Known Personally. Challenged Purposefully. Prepared for the World.

At Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), we believe an exceptional education is about more than academic achievement. It is about helping young people discover their strengths, develop confidence and character, and become thoughtful, capable individuals prepared to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Founded in 1958, TCIS is a well-established international day and boarding school in Daejeon, South Korea. We combine the academic rigor of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with the personal attention of a close-knit community, a rich variety of learning experiences, and a Christian foundation that emphasizes compassion, integrity, service, and purpose.

Where Every Student Is Known

With an average class size of 12 and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 7:1, relationships are central to the TCIS experience. Teachers know their students as individuals – recognizing their abilities, supporting their challenges, and encouraging them to pursue opportunities they might not have imagined for themselves. Students are valued not simply for what they achieve, but for who they are and who they are becoming.

Challenging Academics. Global Opportunities.

As an authorized three-programme IB World School, TCIS offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. This continuous educational pathway develops critical thinking, creativity, communication, research, and independent learning. Through STEM, the arts, interdisciplinary inquiry, and real-world problem-solving, students develop the knowledge and adaptability needed for a rapidly changing world. Individualized university counseling supports pathways to higher education across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

A Community Where Students Belong and Grow

Education at TCIS extends well beyond the classroom. Athletics, performing and visual arts, robotics, student leadership, outdoor education, service, and international competitions provide meaningful opportunities to discover interests, build friendships, and develop new abilities. Our intentionally close-knit community allows students to participate widely, take on leadership roles, and find a genuine sense of belonging.

Guided by our Christian identity and the motto Learn • Love • Lead, TCIS welcomes families from diverse national, cultural, and faith backgrounds. We encourage students to approach others with compassion, act with integrity, and understand that their abilities carry both opportunity and responsibility.

An International Home in the Heart of Korea

Located in Daejeon’s Daedeok research and innovation region, TCIS welcomes local Korean families, internationally mobile families, and students from around the world. For Grades 6–12, our purpose-built boarding residences provide a caring, structured environment with resident staff, academic guidance, and the support students need to develop independence and confidence.

At TCIS, students experience the best of a globally recognized education within a community that knows them personally, challenges them purposefully, and prepares them for life beyond graduation.

We prepare students not only for their next destination, but for the people they will become.

At Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), academic excellence begins with a simple belief: students learn best when they are known personally, challenged meaningfully, and supported in becoming increasingly independent thinkers. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, our approach combines strong academic foundations, intellectual curiosity, purposeful challenge, and individualized guidance to prepare students for university and a changing world.
As an authorized three-programme International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, TCIS offers a connected educational journey through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Each stage builds intentionally upon the last, developing confident learners who can think critically, communicate effectively, solve complex problems, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
Elementary School – Building Strong Foundations (K–Grade 5)
Learning begins with curiosity, discovery, and a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and communication. Through the IB Primary Years Programme, children develop essential academic skills while exploring meaningful questions, making connections across subjects, and discovering the excitement of learning. Direct instruction, guided inquiry, hands-on experiences, and creative exploration work together to help students develop both knowledge and understanding. As they grow, children become increasingly confident, capable, and responsible for their learning.
Middle School – Developing Independence and Critical Thinking (Grades 6–8)
Middle school students encounter greater academic complexity while developing the organization, research, collaboration, and analytical skills needed for future success. Through the IB Middle Years Programme, they explore connections between disciplines, investigate real-world challenges, and learn to evaluate information and communicate their thinking with clarity. Teachers balance increasing expectations with personal guidance, helping students build strong learning habits, develop resilience, and take greater ownership of their academic progress.
High School – Academic Challenge and University Preparation (Grades 9–12)
High school provides a rigorous, internationally recognized pathway toward university and beyond. Students in Grades 9–10 continue the Middle Years Programme, culminating in the independent MYP Personal Project. In Grades 11–12, students engage with the advanced academic opportunities of the IB Diploma Programme, developing sophisticated skills in research, academic writing, analysis, critical thinking, and independent study. The Diploma Programme's Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service components encourage students to connect intellectual achievement with personal growth and meaningful engagement in the world.
Personalized university and career counseling helps students identify their strengths, explore future possibilities, and pursue higher education opportunities across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
The Advantage of Learning in a Close-Knit Community
What makes the TCIS academic experience particularly valuable is the combination of high expectations and personal attention. With an average class size of 12 students and an approximately 7:1 student–teacher ratio, faculty develop meaningful relationships with learners, recognize individual strengths, provide targeted feedback, and offer appropriate challenge and encouragement.
Across all grade levels, STEM, technology, design, the humanities, and visual and performing arts broaden the academic experience. Students are encouraged to explore connections between disciplines, ask thoughtful questions, experiment with ideas, and approach unfamiliar challenges with creativity and confidence.
Our international community further enriches learning by bringing different cultures, experiences, and perspectives into the classroom. Grounded in Christian values, TCIS encourages students to approach academic work with integrity, curiosity, compassion, and a growing sense of responsibility toward others.
Prepared for More Than the Next Grade
At TCIS, education is not simply a progression of courses or examinations. It is a continuous journey toward greater understanding, independence, capability, and purpose. Our graduates leave with more than academic qualifications – they are prepared to navigate new challenges, contribute to diverse communities, and continue learning throughout their lives.
Known personally. Challenged purposefully. Prepared for the world.

Discover Interests. Build Confidence. Lead with Purpose.
At Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), some of the most meaningful learning happens beyond the classroom. Through a diverse range of extracurricular activities, students discover new interests, develop talents, build lasting friendships, and grow as confident, capable individuals. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, we encourage students to explore widely, participate actively, and discover how their unique abilities can make a difference.
More Opportunities to Participate and Excel
One of the distinctive advantages of TCIS is our close-knit international community. Students are encouraged to pursue multiple interests rather than specializing too early or competing for limited opportunities. A student might be an athlete, musician, robotics competitor, and service leader – discovering new strengths and developing a well-rounded sense of identity along the way.
Athletics and International Competition
TCIS offers a vibrant athletics program that promotes teamwork, discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. Students participate in a variety of individual and team sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, cross-country, and badminton. Through organizations such as the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) and Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC), eligible students have opportunities to compete, travel, and develop friendships with peers from international schools throughout Korea and the Asia-Pacific region.
Creativity, Innovation, and the Arts
Our extracurricular experiences extend into visual and performing arts, music, theater, dance, digital media, design, coding, and competitive robotics. Students can develop creative and technical skills through clubs, performances, exhibitions, STEM challenges, and collaborative projects. These opportunities encourage innovation, creative expression, problem-solving, and the confidence to share ideas with others.
Opportunities at Every Age
In Elementary School, BOOST activities introduce younger learners to sports, creative arts, science, technology, languages, and other interests in an engaging, age-appropriate environment.
Middle School students broaden their experiences through Higher elective blocks, athletics, and other enrichment opportunities that encourage experimentation, practical learning, and growing independence.
In High School, students pursue interests more deeply through clubs, competitive activities, service organizations, leadership opportunities, and student-led initiatives. They gain valuable experience organizing projects, mentoring others, managing responsibilities, and contributing to school life.
Leadership, Service, and Character
At TCIS, extracurricular participation is also an opportunity to put values into action. Student government, community outreach, environmental initiatives, mentoring, service projects, outdoor education, and spiritual life encourage students to look beyond themselves and contribute meaningfully to others.
Guided by our Christian identity and the school motto Learn • Love • Lead, students are challenged to demonstrate compassion, integrity, responsibility, and leadership through their choices and actions.
Belonging Through Shared Experiences
Perhaps the greatest strength of extracurricular life at TCIS is the sense of community it creates. Whether competing on an international stage, performing before an audience, building a robot, helping a younger student, or trying something entirely new, students are supported by teachers and peers who know and encourage them.
At TCIS, activities are more than additions to an academic program. They are essential opportunities for students to discover who they are, develop confidence in what they can accomplish, and learn how to contribute to the world around them.
Explore widely. Participate meaningfully. Grow with purpose.

The TCIS campus is designed to support learning, creativity, community, and student wellbeing. Located on a peaceful 10-acre hillside overlooking Daejeon’s Daedeok Techno Valley, the purpose-built campus combines modern educational facilities with green spaces and views of the surrounding landscape.
Classrooms and collaborative learning areas support inquiry, discussion, project work, and the thoughtful use of technology. Specialized spaces for science, design, visual arts, performing arts, music, and technology give students opportunities to experiment, create, solve problems, and share their learning. The school library provides a welcoming environment for reading, research, independent study, and collaboration.
Athletic facilities support physical education, team sports, recreation, and school competitions. Indoor and outdoor spaces allow students to remain active throughout the year, while common areas, performance spaces, and gathering places bring students, families, and staff together for events, celebrations, and shared experiences.
Purpose-built residences support the Grades 6–12 boarding program. Students live in a structured, caring environment with nearby resident staff, supervised study areas, shared community spaces, and convenient access to academic and extracurricular facilities. This integration allows learning, activities, friendships, and personal support to continue beyond the school day.
The campus is large enough to provide diverse opportunities while remaining close-knit and easy to navigate. Its design helps students feel known and connected, move confidently between learning experiences, and participate fully in the academic and community life of TCIS.