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South Korea, Busan
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The campus features a gymnasium, a dedicated sports field, a maker space, and a creative arts performance area, along with a central library. The BFS Library provides access to over 10,000 catalogued books and a media center with 25 Mac computers, plus the BFS Library Database. Recent upgrades include a modernized cafeteria with new kitchen equipment and refreshed interiors. The athletic field has received new turf to enhance safety and performance for physical education, sports practices, and recess. Early childhood classrooms were refreshed with new flooring, calming color schemes, and improved storage to support young learners. A redesigned main lobby and open atrium enhance the welcoming ambiance and learning environment.
The school has a gymnasium for indoor physical education and activities. An athletic field with upgraded turf supports PE classes, sports practices and recess. The field upgrade improves safety and performance for students across grade levels. Outdoor spaces for play and organized sports are used as part of the school's comprehensive physical education and activity program.
The BFS Library provides access to over 10,000 catalogued books and a media center with 25 Mac computers, plus access to the BFS Library Database. The library supports instruction in reading, research, digital citizenship and academic inquiry. A maker space on campus supports hands-on learning and technology projects. The campus also includes a creative arts performance area for exhibitions and school productions.
A creative arts performance area supports student productions and exhibitions. The maker space enables student-led projects and technology exploration. Library resources support independent reading and research outside class time. The cafeteria upgrades in 2025 support student life and dining for after-school activities.
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.
