Begin Your TCIS Journey
Choosing a school is one of the most meaningful decisions a family can make. At TCIS, admissions begins with a conversation about your child's learning, growth, character, and future.
Taejon Christian International School offers a globally recognized international education in a caring, English-speaking community in Korea. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students are known personally, challenged academically, and prepared to lead with purpose. Whether you are living in Korea, relocating from overseas, considering boarding, or seeking a full International Baccalaureate pathway, our Admissions Office is here to help.
A School Where Students Are Known and Prepared
At TCIS, students do more than attend an international school. They become part of a community that helps them grow in confidence, curiosity, compassion, and purpose.
Families choose TCIS for our full IB PYP, MYP, and DP continuum, strong university preparation, small classes, boarding program, international community, and long history of educating globally minded students in Korea.
Just as importantly, students are known here. Teachers understand their strengths, support their growth, and help them discover who they are becoming.
At TCIS, your child will be invited to learn deeply, love others well, and lead with meaningful purpose.
Who Applies to TCIS?
TCIS welcomes families from many backgrounds, countries, and educational systems. Our Admissions Office works with each family to understand eligibility, grade placement, English-language readiness, academic fit, and application timing.
Families who apply to TCIS include:
- Families living in Korea seeking a strong international education and global university pathway.
- Korean national families now qualify through the Daedeok R&D Zone pathway.
- Expatriate and international families seeking a stable, English-speaking school community in Korea.
- Boarding families from elsewhere in Korea and around the world.
- Families returning from abroad seeking continuity in international education.
- Families seeking the IB pathway from elementary school through the IB Diploma Programme.
Is TCIS the Right Fit for Your Child?
The admissions process is designed to help both your family and the school understand whether TCIS is a good fit.
TCIS may be a strong fit for families who value:
- A globally recognized IB education from Kindergarten through Grade 12
- A caring school community where students are personally known
- Strong preparation for universities in Korea, North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond
- Opportunities in STEAM, athletics, arts, leadership, service, and outdoor learning
- A Christian school environment that emphasizes character, purpose, and belonging
- A safe and supportive boarding option for students in Grades 6–12
- English-language learning in a diverse international community
Every child's story is different. Some students arrive with years of international school experience, while others are entering an English-speaking environment for the first time. Families may prioritize university preparation, academic challenge, confidence, friendships, or opportunities for their child to grow as a whole person.
Our Admissions Office is here to help you ask the right questions and determine whether TCIS is the right fit.
Understanding Eligibility
As a registered foreign school in Korea, TCIS applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements. Eligibility can vary according to nationality, family circumstances, and other factors.
Some Korean national students may also qualify through the Daedeok R&D Zone pathway without the previous three-year overseas study requirement.
Because every family's circumstances are different, we encourage you to contact Admissions to confirm eligibility and required documentation.
How the Admissions Process Works
Applying to TCIS is a guided process designed to make each step clear and manageable. Families begin with an inquiry or application, connect with our Admissions team, submit required documents, and complete any necessary assessments or interviews.
Our Admissions team will guide you from your first questions through the final admissions decision and preparation for joining TCIS.
Applying for Boarding
TCIS offers boarding for students in Grades 6–12, making a TCIS education accessible to families across Korea and around the world.
Students live in a caring, supervised residential community where they receive academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support while developing independence and meaningful friendships.
Families considering boarding should speak with Admissions early, as both school admission and boarding availability are important parts of the process.
Tuition and Financial Planning
International school tuition is a significant family investment. We want families to clearly understand tuition, fees, payment timelines, and what is included in the cost of attendance.
A TCIS education extends beyond the classroom through small classes, university counseling, student support, athletics, arts, service, leadership, outdoor learning, and a caring international community.
Take the Next Step
The best way to discover whether TCIS is right for your child is to begin a conversation with us.
Whether you are ready to apply or simply beginning to explore international education in Korea, our Admissions Office would be glad to answer your questions, explain eligibility, and help your family imagine what life at TCIS could look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Korean students apply to TCIS?
Yes. Some Korean national students are eligible to apply to TCIS, including qualifying students under the Daedeok R&D Zone pathway. Because eligibility depends on individual circumstances and current regulations, families should contact Admissions for confirmation.
Does TCIS require three years of overseas study?
No. TCIS does not require Korean students to have previously studied overseas for three years. As a foreign school located within the Daedeok R&D Zone, TCIS is permitted to accept Korean national students without the traditional three-year overseas study requirement.
Does TCIS offer boarding?
Yes. TCIS offers boarding for students in Grades 6–12. Boarding students live on campus in a caring, supervised residential program that supports academic growth, independence, friendship, and character development.
What curriculum does TCIS offer?
TCIS offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. This provides a connected international education from elementary school through high school.
How do I start an application?
Families can begin by submitting an inquiry or starting an application through OpenApply. If you are unsure about eligibility, seat availability, or the best entry term, we recommend contacting Admissions before beginning the full application.
Can my child apply if they need English-language support?
TCIS serves students from many language backgrounds. English-language readiness is considered as part of the admissions process, and support may be available depending on the student’s grade level, needs, and program fit.