South Korea, Busan
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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.
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.