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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In 1925, Carter G. Woodson began the first Black History observance. 100 years later, students at BFS are still learning why it matters.
Guided by our librarian Ms. Stephanie Platt, our Grade 5 students created a digital timeline exploring Black history from emancipation through the Civil Rights Movement to today — connecting their research to powerful conversations about courage, justice, and equality.
💬 “The different experiences helped me learn about all the changes in getting equal rights.” – Taeyang K.
💬 “Working on this timeline made me understand the privileges and luxuries we have now.” – Jisika P.
Through research, teamwork, and reflection, our students demonstrated what it means to be:
This project reflects our commitment to Embracing Diversity, Striving for Excellence, and embodies our SHARK values:
🦈 Socially Conscious – understanding justice and equity
🦈 Hardworking – engaging in thoughtful research
🦈 Active Communicators – sharing ideas through discussion
🦈 Respectful – honoring diverse histories and experiences
🦈 Keep Learning – connecting past struggles to present growth
The completed timeline was shared in our Morning Memo and displayed on the BFS LED screen — a powerful reminder that history informs who we are and who we aspire to become.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSLOS #Blackhistorymonth #100thanniversary #CivilRightsMovement #CarterGWilson #EmbracingDiversity #ASALH #ProjectBasedLearning #BlackHistory100 #InternationalSchools #BusanForeignSchool
In 1925, Carter G. Woodson began the first Black History observance. 100 years later, students at BFS are still learning why it matters.
Guided by our librarian Ms. Stephanie Platt, our Grade 5 students created a digital timeline exploring Black history from emancipation through the Civil Rights Movement to today — connecting their research to powerful conversations about courage, justice, and equality.
💬 “The different experiences helped me learn about all the changes in getting equal rights.” – Taeyang K.
💬 “Working on this timeline made me understand the privileges and luxuries we have now.” – Jisika P.
Through research, teamwork, and reflection, our students demonstrated what it means to be:
This project reflects our commitment to Embracing Diversity, Striving for Excellence, and embodies our SHARK values:
🦈 Socially Conscious – understanding justice and equity
🦈 Hardworking – engaging in thoughtful research
🦈 Active Communicators – sharing ideas through discussion
🦈 Respectful – honoring diverse histories and experiences
🦈 Keep Learning – connecting past struggles to present growth
The completed timeline was shared in our Morning Memo and displayed on the BFS LED screen — a powerful reminder that history informs who we are and who we aspire to become.
#BFSSharkValues #BFSSLOS #Blackhistorymonth #100thanniversary #CivilRightsMovement #CarterGWilson #EmbracingDiversity #ASALH #ProjectBasedLearning #BlackHistory100 #InternationalSchools #BusanForeignSchool
Plastic, Power, and Possibility! ♻️✨
Our Grades 3–5 Sharks explored sustainability at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — diving into the global exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World.
From recycled car materials in the IONIQ 5 & 6 🚗
to watching plastic melt and transform into new products ♻️
to powerful design installations spanning two floors —
Students saw how innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.
This real-world learning connects directly to our BFS Amplified Science curriculum and helps develop future-aware, socially conscious learners ready to shape tomorrow.
Big ideas. Real impact. Young Sharks. 🦈🌍
#BFSSharkValues #FutureAware #BFSLearning #Sustainability #DesignThinking #HyundaiMotorstudioBusan #Plastic:RemakingOurWorld #PlasticAtlas #JinyeongYeon
Plastic, Power, and Possibility! ♻️✨
Our Grades 3–5 Sharks explored sustainability at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — diving into the global exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World.
From recycled car materials in the IONIQ 5 & 6 🚗
to watching plastic melt and transform into new products ♻️
to powerful design installations spanning two floors —
Students saw how innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.
This real-world learning connects directly to our BFS Amplified Science curriculum and helps develop future-aware, socially conscious learners ready to shape tomorrow.
Big ideas. Real impact. Young Sharks. 🦈🌍
#BFSSharkValues #FutureAware #BFSLearning #Sustainability #DesignThinking #HyundaiMotorstudioBusan #Plastic:RemakingOurWorld #PlasticAtlas #JinyeongYeon
Each spring, the BFS community comes together to celebrate the rich diversity of our families — cultures, languages, and traditions — with delicious food, exciting games, lively entertainment, and fun family-friendly activities for all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you there!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSEvents #BFSCommunity #BFSFamily #InternationalSchool #GlobalCommunity #CulturalCelebration #CelebrateDiversity
Each spring, the BFS community comes together to celebrate the rich diversity of our families — cultures, languages, and traditions — with delicious food, exciting games, lively entertainment, and fun family-friendly activities for all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you there!
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSEvents #BFSCommunity #BFSFamily #InternationalSchool #GlobalCommunity #CulturalCelebration #CelebrateDiversity
Please note that there will be no school from Saturday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 18 to celebrate the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Classes will resume on Thursday, February 19.
We wish everyone in our community a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Lunar New Year.
Please note that there will be no school from Saturday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 18 to celebrate the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Classes will resume on Thursday, February 19.
We wish everyone in our community a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Lunar New Year.
Our Elementary Korean Language students are celebrating Lunar New Year through culture, creativity, and tradition!
After learning about the meaning behind Seollal, students brought their understanding to life by drawing tteokguk (rice cake soup) — the traditional dish that symbolizes gaining a year in age and welcoming a fresh start.
Hands-on cultural learning + artistic expression = meaningful global education in action.
Wishing our BFS community a joyful and prosperous Seollal! 🌅
#BFSSharkValues #HostCountryLearning #Seollal #GlobalCitizens
Our Elementary Korean Language students are celebrating Lunar New Year through culture, creativity, and tradition!
After learning about the meaning behind Seollal, students brought their understanding to life by drawing tteokguk (rice cake soup) — the traditional dish that symbolizes gaining a year in age and welcoming a fresh start.
Hands-on cultural learning + artistic expression = meaningful global education in action.
Wishing our BFS community a joyful and prosperous Seollal! 🌅
#BFSSharkValues #HostCountryLearning #Seollal #GlobalCitizens
SKAIS FINALS — SHARKS SHINE!
Our Elementary Volleyball Team hit the court at AIS for the SKAIS Finals and represented BFS with pride! 💪 From start to finish, our Sharks showed incredible grit, teamwork, and sportsmanship — giving it their all every single point.
🔥 HUGE congratulations to our Boys’ B Team for bringing home 1st Place! 🥇
Shoutout to Zhengxi, Daniel, Artem, Shinwoo, and Jeha for an outstanding performance!
We’re so proud of every player for their commitment and determination — and a big thank you to our amazing coaches for leading the way. The future is bright for these Sharks! 🦈✨
📸 Photos by Ms. Lauren Harvey
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #SKAIS #SKAISFinals #ElementaryVolleyball #StudentAthletes #Teamwork #SharkPride #Champions #YouthSports #BFSSharkValues
SKAIS FINALS — SHARKS SHINE!
Our Elementary Volleyball Team hit the court at AIS for the SKAIS Finals and represented BFS with pride! 💪 From start to finish, our Sharks showed incredible grit, teamwork, and sportsmanship — giving it their all every single point.
🔥 HUGE congratulations to our Boys’ B Team for bringing home 1st Place! 🥇
Shoutout to Zhengxi, Daniel, Artem, Shinwoo, and Jeha for an outstanding performance!
We’re so proud of every player for their commitment and determination — and a big thank you to our amazing coaches for leading the way. The future is bright for these Sharks! 🦈✨
📸 Photos by Ms. Lauren Harvey
#BusanForeignSchool #BFS #BFSSharks #SKAIS #SKAISFinals #ElementaryVolleyball #StudentAthletes #Teamwork #SharkPride #Champions #YouthSports #BFSSharkValues
☕✨ Join us for Coffee with the Principals & PTSO Meeting! 💙
📅 Friday, Feb. 13th
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 BFS Auditorium (B1)
We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌
☕✨ Join us for Coffee with the Principals & PTSO Meeting! 💙
📅 Friday, Feb. 13th
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 BFS Auditorium (B1)
We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌
Boys Basketball Recap 🏀
Our boys made the big trip to Jeju and competed with the big boys — and they more than held their own. With one of the youngest teams in the tournament, the future is looking very bright.
Every game was competitive, and the team showed resilience, teamwork, and real growth throughout the weekend. Two nail-biters — 56–53 against tournament champions SJA and 34–32 against NLCS — could have gone either way.
While the results didn’t fall our way, there is plenty to be proud of and a strong foundation to build on. This group is growing fast — and this is just the beginning.
SKAIS Tournament… Here we come! 🏀
Girls Basketball Recap 🏀
At the KISAC tournament hosted right here at BFS, our HS girls basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, earning a well-deserved second-place finish.
The team had to dig deep, leaning into one another after battling adversity and losing two players to injuries. Their resilience and tenacity defined the weekend.
Defense set the tone in a hard-fought semifinal win over SJA, and the girls competed relentlessly through the championship matchup against NLCS.
A special congratulations to Maria Y. and Joy C. for being named to the All-Tournament Team — a tremendous recognition of their leadership and performance.
Proud of this group and the way they compete!
#BusanForeignSchool, #BFS, #BFSSports, #BFSBasketball
Boys Basketball Recap 🏀
Our boys made the big trip to Jeju and competed with the big boys — and they more than held their own. With one of the youngest teams in the tournament, the future is looking very bright.
Every game was competitive, and the team showed resilience, teamwork, and real growth throughout the weekend. Two nail-biters — 56–53 against tournament champions SJA and 34–32 against NLCS — could have gone either way.
While the results didn’t fall our way, there is plenty to be proud of and a strong foundation to build on. This group is growing fast — and this is just the beginning.
SKAIS Tournament… Here we come! 🏀
Girls Basketball Recap 🏀
At the KISAC tournament hosted right here at BFS, our HS girls basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, earning a well-deserved second-place finish.
The team had to dig deep, leaning into one another after battling adversity and losing two players to injuries. Their resilience and tenacity defined the weekend.
Defense set the tone in a hard-fought semifinal win over SJA, and the girls competed relentlessly through the championship matchup against NLCS.
A special congratulations to Maria Y. and Joy C. for being named to the All-Tournament Team — a tremendous recognition of their leadership and performance.
Proud of this group and the way they compete!
#BusanForeignSchool, #BFS, #BFSSports, #BFSBasketball
