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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Sometimes, kids just need to be kids—and step beyond the classroom to experience the world around them.
That’s exactly what our middle schoolers did this past Wednesday as they took on a hike to the summit of Geumjeongsan, Busan’s highest peak. With perfect weather and cherry blossoms still in the air, it was the perfect day to unplug, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors together.
Moments like these remind us that some of the best learning happens outside the four walls—through shared experiences, fresh air, and a little adventure.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #OutdoorLearning #BFSCommunity #geumjeongsan #busanforeignschool #beomeosa
Sometimes, kids just need to be kids—and step beyond the classroom to experience the world around them.
That’s exactly what our middle schoolers did this past Wednesday as they took on a hike to the summit of Geumjeongsan, Busan’s highest peak. With perfect weather and cherry blossoms still in the air, it was the perfect day to unplug, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors together.
Moments like these remind us that some of the best learning happens outside the four walls—through shared experiences, fresh air, and a little adventure.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues #OutdoorLearning #BFSCommunity #geumjeongsan #busanforeignschool #beomeosa
💜 Purple Up Day at BFS 💜
Today we wore purple to honor the strength and resilience of military-connected children as part of the Month of the Military Child.
At BFS, we’re proud to have a strong community of U.S. military families who enrich our school in so many ways. Even more special—seeing their friends stand alongside them in support 💜
Thank you to Chinhae Naval Base for the delicious cupcakes and helping us celebrate!
#BFSSharkValues #PurpleUpDay #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #BusanForeignSchool #Chinhae
💜 Purple Up Day at BFS 💜
Today we wore purple to honor the strength and resilience of military-connected children as part of the Month of the Military Child.
At BFS, we’re proud to have a strong community of U.S. military families who enrich our school in so many ways. Even more special—seeing their friends stand alongside them in support 💜
Thank you to Chinhae Naval Base for the delicious cupcakes and helping us celebrate!
#BFSSharkValues #PurpleUpDay #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #BusanForeignSchool #Chinhae
🍿📖 Poetry + Popcorn = Magic ✨
Our Grade 6 students lit up the stage at our Poetry & Popcorn event, sharing original poems with confidence and creativity. With their poetry books on display and a supportive audience of families, it was a joyful celebration of student voice and expression.
At BFS, we nurture active communicators who grow both inside and outside the classroom—and our poets truly brought that to life!
#BFSSharkValues #PoetryAndPopcorn #StudentVoice #ActiveCommunicators #BFSCommunity
🍿📖 Poetry + Popcorn = Magic ✨
Our Grade 6 students lit up the stage at our Poetry & Popcorn event, sharing original poems with confidence and creativity. With their poetry books on display and a supportive audience of families, it was a joyful celebration of student voice and expression.
At BFS, we nurture active communicators who grow both inside and outside the classroom—and our poets truly brought that to life!
#BFSSharkValues #PoetryAndPopcorn #StudentVoice #ActiveCommunicators #BFSCommunity
🎨 Big creativity. Global results.
BFS students earned offers from top art & design schools like Rhode Island School of Design and University of the Arts London 👏
✨ Subin Lee → RISD
✨ Gisselle Hwang → UAL
Both joined BFS in Grade 11—and achieved this in less than two years.
That’s the power of a personalized, mentorship-driven, bespoke learning experience 💙
#RISD #UAL #ArtSchool #CreativeStudents #BFSSharkValues
🎨 Big creativity. Global results.
BFS students earned offers from top art & design schools like Rhode Island School of Design and University of the Arts London 👏
✨ Subin Lee → RISD
✨ Gisselle Hwang → UAL
Both joined BFS in Grade 11—and achieved this in less than two years.
That’s the power of a personalized, mentorship-driven, bespoke learning experience 💙
#RISD #UAL #ArtSchool #CreativeStudents #BFSSharkValues
📚💛 We Love Reading Month at BFS!
From reading challenges 📖 to emoji book games 😄, bookmark design 🎨, and even book character potatoes 🥔—March was packed with creativity and a love of stories!
✨ Highlights:
• Grade 3 & 6 topped our Beanstack Reading Challenge
• Student winners across ES, MS, and HS competitions
• Inspiring visit from author Tad Hills
• “Shelfies,” mystery readers, and community book sharing
At BFS, reading isn’t just an activity—it’s a culture. 💡
#BFSSharkValues #WeLoveReading #BFSReads #InternationalSchool #Literacy
📚💛 We Love Reading Month at BFS!
From reading challenges 📖 to emoji book games 😄, bookmark design 🎨, and even book character potatoes 🥔—March was packed with creativity and a love of stories!
✨ Highlights:
• Grade 3 & 6 topped our Beanstack Reading Challenge
• Student winners across ES, MS, and HS competitions
• Inspiring visit from author Tad Hills
• “Shelfies,” mystery readers, and community book sharing
At BFS, reading isn’t just an activity—it’s a culture. 💡
#BFSSharkValues #WeLoveReading #BFSReads #InternationalSchool #Literacy
AI in action 🤖
Our Middle School Computer Science students designed and built their own chatbots—teaching them how to:
💬 Hold conversations
🧠 Predict topics
❓ Ask follow-up questions
Using machine learning in Scratch, students showcased their projects, gathered feedback, and improved their designs—just like real-world developers.
Learning by doing. Creating the future.
#BFSSharkValues #AI #STEM #FutureReady #Coding #InternationalSchool #Scratch #Digitalliteracy
AI in action 🤖
Our Middle School Computer Science students designed and built their own chatbots—teaching them how to:
💬 Hold conversations
🧠 Predict topics
❓ Ask follow-up questions
Using machine learning in Scratch, students showcased their projects, gathered feedback, and improved their designs—just like real-world developers.
Learning by doing. Creating the future.
#BFSSharkValues #AI #STEM #FutureReady #Coding #InternationalSchool #Scratch #Digitalliteracy
Cherry blossoms, sunshine, and smiles everywhere 🌸☀️
Our Little Sharks had an unforgettable day at the annual Spring Scavenger Hunt—filled with colorful eggs, sweet surprises, and nonstop joy! 🐣💐
Huge thank you to our amazing PTSO for bringing the magic to life for our EC & ES students 💛
Happy Spring! 🌷
#BFSSharkValues #LittleSharks #SpringFun #BFSCommunity
Cherry blossoms, sunshine, and smiles everywhere 🌸☀️
Our Little Sharks had an unforgettable day at the annual Spring Scavenger Hunt—filled with colorful eggs, sweet surprises, and nonstop joy! 🐣💐
Huge thank you to our amazing PTSO for bringing the magic to life for our EC & ES students 💛
Happy Spring! 🌷
#BFSSharkValues #LittleSharks #SpringFun #BFSCommunity
BFS Mathletes Take on the World 🌍➗
For the second year in a row, BFS students competed in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools—and delivered incredible results.
🏆 Top Performers
🥇 Kyuwon L. | Agatha A.
🥈 Zhengxi T. | Anthony L.
🥉 Margaret H., Ella K. | Dylan S.
25 students.
5 contests.
Months of dedication. 💪
But the real win?
Confidence. Persistence. A love of problem-solving.
At BFS, we don’t just teach math—we build thinkers.
#BFSSharkValues #MOEMS #Mathletes #StudentSuccess #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
BFS Mathletes Take on the World 🌍➗
For the second year in a row, BFS students competed in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools—and delivered incredible results.
🏆 Top Performers
🥇 Kyuwon L. | Agatha A.
🥈 Zhengxi T. | Anthony L.
🥉 Margaret H., Ella K. | Dylan S.
25 students.
5 contests.
Months of dedication. 💪
But the real win?
Confidence. Persistence. A love of problem-solving.
At BFS, we don’t just teach math—we build thinkers.
#BFSSharkValues #MOEMS #Mathletes #StudentSuccess #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
