Welcome to BFS, the International American School in Busan!
Welcome to Busan Foreign School โ 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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โ๏ธ Poetry meets creativity at BFS!
On January 25, we welcomed award-winning poet and novelist JiHyun Yun to the BFS Library for an interactive writing workshop.
Students explored:
๐ Family as inspiration
๐ฒ Poetry + recipes (yes, really!)
๐ Poetic prose and imaginary destinations
From blending genres to experimenting with rhetorical language, our students pushed their creative thinking โ and engaged directly with a published author.
An inspiring day for our young writers!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSharks #CreativeWriting #InternationalEducation #Busan #JiHyunYun
#AndTheRiverDragsHerDown #BusanForeignSchool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต
โ๏ธ Poetry meets creativity at BFS!
On January 25, we welcomed award-winning poet and novelist JiHyun Yun to the BFS Library for an interactive writing workshop.
Students explored:
๐ Family as inspiration
๐ฒ Poetry + recipes (yes, really!)
๐ Poetic prose and imaginary destinations
From blending genres to experimenting with rhetorical language, our students pushed their creative thinking โ and engaged directly with a published author.
An inspiring day for our young writers!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSharks #CreativeWriting #InternationalEducation #Busan #JiHyunYun
#AndTheRiverDragsHerDown #BusanForeignSchool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต
2026 Hong Kong Busan Friendship Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the Busan Foreign School Music Program collaborates with the Independent Schools Foundation Academy of Hong Kong!
๐ Friday, March 6
๐ 6:00 PM
๐ Design Council Busan Event Hall (6F)
Enjoy strings, choir, and a full lineup of musical ensembles as our students celebrate friendship, talent, and international collaboration through music.
We canโt wait to see you there!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSArts #FriendshipThroughMusic #DesignCouncilBusan #ISFAcademy #BFSArts #BFS #BusanForeignSchool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต
2026 Hong Kong Busan Friendship Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the Busan Foreign School Music Program collaborates with the Independent Schools Foundation Academy of Hong Kong!
๐ Friday, March 6
๐ 6:00 PM
๐ Design Council Busan Event Hall (6F)
Enjoy strings, choir, and a full lineup of musical ensembles as our students celebrate friendship, talent, and international collaboration through music.
We canโt wait to see you there!
#BFSSharkValues #BFSArts #FriendshipThroughMusic #DesignCouncilBusan #ISFAcademy #BFSArts #BFS #BusanForeignSchool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต
๐ฎ Level Up! 24 Hours. Zero Sleep. Infinite Creativity.
BFS students hosted a 24-hour hackathon themed โUnconventional Superpowersโ โ and the results were next level. ๐
Instead of super strength, teams built games around super weakness and super slowness โ turning unlikely powers into playable worlds.
๐ 1st: โCruiseโ โ Yangsan HS
๐ฅ โBlackJack Gameโ โ Kevin (G12)
๐ฅ โMonster Slashโ โ Neel, Jay & Owen (G9)
โญ Honorable Mention: ISB Team
๐ฌ โOur team had to learn JavaScript in one night โ we watched a ton of YouTube videos all night long, but it was worth it!โ โ Neel (G9)
The hackathon embodied the BFS mission of developing innovative, collaborative, and globally minded learners. Students demonstrated:
๐ฆ Socially Conscious โ collaborating across schools and cultures
๐ฆ Hardworking โ building complete games within a limited timeframe
๐ฆ Active Communicators โ pitching ideas and presenting final products
๐ฆ Respectful โ supporting peers and celebrating creativity
๐ฆ Keep Learning โ expanding coding and storytelling skills
#24HourHackathon #BFSSharkvalues #unconventionalsuperpowers #gamejam #gamemaker2D #UnconventionalSuperpowers #LevelUp
๐ฎ Level Up! 24 Hours. Zero Sleep. Infinite Creativity.
BFS students hosted a 24-hour hackathon themed โUnconventional Superpowersโ โ and the results were next level. ๐
Instead of super strength, teams built games around super weakness and super slowness โ turning unlikely powers into playable worlds.
๐ 1st: โCruiseโ โ Yangsan HS
๐ฅ โBlackJack Gameโ โ Kevin (G12)
๐ฅ โMonster Slashโ โ Neel, Jay & Owen (G9)
โญ Honorable Mention: ISB Team
๐ฌ โOur team had to learn JavaScript in one night โ we watched a ton of YouTube videos all night long, but it was worth it!โ โ Neel (G9)
The hackathon embodied the BFS mission of developing innovative, collaborative, and globally minded learners. Students demonstrated:
๐ฆ Socially Conscious โ collaborating across schools and cultures
๐ฆ Hardworking โ building complete games within a limited timeframe
๐ฆ Active Communicators โ pitching ideas and presenting final products
๐ฆ Respectful โ supporting peers and celebrating creativity
๐ฆ Keep Learning โ expanding coding and storytelling skills
#24HourHackathon #BFSSharkvalues #unconventionalsuperpowers #gamejam #gamemaker2D #UnconventionalSuperpowers #LevelUp
In 1925, Carter G. Woodson began the first Black History observance. 100 years later, students at BFS are still learning why it matters.
Guided by our librarian Ms. Stephanie Platt, our Grade 5 students created a digital timeline exploring Black history from emancipation through the Civil Rights Movement to today โ connecting their research to powerful conversations about courage, justice, and equality.
๐ฌ โThe different experiences helped me learn about all the changes in getting equal rights.โ โ Taeyang K.
๐ฌ โWorking on this timeline made me understand the privileges and luxuries we have now.โ โ Jisika P.
Through research, teamwork, and reflection, our students demonstrated what it means to be:
This project reflects our commitment to Embracing Diversity, Striving for Excellence, and embodies our SHARK values:
๐ฆ Socially Conscious โ understanding justice and equity
๐ฆ Hardworking โ engaging in thoughtful research
๐ฆ Active Communicators โ sharing ideas through discussion
๐ฆ Respectful โ honoring diverse histories and experiences
๐ฆ Keep Learning โ connecting past struggles to present growth
The completed timeline was shared in our Morning Memo and displayed on the BFS LED screen โ a powerful reminder that history informs who we are and who we aspire to become.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSLOS #Blackhistorymonth #100thanniversary #CivilRightsMovement #CarterGWilson #EmbracingDiversity #ASALH #ProjectBasedLearning #BlackHistory100 #InternationalSchools #BusanForeignSchool
In 1925, Carter G. Woodson began the first Black History observance. 100 years later, students at BFS are still learning why it matters.
Guided by our librarian Ms. Stephanie Platt, our Grade 5 students created a digital timeline exploring Black history from emancipation through the Civil Rights Movement to today โ connecting their research to powerful conversations about courage, justice, and equality.
๐ฌ โThe different experiences helped me learn about all the changes in getting equal rights.โ โ Taeyang K.
๐ฌ โWorking on this timeline made me understand the privileges and luxuries we have now.โ โ Jisika P.
Through research, teamwork, and reflection, our students demonstrated what it means to be:
This project reflects our commitment to Embracing Diversity, Striving for Excellence, and embodies our SHARK values:
๐ฆ Socially Conscious โ understanding justice and equity
๐ฆ Hardworking โ engaging in thoughtful research
๐ฆ Active Communicators โ sharing ideas through discussion
๐ฆ Respectful โ honoring diverse histories and experiences
๐ฆ Keep Learning โ connecting past struggles to present growth
The completed timeline was shared in our Morning Memo and displayed on the BFS LED screen โ a powerful reminder that history informs who we are and who we aspire to become.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSLOS #Blackhistorymonth #100thanniversary #CivilRightsMovement #CarterGWilson #EmbracingDiversity #ASALH #ProjectBasedLearning #BlackHistory100 #InternationalSchools #BusanForeignSchool
Plastic, Power, and Possibility! โป๏ธโจ
Our Grades 3โ5 Sharks explored sustainability at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan โ diving into the global exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World.
From recycled car materials in the IONIQ 5 & 6 ๐
to watching plastic melt and transform into new products โป๏ธ
to powerful design installations spanning two floors โ
Students saw how innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.
This real-world learning connects directly to our BFS Amplified Science curriculum and helps develop future-aware, socially conscious learners ready to shape tomorrow.
Big ideas. Real impact. Young Sharks. ๐ฆ๐
#BFSSharkValues #FutureAware #BFSLearning #Sustainability #DesignThinking #HyundaiMotorstudioBusan #Plastic:RemakingOurWorld #PlasticAtlas #JinyeongYeon
Plastic, Power, and Possibility! โป๏ธโจ
Our Grades 3โ5 Sharks explored sustainability at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan โ diving into the global exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World.
From recycled car materials in the IONIQ 5 & 6 ๐
to watching plastic melt and transform into new products โป๏ธ
to powerful design installations spanning two floors โ
Students saw how innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.
This real-world learning connects directly to our BFS Amplified Science curriculum and helps develop future-aware, socially conscious learners ready to shape tomorrow.
Big ideas. Real impact. Young Sharks. ๐ฆ๐
#BFSSharkValues #FutureAware #BFSLearning #Sustainability #DesignThinking #HyundaiMotorstudioBusan #Plastic:RemakingOurWorld #PlasticAtlas #JinyeongYeon
Each spring, the BFS community comes together to celebrate the rich diversity of our families โ cultures, languages, and traditions โ with delicious food, exciting games, lively entertainment, and fun family-friendly activities for all ages. We canโt wait to celebrate with you. See you there!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSEvents #BFSCommunity #BFSFamily #InternationalSchool #GlobalCommunity #CulturalCelebration #CelebrateDiversity
Each spring, the BFS community comes together to celebrate the rich diversity of our families โ cultures, languages, and traditions โ with delicious food, exciting games, lively entertainment, and fun family-friendly activities for all ages. We canโt wait to celebrate with you. See you there!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSEvents #BFSCommunity #BFSFamily #InternationalSchool #GlobalCommunity #CulturalCelebration #CelebrateDiversity
Please note that there will be no school from Saturday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 18 to celebrate the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Classes will resume on Thursday, February 19.
We wish everyone in our community a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Lunar New Year.
Please note that there will be no school from Saturday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 18 to celebrate the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Classes will resume on Thursday, February 19.
We wish everyone in our community a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Lunar New Year.
Our Elementary Korean Language students are celebrating Lunar New Year through culture, creativity, and tradition!
After learning about the meaning behind Seollal, students brought their understanding to life by drawing tteokguk (rice cake soup) โ the traditional dish that symbolizes gaining a year in age and welcoming a fresh start.
Hands-on cultural learning + artistic expression = meaningful global education in action.
Wishing our BFS community a joyful and prosperous Seollal! ๐
#BFSSharkValues #HostCountryLearning #Seollal #GlobalCitizens
Our Elementary Korean Language students are celebrating Lunar New Year through culture, creativity, and tradition!
After learning about the meaning behind Seollal, students brought their understanding to life by drawing tteokguk (rice cake soup) โ the traditional dish that symbolizes gaining a year in age and welcoming a fresh start.
Hands-on cultural learning + artistic expression = meaningful global education in action.
Wishing our BFS community a joyful and prosperous Seollal! ๐
#BFSSharkValues #HostCountryLearning #Seollal #GlobalCitizens
