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Busan Japanese School supports social-emotional learning through a school-wide anti-bullying policy that states bullying is not tolerated and every student is valuable. The policy includes rights-based education and aims to develop students' self-esteem and moral understanding across activities. A School Anti-Bullying Countermeasures Committee leads prevention, early detection, and response, with members including the principal, deputy principal, and classroom/teacher staff. The school uses structured practices such as weekly student information exchanges, annual student surveys (three times per year), and education consultations to identify concerns early. The policy emphasizes collaboration with families to support student wellbeing and address issues holistically.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. Published materials do not describe any SEN program, specific SEN staff, or the kinds of SEN the school can support. The Admissions FAQ indicates general staff with English, Korean, and other subjects, but does not publish SEN-specific services. No SEN policy or dedicated SEN facility is described in publicly accessible materials. The absence of published SEN details means SEN provision is not publicly confirmed.
The language of instruction is Japanese, and the school operates as a private, integrated elementary–middle school in Busan. English language instruction is provided by teachers dispatched by the Japanese Ministry of Education and by local Japanese and Korean teachers, including English. The materials do not describe a dedicated EAL program or EAL staff beyond these general English-teaching assignments. Because of this, EAL-specific provisions are not described in publicly accessible materials.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the anti-bullying policy, which aims to create a safe, rights-based environment and to develop students' self-esteem and resilience. The policy emphasizes moral education and emotional growth across all educational activities. The School Anti-Bullying Countermeasures Committee coordinates prevention, early detection, and response to incidents. The school uses weekly student information exchanges and annual surveys to monitor wellbeing and identify concerns early. The policy also calls for collaboration with families to support students' wellbeing.
Safeguarding is addressed by an explicit anti-bullying policy that defines bullying and outlines staff and parental responsibilities to protect students. It establishes a School Anti-Bullying Countermeasures Committee to manage safeguarding efforts. The policy details procedures for early detection, investigation, and resolution of incidents, including engagement with families and ongoing care for those affected. It emphasizes creating a school culture that does not tolerate bullying and actively supports victims and addresses perpetrators with guidance and follow-up. It also describes regular information exchanges and surveys to monitor students and identify safeguarding concerns.
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.
