Eligibility & Requirements
International School Eligibility
TCIS is registered in Korea as a “foreign school” and follows the eligibility requirements thereof. As such, foreign students must make up at least 50% of the total student enrollment. We welcome applicants from any country in the world.
TCIS is situated within a special (Daedeok) Research & Development Zone within Korea. Accordingly, TCIS may also accept Korean national students with zero (0) years of experience living abroad. This makes our school one of only a very few international schools within Korea to do so.
Who can apply to TCIS?
- TCIS enrolls students in Kindergarten 1 (must be 4 years old as of August) through grade 12.
- Students may live in the Daejeon area with their parents OR enroll in the boarding program in grades 6-12.
- Students of any ethnicity or faith are welcome to apply.
- English language proficiency requirements vary with grade level. Please contact the Admissions Office for details.
- Foreign students coming to Korea from abroad AND Korean national students with zero experience living abroad.
Admission Standards
TCIS admits highly-motivated students through a comprehensive review process that includes:
- Admission Test Results: English, Math (K-12), and Writing (grades 3 and above)
- Interviews: Candidates who successfully meet the testing criteria will be invited to participate in an interview (required for Grades K–5)
- Teacher Recommendations and School Reports
- Transcripts and school records
- Priority Seating Availability
How can I find out if I am eligible to attend?
All students are eligible for admission at TCIS, due to our registration as a foreign school, and our location within the Daedeok R&D Zone.
However, TCIS enrollment must reflect a maximum of 50% Korean citizens against the number of enrolled foreign students (parents holding only foreign passports and not holding Korean citizenship.)
The Admissions Office will follow and communicate this quota requirement during the eligibility and admissions process, should it be applicable.
* Required documentation will be requested later in the admissions process to confirm quota status.
admissions@tcis.or.kr / +82.42.620.9116