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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March was such a fun and colorful month as students brought their imaginations to life in our โI Love Reading Monthโ Bookmark Art Contest. We were so impressed by the creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart that went into each and every design. It was clear just how much our students love readingโand how beautifully they can express that love through art! We`re excited to share this yearโs winning bookmarks!:
๐ธ "Fly to another sentence" โ Merve A. (Grade 7)
๐ฅฃ "Read & Pour" โ Hina K. (Grade 5)
๐ณ "Reading Through the Seasons" โ Margaret H. (Grade 3)
๐ผ "Bloom with Books" โ Hana C. (Kindergarten)
Your bookmarks will be inspiring readers every time they turn a page. Huge thanks to everyone who participatedโyou made this contest something really special! ๐๐
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #bfsshark #keelearning #hardworking
March was such a fun and colorful month as students brought their imaginations to life in our โI Love Reading Monthโ Bookmark Art Contest. We were so impressed by the creativity, thoughtfulness, and heart that went into each and every design. It was clear just how much our students love readingโand how beautifully they can express that love through art! We`re excited to share this yearโs winning bookmarks!:
๐ธ "Fly to another sentence" โ Merve A. (Grade 7)
๐ฅฃ "Read & Pour" โ Hina K. (Grade 5)
๐ณ "Reading Through the Seasons" โ Margaret H. (Grade 3)
๐ผ "Bloom with Books" โ Hana C. (Kindergarten)
Your bookmarks will be inspiring readers every time they turn a page. Huge thanks to everyone who participatedโyou made this contest something really special! ๐๐
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #bfsshark #keelearning #hardworking
๐๐ What a day to remember at our Community Culture Fair this past Saturday! We were proud to celebrate our diverse community through performances, a parade, delicious food from around the world, cultural activities, and games for all ages! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible parents who helped make this event a huge success, student-led clubs for the fun games, our talented performers who wowed us all, and our dedicated staff who worked behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly. This event wouldnโt be possible without the love, effort, and unity of our amazing BFS community. Thank you all for making it so special! โค๏ธ๐
#BFSCultureFair #CommunityCultureFair #CelebrateDiversity #EmbraceDiversity #BFS2024
๐๐ What a day to remember at our Community Culture Fair this past Saturday! We were proud to celebrate our diverse community through performances, a parade, delicious food from around the world, cultural activities, and games for all ages! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible parents who helped make this event a huge success, student-led clubs for the fun games, our talented performers who wowed us all, and our dedicated staff who worked behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly. This event wouldnโt be possible without the love, effort, and unity of our amazing BFS community. Thank you all for making it so special! โค๏ธ๐
#BFSCultureFair #CommunityCultureFair #CelebrateDiversity #EmbraceDiversity #BFS2024
Today we celebrated Purple Up Day! Students and faculty wore purple representing all branches of the US military to show unity with each other. Our US military students move frequently and may have a parent that is deployed. At the Elementary SLO assembly, Grade 5 students shared about the importance of showing respect for our military students. Throughout lunch time, our partners from the US Naval Base at Jinhae gave out ice cream, ribbons, and bracelets. BFS is proud to serve US military families, and we thank our military children for their strength and sacrifices.๐
#PurpleUp #busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #respectful
Today we celebrated Purple Up Day! Students and faculty wore purple representing all branches of the US military to show unity with each other. Our US military students move frequently and may have a parent that is deployed. At the Elementary SLO assembly, Grade 5 students shared about the importance of showing respect for our military students. Throughout lunch time, our partners from the US Naval Base at Jinhae gave out ice cream, ribbons, and bracelets. BFS is proud to serve US military families, and we thank our military children for their strength and sacrifices.๐
#PurpleUp #busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #respectful
๐๐ช MS STUCO hosted its first-ever Cleaner Earth Challenge on April 5th, and it was a huge success! Middle school students learned how to recycle properly, explored the impact of litter on nature, and used a citizen science app to track their cleanup progress. With a goal of collecting 1,500 pieces of trash, they went above and beyondโpicking up an impressive 1,692 pieces! ๐งค๐๏ธ A big step toward a cleaner, greener future ๐ฑ
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #middleschool #sociallyconscious
๐๐ช MS STUCO hosted its first-ever Cleaner Earth Challenge on April 5th, and it was a huge success! Middle school students learned how to recycle properly, explored the impact of litter on nature, and used a citizen science app to track their cleanup progress. With a goal of collecting 1,500 pieces of trash, they went above and beyondโpicking up an impressive 1,692 pieces! ๐งค๐๏ธ A big step toward a cleaner, greener future ๐ฑ
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #middleschool #sociallyconscious
A huge thank you to our amazing PTSO parents and the incredible team from the US Navy for making todayโs Spring Scavenger Hunt a truly unforgettable experience! Our EC and ES students had a blast uncovering hidden treats and enjoying the festive fun. This joyful event has become one of our favorite traditions, and itโs all made possible by the dedication and heart of our wonderful volunteers. We appreciate you all! ๐๐ธ
#SpringScavengerHunt #busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #GratefulHearts ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฅ
A huge thank you to our amazing PTSO parents and the incredible team from the US Navy for making todayโs Spring Scavenger Hunt a truly unforgettable experience! Our EC and ES students had a blast uncovering hidden treats and enjoying the festive fun. This joyful event has become one of our favorite traditions, and itโs all made possible by the dedication and heart of our wonderful volunteers. We appreciate you all! ๐๐ธ
#SpringScavengerHunt #busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #GratefulHearts ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฅ
Today, we celebrate the incredible Ms. Stephanie Plattโour book-loving, research-guiding, curiosity-sparking superhero! From nurturing a love of reading in our youngest learners to diving into research, bias detection, digital literacy, and even the ethics of AI with our older students, Ms. Platt does it all. Thank you for being the heart of our library and an inspiration to our entire school community. We appreciate you today and every day! ๐
#NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #LibraryLove #BFSproud #ThankYouMsPlatt
Today, we celebrate the incredible Ms. Stephanie Plattโour book-loving, research-guiding, curiosity-sparking superhero! From nurturing a love of reading in our youngest learners to diving into research, bias detection, digital literacy, and even the ethics of AI with our older students, Ms. Platt does it all. Thank you for being the heart of our library and an inspiration to our entire school community. We appreciate you today and every day! ๐
#NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #LibraryLove #BFSproud #ThankYouMsPlatt
Teaching kids to decode the world! ๐ Grade 4 is mastering the art of Morse code with click pens! Theyโre learning how patterns can transfer information. Who knew learning could be so fun? ๐๏ธ๐ #STEMadventures #LearningThroughPlay
Teaching kids to decode the world! ๐ Grade 4 is mastering the art of Morse code with click pens! Theyโre learning how patterns can transfer information. Who knew learning could be so fun? ๐๏ธ๐ #STEMadventures #LearningThroughPlay
For the first time, BFS participated in the Mathematics Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) program. Our team of high-performing Grade 4,5, and 6 students has been meeting since November to engage in a series of math olympiad contests. โ๐ Our mathletes have been extending their knowledge and having fun as they compete. ๐ง ๐ชThe results are in:
๐MS 1st place - Woojung C.
๐ฅES 1st place - Aarnik K.
โ๐ฅES 2nd place - Agatha A.
๐ฅES 3rd place - Ayden K.
๐ES Honorable mention - Kirill B.
Our Math Olympiad team members have shown the SHARK-Hardworking spirit by taking on this challenge. Way to go, Sharks! ๐ฆ๐
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #matholympiad #keeplearning #hardworking
For the first time, BFS participated in the Mathematics Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) program. Our team of high-performing Grade 4,5, and 6 students has been meeting since November to engage in a series of math olympiad contests. โ๐ Our mathletes have been extending their knowledge and having fun as they compete. ๐ง ๐ชThe results are in:
๐MS 1st place - Woojung C.
๐ฅES 1st place - Aarnik K.
โ๐ฅES 2nd place - Agatha A.
๐ฅES 3rd place - Ayden K.
๐ES Honorable mention - Kirill B.
Our Math Olympiad team members have shown the SHARK-Hardworking spirit by taking on this challenge. Way to go, Sharks! ๐ฆ๐
#busanforeignschool #๋ถ์ฐ์ธ๊ตญ์ธํ๊ต #bfs #matholympiad #keeplearning #hardworking
