Welcome to BFS, the International American School in Busan!
Welcome to Busan Foreign School β 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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π΄πΆ What an unforgettable musical journey! Our little βIsland Explorersβ made waves at the Elementary Spring Concert last week. From ukuleles to vocals, our students took us across the sea on a tropical adventure! ππΊ A huge thank you to our Mr. Henzi, Ms. Martinez, Ms. Lee, BFS staff, and our little musical sharks, we couldnβt be prouder of our young performers!
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π΄πΆ What an unforgettable musical journey! Our little βIsland Explorersβ made waves at the Elementary Spring Concert last week. From ukuleles to vocals, our students took us across the sea on a tropical adventure! ππΊ A huge thank you to our Mr. Henzi, Ms. Martinez, Ms. Lee, BFS staff, and our little musical sharks, we couldnβt be prouder of our young performers!
#ESspringconcert2025 #MoanaMoments #BusanForeignSchool #ElementaryMusic
Grade 6 brought the energy to this weekβs Middle School SLO assembly! π Focused on our SLO βKeep Learning,β they reminded us that learning can be fun, creative, and full of surprises. From hosting to leading a lively game of Pictionary π¨βοΈ, they had us all thinking (and laughing)! Great job Middle School Sharks! π¦π
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Grade 6 brought the energy to this weekβs Middle School SLO assembly! π Focused on our SLO βKeep Learning,β they reminded us that learning can be fun, creative, and full of surprises. From hosting to leading a lively game of Pictionary π¨βοΈ, they had us all thinking (and laughing)! Great job Middle School Sharks! π¦π
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𫧠"B" is for Bubble Day! 𫧠As part of our ABC Countdown to Summer, Early Childhood celebrated βBβ with a fun-filled Bubble Day! They had a blast chasing, popping, and dancing through a sea of bubbles β it was a day full of smiles and sunshine. π Happy Childrenβs Day to all our amazing students and families in the BFS community! π
π Please note: School will be closed on Monday, May 5th in celebration of Childrenβs Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 6th.
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𫧠"B" is for Bubble Day! 𫧠As part of our ABC Countdown to Summer, Early Childhood celebrated βBβ with a fun-filled Bubble Day! They had a blast chasing, popping, and dancing through a sea of bubbles β it was a day full of smiles and sunshine. π Happy Childrenβs Day to all our amazing students and families in the BFS community! π
π Please note: School will be closed on Monday, May 5th in celebration of Childrenβs Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 6th.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! π We hope you felt the love this week & thank you all so much for all that you do for our SHARKS. Another big thanks to our Sunshine Committee βοΈ for all your preparations and our amazing PTSO as well! π #facultyappreciationweek #teacherappreciationweek
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! π We hope you felt the love this week & thank you all so much for all that you do for our SHARKS. Another big thanks to our Sunshine Committee βοΈ for all your preparations and our amazing PTSO as well! π #facultyappreciationweek #teacherappreciationweek
Happy Friday BFS! Palette Club traveled to Seoul International School recently to perform a Throwback Tuesday showcase! They collaborated with the SIS dance team and performed for a lively audience of SIS students. A special thank you to Christy S. (BFS) and Eunbin M. (SIS) for preparing the dancers and putting on a great show. ππ» π #danceclub #collab #busanforeignschool
Happy Friday BFS! Palette Club traveled to Seoul International School recently to perform a Throwback Tuesday showcase! They collaborated with the SIS dance team and performed for a lively audience of SIS students. A special thank you to Christy S. (BFS) and Eunbin M. (SIS) for preparing the dancers and putting on a great show. ππ» π #danceclub #collab #busanforeignschool
π Hereβs a look back at our Community Culture Fair! What a fun celebration of the rich diversity that makes BFS so special! From performances, a parade, to global cuisine, cultural activities, and games for all agesβthis event had it all! A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing parent volunteers, student-led clubs, talented performers, and hardworking staff. This was the best year yet. π This is what community looks like. #BFSCultureFair #CelebrateDiversity #EmbraceDiversity #BFS2025 #BFSCommunity
π Hereβs a look back at our Community Culture Fair! What a fun celebration of the rich diversity that makes BFS so special! From performances, a parade, to global cuisine, cultural activities, and games for all agesβthis event had it all! A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing parent volunteers, student-led clubs, talented performers, and hardworking staff. This was the best year yet. π This is what community looks like. #BFSCultureFair #CelebrateDiversity #EmbraceDiversity #BFS2025 #BFSCommunity
π BIG SHARK CELEBRATION! Weβre beyond proud of the BFS Class of 2025 for making waves π with over 60 college acceptances across the πΊπΈ USA, π¨π¦ Canada, π¬π§ UK, and π°π· Korea β and earning over $2.2 million in merit-based scholarships! From top business and art schools to world-class STEM universities, our Sharks are heading everywhere from LSE to RISD, USC to Toronto, Purdue to Emory, and so many more. Click the link in our bio to see the full list. π¦ π We canβt wait to see what you do next, Class of 2025! π
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π BIG SHARK CELEBRATION! Weβre beyond proud of the BFS Class of 2025 for making waves π with over 60 college acceptances across the πΊπΈ USA, π¨π¦ Canada, π¬π§ UK, and π°π· Korea β and earning over $2.2 million in merit-based scholarships! From top business and art schools to world-class STEM universities, our Sharks are heading everywhere from LSE to RISD, USC to Toronto, Purdue to Emory, and so many more. Click the link in our bio to see the full list. π¦ π We canβt wait to see what you do next, Class of 2025! π
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π¬πΏ Grade 5 had a blast at the movies watching the Minecraft movie today! So many smiles and adventures on the big screen! #FieldTripFun #MinecraftMagic #BFSfieldtrip
π¬πΏ Grade 5 had a blast at the movies watching the Minecraft movie today! So many smiles and adventures on the big screen! #FieldTripFun #MinecraftMagic #BFSfieldtrip
