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South Korea, Busan
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Busan Foreign School was established in October 1996 by James and Amy Haddon, a U.S. military family with deep ties to Korea. It began with two students and has since grown to serve students from early childhood through high school, representing more than 20 nationalities and more than 250 students. The school is governed by a board that includes the founders and other members, with Ronald Haddon serving as Board Chair. Founders Day celebrations highlight the school's origins, community, and ongoing growth.
BFS hosts an international community with more than 20 nationalities. The annual Community Culture Fair features country booths, student-led activities, and performances such as a Chinese opera mask-changing dance, the Elementary Choir, and the Middle/High School Band. The Pride of Nations Parade is a highlight of the Culture Fair, showcasing home country traditions and national dress. These events bring families, students, and staff together to celebrate diversity and belonging.
The Busan Foreign School Parent Teacher Support Organization (PTSO) operates as a volunteer-based body of parents; all BFS families are integral members. The PTSO funds, hosts, or assists with events and programs that support the school's mission and help new families settle in. Major events include Family Orientation Day in August, Halloween, Thanksgiving, a Spring Egg Hunt, and year-round sporting events, with additional activities such as gently-used uniform sales and BFS-branded merchandise like water bottles, bags, and senior luggage tags. The PTSO holds monthly meetings in the school auditorium on the first Friday of each month from September through June to plan activities and discuss topics affecting families and students. Through these efforts, the PTSO strengthens ties among parents, teachers, and students and supports a welcoming school community.
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.
