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Known. Challenged. Prepared.

Small classes, dedicated teachers, and every student is supported to achieve their personal best

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Connected Across Cultures

Promoting a culture of peace, safety, and unity – cultivating international-mindedness.

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Future-Ready Learning

Developing thinkers, creators, leaders, and problem-solvers for a changing world

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Leadership Beyond the Classroom

Athletics, arts, service, outdoor education, and meaningful opportunities to lead

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Boarding Care in Mainland Korea

A supportive family-like community where students grow in independence and responsibility

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K–12 International School in Korea

Shaping Futures

Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) is a K–12 international school in Daejeon, South Korea, where students are known, supported, and inspired to grow. Since 1958, families from Korea and around the world have found a caring community where children learn with confidence and discover who they can become. As an IB World School, TCIS combines small classes, dedicated teachers, strong STEM+Arts programs, and meaningful opportunities to lead and serve. Students leave prepared for universities around the world—and for lives of purpose, character, and impact.

 

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Every TCIS student follows a unique path, shaped by hard work, growth, and personalized support. Explore the Class of 2026 university acceptances and IB Diploma Programme results, and see how TCIS prepares students for success at leading universities in Korea and around the world.

TCIS Class of 2026  Highlights

 

Find the Right Path for Your Family

Every family approaches an international-school decision differently. Choose the situation that best describes yours.

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Local Korean Families

For Korean families living in Daejeon, Sejong, Cheongju and the surrounding region exploring an internationally recognized education.

한국어로 알아보기

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Local International Families

For international and mixed-nationality families seeking an established English-medium school and welcoming global community.

Discover TCIS in Daejeon

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Boarding in Korea

For families looking for a trusted mainland Korea boarding experience combining academics, care and belonging.

Explore Boarding at TCIS

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Moving to Korea

For returnee, bilingual and globally mobile families seeking academic continuity and a smooth transition into school life in Korea.

Plan Your School Transition

 

Future-Ready Learning

At TCIS, preparing students for the future means developing more than academic ability. Guided by our motto, Learn • Love • Lead, students grow in character, creativity, compassion, and confidence. Rigorous academics are balanced with service, activities, leadership, and spiritual growth, giving students opportunities to discover their strengths and learn how to make a difference. This whole-child approach helps prepare students not only for what comes next, but for lives of purpose, integrity, and impact.

BEGIN YOUR TCIS STORY

Discover an education where students are known, challenged, and prepared for the future.

 

 

 

 

 

University Offers

The Class of 2026 earned admission offers from 106 universities and colleges around the world. Their opportunities span the USA (73%), Asia and Australia (12%), the UK (10%), Canada (4%), and Europe (1%), reflecting both strong academic achievement and a truly global outlook. More than a list of acceptances, these results show students ready to take what they have learned at TCIS into universities and communities around the world. View More Offers

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University of California – Los Angeles
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University College London
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Stanford University
University of California–Berkeley
University of California – Berkeley
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Washington University in St. Louis
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University of Southern California
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University of California – San Diego
University of Sydney
University of Sydney
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Purdue University
Purdue University
King's College London
King's College London
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Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
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Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

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Parent Guides: Understanding International Education in Korea

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Explore our collection of practical guides designed to help parents understand international education in Korea and make informed decisions about their child's future.