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BUSAN FOREIGN SCHOOL(BFS) is an international school with an American educational philosophy and curriculum. 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 strives to engage teachers, students, and parents to work as a community of learners, fostering the social, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of the students

Socially, students will:
- Become responsible citizens with an understanding for respect and diversity
- Communicate clearly and accurately in English
- Receive and interpret messages in an effective manner
- Demonstrate an ability to work in individual and group setting

Intellectually, students will:
- Formulate and pursue goals as life-long learners
- Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to reason logically
- Identify, analyze, prioritize, and apply information in a variety of media
- Develop and apply problem solving strategies to real life situations

Emotionally, students will:
- Demonstrate positive and caring attitudes
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of various cultures
- Develop confidence
- Value every life situation as a learning experience

Physically, students will:
- Practice health-enhancing behaviors
- Develop and follow personal life long health and fitness programs
- Demonstrate an understanding of safety


* Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
* East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools(EARCOS)
* Minister 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
* National Association of Student Councils


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