We look forward to working together for the social and academic success of our students. In collaboration, we will guide them to adapt, communicate and learn.
The core of Busan Foreign School’s mission is to prepare students to enter the best colleges as responsible and active citizens. Our strong partnership with you allows us to achieve this in a caring and supportive environment. We succeed when students are creative problem solvers, lifelong learners, and effective communicators. So do the adults who work with them. Education is a continual process of defining who we are as individuals and how we relate to one another. Our school is always open for you to come in and share your hopes and concerns for our students.
Teachers impact student learning and success. Great teaching can inspire and sustain a student for many years, even a lifetime. Our caring and dedicated faculty create a true sense of community. They teach a rigorous American school curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards. This provides the foundation that prepares our students for American higher education. We strive for excellence and in every way our students succeed.
We offer a broad range of artistic, intellectual, and athletic activities. We find and develop every student’s unique talents. The strength of BFS lies in the diverse abilities of our faculty and students. Together we are going to make 2017-2018 an exceptional year of growth and learning.
Student enrollment at BFS continues to grow, yet we still strive to maintain a small school feel where each student is an individual who is given the highest level of education possible. We continue to send our students to more and more prestigious universities worldwide, which is a result of our stringent admissions process. We pride ourselves on making sure each family and student is a good fit who can add to our community and flourish at Busan Foreign School.
We believe that all students, regardless of their financial or social standing, deserve an equal right to quality education. Our mission is to inspire each learner and provide educational services that nurture their social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. BFS students are prepared to enter top universities worldwide and become responsible, contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. Our ongoing commitment to intercultural understanding and a strong partnership of students, parents, and teachers allows us to achieve this in a caring and supportive environment.
Busan Foreign School is overseen by a board responsible for the governance of the school. The board has appointed a School Director whose main purpose is to ensure the financial sustainability of the school. The School Director regularly meets with his advisory team, which is composed of senior members of the faculty and operations. The board delegates the day-to-day running of the school to the Academic Director (School Principal) and Director of Operations. Together they work to ensure the school’s Mission and Vision are fulfilled.
With only two students originally, it has since expanded to encompass nursery to twelfth grade, currently educating 249 students from 21 different nations. In addition to the increase in enrollment, the curriculum has developed into a highly rigorous American standards-based program that offers students a wide variety of courses and activities.
Located in the popular Haeundae New Town area, Busan Foreign School is situated among modern high rises, an array of Asian and western-style restaurants, scenic hiking trails, and the popular and picturesque Haeundae Beach. This neighborhood has seen continuous growth of foreign business and development since its inception and shows no sign of slowing down. Since Busan is the major port of South Korea, shipping and international trade are the major industries in the city.
Busan Foreign School stands out as the premier English-speaking school in Busan. BFS has been graduating high school seniors for over fifteen years and sending them abroad to some of the world's most prestigious universities and colleges. The graduating class of 2016 gained acceptance to over 48 colleges and universities — many of which were ranked among the top 200 universities in the world. BFS is fully accredited from prekindergarten to grade 12 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Other school affiliations include the East Asia Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea (certification), Korean Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS), American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK), National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society, the National Association of Student Councils, and the Southern Korean Athletic Conference (SKAC).
Busan Foreign School offers all classes for students at any school-aged level. We have a full-day nursery program for three-year-olds as well as a full-day pre-school program for four-year-olds. We offer fully inclusive elementary classes in grades K-5. In addition for middle and high school students, the school provides a variety of electives and core courses such as AP literature, AP Calculus, orchestra, physical education, health, band, art, Korean, Spanish, English Language Learner (ELL) centers, current events, speech and presentation, writing and grammar, language arts, yearbook, research methods, and multimedia.
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