIS also has various intramural sports for middle school students.

Activities: The boarding program sponsors many activities during the week and over the weekends. Activities may include on-campus games or movies, trips downtown to shop or to watch a professional sporting event, bowling, hiking, or skating in our area, or more elaborate trips to go skiing or rafting. The school also offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities from musical groups, drama productions, social events, sports, festivals, and community service trips in Taejon and abroad.

Medical Services: Two full time nurses provide or arrange for physical assessments, first aid, urgent/emergency care, inpatient care (for a maximum of 24 hours) and referral services. The nurse will be on call on closed weekends and holidays for out-of-country and missionary students.

Academics: Dorm students are required to participate in nightly study halls. If a student has an average of 75 or lower in any class, they will be required to attend extra tutoring sessions with teachers, or attend extra study halls.

Our program is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) and works diligently to maintain the standards held by this organization.

Boarding Staff Program Goals:

The goal of the boarding staff is to show our love to the students in the following ways:

1. Be examples for Christ in all we do.
2. Be good communicators with parents and teachers.
3. Be intentionally interactive with students.
4. Be responsible in our supervision.
5. Be intentional in our service to others.
6. Be dedicated to spiritual nurturing.
7. Maintain a safe and homelike environment.