Taejon Christian International School vs. Branksome Hall Asia
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Taejon Christian International School
77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong Gu
Daejeon, 34035, South Korea
Daejeon, 34035, South Korea
Branksome Hall Asia
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, 63644, South Korea
Jeju-do, 63644, South Korea
Top Rankings
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Branksome Hall Asia ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Overview
TCIS is a rigorous and caring educational community in Daejeon, South Korea. The school and boarding program go hand in hand to provide a sincere holistic experience that develops both competence and character.
Built on solid academic best practices and the intentional building of values for leadership, discernment, peace, service, balance, and a growth mindset. These ideals are nurtured throughout both academic and boarding programs, each supporting the other.
Our students are outstanding products of our mission to "cultivate internationally-minded learners, who lead in purposeful change.".
Branksome Hall Asia is South Korea's leading independent, full-continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
We offer our students academic excellence in tandem with unmatched commitments to global engagement and well-being.
As the nation's premier independent IB World School, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the skills needed to flourish in our dynamic world while nurturing them as lifelong learners.
Nestled on the UNESCO heritage island of Jeju, South Korea, Branksome Hall Asia stands as a beacon of academic excellence and global engagement.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1958
2012
Campus Size
10 acres
24 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
400
1200
% International Students
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16%
% Students Boarding
20%
25%
Average SAT Score
1384
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Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
12
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
88
24
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
63%
80%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$40,000
$50,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$28,000
$33,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
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$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
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50%
Director of Admissions
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Adriana Mourgelas
Associate Director of Admissions
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Feng Ye
Sport
Total Sports Offered
9
15
Sports
BadmintonBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningPaddle Tennis
SoccerTennis
Volleyball
BadmintonBallet
BasketballCross Country
DanceFencing
GolfIce Hockey
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
34
84
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
“A Gift” Orphanage Support Club“Ampersand” Literature Writing
“Compassion International” Child Advocacy Club“Golden Time” Medical Interest Club
“Pen In a Box” Schools Supply Club“The Golden Dragon” Newspaper Club
Amnesty International ClubChess Club
Cooking ClubDance Club
Eco Green ClubFuture Business Leaders of America
GIVE Local Needs Support ClubKaIST/TCIS Outreach Partnership Program
LASA Service Group: BangaloreLASA Service Group: Boracay
LASA Service Group: ChiangmaiLASA Service Group: Manila
Model United NationsPeer counseling
Prom CommitteeRobotics Club
Science ClubSpiritual Fellowship Club
TEDx Youth@TCISUNICEF
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Fall Theatre ProductionFilm Club
Open Art ClubSpring Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Kendo ClubTae Kwon Do
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Architecture AcademyAstronomy Club
Branksome Inner Peace ClubBringing Hope Through Art Club
Chess ClubChinese for Beginners Club
Chinese Peer Helping Academy- MenteesCouncil: Admission
Council: ArtsCouncil: Assembly
Council: AthleticsCouncil: Clan
Council: Clubs & ServicesCouncil: Digital Life
Council: Junior SchoolCouncil: Language Proficiency
Council: ResidenceCouncil: Student Life
Council: SustainabilityCreating Webtoons Club
Creative Coding ClubDiversity Makes Unity Club
Enabling the Future Club: 3D Prosthetic HandsEnvironment Protectors & Researchers Club
For MUNA ClubForget-Me-Nots Academy
French Language ClubGAMES! Club
Japanese for Beginners ClubKorean Series Reading Club
Learning Without Boarders ClubLibrary Help Club
Model United Nations (MUN) ClubMorning Calm Medal Books Club
Music in Hospitals AcademyN.E.R.D. (Never End Reading Diligently) Club
News from Jeju Chinese online Publication clubPeer Mentor
Platform Post Jeju AcademyRed Cross Youth (RCY) Club
Robotics AcademyService Project Club
STEM Magazine Pioneer AcademyThe Branksome Bell Academy
The Sustainability Garden ClubWorld Issues Club
Writer's Development Workshop AcademyYearbook Academy
Arts and Music Programs:
Brass Ensemble AcademyChamber String Academy
Dance ClubFilm production
Intermediate Wind and StringsKnitting Club
NINJA Obstacle Course Building ClubPaper Shadow Puppet Performance
Photography ClubSpectrum (GSA)
String AcademySymphony Orchestra
Theater Performance and Theater TechTop Life Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBadminton Club
Basketball AcademyBasketball Club
Cheerleading ClubDodgeball and Minor Games Gr 9 -12 Club
Duke of Edinburgh Award- Bronze Medal ClubEquestrian Club
Fencing ClubFigure Skating
Floor HockeyKPOP Fitness Club
Racquet ClubSCUBA Prep Club
SkatingSkipping Club
Soccer ClubSpeed Skating
TaekwondoVolleyball Club
Walking ClubWS Swimming Academy