Welcome to BFS, the International American School in Busan!
Welcome to Busan Foreign School – an international school with a big heart, nestled in the vibrant city of Busan, South Korea. As the premier American international school in Busan, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and close-knit community where lifelong learners thrive. Our academic program fosters the development of social, emotional, and academic skills, guided by our core SHARK values: Socially Conscious, Hardworking, Active Communicator, Respectful, and Keep Learning. With nearly 30 years of experience, we are the only international American school in Busan dedicated to preparing students for global university success.
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Reminder: BFS will be hosting the AEO College Fair in the BFS Auditorium on Monday, April 27 from 10:00–11:00 AM.
All Grade 9–11 students will be attending. This is an excellent opportunity for students to connect directly with college admissions representatives, learning not only about specific institutions but also gaining insight into the college application process.
Approximately 15 universities will be in attendance, representing a wide range of options—from small private liberal arts colleges to regional institutions and large flagship universities.
Central Michigan University
Coastal Carolina University
Concordia University Irvine
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
George Mason University Korea
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University Indianapolis
Lafayette College
Lawrence University
Mercy University
Oklahoma State University
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Seattle Colleges
Shoreline College
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University of Connecticut
University of Kentucky
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
University of North Alabama
Parents are warmly welcome to attend—we hope to see you there!
Reminder: BFS will be hosting the AEO College Fair in the BFS Auditorium on Monday, April 27 from 10:00–11:00 AM.
All Grade 9–11 students will be attending. This is an excellent opportunity for students to connect directly with college admissions representatives, learning not only about specific institutions but also gaining insight into the college application process.
Approximately 15 universities will be in attendance, representing a wide range of options—from small private liberal arts colleges to regional institutions and large flagship universities.
Central Michigan University
Coastal Carolina University
Concordia University Irvine
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
George Mason University Korea
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University Indianapolis
Lafayette College
Lawrence University
Mercy University
Oklahoma State University
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Seattle Colleges
Shoreline College
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University of Connecticut
University of Kentucky
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
University of North Alabama
Parents are warmly welcome to attend—we hope to see you there!
Our SHARK Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are embedded in everything we do—from how we interact with classmates to how we learn in and beyond the classroom.
This month’s SLO celebration focused on Respect—understanding and valuing others’ feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and personal space.
What made today especially meaningful? Our K4 Sharks led the entire assembly! Each month, a different elementary class takes the stage to celebrate one of our five SLOs: Socially Conscious, Hardworking, Active Communicators, Respectful, and Keep Learning.
Way to go, K4 Sharks, for your hard work and an outstanding presentation!
#BFSSharkValues #Respect #ElementarySharks #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
Our SHARK Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are embedded in everything we do—from how we interact with classmates to how we learn in and beyond the classroom.
This month’s SLO celebration focused on Respect—understanding and valuing others’ feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and personal space.
What made today especially meaningful? Our K4 Sharks led the entire assembly! Each month, a different elementary class takes the stage to celebrate one of our five SLOs: Socially Conscious, Hardworking, Active Communicators, Respectful, and Keep Learning.
Way to go, K4 Sharks, for your hard work and an outstanding presentation!
#BFSSharkValues #Respect #ElementarySharks #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
From the hardwood to the outdoor courts, BFS Elementary students demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship at the SKAIS ES Basketball Divisional hosted by Daegu International School on April 18.
Both our Boys and Girls teams embraced the opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and grow as teammates in a dynamic, multi-court environment.
Experiences like these reflect the importance of athletics in building confidence, collaboration, and character at an early age.
We look forward to seeing our students continue their progress at the upcoming finals tournament on May 8.
#BFSSharkValues #StudentDevelopment #AthleticsEducation #Teamwork #Leadership
From the hardwood to the outdoor courts, BFS Elementary students demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship at the SKAIS ES Basketball Divisional hosted by Daegu International School on April 18.
Both our Boys and Girls teams embraced the opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and grow as teammates in a dynamic, multi-court environment.
Experiences like these reflect the importance of athletics in building confidence, collaboration, and character at an early age.
We look forward to seeing our students continue their progress at the upcoming finals tournament on May 8.
#BFSSharkValues #StudentDevelopment #AthleticsEducation #Teamwork #Leadership
🌸 Don’t miss it—our BFS Spring Fair is almost here!
Join us this Saturday for an afternoon full of fun, culture, and community. From exciting games and delicious food to student performances and our vibrant Celebration of Nations Parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🎉
📅 Saturday, April 25�⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM�📍 Busan Foreign School
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#BusanForeignSchool, #BFS, #SpringFair, #SchoolEvent, #FamilyFun, #BusanEvents, #InternationalSchool, #CommunityEvent
🌸 Don’t miss it—our BFS Spring Fair is almost here!
Join us this Saturday for an afternoon full of fun, culture, and community. From exciting games and delicious food to student performances and our vibrant Celebration of Nations Parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🎉
📅 Saturday, April 25�⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM�📍 Busan Foreign School
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#BusanForeignSchool, #BFS, #SpringFair, #SchoolEvent, #FamilyFun, #BusanEvents, #InternationalSchool, #CommunityEvent
Global Math Excellence at BFS!
We’re proud to share our results from this year’s MOEMS Math Olympiad, where 56,000+ students across 30 countries competed!
🏅 Our BFS team ranked in the top 20% globally
🥇 Agatha A. — Top 2% in the world (Gold Pin!)
🥈 6 Sharks in the Top 10% globally
🎖️ Multiple students recognized in the Top 20% and beyond
Special recognition to medalists Kyuwon L. & Agatha A.
At BFS, we celebrate curiosity, persistence, and problem-solving at the highest level.
#BFSSharkValues #MathOlympiad #GlobalAchievement #StudentSuccess #STEMEducation #MOEMS
Global Math Excellence at BFS!
We’re proud to share our results from this year’s MOEMS Math Olympiad, where 56,000+ students across 30 countries competed!
🏅 Our BFS team ranked in the top 20% globally
🥇 Agatha A. — Top 2% in the world (Gold Pin!)
🥈 6 Sharks in the Top 10% globally
🎖️ Multiple students recognized in the Top 20% and beyond
Special recognition to medalists Kyuwon L. & Agatha A.
At BFS, we celebrate curiosity, persistence, and problem-solving at the highest level.
#BFSSharkValues #MathOlympiad #GlobalAchievement #StudentSuccess #STEMEducation #MOEMS
✨ Learning, Collaborating, Growing! ✨
On our Teacher PD Day, faculty dove into engaging sessions—principals collaborating with teachers, educators sharing insights from professional learning communities, and even some fun recreational activities!
At BFS, we know that when teachers grow, students thrive. 💡📚
#BFSFaculty #TeacherGrowth #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment
✨ Learning, Collaborating, Growing! ✨
On our Teacher PD Day, faculty dove into engaging sessions—principals collaborating with teachers, educators sharing insights from professional learning communities, and even some fun recreational activities!
At BFS, we know that when teachers grow, students thrive. 💡📚
#BFSFaculty #TeacherGrowth #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment
BFS Shark Shioubin Wang recently represented BFS school at the National History Day competition hosted by Seoul International School, where over 700 students competed across junior and senior divisions.
This year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” inspired Shioubin to explore the concept of revolution through her individual performance titled “Breaking from Reality: The Spiritual Foundation of Abstract Art.”
Her hard work and creativity paid off—Shioubin placed in the Top 2 in her category, earning a coveted spot at the National History Day Final Competition in Washington, D.C. this June.
We are incredibly proud of her achievement and can’t wait to see her represent BFS on the global stage!
Way to go, Shioubin! 👏
#BFSSharkValues #NationalHistoryDay #StudentSuccess #BFSSharks
BFS Shark Shioubin Wang recently represented BFS school at the National History Day competition hosted by Seoul International School, where over 700 students competed across junior and senior divisions.
This year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” inspired Shioubin to explore the concept of revolution through her individual performance titled “Breaking from Reality: The Spiritual Foundation of Abstract Art.”
Her hard work and creativity paid off—Shioubin placed in the Top 2 in her category, earning a coveted spot at the National History Day Final Competition in Washington, D.C. this June.
We are incredibly proud of her achievement and can’t wait to see her represent BFS on the global stage!
Way to go, Shioubin! 👏
#BFSSharkValues #NationalHistoryDay #StudentSuccess #BFSSharks
Our Sharks showed up ready to compete in a strong first Battle of Busan victory! 🦈🏀
The MS Girls Basketball team defeated ISB 23–16, overcoming a slow start and a tough defensive battle. The team found their rhythm in the second half, sinking two clutch free-throws at the end of the game to seal the win!
We’re proud of the resilience, teamwork, and composure our girls showed when it mattered most.
Round two is coming up at ISB on April 30—come out and support our Sharks!
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #GoSharks #BattleOfBusan #BusanForeignSchool
Our Sharks showed up ready to compete in a strong first Battle of Busan victory! 🦈🏀
The MS Girls Basketball team defeated ISB 23–16, overcoming a slow start and a tough defensive battle. The team found their rhythm in the second half, sinking two clutch free-throws at the end of the game to seal the win!
We’re proud of the resilience, teamwork, and composure our girls showed when it mattered most.
Round two is coming up at ISB on April 30—come out and support our Sharks!
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #GoSharks #BattleOfBusan #BusanForeignSchool
