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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Congratulations to our BFS AP award recipients!
This year, BFS students earned 25 College Board AP recognitions, including AP Scholar Awards, AP Capstone Diplomas, and the AP International Diploma.
We are especially proud of Joy C. and Mi Re P. for earning the AP Capstone Diploma, and Kristina K. for earning the AP International Diploma.
For the complete list of student recognitions, visit the newsletter on the BFS website.
#BFSSharks #BusanForeignSchool #APScholars #APCapstone #CollegeBoard #AcademicExcellence
Congratulations to our BFS AP award recipients!
This year, BFS students earned 25 College Board AP recognitions, including AP Scholar Awards, AP Capstone Diplomas, and the AP International Diploma.
We are especially proud of Joy C. and Mi Re P. for earning the AP Capstone Diploma, and Kristina K. for earning the AP International Diploma.
For the complete list of student recognitions, visit the newsletter on the BFS website.
#BFSSharks #BusanForeignSchool #APScholars #APCapstone #CollegeBoard #AcademicExcellence
On Saturday, August 8, BFS welcomed new and returning families to our Family Orientation Day. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new families and students, reconnect with friends, and learn more about life at BFS.
Principals Harvey and Brenneman guided families through the BFS learning journey, highlighting what students and parents can expect from Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The presentation concluded with Mr. Saunders sharing an overview of the BFS College Counseling Program and how we support students as they prepare for life beyond BFS.
Families and students then had the opportunity to meet their teachers and practice a “day at school” by following their schedules and visiting classrooms.
It was a great way to kick off the 2026–27 school year. We are excited for the year ahead!
**Go Sharks!**
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On Saturday, August 8, BFS welcomed new and returning families to our Family Orientation Day. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new families and students, reconnect with friends, and learn more about life at BFS.
Principals Harvey and Brenneman guided families through the BFS learning journey, highlighting what students and parents can expect from Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The presentation concluded with Mr. Saunders sharing an overview of the BFS College Counseling Program and how we support students as they prepare for life beyond BFS.
Families and students then had the opportunity to meet their teachers and practice a “day at school” by following their schedules and visiting classrooms.
It was a great way to kick off the 2026–27 school year. We are excited for the year ahead!
**Go Sharks!**
#BusanForeignSchool, #BFS, #FamilyOrientationDay, #BFSOrientation, #WelcomeBack, #NewFamilies, #BFSCommunity, #SchoolCommunity, #InternationalSchool, #InternationalEducation, #AmericanCurriculum, #BusanInternationalSchool, #BusanSchools, #Haeundae, #BackToSchool, #SchoolYear2026, #GoSharks 🦈
BFS Family Orientation Day is almost here!
We’re excited to welcome our new and returning families back to campus on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
It’s a great chance to reconnect with the BFS community, meet teachers, learn more about the year ahead, and get ready for a strong start to school!
Second-Floor Gymnasium
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
During the morning:
Families will hear an overview of the BFS student experience
Elementary families will meet grade-level teachers
Middle and High School families will follow a Monday schedule and meet subject teachers
MS/HS schedules and course information will be available
Elementary supply lists will be available
PL Schoolwear will be open for uniform purchases and orders
The PTSO gently used uniform sale begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria
Chinhae Families
Bus pickup at the base gate: 7:00 a.m.
Return departure from BFS: 11:30 a.m.
Parking Shuttle
Arrival shuttle: 8:45 a.m.
Departure shuttle: 11:30 a.m.
We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus and begin another exciting year together!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BackToSchool #FamilyOrientation #BFSCommunity #InternationalSchool
BFS Family Orientation Day is almost here!
We’re excited to welcome our new and returning families back to campus on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
It’s a great chance to reconnect with the BFS community, meet teachers, learn more about the year ahead, and get ready for a strong start to school!
Second-Floor Gymnasium
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
During the morning:
Families will hear an overview of the BFS student experience
Elementary families will meet grade-level teachers
Middle and High School families will follow a Monday schedule and meet subject teachers
MS/HS schedules and course information will be available
Elementary supply lists will be available
PL Schoolwear will be open for uniform purchases and orders
The PTSO gently used uniform sale begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria
Chinhae Families
Bus pickup at the base gate: 7:00 a.m.
Return departure from BFS: 11:30 a.m.
Parking Shuttle
Arrival shuttle: 8:45 a.m.
Departure shuttle: 11:30 a.m.
We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus and begin another exciting year together!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BackToSchool #FamilyOrientation #BFSCommunity #InternationalSchool
Compassion in Action
Congratulations to Kristina Kuryndina, recipient of the 2026 EARCOS Global Citizenship Award.
Kristina earned this honor through her long-standing commitment to service, leadership, and animal welfare. Since fifth grade, she has volunteered at Yangsan Sarang Shelter, helping care for animals and learning how local action can make a meaningful difference.
Through her leadership in BFS’s Service Club and her Paws and Purpose Initiative, Kristina is helping connect student volunteers with local shelters through animal care, donation drives, and social media storytelling that gives shelter animals greater visibility and a better chance at adoption.
“Kristina earned this award because she turned compassion into action — and then turned that action into a structure others could join,” said Glenn Saunders, University Counselor at Busan Foreign School.
We are proud of you, Kristina.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #EARCOS #GlobalCitizenship #StudentLeadership #ServiceLearning #AnimalWelfare #CompassionInAction
Compassion in Action
Congratulations to Kristina Kuryndina, recipient of the 2026 EARCOS Global Citizenship Award.
Kristina earned this honor through her long-standing commitment to service, leadership, and animal welfare. Since fifth grade, she has volunteered at Yangsan Sarang Shelter, helping care for animals and learning how local action can make a meaningful difference.
Through her leadership in BFS’s Service Club and her Paws and Purpose Initiative, Kristina is helping connect student volunteers with local shelters through animal care, donation drives, and social media storytelling that gives shelter animals greater visibility and a better chance at adoption.
“Kristina earned this award because she turned compassion into action — and then turned that action into a structure others could join,” said Glenn Saunders, University Counselor at Busan Foreign School.
We are proud of you, Kristina.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #EARCOS #GlobalCitizenship #StudentLeadership #ServiceLearning #AnimalWelfare #CompassionInAction
Moving can be a challenging transition for students, but the Anchored4Life Leadership Club is here to help!
Sponsored by the U.S. Navy, the A4L program provides training to Grade 4-5 Club Leaders to support classmates as they prepare for a move. Throughout the year, A4L Club members support their classmates as they depart from BFS by sharing helpful resources on staying connected with old friends, making new ones, and becoming part of a new community.
We are grateful for our A4L Club Team Leaders and their dedication to supporting their peers. We wish our departing students all the best as they settle into their new homes. We`ll miss you! 💙🦈
#a4lclub #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Moving can be a challenging transition for students, but the Anchored4Life Leadership Club is here to help!
Sponsored by the U.S. Navy, the A4L program provides training to Grade 4-5 Club Leaders to support classmates as they prepare for a move. Throughout the year, A4L Club members support their classmates as they depart from BFS by sharing helpful resources on staying connected with old friends, making new ones, and becoming part of a new community.
We are grateful for our A4L Club Team Leaders and their dedication to supporting their peers. We wish our departing students all the best as they settle into their new homes. We`ll miss you! 💙🦈
#a4lclub #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Let the games begin!
During the last week of school, the High School and Middle School Student Councils organized an afternoon of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition with the Shark Games.
Mixed teams of middle school students, high school students, and teachers competed in classic events including the five-legged race, tug of war, flag tag, egg-and-spoon race, and the fan-favorite Sharks and Minnows.
Keeping with the Shark Games theme, each team represented a different shark: Tiger Shark in black, Leopard Shark in white, Zebra Shark in gray, and Bull Shark in blue.
With perfect weather, plenty of laughs, and great school spirit, it was a memorable way to end the year together.
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues
Let the games begin!
During the last week of school, the High School and Middle School Student Councils organized an afternoon of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition with the Shark Games.
Mixed teams of middle school students, high school students, and teachers competed in classic events including the five-legged race, tug of war, flag tag, egg-and-spoon race, and the fan-favorite Sharks and Minnows.
Keeping with the Shark Games theme, each team represented a different shark: Tiger Shark in black, Leopard Shark in white, Zebra Shark in gray, and Bull Shark in blue.
With perfect weather, plenty of laughs, and great school spirit, it was a memorable way to end the year together.
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues
Full circle moment for the BFS Class of 2026. 🎓
At this year’s 23rd BFS High School Commencement, we celebrated a class ready to begin its next chapter at universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
We heard inspiring words from U.S. Consul Dewey Moore, our valedictorian Joy C., and our salutatorian Sasha P. — and then came a moment no one will forget: a student-led performance of “Waka Waka,” the same dance many of our seniors performed at their Grade 5 Moving On Ceremony.
Hugs. Handshakes. Tears. Photos. Pride.
Congratulations, BFS Class of 2026. You’ve come full circle — and now you’re ready for the world.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSClassof2026 #BFSGraduation #WeAreTheSharks
Full circle moment for the BFS Class of 2026. 🎓
At this year’s 23rd BFS High School Commencement, we celebrated a class ready to begin its next chapter at universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
We heard inspiring words from U.S. Consul Dewey Moore, our valedictorian Joy C., and our salutatorian Sasha P. — and then came a moment no one will forget: a student-led performance of “Waka Waka,” the same dance many of our seniors performed at their Grade 5 Moving On Ceremony.
Hugs. Handshakes. Tears. Photos. Pride.
Congratulations, BFS Class of 2026. You’ve come full circle — and now you’re ready for the world.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSClassof2026 #BFSGraduation #WeAreTheSharks
Back-to-back-to-back Moving On Ceremonies made for a special Friday at BFS as we celebrated important milestones for our Kindergarten, Grade 5, and Grade 8 students.
Moving up to Grade 1, Middle School, or High School is a meaningful step in a student’s journey — and one worth celebrating. We were proud to share these moments with families, loved ones, teachers, and our caring BFS community.
Congratulations to all of our students as they move forward with confidence, pride, and excitement for what comes next.
Enjoy the summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!
#BFSSharkValues
Back-to-back-to-back Moving On Ceremonies made for a special Friday at BFS as we celebrated important milestones for our Kindergarten, Grade 5, and Grade 8 students.
Moving up to Grade 1, Middle School, or High School is a meaningful step in a student’s journey — and one worth celebrating. We were proud to share these moments with families, loved ones, teachers, and our caring BFS community.
Congratulations to all of our students as they move forward with confidence, pride, and excitement for what comes next.
Enjoy the summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!
#BFSSharkValues