COMMuniTY PrOgrAM
United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality
Students at BIFS come from all over the world. The diversity of the student body is one of the strengths of the school. It
At BIFS we challenge our students to ask questions, solve
enables new students to easily settle into their new environment
problems, learn skills and be creative. Our teachers use
and creates a wonderful atmosphere of open-mindedness and
research-based strategies and exploration across disciplines
understanding. The same is true for the teachers who come
to ensure outstanding student learning.
from all over the world including Australia, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, France, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, UK and the USA.
FACiLiTiEs BiFs
BIFS is situated in the city of Busan close to major beaches
Thank you for your interest in BIFS. We
classrooms for all ages, science and computer labs, music,
are an international community school
art and design technology studios along with a gymnasium,
that is deeply committed to providing
tennis court, basketball courts and a large sports field with a
Vision statement:
a personalized and challenging inquiry-
100m running track alongside.
Our students will develop and pursue their passions, be
and surrounded by hills. Its 30,000m2 campus includes
guiding sTATEMEnTs
successful and contribute to a positive global future.
based educational experience so every child can pursue their passions to be successful in the future. Our focus is on
Mission statement:
each student and his or her learning.
We are a diverse, supportive and dynamic international international Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
school that inspires and challenges students to explore,
Between the ages of 3 and 11, children follow the IB PYP,
discover and thrive in the global community to which we
well. Our class sizes are small with a 7:1
which focuses on the development of the whole child as an
belong.
student/teacher ratio. Our IB curriculum
inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom.
Teachers at BIFS know their students
We believe:
is the best international curriculum international Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
‧ Students are to be at the center of all that we do.
is recognized all over the world. Our
The MYP is for students between ages 11-16 years old.
‧ Education is the shared responsibility of our entire
experienced and motivated faculty
It encourages students to embrace and understand the
available; it is global in its outlook and
create special learning experiences
connections between traditional subjects and the real world,
for all students. Our facilities and
and become critical and reflective thinkers.
parent involvement programs support students and their learning and help to
‧ In being an independent non-denominational international family school. ‧ In being unified and respectful in our diversity.
international Baccalaureate diploma Programme (dP)
foster our strong sense of community.
The DP is academically challenging and is widely recognized
BIFS is a special place...a place of
as the best preparation for university success.
difference...we hope you will join us!
community.
‧ In providing the very best inquiry based, relevant, and experiential education for each student. ‧ Students are to give back through community service.