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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The school’s main office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., throughout summer vacation.
We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning families to BFS Family Orientation Day on Saturday, August 8.
The school’s main office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., throughout summer vacation.
We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning families to BFS Family Orientation Day on Saturday, August 8.
Water-n-Fun Day at BFS!
From Early Childhood through Grade 2, our students celebrated the end of the year with the annual BFS Water-n-Fun Day!
The weather could not have been better for a day full of slipping, sliding, splashing, and laughing. Students raced down slides, played in pools, slid across the grass, and enjoyed one last outdoor celebration before the final day of school tomorrow.
What a terrific way to close out the year — great times, big smiles, and wonderful memories.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSCommunity #WaterNFunDay #EarlyChildhood #ElementarySchool #BusanForeignSchool
Water-n-Fun Day at BFS!
From Early Childhood through Grade 2, our students celebrated the end of the year with the annual BFS Water-n-Fun Day!
The weather could not have been better for a day full of slipping, sliding, splashing, and laughing. Students raced down slides, played in pools, slid across the grass, and enjoyed one last outdoor celebration before the final day of school tomorrow.
What a terrific way to close out the year — great times, big smiles, and wonderful memories.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSCommunity #WaterNFunDay #EarlyChildhood #ElementarySchool #BusanForeignSchool
Throughout May, our Grade 2 readers celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring picture books by AANHPI authors and illustrators.
Students selected books, read them together, and learned more about each author or illustrator and their family heritage. They then became young book promoters, creating posters to share why others should read their chosen books.
Through this project, students discovered how stories can reflect the richness, creativity, and diversity of the AANHPI community — while also building reading, research, and communication skills.
We are proud of our Grade 2 Sharks for celebrating diverse voices and sharing the power of stories with others.
#BFSSharkValues
Throughout May, our Grade 2 readers celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring picture books by AANHPI authors and illustrators.
Students selected books, read them together, and learned more about each author or illustrator and their family heritage. They then became young book promoters, creating posters to share why others should read their chosen books.
Through this project, students discovered how stories can reflect the richness, creativity, and diversity of the AANHPI community — while also building reading, research, and communication skills.
We are proud of our Grade 2 Sharks for celebrating diverse voices and sharing the power of stories with others.
#BFSSharkValues
Big steps feel a little easier when students are guided with care. 🦈
This week, our Grade 5 Sharks got a firsthand look at life in middle school as they prepare for the transition to Grade 6. Students met with middle school teachers, learned about new expectations, asked questions, and practiced a mock middle school day by moving between different subject-area classes.
Meanwhile, our Grade 8 students looked ahead to high school through a presentation led by Grade 10 students. Hearing directly from older peers gave them valuable insight into high school life, academics, activities, and the opportunities that await them next year.
At BFS, our small-school environment allows us to support each student through important milestones with patience, encouragement, and personal attention.
We are excited to see our Grade 5 and Grade 8 students take these next steps with confidence!
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Big steps feel a little easier when students are guided with care. 🦈
This week, our Grade 5 Sharks got a firsthand look at life in middle school as they prepare for the transition to Grade 6. Students met with middle school teachers, learned about new expectations, asked questions, and practiced a mock middle school day by moving between different subject-area classes.
Meanwhile, our Grade 8 students looked ahead to high school through a presentation led by Grade 10 students. Hearing directly from older peers gave them valuable insight into high school life, academics, activities, and the opportunities that await them next year.
At BFS, our small-school environment allows us to support each student through important milestones with patience, encouragement, and personal attention.
We are excited to see our Grade 5 and Grade 8 students take these next steps with confidence!
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
So proud of our BFS Middle School Girls Basketball teams this season! Despite battling injuries throughout KISAC and SKAIS play, our girls continued to grow, compete, and support one another every step of the way.
A special shout out to our A-Team for an impressive 3-0 start in KISAC pool play!
More importantly, this season was about growth, resilience, teamwork, and building a strong foundation for the future. We can’t wait to see these athletes continue developing and come back even stronger next year!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSAthletics #GirlsBasketball #SKAIS #KISAC #Teamwork #SharkPride
So proud of our BFS Middle School Girls Basketball teams this season! Despite battling injuries throughout KISAC and SKAIS play, our girls continued to grow, compete, and support one another every step of the way.
A special shout out to our A-Team for an impressive 3-0 start in KISAC pool play!
More importantly, this season was about growth, resilience, teamwork, and building a strong foundation for the future. We can’t wait to see these athletes continue developing and come back even stronger next year!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSAthletics #GirlsBasketball #SKAIS #KISAC #Teamwork #SharkPride
Young scientists in action!
BFS Early Childhood and Lower Elementary students recently shared their learning at our Science Learning Fair, presenting hands-on projects and experiments to parents and classmates.
From nature, plants, insects, and outer space in Early Childhood to weather, forces, habitats, and materials in Lower Elementary, our youngest Sharks explored the world through curiosity, inquiry, and discovery.
The fair gave students a chance to practice science thinking while also building confidence in speaking, writing, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Way to go, young Sharks!
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #EarlyChildhood #LowerElementary #ScienceFair #ScienceLearning #YoungScientists #KeepLearning
Young scientists in action!
BFS Early Childhood and Lower Elementary students recently shared their learning at our Science Learning Fair, presenting hands-on projects and experiments to parents and classmates.
From nature, plants, insects, and outer space in Early Childhood to weather, forces, habitats, and materials in Lower Elementary, our youngest Sharks explored the world through curiosity, inquiry, and discovery.
The fair gave students a chance to practice science thinking while also building confidence in speaking, writing, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Way to go, young Sharks!
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #EarlyChildhood #LowerElementary #ScienceFair #ScienceLearning #YoungScientists #KeepLearning
Busan Foreign School 2026 Prom!
This year’s BFS Prom "Aurora Ball` Ealis" was held at Ananti Cove, where students enjoyed 360-degree ocean views and an unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and school spirit.
One of the biggest crowd favorites of the night was the always-entertaining “Mystery Singer” event, where teachers and students performed anonymously behind closed doors — and let’s just say the performances were sometimes more enthusiastic than musically gifted!
The energy continued with a school-wide conga line leading into an intense limbo competition. After an impressive showdown between the final two competitors, gravity-defying Grade 11 student Lisa T. emerged victorious. (Sorry, Neel — better luck next year!)
Students also faced off in a fiercely competitive team water bottle flip challenge, proving once again that BFS students can turn almost anything into a serious competition.
The evening concluded with dancing, great memories, and the presentation of senior superlatives — many delivered with plenty of humor and tongue-in-cheek fun.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s prom such a memorable celebration for our students!
Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #BFSProm #BusanForeignSchool #BFSCommunity #InternationalSchool #Prom2026
Busan Foreign School 2026 Prom!
This year’s BFS Prom "Aurora Ball` Ealis" was held at Ananti Cove, where students enjoyed 360-degree ocean views and an unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and school spirit.
One of the biggest crowd favorites of the night was the always-entertaining “Mystery Singer” event, where teachers and students performed anonymously behind closed doors — and let’s just say the performances were sometimes more enthusiastic than musically gifted!
The energy continued with a school-wide conga line leading into an intense limbo competition. After an impressive showdown between the final two competitors, gravity-defying Grade 11 student Lisa T. emerged victorious. (Sorry, Neel — better luck next year!)
Students also faced off in a fiercely competitive team water bottle flip challenge, proving once again that BFS students can turn almost anything into a serious competition.
The evening concluded with dancing, great memories, and the presentation of senior superlatives — many delivered with plenty of humor and tongue-in-cheek fun.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s prom such a memorable celebration for our students!
Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #BFSProm #BusanForeignSchool #BFSCommunity #InternationalSchool #Prom2026
Just last week, our Grade 3–5 students had the opportunity to showcase all they have learned this year in Physical Education during a fun and energetic series of track and field activities.
Students demonstrated their skills through events such as the vortex throw, broad jump, high jump, sprints, and other traditional track and field activities. The event served as a culmination of the learning and growth students have experienced throughout the school year in PE class.
The program is grounded in the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, which are designed to foster student activity, health, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for movement. Each unit is thoughtfully tailored to meet the developmental needs of each grade level while also encouraging students to challenge themselves, grow, and build confidence through physical activity.
A special shout out goes to our new Physical Education and Athletic Director, Oliver Nilsson, for all of his dedication and hard work in helping reshape our PE curriculum into one that emphasizes wellness, teamwork, and the importance of a sound mind and body.
Way to go, Coach Nilsson!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #TrackAndField #ElementaryPE #PhysicalEducation #StudentAthletes
Just last week, our Grade 3–5 students had the opportunity to showcase all they have learned this year in Physical Education during a fun and energetic series of track and field activities.
Students demonstrated their skills through events such as the vortex throw, broad jump, high jump, sprints, and other traditional track and field activities. The event served as a culmination of the learning and growth students have experienced throughout the school year in PE class.
The program is grounded in the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, which are designed to foster student activity, health, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for movement. Each unit is thoughtfully tailored to meet the developmental needs of each grade level while also encouraging students to challenge themselves, grow, and build confidence through physical activity.
A special shout out goes to our new Physical Education and Athletic Director, Oliver Nilsson, for all of his dedication and hard work in helping reshape our PE curriculum into one that emphasizes wellness, teamwork, and the importance of a sound mind and body.
Way to go, Coach Nilsson!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #TrackAndField #ElementaryPE #PhysicalEducation #StudentAthletes