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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Let the games begin!
During the last week of school, the High School and Middle School Student Councils organized an afternoon of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition with the Shark Games.
Mixed teams of middle school students, high school students, and teachers competed in classic events including the five-legged race, tug of war, flag tag, egg-and-spoon race, and the fan-favorite Sharks and Minnows.
Keeping with the Shark Games theme, each team represented a different shark: Tiger Shark in black, Leopard Shark in white, Zebra Shark in gray, and Bull Shark in blue.
With perfect weather, plenty of laughs, and great school spirit, it was a memorable way to end the year together.
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues
Let the games begin!
During the last week of school, the High School and Middle School Student Councils organized an afternoon of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition with the Shark Games.
Mixed teams of middle school students, high school students, and teachers competed in classic events including the five-legged race, tug of war, flag tag, egg-and-spoon race, and the fan-favorite Sharks and Minnows.
Keeping with the Shark Games theme, each team represented a different shark: Tiger Shark in black, Leopard Shark in white, Zebra Shark in gray, and Bull Shark in blue.
With perfect weather, plenty of laughs, and great school spirit, it was a memorable way to end the year together.
📸 by Mr. Jeff Kuo
#BFSSharkValues
Full circle moment for the BFS Class of 2026. 🎓
At this year’s 23rd BFS High School Commencement, we celebrated a class ready to begin its next chapter at universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
We heard inspiring words from U.S. Consul Dewey Moore, our valedictorian Joy C., and our salutatorian Sasha P. — and then came a moment no one will forget: a student-led performance of “Waka Waka,” the same dance many of our seniors performed at their Grade 5 Moving On Ceremony.
Hugs. Handshakes. Tears. Photos. Pride.
Congratulations, BFS Class of 2026. You’ve come full circle — and now you’re ready for the world.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSClassof2026 #BFSGraduation #WeAreTheSharks
Full circle moment for the BFS Class of 2026. 🎓
At this year’s 23rd BFS High School Commencement, we celebrated a class ready to begin its next chapter at universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
We heard inspiring words from U.S. Consul Dewey Moore, our valedictorian Joy C., and our salutatorian Sasha P. — and then came a moment no one will forget: a student-led performance of “Waka Waka,” the same dance many of our seniors performed at their Grade 5 Moving On Ceremony.
Hugs. Handshakes. Tears. Photos. Pride.
Congratulations, BFS Class of 2026. You’ve come full circle — and now you’re ready for the world.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSClassof2026 #BFSGraduation #WeAreTheSharks
Back-to-back-to-back Moving On Ceremonies made for a special Friday at BFS as we celebrated important milestones for our Kindergarten, Grade 5, and Grade 8 students.
Moving up to Grade 1, Middle School, or High School is a meaningful step in a student’s journey — and one worth celebrating. We were proud to share these moments with families, loved ones, teachers, and our caring BFS community.
Congratulations to all of our students as they move forward with confidence, pride, and excitement for what comes next.
Enjoy the summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!
#BFSSharkValues
Back-to-back-to-back Moving On Ceremonies made for a special Friday at BFS as we celebrated important milestones for our Kindergarten, Grade 5, and Grade 8 students.
Moving up to Grade 1, Middle School, or High School is a meaningful step in a student’s journey — and one worth celebrating. We were proud to share these moments with families, loved ones, teachers, and our caring BFS community.
Congratulations to all of our students as they move forward with confidence, pride, and excitement for what comes next.
Enjoy the summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!
#BFSSharkValues
It was an all-hands-on-deck badminton day for the Sharks, with Elementary, Middle School, and High School athletes competing and representing BFS with pride.
Our Elementary Sharks had a fin-tastic day, led by Ari D., who earned an impressive 1st place finish in ES Mixed Singles after a hard-fought three-set match. In ES Mixed Doubles, Ari D. and Ryan R. also took 1st place in two sets.
A big shoutout also goes to Eileen C. and Sasha T. for finishing 4th in Doubles. The BFS Elementary team was recognized with a team award for earning the most points in their division — a wonderful reflection of their Hard Working spirit.
On the MS/HS side of the bracket, our Shark athletes gave it everything they had, battling through a full day of competition with determination, resilience, and heart. Despite some tough losses and several hard-fought 4th-place finishes, our Sharks never stopped believing in each other — and that perseverance paid off with an incredible showing in doubles competition.
Congratulations to all of our Shark athletes for representing BFS with sportsmanship and pride.
#BFSSharkValues
Congratulations to our medalists:
🥈 MS Boys Doubles — Woojung C. & Anthony L.
🥈 MS Girls Doubles — Michelle U. & Xian Audrie D.
🥉 HS Girls Doubles — Arang H. & Lisa T.
🥈 HS Girls Doubles — Shirley H. & Ariel C.
🥈 HS Girls Singles — Shirley H.
Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
It was an all-hands-on-deck badminton day for the Sharks, with Elementary, Middle School, and High School athletes competing and representing BFS with pride.
Our Elementary Sharks had a fin-tastic day, led by Ari D., who earned an impressive 1st place finish in ES Mixed Singles after a hard-fought three-set match. In ES Mixed Doubles, Ari D. and Ryan R. also took 1st place in two sets.
A big shoutout also goes to Eileen C. and Sasha T. for finishing 4th in Doubles. The BFS Elementary team was recognized with a team award for earning the most points in their division — a wonderful reflection of their Hard Working spirit.
On the MS/HS side of the bracket, our Shark athletes gave it everything they had, battling through a full day of competition with determination, resilience, and heart. Despite some tough losses and several hard-fought 4th-place finishes, our Sharks never stopped believing in each other — and that perseverance paid off with an incredible showing in doubles competition.
Congratulations to all of our Shark athletes for representing BFS with sportsmanship and pride.
#BFSSharkValues
Congratulations to our medalists:
🥈 MS Boys Doubles — Woojung C. & Anthony L.
🥈 MS Girls Doubles — Michelle U. & Xian Audrie D.
🥉 HS Girls Doubles — Arang H. & Lisa T.
🥈 HS Girls Doubles — Shirley H. & Ariel C.
🥈 HS Girls Singles — Shirley H.
Photos by Mr. Jeff Kuo
The Spring Edition of Shark Tales is here! 🦈📖
Catch up on a busy and successful Semester 2 at BFS, filled with community celebrations, academic achievements, arts, service, athletics, student highlights, and so much more.
From Spring Fair to Olympiads, concerts, competitions, classroom learning, and Shark spirit across campus, this issue captures the energy and accomplishments of our BFS community.
Dive in and celebrate a memorable semester with our Sharks!
👉 Visit the link in our profile to read the full magazine.
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
The Spring Edition of Shark Tales is here! 🦈📖
Catch up on a busy and successful Semester 2 at BFS, filled with community celebrations, academic achievements, arts, service, athletics, student highlights, and so much more.
From Spring Fair to Olympiads, concerts, competitions, classroom learning, and Shark spirit across campus, this issue captures the energy and accomplishments of our BFS community.
Dive in and celebrate a memorable semester with our Sharks!
👉 Visit the link in our profile to read the full magazine.
#BFSSharkValues #BusanForeignSchool #BFS
The school’s main office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., throughout summer vacation.
We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning families to BFS Family Orientation Day on Saturday, August 8.
The school’s main office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., throughout summer vacation.
We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning families to BFS Family Orientation Day on Saturday, August 8.
Water-n-Fun Day at BFS!
From Early Childhood through Grade 2, our students celebrated the end of the year with the annual BFS Water-n-Fun Day!
The weather could not have been better for a day full of slipping, sliding, splashing, and laughing. Students raced down slides, played in pools, slid across the grass, and enjoyed one last outdoor celebration before the final day of school tomorrow.
What a terrific way to close out the year — great times, big smiles, and wonderful memories.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSCommunity #WaterNFunDay #EarlyChildhood #ElementarySchool #BusanForeignSchool
Water-n-Fun Day at BFS!
From Early Childhood through Grade 2, our students celebrated the end of the year with the annual BFS Water-n-Fun Day!
The weather could not have been better for a day full of slipping, sliding, splashing, and laughing. Students raced down slides, played in pools, slid across the grass, and enjoyed one last outdoor celebration before the final day of school tomorrow.
What a terrific way to close out the year — great times, big smiles, and wonderful memories.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSCommunity #WaterNFunDay #EarlyChildhood #ElementarySchool #BusanForeignSchool
Throughout May, our Grade 2 readers celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring picture books by AANHPI authors and illustrators.
Students selected books, read them together, and learned more about each author or illustrator and their family heritage. They then became young book promoters, creating posters to share why others should read their chosen books.
Through this project, students discovered how stories can reflect the richness, creativity, and diversity of the AANHPI community — while also building reading, research, and communication skills.
We are proud of our Grade 2 Sharks for celebrating diverse voices and sharing the power of stories with others.
#BFSSharkValues
Throughout May, our Grade 2 readers celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring picture books by AANHPI authors and illustrators.
Students selected books, read them together, and learned more about each author or illustrator and their family heritage. They then became young book promoters, creating posters to share why others should read their chosen books.
Through this project, students discovered how stories can reflect the richness, creativity, and diversity of the AANHPI community — while also building reading, research, and communication skills.
We are proud of our Grade 2 Sharks for celebrating diverse voices and sharing the power of stories with others.
#BFSSharkValues