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Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction
Timor-Leste Adventist International School – Dili offers a Christ-centered education grounded in a Christian Curriculum with Biblical teaching and English-language instruction. The school places faith at the forefront while pursuing academic excellence, civic duty, and service. It is part of the Adventist education system, which promotes holistic development—physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual—within a Christ-centered setting and a focus on serving God and humanity. TAIS operates kindergarten and primary branches in Viqueque, Same, Lospalos, and Baucau, reflecting a growing regional network. The Learn, Lead, Serve motto guides daily life, learning trips, and community involvement. Education is delivered in English, with Academic and Intellectual activities, Cultural and Language clubs, Community and Service initiatives, and Leadership and Professional development. The program emphasizes service, culture, and faith as foundational elements of student life. Together, TAIS offers a supportive, values-based environment for international families. It welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and fosters global-mindedness and lifelong learning.
Timor-Leste Adventist International School – Dili has instruction in English.
Location
The school has kinder and primary branches in Viqueque, Same, Lospalos, and Baucau.
Stages
Kindergarten and Primary
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - No application fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years; no published schedule of application or enrolment charges is available.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No tuition rates by year group, per term, or per year are published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No detailed fee schedule breaking down kindergarten, primary, or other year groups is available.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No published billing schedule (termly, semesterly, annual) or payment terms (deadlines, late-payment penalties, required deposits) are available.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding program details or boarding fee schedule are published. There is no published information indicating boarding is offered or any associated charges.
Other costs and recurring charges (uniforms, books, excursions, transport, activities) - No published information on uniform costs, textbook or materials fees, excursion/activity charges, transport fees, or other recurring student costs is available.
Refund information - No published refund or fee-cancellation policy (for withdrawals, visa problems, term withdrawals, or other circumstances) is available.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portals) - No published details of accepted payment methods, online payment portals, bank transfer instructions, or card-processing arrangements are available.
Summary of search outcome - The school's publicly accessible pages contain general information about location, branches, mission, and contact, but do not publish any fee schedule, pricing table, billing terms, or payment instructions for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Because no fee figures or formal fee policies are published, no application fees, tuition amounts, billing schedule, boarding fees, other charges, refund terms, or payment options can be provided here.
Academics
Timor-Leste Adventist International School – Dili teaches Christian Curriculum.
Curriculum
Christ-centered education with Biblical teaching, English-language instruction, and emphasis on faith, academic excellence, civic duty, and service in a positive, safe environment.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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School Events
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FAQs
Where are the Timor-Leste Adventist International School – Dili branches located?
TAIS operates kindergarten and primary branches in Viqueque, Same, Lospalos, and Baucau. The school is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist education system and offers English-language instruction with a Christ-centered focus.
What levels does TAIS serve and what is the language of instruction?
TAIS provides Kindergarten and Primary education. Classes are taught in English, with a Christ-centered curriculum that emphasizes faith, academic excellence, civic duty, and service in a safe environment.
Who is the head of TAIS-Dili?
The head of school is Jeanette Jean Bawengan. She leads TAIS in line with the Learn, Lead, Serve motto.
Are tuition fees published for 2025/26 or 2026/27?
No published tuition rates by year group or term are available for 2025/26 or 2026/27. The school notes that application fees exist but amounts and payment schedules are not published.
Is there information on application fees or the admissions process?
An application fee is mentioned, but the amount and schedule are not published. Detailed admissions steps are not provided here.
Are scholarships or waitlists published for TAIS-Dili?
There is no published information about scholarships or waitlists. For updated information, check with the school directly.
What is the core curriculum at TAIS-Dili?
The curriculum is Christ-centered with Biblical teaching and English-language instruction, plus emphasis on faith, academic excellence, civic duty, and service in a safe environment.
Are there published exam results or higher education outcomes?
No exam results or higher education outcomes are published for TAIS-Dili. Such data, if available, would be provided by the school on request.
Is instruction delivered in English?
Yes, education is delivered in English.
What facilities or experiences are highlighted for TAIS-Dili?
TAIS operates kindergarten and primary branches; learning trips are part of the student experience, including a documented trip to the Doulos Hope Library Ship.
Are there details about sports or other academic facilities?
Specific sports facilities or other academic facilities are not published.
What extracurricular or leadership activities are emphasized?
Leadership and service are core aspects of the school's approach, guided by the Learn, Lead, Serve motto, with learning trips as part of the program.
Are civic duties part of the curriculum?
Yes, civic duty and service are emphasized as part of education at TAIS.
How does TAIS address wellbeing?
TAIS follows a holistic Adventist education model that supports physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual development, rooted in Christian values.
Is there information about SEN or EAL support?
No published information about SEN or EAL support.
What about safeguarding policies?
There are no published details about safeguarding policies.
Is there a boarding option or a house system?
Boarding is not indicated, and there is no published information about a house system.
Are uniforms or meals addressed by the school?
Details on uniforms and meals are not published.
What governance framework does TAIS follow?
TAIS is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist education system.
Are there accreditations or awards for TAIS-Dili?
No accreditations or awards information is published for TAIS-Dili.
