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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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We’re thrilled to announce the winning design for this year’s BFS Spirit T-shirt! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who submitted designs, and an even bigger thank you to all who voted! 🗳️ We’re excited to show off this fresh new look for the 2024-25 school year, and we hope you’ll wear it with immense BFS SHARK pride! 🦈💙 Every student, teacher, and staff member will receive a shirt in celebration of Founder’s Day next month. We can’t wait to see everyone sporting them. 👕 #busanforeignschool #GOSHARKS #SHARKPRIDE #SpiritTshirtContest

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We’re thrilled to announce the winning design for this year’s BFS Spirit T-shirt! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who submitted designs, and an even bigger thank you to all who voted! 🗳️ We’re excited to show off this fresh new look for the 2024-25 school year, and we hope you’ll wear it with immense BFS SHARK pride! 🦈💙 Every student, teacher, and staff member will receive a shirt in celebration of Founder’s Day next month. We can’t wait to see everyone sporting them. 👕 #busanforeignschool #GOSHARKS #SHARKPRIDE #SpiritTshirtContest

We’re thrilled to announce the winning design for this year’s BFS Spirit T-shirt! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who submitted designs, and an even bigger thank you to all who voted! 🗳️ We’re excited to show off this fresh new look for the 2024-25 school year, and we hope you’ll wear it with immense BFS SHARK pride! 🦈💙 Every student, teacher, and staff member will receive a shirt in celebration of Founder’s Day next month. We can’t wait to see everyone sporting them. 👕 #busanforeignschool #GOSHARKS #SHARKPRIDE #SpiritTshirtContest ...

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Last week, BFS High School students had a blast making memories by spent their Team Building Day competing in Relay Trivia, Capture the Cones and water activities at the Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center. They worked together to paddle rafts, kayak, and paddleboard as well as a water obstacle course. Students bonded with their classmates, old and new; now, we are all Sharks!🦈💙

#busanforeignschool #foreignschool #highschool #teambuildingday

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Last week, BFS High School students had a blast making memories by spent their Team Building Day competing in Relay Trivia, Capture the Cones and water activities at the Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center. They worked together to paddle rafts, kayak, and paddleboard as well as a water obstacle course. Students bonded with their classmates, old and new; now, we are all Sharks!🦈💙 #busanforeignschool #foreignschool #highschool #teambuildingday

Last week, BFS High School students had a blast making memories by spent their Team Building Day competing in Relay Trivia, Capture the Cones and water activities at the Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center. They worked together to paddle rafts, kayak, and paddleboard as well as a water obstacle course. Students bonded with their classmates, old and new; now, we are all Sharks!🦈💙

#busanforeignschool #foreignschool #highschool #teambuildingday ...

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Today, BFS is embracing the Chuseok spirit with colorful Hanbok attire! 🌾✨ Happy Chuseok from all of us!

#busanforeignschool #foreignschool #chuseok #추석

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Today, BFS is embracing the Chuseok spirit with colorful Hanbok attire! 🌾✨ Happy Chuseok from all of us! #busanforeignschool #foreignschool #chuseok #추석

Today, BFS is embracing the Chuseok spirit with colorful Hanbok attire! 🌾✨ Happy Chuseok from all of us!

#busanforeignschool #foreignschool #chuseok #추석 ...

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🌟 Join us for our Open House on October 9th! 🗓️ Explore our campus and newly renovated spaces, meet the Principals, hear from the Admissions Team, and find out if BFS is the perfect fit for your child. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, don’t miss out! To register, complete the link in our bio or visit busanforeignschool.org/bfs-open-house/ ~>Register and reserve your spot today!
🦈🩵💙#bfsopenhouse #busanforeignschool #internationalschool

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🌟 Join us for our Open House on October 9th! 🗓️ Explore our campus and newly renovated spaces, meet the Principals, hear from the Admissions Team, and find out if BFS is the perfect fit for your child. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, don’t miss out! To register, complete the link in our bio or visit busanforeignschool.org/bfs-open-house/ ~>Register and reserve your spot today! 🦈🩵💙#bfsopenhouse #busanforeignschool #internationalschool

🌟 Join us for our Open House on October 9th! 🗓️ Explore our campus and newly renovated spaces, meet the Principals, hear from the Admissions Team, and find out if BFS is the perfect fit for your child. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, don’t miss out! To register, complete the link in our bio or visit busanforeignschool.org/bfs-open-house/ ~>Register and reserve your spot today!
🦈🩵💙#bfsopenhouse #busanforeignschool #internationalschool ...

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Middle school students had an awesome adventure day at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park today! 🎉 They enjoyed making pottery 🎨, soaring on the flying bike 🚴‍♂️, and challenging themselves on the exciting tower! 🏰 Such a fun and unforgettable experience! #AdventureDay #busanforeignschool #middleschool #foreignschool

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Middle school students had an awesome adventure day at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park today! 🎉 They enjoyed making pottery 🎨, soaring on the flying bike 🚴‍♂️, and challenging themselves on the exciting tower! 🏰 Such a fun and unforgettable experience! #AdventureDay #busanforeignschool #middleschool #foreignschool

Middle school students had an awesome adventure day at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park today! 🎉 They enjoyed making pottery 🎨, soaring on the flying bike 🚴‍♂️, and challenging themselves on the exciting tower! 🏰 Such a fun and unforgettable experience! #AdventureDay #busanforeignschool #middleschool #foreignschool ...

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