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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.

Our SHARK Values

  • Develop empathy and awareness for being inclusive of different opinions and experiences
  • Gain an understanding and appreciation of various cultures
  • Demonstrate an ability to work well in individual and group settings
  • Demonstrate ethical social and academic behaviors

  • Formulate and pursue goals as lifelong learners
  • Value every life situation as a learning experience and embrace failure as a learning opportunity
  • Practice healthy personal, lifelong behaviors
  • Develop persistence and diligence to achieve quality work with integrity

  • Communicate clearly and authentically in English
  • Develop confidence to actively communicate and share ideas
  • Listen and respond constructively when collaborating with others
  • Recognize unfairness and injustice and advocate for self and others
  • Engage and inspire positivity in peers

  • Become responsible citizens with an understanding of respect and diversity
  • Care for the safety and welfare of self and others
  • Develop awareness and recognize a responsibility to stand up to exclusion, prejudice, bias, and injustice.
  • Exhibit self-motivation and self-discipline and accept individual and group responsibility.

  • Make an effort for individual progress
  • Be adaptable and apply one’s experiences
  • Develop creatively, artistically, and athletically
  • Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to logically reason
  • Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and apply learning to a variety of different contexts
  • Develop and apply problem-solving strategies to real-life situations
  • Be innovative by developing creative solutions
  • BFS Sharks apply knowledge and demonstrate understanding

99.8%

ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

20+

NATIONALITIES

7:1

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO

97%

STUDENTS SCORED 3 OR HIGHER ON AP EXAMS

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✨ The Wren University Fair is coming to BFS on Thursday, October 10! With over 12 prestigious universities in attendance, this is an amazing opportunity for high school students AND PARENTS to explore post-secondary options, ask questions, and gain insights for the future. So, who’s joining us? 🎓 Boston College, Colby College, Loyola University Maryland, Penn State, Quinnipiac University, State University of New York, The New School, Tilburg University, and the University at Buffalo🎓 Special Guests include: Georgia Tech, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Virginia.

🔗 To attend, register with the link in our bio
#BFS #UniversityFair #FutureReady #CollegeBound

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✨ The Wren University Fair is coming to BFS on Thursday, October 10! With over 12 prestigious universities in attendance, this is an amazing opportunity for high school students AND PARENTS to explore post-secondary options, ask questions, and gain insights for the future. So, who’s joining us? 🎓 Boston College, Colby College, Loyola University Maryland, Penn State, Quinnipiac University, State University of New York, The New School, Tilburg University, and the University at Buffalo🎓 Special Guests include: Georgia Tech, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Virginia. 🔗 To attend, register with the link in our bio #BFS #UniversityFair #FutureReady #CollegeBound

✨ The Wren University Fair is coming to BFS on Thursday, October 10! With over 12 prestigious universities in attendance, this is an amazing opportunity for high school students AND PARENTS to explore post-secondary options, ask questions, and gain insights for the future. So, who’s joining us? 🎓 Boston College, Colby College, Loyola University Maryland, Penn State, Quinnipiac University, State University of New York, The New School, Tilburg University, and the University at Buffalo🎓 Special Guests include: Georgia Tech, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Virginia.

🔗 To attend, register with the link in our bio
#BFS #UniversityFair #FutureReady #CollegeBound ...

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We’re excited to introduce Head Chef Jong-in Kim, Sous Chef Soo-jin Lee, and Nutritionist Yun-mi Kim. Responding to feedback from our community, we’ve worked to improve our cafeteria and the quality of the food we serve. With their combined expertise, the cafeteria is more than just a place to eat—it’s a space where students can learn the importance of healthy, balanced meals. By using locally sourced ingredients and offering international flavors, we aim to foster healthy eating habits for our students! 🥗🥩🥕🍎 #BusanForeignSchool #StudentHealth #CampusImprovements #BFSGrowingTogether

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We’re excited to introduce Head Chef Jong-in Kim, Sous Chef Soo-jin Lee, and Nutritionist Yun-mi Kim. Responding to feedback from our community, we’ve worked to improve our cafeteria and the quality of the food we serve. With their combined expertise, the cafeteria is more than just a place to eat—it’s a space where students can learn the importance of healthy, balanced meals. By using locally sourced ingredients and offering international flavors, we aim to foster healthy eating habits for our students! 🥗🥩🥕🍎 #BusanForeignSchool #StudentHealth #CampusImprovements #BFSGrowingTogether

We’re excited to introduce Head Chef Jong-in Kim, Sous Chef Soo-jin Lee, and Nutritionist Yun-mi Kim. Responding to feedback from our community, we’ve worked to improve our cafeteria and the quality of the food we serve. With their combined expertise, the cafeteria is more than just a place to eat—it’s a space where students can learn the importance of healthy, balanced meals. By using locally sourced ingredients and offering international flavors, we aim to foster healthy eating habits for our students! 🥗🥩🥕🍎 #BusanForeignSchool #StudentHealth #CampusImprovements #BFSGrowingTogether ...

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