BOARDING CARE AT TCIS
"What makes the TCIS Boarding Care Program so great is that there is always someone available for you in the dorm."— TCIS Boarding Student
TCIS offers a caring boarding program for students in Grades 6–12 in Daejeon, South Korea. For families living outside Daejeon, relocating to Korea, or seeking a safe and supportive international boarding school experience, TCIS provides a home away from home within a full K–12 international school community.
Boarding at TCIS is designed to help students grow in independence while remaining known, supported, and cared for by trusted adults. Students live, learn, study, rest, build friendships, and grow within a structured community shaped by care, responsibility, and purpose.
A Home Away from Home
For nearly 70 years, TCIS has cared for students and families through a boarding tradition rooted in safety, relationship, and whole-child growth. Our boarding program is not separate from school life. It is part of the larger TCIS community, where students are supported academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Boarding students are surrounded by peers, dorm parents, teachers, and staff who help them feel known and connected. The result is a daily environment where students can grow in confidence, maturity, friendship, and personal responsibility.
Is Boarding at TCIS Right for My Child?
TCIS boarding may be a strong fit for students who are ready to grow in independence while still benefiting from structure, guidance, and close adult support.
Families often consider boarding at TCIS when they:
- Live in Seoul, Ulsan, Gunsan or another city outside Daejeon
- Are relocating to Korea and want a stable English-speaking school community
- Want access to an IB international school in mainland Korea
- Need a caring residential option for middle school or high school
- Want their child to develop independence before university
- Value a safe, structured, and relationship-centered dorm environment
Boarding in Mainland Korea
TCIS offers international school boarding in Daejeon, a major city in mainland Korea with convenient access to Seoul and other regions. For families comparing boarding options in Korea, TCIS provides the benefit of a residential school experience without being isolated from the rest of the country.
Students are able to experience the beauty, culture, safety, and opportunity of life in Korea while remaining part of a close school community. For many families, TCIS boarding offers a thoughtful balance: independence for the student, connection for the family, and access to a full international school experience.
Explore Boarding at TCIS
Choosing boarding is an important family decision. Our Admissions and Boarding teams would be glad to answer your questions, explain availability, and help you consider whether TCIS boarding is the right fit for your child.
Care, Structure, and Supervision
Parents considering boarding want to know that their child will be safe, supported, and guided each day. TCIS boarding provides structure through daily routines, supervised study time, dorm expectations, adult presence, and regular communication between boarding staff and the school.
Dorm staff help students develop healthy habits, manage responsibilities, build respectful relationships, and balance schoolwork with rest, activities, and community life. Students are encouraged to take increasing ownership of their choices while still receiving the care and accountability they need.
Academic and Personal Growth
Boarding at TCIS supports more than a place to sleep. It helps students build the habits and character needed for success in school and beyond. Through study routines, teacher connection, peer encouragement, and guided independence, students learn to manage time, ask for help, and take responsibility for their growth.
These skills are especially important for students preparing for high school, the IB Diploma Programme, university, and life beyond home. Boarding gives students space to mature while still being held within a caring community.
Life in the Dorm
Dorm life is filled with ordinary moments that help students feel at home: shared meals, evening study, conversations with friends, weekend activities, celebrations, laughter, and quiet routines. Students learn to live with others, care for their space, respect differences, and contribute to the community around them.
Families from many faith backgrounds are welcomed into the boarding community. TCIS is a Christian school, and our Christian values shape the care, respect, encouragement, and purpose students experience in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades can board at TCIS?
TCIS offers boarding for students in Grades 6–12. Families should contact Admissions to confirm current boarding availability and grade-level space.
Where is TCIS boarding located?
TCIS boarding is located on the school campus in Daejeon, South Korea. Daejeon is a major city in mainland Korea with convenient access to Seoul and other regions.
Is TCIS boarding connected to school life?
Yes. Boarding is part of the larger TCIS school community. Boarding students participate fully in school life while receiving residential care, structure, supervision, and support outside the classroom.
How do I inquire about boarding?
Families can begin by submitting an admissions inquiry. The Admissions team can help explain eligibility, grade-level availability, boarding space, and the next steps in the application process.