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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From BFS to NYU Law
Congratulations to Min Jeong ’19, who will begin her JD at NYU School of Law this fall on a full-tuition Dean’s Scholarship.
After BFS, Min earned her BA in Philosophy with a minor in Economics from NYU Abu Dhabi and built experience across finance, government, and human rights advocacy—including an internship at Korea’s National Assembly and work supporting North Korean human rights.
Those experiences helped inspire her interest in a legal career, particularly in corporate, international, and tax law.
Her advice to current BFS students:
💬 “Stay tough and don’t give up. Make the most of every opportunity, even the unexpected ones—and remember to enjoy the journey!”
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mi
Drop a note below to congratulate Min on this next chapter!
#BFSAlumni BusanForeignSchool #AlumniSpotlight #NYULaw #NYUAbuDhabi #BFSSharks
From BFS to NYU Law
Congratulations to Min Jeong ’19, who will begin her JD at NYU School of Law this fall on a full-tuition Dean’s Scholarship.
After BFS, Min earned her BA in Philosophy with a minor in Economics from NYU Abu Dhabi and built experience across finance, government, and human rights advocacy—including an internship at Korea’s National Assembly and work supporting North Korean human rights.
Those experiences helped inspire her interest in a legal career, particularly in corporate, international, and tax law.
Her advice to current BFS students:
💬 “Stay tough and don’t give up. Make the most of every opportunity, even the unexpected ones—and remember to enjoy the journey!”
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mi
Drop a note below to congratulate Min on this next chapter!
#BFSAlumni BusanForeignSchool #AlumniSpotlight #NYULaw #NYUAbuDhabi #BFSSharks
20 students plus a Sunday Afternoon equals a cleaner Gwangalli Beach.
The BFS Service Club @bfs_service_club kicked off its first event of the year by getting out into the community and making a difference right here in Busan.
Along the way, students even got some encouragement from local residents who stopped to say thanks.
A great first step for a year of service beyond the classroom.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #ServiceLearning #Gwangalli #Busan
20 students plus a Sunday Afternoon equals a cleaner Gwangalli Beach.
The BFS Service Club @bfs_service_club kicked off its first event of the year by getting out into the community and making a difference right here in Busan.
Along the way, students even got some encouragement from local residents who stopped to say thanks.
A great first step for a year of service beyond the classroom.
📸 Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BusanForeignSchool #BFSSharks #ServiceLearning #Gwangalli #Busan
Our Elementary Sharks have been exploring dance in PE with Mr. Nilsson, building coordination, fitness, rhythm, creativity, confidence, and teamwork along the way.
On September 10, students took the field for an energetic performance featuring group choreography and individual freestyle move and they brought the energy!
Learning looks pretty good in motion.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #PhysicalEducation #DanceInPE #ElementaryPE #StudentLearning #MoveGrooveGrow
Our Elementary Sharks have been exploring dance in PE with Mr. Nilsson, building coordination, fitness, rhythm, creativity, confidence, and teamwork along the way.
On September 10, students took the field for an energetic performance featuring group choreography and individual freestyle move and they brought the energy!
Learning looks pretty good in motion.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #PhysicalEducation #DanceInPE #ElementaryPE #StudentLearning #MoveGrooveGrow
Our PTSO is off to a great start!
On Friday, parents gathered for the first Parent Teacher Support Organization meeting of the 2026–27 school year. We were excited to see such a strong turnout and to welcome this year’s PTSO Board:
💙 Jungin Chang
💙 YaeJin Park
💙 Max Persaud
💙 EJ Ratje
💙 Ekaterina (Kate) Sapsay
💙 Nina Suzuki
💙 Lu Zhang
Ms. Harvey, Mr. Brenneman, and Mr. Saunders shared updates on upcoming school activities, and we also introduced new faculty members Mr. Barr, SEL Counselor, and Ms. Beauchamp, Communications Manager.
Thank you to all of our parents who continue to give their time, energy, and support to BFS. We’re looking forward to a busy, connected, and exciting 30th anniversary year!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSCommunity #PTSO #30thAnniversary #BFS30 #TogetherWeGrow
Our PTSO is off to a great start!
On Friday, parents gathered for the first Parent Teacher Support Organization meeting of the 2026–27 school year. We were excited to see such a strong turnout and to welcome this year’s PTSO Board:
💙 Jungin Chang
💙 YaeJin Park
💙 Max Persaud
💙 EJ Ratje
💙 Ekaterina (Kate) Sapsay
💙 Nina Suzuki
💙 Lu Zhang
Ms. Harvey, Mr. Brenneman, and Mr. Saunders shared updates on upcoming school activities, and we also introduced new faculty members Mr. Barr, SEL Counselor, and Ms. Beauchamp, Communications Manager.
Thank you to all of our parents who continue to give their time, energy, and support to BFS. We’re looking forward to a busy, connected, and exciting 30th anniversary year!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSCommunity #PTSO #30thAnniversary #BFS30 #TogetherWeGrow
One object. One family. A world of stories.
For their Mapping Our Stories project, our Grade 3 Active Communicators shared meaningful family objects—from recipes and trophies to instruments, magnets, and clothing.
Their stories took us across Norway, Canada, Russia, Nepal, Japan, El Salvador, Taiwan, Korea, and the USA—celebrating the cultures, identities, and traditions that make our BFS community so special.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #ActiveCommunicators #MappingOurStories #SocialStudies #InternationalSchool #GlobalCitizens #Grade3
One object. One family. A world of stories.
For their Mapping Our Stories project, our Grade 3 Active Communicators shared meaningful family objects—from recipes and trophies to instruments, magnets, and clothing.
Their stories took us across Norway, Canada, Russia, Nepal, Japan, El Salvador, Taiwan, Korea, and the USA—celebrating the cultures, identities, and traditions that make our BFS community so special.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #ActiveCommunicators #MappingOurStories #SocialStudies #InternationalSchool #GlobalCitizens #Grade3
BFS Alumni Student Spotlight: Haruna Kawai, from BFS to Purdue to NVIDIA.
From BFS student leader and volleyball captain to engineering studies and two internships at NVIDIA, Haruna`s journey is a great reminder that career paths don’t always follow a straight line.
In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Haruna shares what university really taught her, why communication and teamwork matter just as much as technical skills, and why students shouldn’t be afraid to change direction along the way.
Stay curious. Stay flexible. Be open to where the journey takes you.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #AlumniSpotlight #InternationalSchool #Engineering #NVIDIA
BFS Alumni Student Spotlight: Haruna Kawai, from BFS to Purdue to NVIDIA.
From BFS student leader and volleyball captain to engineering studies and two internships at NVIDIA, Haruna`s journey is a great reminder that career paths don’t always follow a straight line.
In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Haruna shares what university really taught her, why communication and teamwork matter just as much as technical skills, and why students shouldn’t be afraid to change direction along the way.
Stay curious. Stay flexible. Be open to where the journey takes you.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSAlumni #AlumniSpotlight #InternationalSchool #Engineering #NVIDIA
There are 100 ways to learn.
Paint it.
Build it.
Sing it.
Move it.
Imagine it.
Explore it.
In our Early Childhood program, learning goes far beyond words.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and its idea of the “100 Languages of Learning,” our 3- and 4-year-olds are encouraged to express their thinking through art, music, movement, construction, pretend play, nature, storytelling, and so much more.
With PE, music and library time, with creative projects throughout the week, there is always another way for our youngest Sharks to wonder, create, communicate, and grow. 🦈
Guided by Ms. Sandstrom and Ms. Duran, every child is known, supported, and encouraged to discover their own unique ways of making sense of the world.
Because learning doesn’t always look like sitting at a desk.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #EarlyChildhood #ReggioEmilia #100Languages #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYears #CreativeLearning #WholeChild #InternationalSchool #Busan
There are 100 ways to learn.
Paint it.
Build it.
Sing it.
Move it.
Imagine it.
Explore it.
In our Early Childhood program, learning goes far beyond words.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and its idea of the “100 Languages of Learning,” our 3- and 4-year-olds are encouraged to express their thinking through art, music, movement, construction, pretend play, nature, storytelling, and so much more.
With PE, music and library time, with creative projects throughout the week, there is always another way for our youngest Sharks to wonder, create, communicate, and grow. 🦈
Guided by Ms. Sandstrom and Ms. Duran, every child is known, supported, and encouraged to discover their own unique ways of making sense of the world.
Because learning doesn’t always look like sitting at a desk.
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #EarlyChildhood #ReggioEmilia #100Languages #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYears #CreativeLearning #WholeChild #InternationalSchool #Busan
Fall Sports Are Back at BFS! The Sharks are back in action!
This fall, our Elementary and Middle School boys and girls soccer teams will be taking to the pitch, our High School boys and girls volleyball teams will hit the court, and Elementary, Middle, and High School cross country runners will be hitting the course.
We’re excited for another great season of teamwork, competition, school spirit, and Shark pride.
Come out, cheer them on, and support our Sharks!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #SharkPride #FallSports #SchoolSpirit #Soccer #Volleyball #CrossCountry
Fall Sports Are Back at BFS! The Sharks are back in action!
This fall, our Elementary and Middle School boys and girls soccer teams will be taking to the pitch, our High School boys and girls volleyball teams will hit the court, and Elementary, Middle, and High School cross country runners will be hitting the course.
We’re excited for another great season of teamwork, competition, school spirit, and Shark pride.
Come out, cheer them on, and support our Sharks!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #SharkPride #FallSports #SchoolSpirit #Soccer #Volleyball #CrossCountry