Taejon Christian International School
International School in Daejeon
Quick answer
Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) Daejeon serves 380 students from 24 nationalities aged 4 to 18 in South Korea's central tech-city. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school within a Christian-character framework, accredited by IBO and WASC. Tuition $21,826-$31,368 per year. Strong fit for science-and-tech industry expat families on Daedeok Innopolis and KAIST corridor assignments seeking American/IB-track education with Christian formation.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Taejon Christian International School.
- Tuition: $21,826–$31,368/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 20) Daejeon international school · 380 students total.
- 24 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:15am.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
380
24
12 avg / 20 max
Available
IBO, WASC
About Taejon Christian International School
Taejon Christian International School is one of the top foreign schools in Korea. With a caring international faculty, TCIS delivers a Western-style IB school experience to children in grades K-12. Ex-pat and local families choose TCIS for a high-quality English-speaking education and a strongly-supportive community experience. For families living outside of the Daejeon area, TCIS also runs an on-campus boarding care program.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $21,826 – $31,368 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩29465243-₩42346964 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $27,917(+5%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $29,417 |
IB
IB Diploma
Korean, Spanish, Mandarin
A Learning Success coordinator works with students according to personal IEPs, either working directly with students or mentoring classroom teachers to provide appropriate accommodations. TCIS works with students with a broad range of learning needs: academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical.
Special Educational Needs
English Language Support Beginner English Language Program
8:15am – 4:10pm
Yes
Yes
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