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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GET READY FOR SEASON 2, SHARKS!
After an action-packed Season 1, BFS Athletics is gearing up for another exciting season of Shark sports! Starting the week of November 30, our student-athletes will be back in action, with Middle School and High School basketball and volleyball taking center stage.
One of the biggest highlights of Season 2 will be our High School Boys` and Girls` Basketball trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, following winter break! Our Sharks will travel to compete in the Dragons Classic at Saigon South International School (SSIS), going head-to-head with international school teams in what promises to be a memorable experience both on and off the court.
With tournaments, local rivalries, and plenty of opportunities to represent BFS, we`re looking forward to another season of teamwork, school spirit, and exciting competition!
Let`s make Season 2 another great one! GO SHARKS!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #GoSharks #BFSAthletics
GET READY FOR SEASON 2, SHARKS!
After an action-packed Season 1, BFS Athletics is gearing up for another exciting season of Shark sports! Starting the week of November 30, our student-athletes will be back in action, with Middle School and High School basketball and volleyball taking center stage.
One of the biggest highlights of Season 2 will be our High School Boys` and Girls` Basketball trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, following winter break! Our Sharks will travel to compete in the Dragons Classic at Saigon South International School (SSIS), going head-to-head with international school teams in what promises to be a memorable experience both on and off the court.
With tournaments, local rivalries, and plenty of opportunities to represent BFS, we`re looking forward to another season of teamwork, school spirit, and exciting competition!
Let`s make Season 2 another great one! GO SHARKS!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #GoSharks #BFSAthletics
Picture Days at BFS!
Over the next couple of days, BFS students, from our youngest learners to our high school seniors, will be dressed in their BFS uniforms and ready to smile for their annual yearbook photos!
As we celebrate 30 years of Busan Foreign School, our yearbooks hold a special place in our school`s history. Each edition captures a moment in time, preserving the faces, friendships, and memories of the students and teachers who have been part of the BFS story.
Thirty years of yearbooks represent more than just photographs. They reflect the traditions, shared experiences, and sense of belonging that have connected generations of our school community.
30 Years of Learning. Growing. Belonging.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS30Years #PictureDay #BFSSharks #SchoolTraditions
Picture Days at BFS!
Over the next couple of days, BFS students, from our youngest learners to our high school seniors, will be dressed in their BFS uniforms and ready to smile for their annual yearbook photos!
As we celebrate 30 years of Busan Foreign School, our yearbooks hold a special place in our school`s history. Each edition captures a moment in time, preserving the faces, friendships, and memories of the students and teachers who have been part of the BFS story.
Thirty years of yearbooks represent more than just photographs. They reflect the traditions, shared experiences, and sense of belonging that have connected generations of our school community.
30 Years of Learning. Growing. Belonging.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS30Years #PictureDay #BFSSharks #SchoolTraditions
Celebrating World Kindness Day at BFS!
In celebration of World Kindness Day, observed annually on November 13, our Global Kindness Ambassadors spread a little extra kindness by creating personalized appreciation cards for BFS teachers. Students designed and decorated their cards, sharing heartfelt messages of gratitude for the teachers who support and inspire them every day.
The initiative was led by BFS senior Maiya Calfee, founder and leader of Global Kindness Ambassadors, as part of her work toward earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award.
World Kindness Day reminds us that kindness knows no boundaries of race, religion, gender, or geography—and that even the smallest gestures can make a meaningful difference.
A simple card, a thoughtful message, and a little appreciation can go a long way!
#WorldKindnessDay #BFS #BusanForeignSchool #GlobalKindnessAmbassadors #GirlScoutGoldAward #KindnessMatters #BFSSharks
Celebrating World Kindness Day at BFS!
In celebration of World Kindness Day, observed annually on November 13, our Global Kindness Ambassadors spread a little extra kindness by creating personalized appreciation cards for BFS teachers. Students designed and decorated their cards, sharing heartfelt messages of gratitude for the teachers who support and inspire them every day.
The initiative was led by BFS senior Maiya Calfee, founder and leader of Global Kindness Ambassadors, as part of her work toward earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award.
World Kindness Day reminds us that kindness knows no boundaries of race, religion, gender, or geography—and that even the smallest gestures can make a meaningful difference.
A simple card, a thoughtful message, and a little appreciation can go a long way!
#WorldKindnessDay #BFS #BusanForeignSchool #GlobalKindnessAmbassadors #GirlScoutGoldAward #KindnessMatters #BFSSharks
Our SEL Counselor, Mr. Barr, is building meaningful connections with our Elementary students, helping them better understand and manage their emotions.
Using the Wayfinder social-emotional learning curriculum, Mr. Barr recently guided Grade 2 students through a lesson on the connection between the brain and heart, exploring how our thoughts and feelings are connected and strategies for regulating emotions.
When students feel safe, supported, and emotionally balanced, they are better prepared to engage in learning, build positive relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging at school.
We appreciate the warmth, positivity, and support Mr. Barr brings to our BFS community!
#BusanForeignSchool #SocialEmotionalLearning #Wayfinder #ElementaryEducation #EmotionalWellbeing
Our SEL Counselor, Mr. Barr, is building meaningful connections with our Elementary students, helping them better understand and manage their emotions.
Using the Wayfinder social-emotional learning curriculum, Mr. Barr recently guided Grade 2 students through a lesson on the connection between the brain and heart, exploring how our thoughts and feelings are connected and strategies for regulating emotions.
When students feel safe, supported, and emotionally balanced, they are better prepared to engage in learning, build positive relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging at school.
We appreciate the warmth, positivity, and support Mr. Barr brings to our BFS community!
#BusanForeignSchool #SocialEmotionalLearning #Wayfinder #ElementaryEducation #EmotionalWellbeing
☕✨ Join us for Coffee with the Principals & PTSO Meeting this Friday! 💙
📅 Friday, November 13
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 BFS Auditorium (B1)
We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌
☕✨ Join us for Coffee with the Principals & PTSO Meeting this Friday! 💙
📅 Friday, November 13
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 BFS Auditorium (B1)
We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌
Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Our BFS Early Childhood students recently visited our neighborhood fire station, just one block away from campus!
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, our youngest Sharks explore the world around them through curiosity, discovery, and meaningful real-world experiences.
Meeting local firefighters, seeing fire trucks up close, and learning about fire safety brought classroom learning to life while helping students discover the important role firefighters play in keeping our community safe.
A big thank you to our neighborhood firefighters for welcoming our young Sharks and helping them connect with the community right outside our doors! 🦈
#BusanForeignSchool #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ReggioEmilia
Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Our BFS Early Childhood students recently visited our neighborhood fire station, just one block away from campus!
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, our youngest Sharks explore the world around them through curiosity, discovery, and meaningful real-world experiences.
Meeting local firefighters, seeing fire trucks up close, and learning about fire safety brought classroom learning to life while helping students discover the important role firefighters play in keeping our community safe.
A big thank you to our neighborhood firefighters for welcoming our young Sharks and helping them connect with the community right outside our doors! 🦈
#BusanForeignSchool #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ReggioEmilia
Exploring Culture and Tradition at BFS!
Our Elementary and Middle School students recently learned about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that celebrates the memories of loved ones and the importance of family.
Through stories, discussions, and hands-on activities, students explored the meaning behind colorful marigolds, papel picado, and traditional ofrendas. They also created their own artwork inspired by the celebration.
It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about a different cultural tradition and the many ways families around the world honor their loved ones.
Learning about cultures. Broadening perspectives.
#BusanForeignSchool #DíaDeLosMuertos #CulturalLearning #GlobalCitizenship #BFSSharks
Exploring Culture and Tradition at BFS!
Our Elementary and Middle School students recently learned about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that celebrates the memories of loved ones and the importance of family.
Through stories, discussions, and hands-on activities, students explored the meaning behind colorful marigolds, papel picado, and traditional ofrendas. They also created their own artwork inspired by the celebration.
It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about a different cultural tradition and the many ways families around the world honor their loved ones.
Learning about cultures. Broadening perspectives.
#BusanForeignSchool #DíaDeLosMuertos #CulturalLearning #GlobalCitizenship #BFSSharks
BFS Sharks Compete in the Songdo Cup!
What a weekend for our BFS Middle School Boys Soccer team!
Our Sharks traveled to Chadwick International School in Incheon to compete in the 3 Day Songdo Cup Tournament, an international school soccer tournament bringing together young athletes from Korea and beyond.
Facing strong competition among 14 teams across different divisions, BFS secured 3rd place in Division B, bringing home a well-earned bronze medal!
With tremendous improvement over last year`s performance it was a fantastic display of teamwork, determination, and Shark spirit.
Congratulations, Sharks!
#BFSSharks #BusanForeignSchool #SongdoCup #MiddleSchoolSoccer #SharkPride
BFS Sharks Compete in the Songdo Cup!
What a weekend for our BFS Middle School Boys Soccer team!
Our Sharks traveled to Chadwick International School in Incheon to compete in the 3 Day Songdo Cup Tournament, an international school soccer tournament bringing together young athletes from Korea and beyond.
Facing strong competition among 14 teams across different divisions, BFS secured 3rd place in Division B, bringing home a well-earned bronze medal!
With tremendous improvement over last year`s performance it was a fantastic display of teamwork, determination, and Shark spirit.
Congratulations, Sharks!
#BFSSharks #BusanForeignSchool #SongdoCup #MiddleSchoolSoccer #SharkPride
