Thank you for your interest in BIFS. We

are an international community school

that is deeply committed to providing

a personalized and challenging inquiry-

based educational experience so every

child can pursue their passions to be

successful in the future. Our focus is on

each student and his or her learning.

Teachers at BIFS know their students

well. Our class sizes are small with a 7:1

student/teacher ratio. Our IB curriculum

is the best international curriculum

available; it is global in its outlook and

is recognized all over the world. Our

experienced and motivated faculty

create special learning experiences

for all students. Our facilities and

parent involvement programs support

students and their learning and help to

foster our strong sense of community.

BIFS is a special place...a place of

difference...we hope you will join us!

At BIFS we challenge our students to ask questions, solve

problems, learn skills and be creative. Our teachers use

research-based strategies and exploration across disciplines

to ensure outstanding student learning.

PrOgrAM Students at BIFS come from all over the world. The diversity of

the student body is one of the strengths of the school. It

enables new students to easily settle into their new environment

and creates a wonderful atmosphere of open-mindedness and

understanding. The same is true for the teachers who come

from all over the world including Australia, Venezuela, Bulgaria,

Canada, Chile, France, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,

Philippines, South Africa, Spain, UK and the USA.

COMMuniTY

BIFS is situated in the city of Busan close to major beaches

and surrounded by hills. Its 30,000m2 campus includes

classrooms for all ages, science and computer labs, music,

art and design technology studios along with a gymnasium,

tennis court, basketball courts and a large sports field with a

100m running track alongside.

FACiLiTiEs

Vision statement:

Our students will develop and pursue their passions, be

successful and contribute to a positive global future.

Mission statement:

We are a diverse, supportive and dynamic international

school that inspires and challenges students to explore,

discover and thrive in the global community to which we

belong.

We believe:

‧ Students are to be at the center of all that we do.

‧ Education is the shared responsibility of our entire

community.

‧ In being an independent non-denominational international

family school.

‧ In being unified and respectful in our diversity.

‧ In providing the very best inquiry based, relevant, and

experiential education for each student.

‧ Students are to give back through community service.

BiFs

international Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Between the ages of 3 and 11, children follow the IB PYP,

which focuses on the development of the whole child as an

inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom.

international Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The MYP is for students between ages 11-16 years old.

It encourages students to embrace and understand the

connections between traditional subjects and the real world,

and become critical and reflective thinkers.

international Baccalaureate diploma Programme (dP)

The DP is academically challenging and is widely recognized

as the best preparation for university success.

guiding sTATEMEnTs

United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality