Children’s Education
Korean Education Grades System
- Preschool ~ Kindergarten
- Elementary School - Grade 1 ~ 6
- Middle School - Grade 1 ~ 3
- High School - Grade 1 ~ 3
* The school year begins in March in Korea.
If there are any difficulties in communicating with the schools below, ISSS can provide assistance.
Nursery and Daycare
KAIST Child Care Center (on campus)
| Registration | Starting Date | Registration Fee (as of 2014) |
Montyly Fee (as of 2014) |
Opening Hours & Meals | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| register in November final selection in December |
Early March | 90,000 won |
300,000 ~ 394,000 won |
Mon - Fri (weekdays) 08:00 -21:30 Snacks and meals prepared with organic ingredients will be served. |
Ext.: 0853 youngshin411@gmail.com |
Daedeok Innopolis Nursery
| Eligibility | Registration | Starting Date | Child Care Fees | Opening Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months ~ 5 years old | November | March | 220,000 ~ 347,000 won | Mon - Fri (weekdays) 07:30 - 22:30 |
042-863-2231~2 |
Science Nursery
| Eligibility | Registration | Starting Date | Child Care Fees | Opening Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months ~ 5 years old | November | March | 220,000 ~ 347,000 won | Mon - Fri (weekdays) 07:30 - 22:30 |
042-864-3177~8 |
Bongam Kindergarten (Bongam Elementary School Kindergarten)
| Type | Eligibility | Registration | Starting Date | Montyly Fee (as of 2014) |
Opening Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public School | 3 ~ 5 years old | November | March | Around 60,000 won (Fees are subject to change.) |
Mon - Fri (weekdays) 07:30 - 14:00 (If you would like After School Classes, 18:30) |
042-822-2192 |
Munji Kindergarten
| Type | Eligibility | Registration | Starting Date | Montyly Fee (as of 2014) |
Opening Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public School | 3 ~ 5 years old | November | March | Around 60,000 won (Fees are subject to change.) |
Mon - Fri (weekdays) 07:30 - 14:00 (If you would like After School Classes, 18:30) |
042-862-9123 |
Daedeok Elementary School Kindergarten
| Type | Eligibility | Registration | Starting Date | Montyly Fee (as of 2014) |
Opening Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public School | 3 ~ 5 years old | November | March | Around 60,000 won (Fees are subject to change.) |
Mon - Fri (weekdays) 07:30 - 14:00 (If you would like After School Classes, 18:30) |
042-862-4339 |
Taejon Christian International School (TCIS)
http://www.tcis.or.kr
Founded in 1958, the Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
and also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Approximately 600 students attend elementary (Kindergarten - 5th
grade), middle (6th - 8th grade), and high school (9th - 12th grade) programs. Through years of effort toward better organization and
standardization, the TCIS has consistently delivered outstanding performance. The campus is equipped with dormitories, a gymnasium,
libraries, computer labs, sports fields, and various educational facilities.
- Location: 77 Yongsan-2-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Curriculum: Preschool ~ 12th grade
Tuition and Fees
For information on tuition and other fees, please click here.
Tuition Reduction Available
Tuition Reduction for children of KAIST Faculty and Staff at TCIS: Based on the "Agreement on Cooperation between KAIST and TCIS" and its Addendum, tuition can be reduced for the children of faculty and staff of KAIST as follows:
- Grade K ~ 5: 30% of tuition reduced
- Grade 6 ~ 8: 20% of tuition reduced
- Grade 9 ~ 12: 15% of tuition reduced (20% from second child)
Contact: 042-620-9000
Other Schools
KAIST is located near the best schools in Daejeon, as listed below. Many students are returnees, and they can speak English quite fluently from the experience of living abroad. Some schools offer international classes to support the returnees and international students: Daedeok Elementary School, Jaun Elementary School, Jeonmin Elementary School, Heungryong Elementary School, and Daedeok Middle School (marked below). Class sizes and teaching methods differ between schools. In general, the students are initially placed in regular classes and take classes for international students on a regular basis, especially for some subjects such as Korean, math, and history. Refer to the contact information below for the required documents and procedures to enroll in the schools.
| School | URL | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eoeun Elementary School | http://www.eoeun.es.kr | 45 Nongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (20 minutes by foot from the West Gate of KAIST) |
042-879-0704 |
| Daedeok Elementary School | http://www.djdaedeok.es.kr | 102 Daedeok-daero, 556-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-861-7615 |
| Jaun Elementary School | http://www.jaun.es.kr | 380 Jaun-ro, 97-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-862-6472 |
| Jeonmin Elementary School | http://www.jeonmin.es.kr | 42 Expo-ro, 466-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-864-5491 |
| Heungryong Elementary School | http://www.djdaedeok.es.kr | 21 Dongdaejeon-ro, 256-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-623-2645 |
| Eoeun Middle School | http://www.eoeun.ms.kr | 56 Nongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-861-9764 |
| Daedeok Middle School | http://www.djdaedeok.ms.kr | 515 Daedeok-daero, Yusejong-gu, Daejeon | 042-860-8919 |
| Daedeok High School | http://www.taedok.hs.kr | 158 Daedeok-daero 556-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-860-0307 |