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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๐ฟ๐ Poetry + Popcorn = Magic โจ
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 classroomโand our poets truly brought that to life!
#BFSSharkValues #PoetryAndPopcorn #StudentVoice #ActiveCommunicators #BFSCommunity
๐ฟ๐ Poetry + Popcorn = Magic โจ
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 classroomโand our poets truly brought that to life!
#BFSSharkValues #PoetryAndPopcorn #StudentVoice #ActiveCommunicators #BFSCommunity
๐จ 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 ๐
โจ Subin Lee โ RISD
โจ Gisselle Hwang โ UAL
Both joined BFS in Grade 11โand achieved this in less than two years.
Thatโs the power of a personalized, mentorship-driven, bespoke learning experience ๐
#RISD #UAL #ArtSchool #CreativeStudents #BFSSharkValues
๐จ 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 ๐
โจ Subin Lee โ RISD
โจ Gisselle Hwang โ UAL
Both joined BFS in Grade 11โand achieved this in less than two years.
Thatโs the power of a personalized, mentorship-driven, bespoke learning experience ๐
#RISD #UAL #ArtSchool #CreativeStudents #BFSSharkValues
๐๐ We Love Reading Month at BFS!
From reading challenges ๐ to emoji book games ๐, bookmark design ๐จ, and even book character potatoes ๐ฅโMarch was packed with creativity and a love of stories!
โจ Highlights:
โข Grade 3 & 6 topped our Beanstack Reading Challenge
โข Student winners across ES, MS, and HS competitions
โข Inspiring visit from author Tad Hills
โข โShelfies,โ mystery readers, and community book sharing
At BFS, reading isnโt just an activityโitโs a culture. ๐ก
#BFSSharkValues #WeLoveReading #BFSReads #InternationalSchool #Literacy
๐๐ We Love Reading Month at BFS!
From reading challenges ๐ to emoji book games ๐, bookmark design ๐จ, and even book character potatoes ๐ฅโMarch was packed with creativity and a love of stories!
โจ Highlights:
โข Grade 3 & 6 topped our Beanstack Reading Challenge
โข Student winners across ES, MS, and HS competitions
โข Inspiring visit from author Tad Hills
โข โShelfies,โ mystery readers, and community book sharing
At BFS, reading isnโt just an activityโitโs a culture. ๐ก
#BFSSharkValues #WeLoveReading #BFSReads #InternationalSchool #Literacy
AI in action ๐ค
Our Middle School Computer Science students designed and built their own chatbotsโteaching them how to:
๐ฌ Hold conversations
๐ง Predict topics
โ Ask follow-up questions
Using machine learning in Scratch, students showcased their projects, gathered feedback, and improved their designsโjust like real-world developers.
Learning by doing. Creating the future.
#BFSSharkValues #AI #STEM #FutureReady #Coding #InternationalSchool #Scratch #Digitalliteracy
AI in action ๐ค
Our Middle School Computer Science students designed and built their own chatbotsโteaching them how to:
๐ฌ Hold conversations
๐ง Predict topics
โ Ask follow-up questions
Using machine learning in Scratch, students showcased their projects, gathered feedback, and improved their designsโjust like real-world developers.
Learning by doing. Creating the future.
#BFSSharkValues #AI #STEM #FutureReady #Coding #InternationalSchool #Scratch #Digitalliteracy
Cherry blossoms, sunshine, and smiles everywhere ๐ธโ๏ธ
Our Little Sharks had an unforgettable day at the annual Spring Scavenger Huntโfilled with colorful eggs, sweet surprises, and nonstop joy! ๐ฃ๐
Huge thank you to our amazing PTSO for bringing the magic to life for our EC & ES students ๐
Happy Spring! ๐ท
#BFSSharkValues #LittleSharks #SpringFun #BFSCommunity
Cherry blossoms, sunshine, and smiles everywhere ๐ธโ๏ธ
Our Little Sharks had an unforgettable day at the annual Spring Scavenger Huntโfilled with colorful eggs, sweet surprises, and nonstop joy! ๐ฃ๐
Huge thank you to our amazing PTSO for bringing the magic to life for our EC & ES students ๐
Happy Spring! ๐ท
#BFSSharkValues #LittleSharks #SpringFun #BFSCommunity
BFS Mathletes Take on the World ๐โ
For the second year in a row, BFS students competed in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schoolsโand delivered incredible results.
๐ Top Performers
๐ฅ Kyuwon L. | Agatha A.
๐ฅ Zhengxi T. | Anthony L.
๐ฅ Margaret H., Ella K. | Dylan S.
25 students.
5 contests.
Months of dedication. ๐ช
But the real win?
Confidence. Persistence. A love of problem-solving.
At BFS, we donโt just teach mathโwe build thinkers.
#BFSSharkValues #MOEMS #Mathletes #StudentSuccess #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
BFS Mathletes Take on the World ๐โ
For the second year in a row, BFS students competed in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schoolsโand delivered incredible results.
๐ Top Performers
๐ฅ Kyuwon L. | Agatha A.
๐ฅ Zhengxi T. | Anthony L.
๐ฅ Margaret H., Ella K. | Dylan S.
25 students.
5 contests.
Months of dedication. ๐ช
But the real win?
Confidence. Persistence. A love of problem-solving.
At BFS, we donโt just teach mathโwe build thinkers.
#BFSSharkValues #MOEMS #Mathletes #StudentSuccess #InternationalSchool #BusanForeignSchool
History came to life in Grade 4 โจ
During Women`s History Month, students created Bio(graphy)-Boxes to honor women who changed the world ๐
Each box told a storyโfilled with artifacts, creativity, and powerful learning.
From curiosity to empathy, our students explored the past while thinking about the future ๐ก
#WomensHistoryMonth #BFSSharkValues #ElementaryEducation #FutureLeaders #StudentLearning
History came to life in Grade 4 โจ
During Women`s History Month, students created Bio(graphy)-Boxes to honor women who changed the world ๐
Each box told a storyโfilled with artifacts, creativity, and powerful learning.
From curiosity to empathy, our students explored the past while thinking about the future ๐ก
#WomensHistoryMonth #BFSSharkValues #ElementaryEducation #FutureLeaders #StudentLearning
๐ถ Voices raised, confidence shining โจ
Our Grade 4 & 5 students represented BFS at the KIMEA Elementary Choral Festival 2026โand they were incredible! ๐
From Defining Moment to Sisi Ni Moja, every note was filled with energy and heart ๐
So proud of our young performers!
#KIMEA #BFSSharkValues #ElementaryMusic #Choir #StudentLife
๐ถ Voices raised, confidence shining โจ
Our Grade 4 & 5 students represented BFS at the KIMEA Elementary Choral Festival 2026โand they were incredible! ๐
From Defining Moment to Sisi Ni Moja, every note was filled with energy and heart ๐
So proud of our young performers!
#KIMEA #BFSSharkValues #ElementaryMusic #Choir #StudentLife
