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South Korea, Busan
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The Busan Japanese School is authorized by both Japanese and Korean authorities. Specifically:
- Authorization by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA); Significance: This official recognition indicates the school's curriculum is aligned with Japan's public-school standards and guidance, supporting equivalence of its education with Japanese schools.
- Authorization by the Korean government's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Significance: In Korea, the school is positioned under the Korean Education Act as a type of school, meaning it operates within Korean education law while delivering a Japanese-curriculum framework.
- Curriculum alignment: The school's program is based on Japan's national curriculum, with local materials and additional Korean and English language components; Significance: It maintains fidelity to Japanese education while incorporating relevant local context.
- Staffing model: The teaching staff includes instructors dispatched from MEXT and local teachers hired by the Busan Japanese School Steering Committee; Significance: This combination supports continuity with the Japanese curriculum and local administrative oversight.
Busan Japanese School is a private, co-educational elementary and middle school operated by the Busan Japanese Association. It is located in Suyeong District, Busan, on a hillside with views toward the Tsushima Strait, near Gwanganli Beach. The school was established on October 1, 1975 and follows the Japanese national curriculum, with local adaptations that include Korean language and English language study. The school comprises an elementary division and a middle division and currently enrolls around 38 students. Staff include teachers dispatched from Japan and local educators. A school bus service operates between the Haewoondae area and the school; usually parents bring students to the bus stops, with arrangements available for delegated pickups.
