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Busan Foreign School

South Korea, Busan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩26,768,102 - 40,247,964
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Korean, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Busan Foreign School (BFS), established in 1996, serves students from early childhood through Grade 12 in Haeundae, Busan. The campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood next to Jangsan Mountain, about a 10-minute walk from Busan Metro Line 2 (Jung Dong Station) and about a 10-minute bus ride from the beach. Facilities include a gym, sports field, maker space, creative arts performance area and a library. Early Childhood is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, while Elementary learning is grounded in American standards-based learning. In High School, students may begin Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Grade 10. Students can join after-school clubs (K–Grade 12). Student publications includes Sharkwave, BUSAN.IZ and Global Affairs Magazine.

busanforeignschool.org

45 Daecheon-ro 67beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Busan Foreign School has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The campus is in a quiet residential area in Haeundae, Busan, beside Jangsan Mountain. It is about a 10-minute walk from Metro Line 2 Jung Dong Station and a 10-minute bus ride to the beach. The address is 45, Daecheon-ro 67 beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48084, Republic of Korea. The campus is near Yangun Elementary School and sits within the Haeundae district.

Stages
BFS serves Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The school is organized into Early Childhood, Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 5), and Middle & High School (Grades 6–12).

Type
Co-educational, day school.

Additional learning support
BFS provides English Language Learner (ELL) support with dedicated teachers for K–2, 3–5, and 6–12. The school also offers Academic Support within Student Life and counseling services. A Child Safeguarding policy is in place to protect students.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation; BFS operates as an international, American standards–based school.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
The standard school day typically runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with after-school activities available.

Bus service
BFS operates a bus service with multiple routes in Busan (and related areas). Bus routes are listed with drivers and designated stops; safe transport procedures are described in the BFS School Handbook, including arrival practices (buses aim to arrive about 10 minutes before the start) and a late bus option for after-school activities.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Busan Foreign School ranges from KRW 26,768,102 to KRW 40,247,964 for 2026/27.

Tuition — annual and per-semester amounts (USD and KRW)

- Early Childhood (PK3)
- Annual: USD 5,700 and KRW 16,850,000.
- Per semester: USD 2,950 and KRW 8,700,000.

- K4
- Annual: USD 6,200 and KRW 16,850,000.
- Per semester: USD 3,200 and KRW 8,700,000.

- Elementary School
- Annual: USD 7,800 and KRW 20,180,000.
- Per semester: USD 4,050 and KRW 10,400,000.

- Middle School
- Annual: USD 9,600 and KRW 20,800,000.
- Per semester: USD 4,950 and KRW 10,750,000.

- High School
- Annual: USD 11,200 and KRW 21,950,000.
- Per semester: USD 5,800 and KRW 11,350,000.

Application / one-time enrollment fees

- No numeric application fee or one‑time enrollment fee amount is published in the school's public tuition summary page. If a one‑time application, registration, admission, or capital/technology development fee applies, that amount is not shown on the Tuition & Fees summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented on an annual basis and on a per‑semester basis (semester figures are provided above). The school's public summary lists annual and semester frequencies; no detailed multi‑installment schedule, specific invoice dates, late‑fee table, or discount schedule is published on that summary page.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Busan Foreign School operates as a day school and does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees among its campus facilities.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: Approved uniform items are available through PL Schoolwear (local supplier) and Land's End. A PTSO gently used uniform sale offers items at roughly KRW 5,000 when available. Exact new‑uniform pricing is vendor dependent and not itemized on the school pages.

- Transportation: A network of school bus routes is operated and route details are published; specific annual or term bus fees are not itemized on the public Bus Routes page. Transportation is therefore an additional cost to expect but its amount is not shown on the routes page.

- Food / cafeteria: School lunch and weekly menus are published; specific meal pricing is not published on the Food Services page. Meal charges are therefore an additional cost to anticipate but amounts are not listed in the public menu page.

- Incidental fees commonly billed separately (not itemized on the summary): extracurricular activities, field trips, AP and external exam fees, textbooks or specialized course fees, and optional program fees. The Tuition & Fees summary does not present a full itemized list of these incidental charges.

Refund information

- A detailed refund policy (for application fees, enrollment deposits, tuition refunds upon withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or late‑payment penalties) is not displayed on the Tuition & Fees summary or the How to Apply / Admissions pages. No numeric refund schedule or conditions are published on those public pages.

Fee payment options

- The school's public Tuition & Fees summary does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer wiring details or credit‑card acceptance). Payment method details and invoicing arrangements are not itemized on the summary page.

Notes for budgeting

- The figures above list the school's published annual and semester tuition amounts in both USD and KRW where shown; other one‑time or recurring charges that commonly apply at international schools (application, registration, capital/technology development, bus, cafeteria, uniforms, exam fees, and extracurricular charges) are mentioned on related pages but many of those amounts are not itemized on the public summary page. When creating a family budget, include allowances for: uniform purchases, regular cafeteria lunches, school bus service, after‑school activities and field trips, and external exam fees in addition to the annual or semester tuition amounts shown above.
Academics

Busan Foreign School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Busan Foreign School delivers a rigorous American standards-based curriculum from Early Childhood through Grade 12 and is accredited by WASC; the program includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an AP Capstone Diploma for college preparation. In Elementary (PK–Grade 5), instruction aligns with the Common Core for literacy and mathematics, the AERO Standards for Social Studies, and NGSS for Science, with social-emotional learning supported by the Wayfinder program and Responsive Classroom. In Middle and High School, BFS uses the Understanding by Design framework and maintains a 26-credit graduation requirement; the AP program offers courses across English, History, Economics, Chemistry, Psychology, and more, including the AP Capstone Diploma. Instruction is delivered in English, with Korean or Spanish offered as world-language options at the Elementary level and ELL support available for non-native speakers. The Early Childhood program (PK3–K4) uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach with a full-day curriculum focused on literacy, numeracy, art, music, physical education, and social-emotional readiness for transition to Kindergarten.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact Us. Contact BFS through the inquiry form to get started. This initiates the admissions process and provides BFS with basic information about your child, the grade level you're targeting, and how you prefer to be reached. You may be invited to schedule a campus visit or receive additional instructions from the Admissions Team. 2. Apply. Submit the application through the BFS application portal. The portal guides you through the submission process and collects essential information about the student and family, and you will be guided to the next steps. 3. Submit Documents. Submit all required documents as guided by the portal instructions. Document requirements vary by eligibility category: for students with at least one foreign parent (dual citizenship), you must provide the completed Student Application form, copies of passports, last two years of academic records, birth certificate or family relation certificate, standardized test results (upon request), and letters of recommendation or attendance/good standing as applicable; for Korean-parent families, you must provide the completed form, copies of passports, last two years of academic records for grades 2 and above, family relation certificate, Entry & Exit Certificate, standardized test results (upon request), and letters of recommendation or attendance/good standing as applicable. 4. Interview. Complete an interview with a member of our Admissions Team (in-person or virtual). The interview is an opportunity to discuss the student's background, readiness, and goals, and to ask questions about BFS. 5. Testing. Undergo level and standardized testing if necessary (level testing and/or English language ability). Testing helps determine placement and language support needs. 6. Decision. Our Admissions Committee will review the application and all documents; you will receive a decision within 2-3 weeks. If admitted, the Admissions Office will communicate directly with the family for additional enrollment documents and requirements.
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