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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The Busan Foreign School community had a terrific night out supporting the Busan BNK Sum women’s basketball team.(@bnksum.basketball) Over 60 BFS families, students, and HS boys’ and girls’ basketball players turned out to cheer together.
Two lucky Sharks joined the halftime fun—competing in 2-on-2 matchups and shooting contests—and our high schoolers did us proud, winning the mini competition and winning brand-new Nike basketball shoes!
A great bonding moment that reflects who we are: a small school with a tight-knit, family feel.
BTW: BNK Sum sealed an exciting win that came down to the final minute!
#BFSSharkValues #SharkPride #GoSharks #BNKSUM #busanforeignschool
The Busan Foreign School community had a terrific night out supporting the Busan BNK Sum women’s basketball team.(@bnksum.basketball) Over 60 BFS families, students, and HS boys’ and girls’ basketball players turned out to cheer together.
Two lucky Sharks joined the halftime fun—competing in 2-on-2 matchups and shooting contests—and our high schoolers did us proud, winning the mini competition and winning brand-new Nike basketball shoes!
A great bonding moment that reflects who we are: a small school with a tight-knit, family feel.
BTW: BNK Sum sealed an exciting win that came down to the final minute!
#BFSSharkValues #SharkPride #GoSharks #BNKSUM #busanforeignschool
The Spirit Week fun continued on Wednesday with a brand-new challenge: Monochrome Day! Students showed off their creativity by rocking head-to-toe outfits in a single color, proving that sometimes one color is all you need to make a bold statement. Classrooms were filled with standout looks, with black, gray, and pink emerging as some of the most popular choices of the day. With coordinated outfits, everyone embraced the challenge and brought their own unique individual style to the mix. The energy and school spirit were impossible to miss, making it another unforgettable day! 🖤🩶🩷
#SpiritWeek #MonochromeDay #SchoolSpirit #BoldInOneColor #SharkPride #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
The Spirit Week fun continued on Wednesday with a brand-new challenge: Monochrome Day! Students showed off their creativity by rocking head-to-toe outfits in a single color, proving that sometimes one color is all you need to make a bold statement. Classrooms were filled with standout looks, with black, gray, and pink emerging as some of the most popular choices of the day. With coordinated outfits, everyone embraced the challenge and brought their own unique individual style to the mix. The energy and school spirit were impossible to miss, making it another unforgettable day! 🖤🩶🩷
#SpiritWeek #MonochromeDay #SchoolSpirit #BoldInOneColor #SharkPride #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Pajama Day is back and cozier than ever! 💤✨ On Tuesday, January 20th, the much-loved Pajama Day made its return with comfy PJs and cozy vibes. This student-favorite theme was a perfect way for Sharks of all ages to relax and enjoy the school day. ☺️
#PajamaDay #SpiritWeek #CozyDay #SchoolSpirit #SharkPride #BFSCommunity #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Pajama Day is back and cozier than ever! 💤✨ On Tuesday, January 20th, the much-loved Pajama Day made its return with comfy PJs and cozy vibes. This student-favorite theme was a perfect way for Sharks of all ages to relax and enjoy the school day. ☺️
#PajamaDay #SpiritWeek #CozyDay #SchoolSpirit #SharkPride #BFSCommunity #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
It’s Spirit Week at BFS—time to show your SHARK pride! We kicked things off by dressing as our future careers, and the creativity was on full display. From future soccer players, CEOs, doctors, and scientists to marine biologists, teachers, chefs, and more, our Sharks are dreaming big and dressing the part.
The fun continues all week long:
Tuesday is Pajama Day, Wednesday is Monochrome Day, Thursday is Favorite Sports Team Day, and we wrap things up on Friday by wearing this year’s Spirit T-shirts. Go Sharks!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharkValues #BFSSpiritWeek
It’s Spirit Week at BFS—time to show your SHARK pride! We kicked things off by dressing as our future careers, and the creativity was on full display. From future soccer players, CEOs, doctors, and scientists to marine biologists, teachers, chefs, and more, our Sharks are dreaming big and dressing the part.
The fun continues all week long:
Tuesday is Pajama Day, Wednesday is Monochrome Day, Thursday is Favorite Sports Team Day, and we wrap things up on Friday by wearing this year’s Spirit T-shirts. Go Sharks!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharkValues #BFSSpiritWeek
In 1983, the third Monday in January was established as a U.S. federal holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr`s contributions to the American Civil Rights Movement. In Grade 4, Ms. Park shared with students about the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how her home state of California recognized a state holiday in his honor four years before the federal holiday was established. Students in Oakland, California were instrumental in advocating for the recognition of Dr. King`s legacy through the holiday.
During the Writing workshop, Grade 4 students watched Dr. King`s I Have a Dream speech and shared their understanding of his messages of equality, unity, and hope. This important holiday reminds us of the continued need to peacefully advocate for racial equity and social justice for all people.
#MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay #IHaveADream #CivilRightsMovement #EquityAndJustice #PeaceAndUnity #SocialJustice #Grade4Learning #GlobalCitizens #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
In 1983, the third Monday in January was established as a U.S. federal holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr`s contributions to the American Civil Rights Movement. In Grade 4, Ms. Park shared with students about the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how her home state of California recognized a state holiday in his honor four years before the federal holiday was established. Students in Oakland, California were instrumental in advocating for the recognition of Dr. King`s legacy through the holiday.
During the Writing workshop, Grade 4 students watched Dr. King`s I Have a Dream speech and shared their understanding of his messages of equality, unity, and hope. This important holiday reminds us of the continued need to peacefully advocate for racial equity and social justice for all people.
#MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay #IHaveADream #CivilRightsMovement #EquityAndJustice #PeaceAndUnity #SocialJustice #Grade4Learning #GlobalCitizens #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
During the winter break, members of the Busan Foreign School Class of 2025 gathered for a mini-reunion, reconnecting with classmates and reflecting on their BFS journeys. Now studying at universities such as Rice University, Columbia University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Babson College, alumni shared stories from their first semester of university life and reminisced about their time at BFS.
Alumni also took time to visit classrooms and offer thoughtful advice and insights to this year’s graduating class, helping ease the transition to university. Reflecting the strength of our close-knit community, it was especially meaningful to reconnect with our graduates—and we are always grateful to see them return to campus and remain an active part of the BFS family. Once a shark, always a shark!
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #OnceASharkAlwaysAShark #BFSFamily #SharkPride #ClassOf2025 #BFSGraduates #BFSJourney #LifeAfterBFS
During the winter break, members of the Busan Foreign School Class of 2025 gathered for a mini-reunion, reconnecting with classmates and reflecting on their BFS journeys. Now studying at universities such as Rice University, Columbia University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Babson College, alumni shared stories from their first semester of university life and reminisced about their time at BFS.
Alumni also took time to visit classrooms and offer thoughtful advice and insights to this year’s graduating class, helping ease the transition to university. Reflecting the strength of our close-knit community, it was especially meaningful to reconnect with our graduates—and we are always grateful to see them return to campus and remain an active part of the BFS family. Once a shark, always a shark!
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #OnceASharkAlwaysAShark #BFSFamily #SharkPride #ClassOf2025 #BFSGraduates #BFSJourney #LifeAfterBFS
Spirit Week, hosted by the High School Student Council (STUCO), happening January 19–23! Join us for a fun-filled week of themed dress days as we celebrate school spirit together.
The class with the highest participation in each Division will win a donut party! 🍩
We encourage all students and staff to participate and help make this a memorable week. Thank you to HS STUCO for organizing and leading this event!
* Students that do not participate should wear their BFS uniform.
Let’s show our BFS spirit all week long!💙
#SpiritWeek #BFSPride #SchoolSpirit #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Spirit Week, hosted by the High School Student Council (STUCO), happening January 19–23! Join us for a fun-filled week of themed dress days as we celebrate school spirit together.
The class with the highest participation in each Division will win a donut party! 🍩
We encourage all students and staff to participate and help make this a memorable week. Thank you to HS STUCO for organizing and leading this event!
* Students that do not participate should wear their BFS uniform.
Let’s show our BFS spirit all week long!💙
#SpiritWeek #BFSPride #SchoolSpirit #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
Global success for BFS coders!
Our Sharks earned 4th place worldwide in the International Coding Competition, part of the Hour of Code initiative sponsored by Codementum—competing against nearly 5,000 schools and 144,000 students from around the world.
This marks our third top-ten global finish in four years, powered by persistence, teamwork, and a love of problem-solving. At BFS, coding is about learning how to think, adapt, and create—not just consume.
We’re proud of our students for representing BFS on the world stage!
#BFS #BFSSharkValues #HourOfCode #ComputerScience #GlobalLearning #FutureReady
Global success for BFS coders!
Our Sharks earned 4th place worldwide in the International Coding Competition, part of the Hour of Code initiative sponsored by Codementum—competing against nearly 5,000 schools and 144,000 students from around the world.
This marks our third top-ten global finish in four years, powered by persistence, teamwork, and a love of problem-solving. At BFS, coding is about learning how to think, adapt, and create—not just consume.
We’re proud of our students for representing BFS on the world stage!
#BFS #BFSSharkValues #HourOfCode #ComputerScience #GlobalLearning #FutureReady
