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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30 YEARS. ONE BIG BFS CELEBRATION.
Today’s Founders Day was extra special as we celebrated 30 years of BFS — 30 years of learning, growing, friendships and community.
From charades and board games to crafts, face painting, Just Dance, Shark Zones, movies, Jackbox and volleyball, the campus was packed with SHARK spirit all day long.
And the grand finale?
Teachers vs. Students Volleyball!
The students pulled off the win by just ONE POINT.
Better luck next year, teachers!
Here’s to 30 years of memories, friendships and learning…and to everything still ahead
30 Years of Learning. Growing. Belonging.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS30 #FoundersDay #SHARKSpirit #InternationalSchool #Busan
30 YEARS. ONE BIG BFS CELEBRATION.
Today’s Founders Day was extra special as we celebrated 30 years of BFS — 30 years of learning, growing, friendships and community.
From charades and board games to crafts, face painting, Just Dance, Shark Zones, movies, Jackbox and volleyball, the campus was packed with SHARK spirit all day long.
And the grand finale?
Teachers vs. Students Volleyball!
The students pulled off the win by just ONE POINT.
Better luck next year, teachers!
Here’s to 30 years of memories, friendships and learning…and to everything still ahead
30 Years of Learning. Growing. Belonging.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS30 #FoundersDay #SHARKSpirit #InternationalSchool #Busan
Clubs are back at BFS!
⚽ Mini-Soccer
🛠️ Builder & Maker
🧪 STEM
🥋 Taekwondo
🎹 Piano
🇫🇷 French
🎲 Board Games
💃 Bollywood Beats
🌍 Global Kindness
…and more!
A great way for our Elementary students to explore, create, move, lead, and connect.
Swipe through the carousel to see what’s happening this semester.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSBusan #ElementarySchool #AfterSchoolClubs #InternationalSchool #Busan #StudentLife
Clubs are back at BFS!
⚽ Mini-Soccer
🛠️ Builder & Maker
🧪 STEM
🥋 Taekwondo
🎹 Piano
🇫🇷 French
🎲 Board Games
💃 Bollywood Beats
🌍 Global Kindness
…and more!
A great way for our Elementary students to explore, create, move, lead, and connect.
Swipe through the carousel to see what’s happening this semester.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSBusan #ElementarySchool #AfterSchoolClubs #InternationalSchool #Busan #StudentLife
From BFS to NYU Law
Congratulations to Min Jeong ’19, who will begin her JD at NYU School of Law this fall on a full-tuition Dean’s Scholarship.
After BFS, Min earned her BA in Philosophy with a minor in Economics from NYU Abu Dhabi and built experience across finance, government, and human rights advocacy—including an internship at Korea’s National Assembly and work supporting North Korean human rights.
Those experiences helped inspire her interest in a legal career, particularly in corporate, international, and tax law.
Her advice to current BFS students:
💬 “Stay tough and don’t give up. Make the most of every opportunity, even the unexpected ones—and remember to enjoy the journey!”
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mi
Drop a note below to congratulate Min on this next chapter!
#BFSAlumni BusanForeignSchool #AlumniSpotlight #NYULaw #NYUAbuDhabi #BFSSharks
From BFS to NYU Law
Congratulations to Min Jeong ’19, who will begin her JD at NYU School of Law this fall on a full-tuition Dean’s Scholarship.
After BFS, Min earned her BA in Philosophy with a minor in Economics from NYU Abu Dhabi and built experience across finance, government, and human rights advocacy—including an internship at Korea’s National Assembly and work supporting North Korean human rights.
Those experiences helped inspire her interest in a legal career, particularly in corporate, international, and tax law.
Her advice to current BFS students:
💬 “Stay tough and don’t give up. Make the most of every opportunity, even the unexpected ones—and remember to enjoy the journey!”
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mi
Drop a note below to congratulate Min on this next chapter!
#BFSAlumni BusanForeignSchool #AlumniSpotlight #NYULaw #NYUAbuDhabi #BFSSharks
20 students plus a Sunday Afternoon equals a cleaner Gwangalli Beach.
The BFS Service Club @bfs_service_club kicked off its first event of the year by getting out into the community and making a difference right here in Busan.
Along the way, students even got some encouragement from local residents who stopped to say thanks.
A great first step for a year of service beyond the classroom.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #ServiceLearning #Gwangalli #Busan
20 students plus a Sunday Afternoon equals a cleaner Gwangalli Beach.
The BFS Service Club @bfs_service_club kicked off its first event of the year by getting out into the community and making a difference right here in Busan.
Along the way, students even got some encouragement from local residents who stopped to say thanks.
A great first step for a year of service beyond the classroom.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #ServiceLearning #Gwangalli #Busan
Our Elementary Sharks have been exploring dance in PE with Mr. Nilsson, building coordination, fitness, rhythm, creativity, confidence, and teamwork along the way.
On September 10, students took the field for an energetic performance featuring group choreography and individual freestyle move and they brought the energy!
Learning looks pretty good in motion.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #PhysicalEducation #DanceInPE #ElementaryPE #StudentLearning #MoveGrooveGrow
Our Elementary Sharks have been exploring dance in PE with Mr. Nilsson, building coordination, fitness, rhythm, creativity, confidence, and teamwork along the way.
On September 10, students took the field for an energetic performance featuring group choreography and individual freestyle move and they brought the energy!
Learning looks pretty good in motion.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #PhysicalEducation #DanceInPE #ElementaryPE #StudentLearning #MoveGrooveGrow
Our PTSO is off to a great start!
On Friday, parents gathered for the first Parent Teacher Support Organization meeting of the 2026–27 school year. We were excited to see such a strong turnout and to welcome this year’s PTSO Board:
💙 Jungin Chang
💙 YaeJin Park
💙 Max Persaud
💙 EJ Ratje
💙 Ekaterina (Kate) Sapsay
💙 Nina Suzuki
💙 Lu Zhang
Ms. Harvey, Mr. Brenneman, and Mr. Saunders shared updates on upcoming school activities, and we also introduced new faculty members Mr. Barr, SEL Counselor, and Ms. Beauchamp, Communications Manager.
Thank you to all of our parents who continue to give their time, energy, and support to BFS. We’re looking forward to a busy, connected, and exciting 30th anniversary year!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSCommunity #PTSO #30thAnniversary #BFS30 #TogetherWeGrow
Our PTSO is off to a great start!
On Friday, parents gathered for the first Parent Teacher Support Organization meeting of the 2026–27 school year. We were excited to see such a strong turnout and to welcome this year’s PTSO Board:
💙 Jungin Chang
💙 YaeJin Park
💙 Max Persaud
💙 EJ Ratje
💙 Ekaterina (Kate) Sapsay
💙 Nina Suzuki
💙 Lu Zhang
Ms. Harvey, Mr. Brenneman, and Mr. Saunders shared updates on upcoming school activities, and we also introduced new faculty members Mr. Barr, SEL Counselor, and Ms. Beauchamp, Communications Manager.
Thank you to all of our parents who continue to give their time, energy, and support to BFS. We’re looking forward to a busy, connected, and exciting 30th anniversary year!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSCommunity #PTSO #30thAnniversary #BFS30 #TogetherWeGrow
One object. One family. A world of stories.
For their Mapping Our Stories project, our Grade 3 Active Communicators shared meaningful family objects—from recipes and trophies to instruments, magnets, and clothing.
Their stories took us across Norway, Canada, Russia, Nepal, Japan, El Salvador, Taiwan, Korea, and the USA—celebrating the cultures, identities, and traditions that make our BFS community so special.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #ActiveCommunicators #MappingOurStories #SocialStudies #InternationalSchool #GlobalCitizens #Grade3
One object. One family. A world of stories.
For their Mapping Our Stories project, our Grade 3 Active Communicators shared meaningful family objects—from recipes and trophies to instruments, magnets, and clothing.
Their stories took us across Norway, Canada, Russia, Nepal, Japan, El Salvador, Taiwan, Korea, and the USA—celebrating the cultures, identities, and traditions that make our BFS community so special.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #ActiveCommunicators #MappingOurStories #SocialStudies #InternationalSchool #GlobalCitizens #Grade3
BFS Alumni Student Spotlight: Haruna Kawai, from BFS to Purdue to NVIDIA.
From BFS student leader and volleyball captain to engineering studies and two internships at NVIDIA, Haruna`s journey is a great reminder that career paths don’t always follow a straight line.
In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Haruna shares what university really taught her, why communication and teamwork matter just as much as technical skills, and why students shouldn’t be afraid to change direction along the way.
Stay curious. Stay flexible. Be open to where the journey takes you.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #AlumniSpotlight #InternationalSchool #Engineering #NVIDIA
BFS Alumni Student Spotlight: Haruna Kawai, from BFS to Purdue to NVIDIA.
From BFS student leader and volleyball captain to engineering studies and two internships at NVIDIA, Haruna`s journey is a great reminder that career paths don’t always follow a straight line.
In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Haruna shares what university really taught her, why communication and teamwork matter just as much as technical skills, and why students shouldn’t be afraid to change direction along the way.
Stay curious. Stay flexible. Be open to where the journey takes you.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #AlumniSpotlight #InternationalSchool #Engineering #NVIDIA