Compare International Schools in Busan, South korea

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees ₩28,008,241 - 44,905,001

Pupils 341

Type Co-educational

International School of Busan (ISB) is a not-for-profit, English-medium school in Gijang, Busan, serving students from Early Years through Grade 12. ISB is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Class sizes are typically small, averaging 13 in Early Years, 20 in Elementary and 15–18 in Secondary. Facilities listed by the school include a floodlit sports field, gymnasium, outdoor fitness centre, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, libraries and a cafeteria. ISB also organises bus transport across multiple areas including Busan and nearby cities, with GPS tracking for parents. A distinctive part of ISB’s history is its Early Learning Centre, noted for converted train carriages.

Location

The International School of Busan is located at 50 Gijang-daero, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan 46081, South Korea. The campus comprises the Early Years Centre, Elementary School, and Secondary School across four main buildings on a single site. It sits in Busan's eastern coastal area in the Gijang district and is accessible by major routes. The school is connected to Busan by public transport and its own bus service.

Stages

ISB has three main school levels: the Early Years Centre (preschool/kindergarten), Elementary School, and Secondary School. The school serves students from roughly age 2 to 18.

Type

ISB is a co-educational, English-medium, not-for-profit day school. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.

Additional learning support

ISB provides inclusive learning and student support through Learning Support and English as an Additional Language. The admissions and support process involves a team of staff and appropriate documentation to determine feasible support options.

Country affiliation

There is no formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational; there is no specific religious affiliation.

School day structure

The school year runs from mid-August to mid-June and comprises about 180 teaching days. School hours are 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Bus service

ISB operates its own bus fleet to transport students to and from school and for field trips. Bus routes cover Busan, Ulsan, Jinhae, and Geoje Island, and service may not be available for every location. Morning designated pick‑ups are near students' homes; afternoon buses finish at 3:40 pm (end of school) and 4:40 pm (end of After School Activities). GPS tracking is available for parents.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of KRW 300,000 (or USD 300) must be paid when submitting an application.

One‑time and recurring school charges (examples applied for new entrants)

- Enrolment / Registration fee: a one‑time enrolment fee is charged on entry (example figures published in the school fee schedule include an enrolment fee).
- Technology Development Fee: a one‑time technology fee is charged for new students (example value published in the school schedule).
- Capital Development Fee: an annual capital development fee is charged (example value published in the school schedule).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in KRW)

- Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): ₩28,591,997 (first year total including one‑time new‑student charges shown separately; example new‑student total given as ₩31,891,997).
- Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): ₩28,591,997.
- Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1 (Age 5 / 6): ₩40,888,685.
- Grade 2 (Age 7): ₩40,888,685.
- Grade 3 (Age 8): ₩40,888,685.
- Grade 4 (Age 9): ₩40,888,685.
- Grade 5 (Age 10): ₩40,888,685.
- Grade 6 (Age 11): ₩41,340,988.
- Grade 7 (Age 12): ₩41,340,988.
- Grade 8 (Age 13): ₩41,340,988.
- Grade 9 (Age 14): ₩45,379,972.
- Grade 10 (Age 15): ₩45,379,972.
- Grade 11 (Age 16): ₩46,903,460.
- Grade 12 (Age 17): ₩45,903,460.

Notes on currency and structure of tuition charges

- Tuition amounts are presented as a mix of KRW and a USD component in the school fee schedule; the published fee schedule shows the tuition structure includes both a KRW portion and a USD portion.

Per‑term amounts and billing (how invoicing and term payments are handled)

- The school issues an invoice to families after an offer of placement is accepted; parents are required to respond to an offer within the time given in the offer letter and will receive the invoice after acceptance. Specific invoice issue dates and payment due dates are set out in the school's tuition and fee handbook.
- Where parents choose to pay by term, the commonly used approach is to divide the annual tuition across the school's term structure as invoiced; the school's tuition handbook contains the official payment due dates and accepted payment schedules. (The handbook is the definitive source for the school's term invoice dates and any available discounts or surcharges for annual vs. term payment.)

Boarding fees

- The International School of Busan operates as a day school for ages 3–18 and does not list boarding or residential accommodation fees.

Other costs and optional fees

- School PE uniform and uniform costs: PE uniform costs are included in the school fee information handbook as a separate item.
- Transportation (bus) fees: bus/transportation is charged separately; specific route fees and annual/term amounts are listed in the tuition and fee handbook.
- Cafeteria / lunch charges: cafeteria fees are charged separately and detailed in the handbook.
- Exam, activity, trips, specialist support or learning‑support charges: the handbook lists additional possible charges (for example extracurricular activities, residential trips, specialist support or EAL) that are billed separately.

Refund information

- The school's tuition and school fee handbook includes the school's refund policy and the conditions under which refunds of fees (or parts of fees) are issued; the handbook provides the detailed refund schedule and procedures. Parents should follow the school's published refund procedure in the tuition handbook.

Payment options and instructions

- Payment by bank transfer is accepted; the tuition and fee handbook contains the school's bank details and payment instructions.
- The school's admissions process notes that an invoice will be issued after acceptance and that payment must be made by the dates shown on the invoice. The handbook contains the full list of accepted payment methods and any charges applicable to payment by credit card or other methods.

Practical summary for parents

- Expect a non‑refundable application fee of KRW 300,000 / USD 300 at application.
- Expect one‑time new‑student charges (enrolment, technology development, capital development) in addition to the published annual tuition for the child's grade; example one‑time values appear in the published fee schedule.
- Annual tuition totals by grade are published (full list above). When offered a place you will receive an invoice showing the exact breakdown, due dates and payment options.

(Selected source material used to prepare this overview: International School of Busan admissions pages and the school's published Tuition & School Fee Information Handbook; a fee summary published by an international school fees database was used to extract the grade‑by‑grade annual totals shown above.)

Uniform Requirement

ISB requires the PE uniform for PE classes. Non-marking gym shoes and socks are required, and a hat is strongly encouraged during terms one and three for UV protection. PE uniforms may be ordered online and picked up from The Bear Necessities, the ISB School Shop.

Food Options

Healthy lunches are available to purchase in the school cafeteria. Dishes are prepared on-site daily and there are always vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. The school encourages healthy eating and discourages foods high in fats, sugars or artificial ingredients.

Governance and Ownership

ISB is governed by a 10-member volunteer Board of Governors drawn from diverse cultural and business backgrounds; Board members, elected by the parents, include four parent representatives and three non-parent representatives, and they oversee mission, bylaws, policy, and financial health while delegating day-to-day operations to the Head of School. The school operates under a management contract with Busan Metropolitan City; in 2025 a renewed agreement provides five-year renewable usage rights and greater autonomy as the city's officially authorized international school operator.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISB supports social and emotional learning through Secondary School counseling for academic, career, and personal development, and through Elementary School pastoral care provided by homeroom teachers, with wellbeing framed as a core school value in guiding statements and strategic planning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

ISB states an inclusive admissions approach and provides Learning Support plus access to external service providers for students with learning and language differences; determination of student support involves leaders, teachers, counselors, and support staff.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ISB provides EAL support with dedicated EAL teachers who offer extra English language instruction and/or curriculum support in inclusive or pull-out models; English is the language of instruction and inclusion.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported via Secondary School counseling for personal development and through Elementary pastoral care, with wellbeing explicitly emphasised in ISB's guiding statements and strategic planning.

Safeguarding

ISB has a Board-adopted Child Protection Policy with prevention-focused lessons, comprehensive staff background checks, a Code of Conduct, and formal safeguarding training, and a designated Child Protection Officer (Amanda Illeperumaarachchi) plus a safeguarding lead on the Board; the school complies with Korean law regarding child protection.

Admissions

1. Step 1: Review the Application Checklist. Complete the Online Application and upload required documents. A non-refundable application fee of KRW 300,000 or USD 300 must be paid before the application can be submitted. The fee does not guarantee admission.

2. Step 2: Process and Review of Application. Admissions staff may contact you for additional information, which can take time to gather. In some cases, families are asked to connect with counselors or special education teachers to provide better insights on the learning needs of your child. These steps help the school understand support requirements and planning needs.

3. Step 3: Interview and Assessment. The interview with the Principal is required for all applicants. Assessments in Math and Reading are required for applicants between Grade 3 and Grade 11. The process helps the school gauge fit and academic readiness.

4. Step 4: Acceptance. The acceptance decision is made by the Principal or Head of School after reviewing all documents. For the new school year starting in August, new students are generally not offered places until returning students have completed their reenrollment. Acceptance for foreign students is typically offered before the end of April, and in May for Korean students.

5. Step 5: Payment. Once an offer is made, an official letter confirming the offer is sent by email. If the family wishes to accept, they must inform the school within 7 days. The invoice is sent to parents after acceptance of the offer.

6. Step 6: Submit Additional Documents. Before the first day of school, additional documents are required. Failure to provide these documents can adversely affect the student's initial days at ISB.

Note on fees: The Online Application page states a non-refundable application fee of KRW 300,000 or USD 300. The Tuition and Fees section points to the 2025-26 Tuition and School Fee Information Handbook for full details on tuition, transportation, cafeteria, and other school fees, along with payment due dates and refund policy.

Scholarships

ISB offers an Academic Scholarship Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year. Scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, based on aptitude and potential, at grade levels 9 (age 14+), 10 (age 15+), and 11 (age 16+). Scholarship categories include 100%, 75%, 50% tuition concessions, and Honorary Scholarships with no fee concession. These concessions apply to tuition fees only and do not cover transport, cafeteria, enrolment, technology, or capital development fees. Scholarships are determined in open competition by the Academic Scholarship Selection Panel and can vary in number year to year.

Who May Apply: Students aged 14-17; Korean nationals who have resided overseas for three years or more; international students residing in Korea; some other eligibility nuances described in the page. Existing ISB students are only eligible for Honorary Scholarship. The Educational Leadership Team or Board of Governors members are typically only eligible for Honorary Scholarship.

Scholarship Application Process: Submitting an application; Scholarship Assessment Day for shortlisted candidates (English and Mathematics), Group Discussion, and Interview; Scholarships announced after assessment. Key dates for August 2026 entry include application deadline on February 28, 2026, invitations for Assessment Day on March 6, 2026, and Scholarship Assessment Day between March 9–13, 2026.

Applications Include: MYP candidates must provide a personal statement (350–500 words) explaining how an IB education will help them achieve their goals and a 350–500-word proposal for a Personal Project. DP candidates must provide a similar statement and a 4,000-word Extended Essay proposal. The Academic Scholarship is limited to five students at any one time (1 x 100%, 2 x 75%, 2 x 50%); for more information contact admissions@isbusan.org or call +82 51 742 3332.

Waitlist

ISB uses a waiting list for applicants when spaces are not immediately available. Qualified applicants who are not accepted due to space are placed on the waiting list and will be considered once spaces become available. It is the family's responsibility to provide ISB with updated academic records whenever they become available.

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Busan Foreign School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees ₩26,768,102 - 40,247,964

Pupils 260

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

The campus is in a quiet residential area in Haeundae, Busan, beside Jangsan Mountain. It is about a 10-minute walk from Metro Line 2 Jung Dong Station and a 10-minute bus ride to the beach. The address is 45, Daecheon-ro 67 beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48084, Republic of Korea. The campus is near Yangun Elementary School and sits within the Haeundae district.

Stages

BFS serves Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The school is organized into Early Childhood, Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 5), and Middle & High School (Grades 6–12).

Type

Co-educational, day school.

Additional learning support

BFS provides English Language Learner (ELL) support with dedicated teachers for K–2, 3–5, and 6–12. The school also offers Academic Support within Student Life and counseling services. A Child Safeguarding policy is in place to protect students.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation; BFS operates as an international, American standards–based school.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure

The standard school day typically runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with after-school activities available.

Bus service

BFS operates a bus service with multiple routes in Busan (and related areas). Bus routes are listed with drivers and designated stops; safe transport procedures are described in the BFS School Handbook, including arrival practices (buses aim to arrive about 10 minutes before the start) and a late bus option for after-school activities.

Tuition — annual and per-semester amounts (USD and KRW)

- Early Childhood (PK3)
- Annual: USD 5,700 and KRW 16,850,000.
- Per semester: USD 2,950 and KRW 8,700,000.

- K4
- Annual: USD 6,200 and KRW 16,850,000.
- Per semester: USD 3,200 and KRW 8,700,000.

- Elementary School
- Annual: USD 7,800 and KRW 20,180,000.
- Per semester: USD 4,050 and KRW 10,400,000.

- Middle School
- Annual: USD 9,600 and KRW 20,800,000.
- Per semester: USD 4,950 and KRW 10,750,000.

- High School
- Annual: USD 11,200 and KRW 21,950,000.
- Per semester: USD 5,800 and KRW 11,350,000.

Application / one-time enrollment fees

- No numeric application fee or one‑time enrollment fee amount is published in the school's public tuition summary page. If a one‑time application, registration, admission, or capital/technology development fee applies, that amount is not shown on the Tuition & Fees summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented on an annual basis and on a per‑semester basis (semester figures are provided above). The school's public summary lists annual and semester frequencies; no detailed multi‑installment schedule, specific invoice dates, late‑fee table, or discount schedule is published on that summary page.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Busan Foreign School operates as a day school and does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees among its campus facilities.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: Approved uniform items are available through PL Schoolwear (local supplier) and Land's End. A PTSO gently used uniform sale offers items at roughly KRW 5,000 when available. Exact new‑uniform pricing is vendor dependent and not itemized on the school pages.

- Transportation: A network of school bus routes is operated and route details are published; specific annual or term bus fees are not itemized on the public Bus Routes page. Transportation is therefore an additional cost to expect but its amount is not shown on the routes page.

- Food / cafeteria: School lunch and weekly menus are published; specific meal pricing is not published on the Food Services page. Meal charges are therefore an additional cost to anticipate but amounts are not listed in the public menu page.

- Incidental fees commonly billed separately (not itemized on the summary): extracurricular activities, field trips, AP and external exam fees, textbooks or specialized course fees, and optional program fees. The Tuition & Fees summary does not present a full itemized list of these incidental charges.

Refund information

- A detailed refund policy (for application fees, enrollment deposits, tuition refunds upon withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or late‑payment penalties) is not displayed on the Tuition & Fees summary or the How to Apply / Admissions pages. No numeric refund schedule or conditions are published on those public pages.

Fee payment options

- The school's public Tuition & Fees summary does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer wiring details or credit‑card acceptance). Payment method details and invoicing arrangements are not itemized on the summary page.

Notes for budgeting

- The figures above list the school's published annual and semester tuition amounts in both USD and KRW where shown; other one‑time or recurring charges that commonly apply at international schools (application, registration, capital/technology development, bus, cafeteria, uniforms, exam fees, and extracurricular charges) are mentioned on related pages but many of those amounts are not itemized on the public summary page. When creating a family budget, include allowances for: uniform purchases, regular cafeteria lunches, school bus service, after‑school activities and field trips, and external exam fees in addition to the annual or semester tuition amounts shown above.

Uniform Requirement

Busan Foreign School has a school uniform consisting of three basic sets across the year: a cold-weather uniform, a warm-weather uniform, and a PE uniform. The dress code is Monday through Thursday for uniforms; Friday is a casual dress day, and high school has formal days on Tuesdays. Uniform items are available through local providers: PL Schoolwear (46 Yongso-ro 14beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan) and Land's End; the PTSO also operates a gently used uniform program.

Food Options

The school cafeteria is managed by Chef Jongin Kim, a culinary professional with experience at the Ritz-Carlton Seoul and other roles. A nutritionist, Ms. Hyemin Park, has joined the team to oversee nutrition. For the 2025-26 school year, BFS introduced the culinary team, and menus are posted online (e.g., Menu December 8–12 and Menu December 15–19).

Governance and Ownership

Busan Foreign School has been a nonprofit organization (Registered Charity

617-82-04528) since 1998. It is overseen by a board responsible for governance, policy development, and strategic decisions; the board meets three times per year. The board is composed of experts in finance, operations, and student welfare.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL is supported through the Counseling Department and the Student Success Team, delivering universal social-emotional lessons and coordinating targeted SSTP plans, while Wayfinder and Responsive Classroom practices foster self-awareness, empathy, collaboration, and positive behavior.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

BFS uses an inclusive model with Learning Support and an Academic Support Coordinator to develop Student Success Team Plans addressing academic and social-emotional needs, and provides Language Support for English Language Learners (ELL).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English Language Learner (ELL) support is provided under BFS's inclusion model; new students are assessed at enrollment and the level of ELL support is determined using the WIDA assessment when appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by the Counseling Department through self-advocacy, social dynamics, and mental-health work, with middle and high school advisory sessions focusing on SEL topics and on-site Military Family Life Counselor support for eligible families.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is addressed through mandatory staff training via ChildSafeguarding.com, annual review of the BFS Child Protection Handbook by teaching staff, and compliance with Korean reporting requirements and U.S. military safeguarding frameworks.

Admissions

1. Contact Us. Contact BFS through the inquiry form to get started. This initiates the admissions process and provides BFS with basic information about your child, the grade level you're targeting, and how you prefer to be reached. You may be invited to schedule a campus visit or receive additional instructions from the Admissions Team. 2. Apply. Submit the application through the BFS application portal. The portal guides you through the submission process and collects essential information about the student and family, and you will be guided to the next steps. 3. Submit Documents. Submit all required documents as guided by the portal instructions. Document requirements vary by eligibility category: for students with at least one foreign parent (dual citizenship), you must provide the completed Student Application form, copies of passports, last two years of academic records, birth certificate or family relation certificate, standardized test results (upon request), and letters of recommendation or attendance/good standing as applicable; for Korean-parent families, you must provide the completed form, copies of passports, last two years of academic records for grades 2 and above, family relation certificate, Entry & Exit Certificate, standardized test results (upon request), and letters of recommendation or attendance/good standing as applicable. 4. Interview. Complete an interview with a member of our Admissions Team (in-person or virtual). The interview is an opportunity to discuss the student's background, readiness, and goals, and to ask questions about BFS. 5. Testing. Undergo level and standardized testing if necessary (level testing and/or English language ability). Testing helps determine placement and language support needs. 6. Decision. Our Admissions Committee will review the application and all documents; you will receive a decision within 2-3 weeks. If admitted, the Admissions Office will communicate directly with the family for additional enrollment documents and requirements.

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Busan International High School (BIHS)

Instructs in English, Korean

Pupils 480

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Busan International High School (BIHS) sits in Busanjin District, Busan. It teaches the Korean Curriculum alongside Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, with AP testing centers designated since 2008. BIHS has participated in UNESCO's Associated Schools Network since 2002 and maintains active international links through sister schools, exchanges, and BIHS Global Forum events. Partnerships include Komaba High School (Tsukuba University), Kobe International High School, and Lawrence S. Ting Memorial School, reflecting BIHS's emphasis on global learning. The campus features landmarks such as the Albatross symbol tower and Bongdang Park, and the school modernized its main building and annex with asbestos removal completed in 2025. BIHS has been designated autonomous for five years starting in 2025, and it maintains ongoing curriculum planning for 2024–2026. The school supports student engagement through regular and autonomous clubs, volunteer activities, and leadership and international study opportunities via its International Exchange program. It welcomes families seeking global learning.

Location

Busan International High School is located at 105-70 Baegyanggwanmun-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, 47162, Republic of Korea. The school sits in central Busan within Busanjin District and is accessible by Busan's public transport network. The campus is in an urban area with nearby residential and educational facilities.

Stages

BIHS is a public high school for upper secondary students. It operates across three grade levels (grades 10–12) and enrolls several hundred students each year, typically forming multiple classes per year.

Type

BIHS is a public, co-educational high school with the Special Purpose High School designation focused on international studies. It is not described as a boarding school in official materials.

Additional learning support

Public information does not publicly publish BIHS-specific SEN provisions. As a district public high school, SEN services exist within the wider Busan Metropolitan City Education Office framework, but BIHS‑specific facilities or programs are not listed in official materials.

Country affiliation

There is no country affiliation for BIHS. It operates as a public high school within South Korea's national and municipal education system under the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education.

Religious affiliation

BIHS has no religious affiliation listed in official materials. It is part of the public education system.

School day structure

BIHS operates as a daytime, weekday program (주간). Classes run on Monday to Friday, with a standard school day typical of public high schools in Korea. (Classification and day type published in public records; times may vary.)

Bus service

Public transit access to the area is available via Busan's bus network; nearby lines include several routes such as 17, 23, and 179. Specific BIHS shuttle or house pickup details are not publicly published; families should consult the school's transportation office for current routes and pickup points. (Public-transit proximity supports commuting; not all routes may be available to every area.)

Application fees

- There is no separate application fee or entrance tuition charged to students as part of standard school costs. Busan International High School is a public (municipal) international high school and does not levy routine tuition or entrance charges typical of private international schools.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Grades covered: high school (three-year programme).
- Tuition: no tuition is charged for any year group. The school's core instructional fees (tuition / school-operation support fee) are provided under public free-education arrangements and are not billed to parents. Lunch is also provided as a school-covered item. There are therefore no per-term or per-year tuition charges for students.

Billing schedule and payment terms (paid items only)

- Items that are charged to parents (not covered by the school's public funding) are billed on a monthly or per-event basis as appropriate: dormitory (boarding) fees and meal charges for boarding students are billed monthly; field trips, experiential-learning fees, certain after-school programme fees and special-event charges are billed per event or term. Parents are billed for those items when they apply to or are used by the student.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Dormitory fee (boarding): KRW 70,000 per month (approximate, billed monthly).
- Meals for boarding students (breakfast + dinner in addition to standard school lunch where applicable): roughly KRW 160,000 per month (approximate, billed monthly).
- Dormitory accommodation: rooms are configured as two students per room (2-person rooms) with shared facilities by floor; the dormitory provides standard bedding, desks and storage as part of the boarding arrangement. Any specific room-assignment practices or changes in configuration are managed by the school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Items commonly charged to families (user-pay items) include: after-school programme fees, optional remedial or enrichment classes, boarding-related meal supplements, field-trip and experiential-learning fees, and similar activity-based costs. These items are not part of core tuition and are charged only to participating students.
- Uniforms and personal learning materials: families incur the cost of school uniforms and personal study materials; uniform purchase is a common, separate cost for parents (uniforms are eligible for the usual tax/education deductions under national rules where applicable).

Refund information

- No detailed, publicly posted refund schedule for boarding, meal, excursion or other ancillary fees was located in the source materials used for this summary. Refunds for paid items (dormitory, meals, trips, after-school programmes) are handled according to the school's internal payment and cancellation policies and are applied on a case-by-case basis; parents should expect refund decisions to follow the school's stated administrative rules for the specific fee item. The available sources list fee amounts and which items are user-paid but do not publish a line-by-line refund table.

Fee payment options

- Specific published payment channels (for example: exact bank account numbers, virtual-account procedures, school payment portals or card-acceptance policies) were not found in the public source items used for this summary. In practice for the charged items listed above, public schools in the region typically collect payments by school-issued payment notices and by bank transfer or school office collection methods; however, the school's formal accepted payment methods are set by its administrative office and may vary. No authoritative, itemised payment-method list was located in the available sources.

Summary of what is and is not included in these fees

- Included (no charge to families as core school fees): instruction/tuition, school-operation support fees, and the standard midday school lunch.
- Parent-paid items (examples and typical amounts): dormitory (KRW 70,000/month), boarding meals supplement (≈ KRW 160,000/month), after-school programme fees, and fees for field trips or special experiential activities.

Note: The above figures are drawn from contemporary public reporting and school-summary sources and reflect the fee items and amounts reported for Busan International High School. Where specific procedural details (exact payment channels, a line-by-line refund timetable, or an official downloadable fee schedule) were not published in the consulted sources, those procedural items were not included in this summary because no authoritative public statement of them was found.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, staff, or initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or staff, and it is not identified as a specialist SEN institution; no details on kinds of SEN supported are publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information on English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision or staff; it is not clear from public pages whether EAL support is provided.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose information on mental wellbeing programs, staff, or initiatives.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies or child protection provisions on its public pages.

Admissions

1. Identify eligible admission category and plan your application. Busan International High School uses several admission tracks for new students. The main track is General Admissions (자기주도학습전형) with 128 seats, followed by Social Integration (사회통합전형) with 32 seats. In addition, there are non-regular tracks called 정원외전형, which include National Merit (국가보훈대상자), Special Admission (특례입학전형), and Foreigner Special (외국인 특별전형); quotas are defined to total 160 seats. These category quotas are specified in the 2025 admissions guidance.

Scholarships

3) Scholarships and financial aid. Busan International High School is a public high school, and tuition is generally provided free of charge for domestic students; additional costs (if any) are not specified in the public admission materials. Publicly documented pathways for financial support are category-based admissions (교육지원대상자전형 and 국가보훈대상자) that allow for special consideration or waivers under government guidelines, but there is no separate school-sponsored scholarship program publicly described. The admission framework notes education-support and merit-based categories as ways to allocate seats, which can influence cost relief for eligible applicants.

Waitlist

2) Waitlist/pool considerations. Publicized BIHS admissions describe the main tracks and their quotas, with no publicly documented formal waitlist procedure. Non-regular tracks (정원외전형) exist to fill seats as needed, including National Merit, Special Admission, and Foreigner Special, but a separate waiting pool is not described in the public admission materials. In practice, families may be considered within those categories if spaces become available, but there is no explicit waitlist system published.

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Busan Japanese School

Instructs in Japanese

Fees ₩6,840,000

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

The Busan Japanese School is in Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea. The campus is located at 11 Millak-ro 19beon-gil, Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu. It is about 12 kilometres from central Busan and lies near the Gwangan Beach coastal area.

Stages

The school provides elementary and middle school education as a single integrated program. It operates as a private, small-scale school serving these levels.

Type

The school is a private, integrated elementary and middle school (小中一貫教育校) run under the auspices of the Japanese government and local authorities.

Additional learning support

There is no published, dedicated SEN provision listed. The school employs teachers dispatched from Japan's Ministry of Education along with local Japanese and Korean teachers who deliver the curriculum.

Country affiliation

Japan. The school was established by the Busan Japanese Association under approval by the Japanese and Korean governments.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is listed for the school.

School day structure

The official start of the school year is in April. Daily start/end times are not published publicly; parents should contact the school for exact hours.

Bus service

A school bus service operates, with routes managed by the school. Enrollment outside the standard bus routes is possible, but the school-bus cost applies. Monthly operating costs include the bus service. Contact: +82-51-753-4166.

Application / Enrollment charges
- Admission fee: KRW 130,000 (per student, payable at enrollment).
- Donation (one-time): KRW 50,000 (per family, payable at enrollment).
- School facility / building fund: JPY 250,000 (or the equivalent amount in KRW) (per family, payable at enrollment). This facility/building fund is explicitly non‑refundable.

Tuition and recurring charges
- School operating fee (treated as the recurring tuition): KRW 570,000 per student, charged monthly.
- PTA fee: KRW 10,000 per family, charged on the same monthly collection schedule as the school operating fee.
- Auxiliary (supplementary) materials fees: collected each school term; amounts are determined and collected per term (amounts not published).

Per-year and per-term amounts (calculation from published monthly rate)
- Per 1 month (published): KRW 570,000.
- Equivalent annual figure (calculated as 12 × monthly rate): KRW 6,840,000 (this is a calculation based on the published monthly amount).
- The school does not publish separate tuition schedules by school year/grade; a single monthly school operating fee is listed for students. Term‑specific tuition amounts are not published; only that supplementary materials fees are collected each term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Recurring tuition (school operating fee and PTA fee) is described as a monthly charge and is collected monthly.
- Supplementary/materials fees are collected each term.
- Specific payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties and accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not published in the school's fee statements.

Boarding / accommodation
- Boarding is not provided. Students are expected to live with a parent/guardian and have a means to commute to and from school. The school's admission requirements explicitly state that, in principle, a student must live with a parent/guardian and have safe commuting arrangements.

Other costs and optional services
- School bus: a school bus service is provided for commuting in the Haeundae area; the bus is in regular operation, but specific bus fees are not listed.
- Uniforms, school meals and other incidental costs are not itemized in the published fee statements; supplementary materials and other event/activity charges may be collected at term time as required.

Refund information
- The school facility/building fund (JPY 250,000 or equivalent) is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific refund terms for admission or monthly tuition are published in the school's fee statements.

Fee payment options
- The school's published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer). Contact details are provided for inquiries.

Boarding Arrangements

The school provides a school bus service for student transport, operated by the School Management Committee. In principle, students commute to and from the school by this bus. If a student lives outside the bus routes, attendance is still possible, but the family must pay the bus operating/cooperation fee as part of the bus system. Admission also requires agreement to the bus-cooperation policy.

Uniform Requirement

There is no strict daily dress code for ordinary school days. For ceremonies such as entrance and graduation, students are expected to wear respectful attire.

House System

The school structures students into Family Groups (縦割り), cross-grade groups that span multiple year levels. These Family Groups promote voluntary activities and develop initiative and agency. Examples of group activities include family cleaning, health and physical education committee led breaks, joint Soran practice by elementary and middle schools, and kitchen/life skills activities.

Governance and Ownership

The school was established by the Busan Japanese Association under authorization by both the Japanese and Korean governments. It operates as a private school overseen by a School Management Committee, with the principal leading the school's administrative structure. The governance policy emphasizes collaboration with external organizations and parent involvement to maintain a safe and well-supported educational environment.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

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

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.

Admissions

1. Initiate contact and arrange a tour. To begin the admissions process, contact Busan Japanese School by email or phone. The deputy principal provides detailed responses to inquiries, and if a campus visit is desired, a visit date can be scheduled. This initial step establishes whether a tour and a discussion about enrollment fit your family's needs.

2. Review eligibility for non-Japanese applicants. Admissions can be considered for students regardless of nationality, provided several conditions are met: there is a recognized need for receiving Japanese education in the student's current or future academic plan; Japanese language ability should be at or above the level of the student's grade; the student intends to pursue higher education in Japan; the guardian resides with the student and can ensure safe attendance; the guardian is a member or supporting member of the Busan Association; the family can meet admission and ongoing tuition obligations; there is compliance with education-related laws; and the family agrees with the school bus co-operation policy.

3. Understand the school bus policy and out-of-route options. The school operates a bus service as a general policy, but enrollment is possible even from areas outside the bus routes. If you choose not to use the bus, you will be responsible for paying the bus operation costs as a co-management arrangement. This ensures flexibility in commute planning while maintaining the school's transportation framework.

4. Plan textbooks and educational materials. If you are coming from abroad, you must obtain textbooks from the Overseas Children Education Promotion Foundation before departing. For other entrants, textbooks should be procured through the consulate annually while enrolled. This ensures students have the required instructional materials aligned with their enrollment.

5. Learn about staff and instructional composition. The teaching staff includes instructors dispatched by Japan's Ministry of Education as well as Japanese residents and Korean teachers who handle English, Korean, and arts subjects. This mixture supports a bilingual or multilingual learning environment aligned with the school's educational aims.

6. Note the dress expectations for daily life and ceremonies. There is no strict daily uniform requirement, but students are expected to dress in a respectful manner for ceremonial events such as the entrance and graduation ceremonies. This approach balances everyday comfort with ceremony-specific etiquette.

7. Consider mid-year admission timing and planning. Admissions consultations are handled on an ongoing basis. However, for junior high students nearing high school entrance exams, near-term admissions may be challenging, so early consultation is encouraged to align timelines and planning with school schedules.

8. Be prepared for enrollment fees. At the time of offer, families pay the following: an admission fee of 130,000 KRW per student; a donation of 50,000 KRW per family; and a facility donation of 2,500,000 KRW or the equivalent amount in Japanese yen (250,000 JPY). These fees are non-refundable in many cases and are due upon acceptance.

9. Understand monthly operating expenses and PTA dues. Each month, families are responsible for the school operating fee of 570,000 KRW (including bus operation costs) and a PTA fee of 10,000 KRW. These recurring costs cover school operations and parent association activities.

10. Review post-middle-school pathways the school notes. For students completing middle school, recent outcomes include admissions to several Japanese and international institutions, such as Kaisei High School, Seibu Gakuen Bunri High School, Tokyo Gakugei University Affiliated High School, Hibiya High School, Waseda University Senior High School, Busan International Foreign School, and other listed universities/high schools in Japan. This information illustrates typical higher-education trajectories observed among graduates.

Scholarships

There is no scholarship program described in the admissions information. No details about scholarships or financial aid are published in the provided materials; families should rely on the stated enrollment and monthly fees when planning finances.

Waitlist

The admissions information does not publish a formal waitlist or applicant pool policy. For current availability and next steps, contact the school's office to discuss space and timing.

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Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS)

Instructs in English

Type Co-educational, Day School

Busan Logos International Christian School is a private Christian international school in Busan, South Korea.

Location

The school is located in Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea, on Suyeong-ro. Nam-gu is a southern district of Busan. The area is served by Busan's public transit network.

Stages

BLICS offers primary and secondary education. Public listings describe the school as providing both primary and secondary programs.

Type

Private, international Christian school (the school is described as a US-based international Christian school).

Additional learning support

Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not publicly available.

Country affiliation

There is no formal country affiliation published; the school operates as an international school based in South Korea.

Religious affiliation

Christian.

School day structure

Specific start and end times, breaks, and daily schedule details are not publicly published.

Bus service

Public information about a school bus service is not publicly available.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The day starts with a morning chapel and QT (quiet time), which reflects the school's integrated spiritual approach to wellbeing. The curriculum uses Bob Jones University publications, indicating a biblically oriented educational framework. There are student-centered classes and hands-on activities designed to engage students in active learning. There are various reading events and activities to promote literacy and engagement. The school emphasizes character development consistent with Christian values, including developing a Jesus-like character.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The publicly accessible sources describe Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS) as an unaccredited international school. There is no publicly disclosed information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or facilities. The sources do not specify which kinds of SEN the school can support, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. No dedicated SEN department or inclusive education program is documented in the available sources. As a result, SEN details are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ESL programs are available, with after-school ESL and study supports such as TOEFL, SAT, and ACT. The language of instruction is English, and the high school curriculum follows an American private school model using Bob Jones University textbooks. There is no publicly disclosed information about the specific EAL staffing or class structure beyond the ESL offerings. The available content indicates an English-medium program with an American-style curriculum. Further details on EAL delivery are not documented in the sources consulted.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through daily morning chapel and QT, reflecting a spiritual approach to student wellbeing. There is an emphasis on character development aligned with Christian values. There is no explicit mention of formal mental health counseling or dedicated wellbeing staff in publicly accessible sources. After-school activities and programs may contribute to student engagement and wellbeing, though specific wellbeing services are not detailed. Public information does not document a structured mental wellbeing program beyond these practices.

Safeguarding

Publicly disclosed sources describe BLICS as an unaccredited international school. There is no publicly disclosed safeguarding or child protection policy in the consulted sources. There is no information about safeguarding staff, training, or procedures. No official safeguarding framework is documented in the available sources. The school's safeguarding provisions are not publicly disclosed in the accessible sources.

Admissions

I can provide the three sections you asked for (Admissions Process, Waitlist/Pool, Scholarships) in a detailed, step-by-step format, with facts drawn from the school's official materials. However, I'm currently unable to retrieve content from the BLICS site (blics.org) in this session. I can retry to fetch the official admissions pages now, or I can pull information from archived copies or trusted third-party references and clearly label them as such. Which approach would you prefer?

Scholarships

I will confirm whether BLICS offers scholarships and, if so, explain eligibility, how applications are assessed, typical award ranges, and any renewal requirements. If no scholarships exist, I will state that clearly.

Waitlist

I will verify whether BLICS uses a waitlist or a pool system and describe exactly how it works (e.g., application timing, seats per grade, notification timelines) if the information is available. If the school does not operate a waitlist or pool, I will state that plainly with any known alternatives (e.g., rolling admissions, vacancies by grade).

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Nadrim Mission International School

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions for students. Publicly accessible materials do not detail any SEL staff roles or dedicated SEL programmes at Nadrim. There is no published information describing SEL curricula integrated into classroom or pastoral structures. Available public sources identify Nadrim School/College as a Busan-based institution offering grades 1-12, but do not specify SEL initiatives. Therefore, no verifiable description of how SEL is supported at the school can be provided.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions. There is no published detail on which kinds of SEN the school can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. Public sources listing the school (Nadrim School/College) note a Grade 1–12 programme and Busan location but do not describe SEN staff, facilities, or services. Consequently, there is no verifiable SEN framework available from public sources. The absence of disclosed SEN information means no specific SEN description can be provided.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. No published materials identify EAL staff, programmes, or targeted language support for students. There is no explicit mention of EAL within publicly available school profiles for Nadrim. Public sources confirm the school's existence and grade range (1-12) but omit EAL details. Therefore, a verifiable description of EAL support cannot be provided.

Admissions

Public sources do not publish a detailed, step-by-step admissions process for Nadrim International Mission School. The school's official site appears inaccessible in this session, and there is no publicly available admissions page describing required documents, testing, interviews, deadlines, or enrollment steps. A Cambridge English listing confirms that Nadrim International Mission School operates in South Korea, and a 2020 article notes a Jeju campus affiliated with the school and run by a church; however, these sources do not outline the school's admissions procedures. If you would like, I can draft a provisional eight-step admissions outline that is typical for international Christian schools in Korea, or I can attempt to retrieve official admissions details through direct inquiry or Korean-language sources. Would you like me to pursue either option?

Scholarships

There is no publicly accessible information confirming the existence of scholarships at Nadrim International Mission School. The Cambridge listing notes the school in South Korea but does not mention financial aid or scholarship programs, and a Jeju campus article does not reference scholarships. If you want to explore potential funding options, I can draft an inquiry that asks about any scholarships, grants, or sibling discounts and the criteria used to award them.

Waitlist

No publicly available information confirms that Nadrim International Mission School operates a waitlist or student placement pool. The lack of published waitlist details means families should contact the school directly to inquire about any waitlist options, placement policies, or timelines if they are considering admission. For context, a public listing confirms the school exists in Korea, but it does not provide waitlist information. If you'd like, I can prepare a template inquiry to ask about current waitlist status and placement policies.

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Overseas Chinese Elementary School Busan

Instructs in Japanese

Type Co-educational

Location

Busan Overseas Chinese Elementary School is located at 43, Daeyeong-ro 239beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea 48818. The campus is in the Dong-gu district of eastern Busan, in the Daeyeong-ro area. It is accessible by local transport in Busan and serves the local international and Chinese diaspora community. (43, Daeyeong-ro 239beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan 48818; TEL: 051-467-0274)

Stages

The school is an elementary school, indicated by its designation as Busan Overseas Chinese Elementary School. It serves primary-level students and forms part of the Overseas Chinese education network in Busan. (Busan Overseas Chinese Elementary School)

Type

The school is described as an elementary school; no boarding facilities are listed in the available materials. It appears to be a day school serving local and expatriate families.

Additional learning support

No explicit Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are listed in the school materials. The site emphasizes Chinese language and culture education.

Country affiliation

The school is affiliated with the Republic of China (Taiwan) through the Overseas Chinese education network, as evidenced by ROC national celebrations referenced on the school materials.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated in the school materials.

School day structure

Start times, end times, and daily schedules are not published in the available materials. There is no detailed day-structure information provided.

Bus service

No school bus service information is listed in the materials. Families would need to arrange transport independently if needed.

Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amounts are available from the school's public materials. Parents should note that no numeric application-fee figure is publicly posted.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No detailed tuition schedule or numeric tuition amounts (per term or per year) for any grade level are published in the school's publicly available materials. The school identifies itself as an elementary school serving primary-year grades, but it does not publish a breakdown of tuition by grade, term, or annual totals.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, installment options, payment deadlines, or formal payment terms are available in the school's public materials. There is no publicly posted description of how tuition or other fees are billed (e.g., monthly, per term, or annually) or what penalties apply for late payment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not provided as part of this elementary school's offerings; there is no dormitory or boarding program described in the school's public materials, and therefore no boarding fees are published or applicable.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees

- Uniforms: The school maintains a uniform / physical-education clothing page, but no prices for uniforms or sportswear are published. Costs for the required uniform items are not publicly listed.

- School lunch / meal costs: A lunch-menu page is published showing weekly menus, but per-meal or per-term lunch pricing is not published. No numeric cafeteria or meal-fee amounts are publicly listed.

- Other potential ancillary costs (e.g., textbooks, activity fees, field trips, insurance, school photos) are not listed with prices in the school's public materials. No numeric breakdown of such additional fees is published.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or explicit refund procedures related to tuition, registration, deposits, or ancillary fees are included in the school's public materials. No numeric refund terms or conditions are publicly available.

Fee payment options

- The school's public contact information (telephone and email) is published for enquiries, but no published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal) is available. For parents requiring payment-method details, the school provides direct contact channels. Published contact details include telephone (051) 467-0274 and the school email address.

Brief summary of findings and limitation

- A search of the school's publicly available materials did not locate any numeric fee schedule, published tuition amounts by grade, application fees, billing schedule, payment terms, refund policy, or stated payment methods. Where the school publishes pages about uniforms and lunch menus, those pages do not include prices. Because the school does not publish numeric fee information in its public materials, no specific amounts can be provided here.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, staff, or initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN are supported and whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision, programmes, staff, or initiatives.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.

Admissions

No public admissions process is published for Busan Overseas Chinese Elementary School. There is no step-by-step admissions guide available in the site content. Fee information is not published; families should contact the school directly to obtain the current tuition and related costs.

Scholarships

There is no public information about scholarships or financial aid published on the site. For information on any available scholarships, eligibility, and how to apply, contact the school directly using the provided telephone number and email address.

Waitlist

There is no public information about a waitlist or applicant pool published on the site. To confirm whether a waitlist exists, current status, and joining procedures (if any), contact the school directly using the provided telephone number and email address.

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Overseas Chinese High School Busan

Instructs in Mandarin, Korean, English

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened in June 1951, Overseas Chinese High School, Busan (釜山華僑中學) serves junior high and senior high school students. The campus offers on-site dormitory facilities and a student dining hall. The school is located in Dong-gu, Busan, in the eastern part of the city, at 61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, in the Choryang-dong area.

Location

The Overseas Chinese High School Busan is located at 61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea. The campus sits in the Dong-gu district of Busan. The school can be reached at the contact number (051) 467-0275 for inquiries.

Stages

The school has a middle school division and a high school division. It operates these two secondary levels on a single campus.

Type

The school functions as a foreign/international school offering middle and high school programs and provides on-site boarding facilities (a student dormitory) and a cafeteria on campus.

Additional learning support

Public information does not list dedicated SEN provisions or facilities. The school presents a general secondary program without published SEN details.

Country affiliation

The school is described as Republic of China (Taiwan)-oriented, reflecting its ROC affiliation in its international-school designation.

Religious affiliation

There is no listed religious affiliation for the school.

School day structure

Specific daily start and end times are not published on the school's materials. The school year structure is not publicly stated beyond standard admissions information.

Bus service

A publicly published school bus service is not listed by the school; families may need to arrange transport independently or inquire directly for options.

Application fees

- No specific application or registration fee amounts are published in the school's publicly posted admissions materials. The school lists an admissions brochure titled "112學年度新生招生簡章" for new students.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school's public pages do not show numeric tuition amounts broken down by year group or per term. The site lists a document labeled "學雜費收費標準" (school fee / miscellaneous fee schedule) but the numeric schedule itself is not displayed in the accessible page content.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A formal fee schedule document is referenced ("學雜費收費標準"), which is the school's stated location for billing and fee standards; however, the public page does not show the detailed billing timetable or payment-term text in-line. No explicit per-term billing dates, instalment schedule, or late-payment penalties are visible on the published pages.

Boarding fees (dormitory)

- The school operates a student dormitory. No published numeric boarding or room-fee amounts are shown on the public pages. Any dormitory rules or references are listed among school documents, but specific boarding fees are not visible in the accessible content.

Other costs (uniforms, meals, transport, books, activities)

- A student uniform and appearance regulation document is posted ("釜中學生服裝儀容規定"), indicating there is an expected uniform and associated costs may apply, but no uniform price list is published in the visible materials.
- The site references standard categories that typically appear in school fee schedules (meals, transport, textbooks, club/activity fees) via the general fee-schedule page and admissions brochure, but no line-item prices for these categories are published in the accessible content.

Refund information

- A separate document titled "高級中學退費標準" (senior-high refund standards) is posted among the school's regulations, indicating the school has a formal refund policy. The detailed refund rules appear in that document, but the numeric examples or refund percentages are not visible in the page text returned here.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, other)

- The publicly visible pages do not list specific payment methods such as credit card, bank-transfer details, or payment processors. Contact information for the school office and administrative email are listed for enquiries.

Summary of available fee-related material found

- Admissions brochure: "112學年度新生招生簡章."
- School fee / miscellaneous fee schedule reference: "學雜費收費標準" (page under General Affairs / Office of Administration).
- Refund policy document: "高級中學退費標準."
- Uniform / appearance regulations: "釜中學生服裝儀容規定."
- Dormitory references are present (宿舍).

Boarding Arrangements

The school provides a student dormitory on campus and an on-site dining hall. These facilities indicate that boarding and meals are available to students. Details on boarding options (full, weekly, or flexi) are not published in publicly available materials.

Food Options

There is an on-site dining facility for boarding and day students. Menus and dietary options are not published in public materials.

Governance and Ownership

Governance is via a board of directors (理事會). The governance section lists successive boards (e.g., 19th board). Ownership details are not stated publicly.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Overseas Chinese High School Busan provides social and emotional learning support through the Counseling Office within the Student Affairs Department. The Counseling Office conducts life counseling, educational counseling, career counseling, and psychological counseling, offering both individual and group sessions. Counseling aims to help students understand themselves, adapt to group life, build positive relationships, and develop healthy social skills, while addressing physical, mental, daily-life, and academic issues. The office emphasizes ongoing support for students, working to help them self-reflect, grow, and access appropriate guidance. These programs and services are described under the school's guidance and counseling provisions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) or a dedicated SEN programme. The available student-support information centers on the Counseling Office, which provides life, educational, career, and psychological counseling but does not specify SEN provisions or a specialist SEN unit. There is no explicit SEN department or facility listed in the publicly accessible pages. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution. The lack of SEN-specific detail is notable in publicly available materials.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in Traditional Chinese and aims to develop multilingual abilities; it trains students to attain proficiency in Chinese, Korean, and English. The site notes that Chinese is used as the primary medium of instruction, while students are educated to grow in Chinese, Korean, and English language capability. This indicates a built-in focus on multilingual competence alongside Chinese instruction.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Counseling Office, which provides psychological counseling as part of its services. The Counseling Office offers individual and group counseling to address physiological, psychological, life, and academic issues, with the aim of promoting healthy self-understanding, social functioning, and overall well-being. Life, educational, and career guidance are also provided as part of a holistic approach to student welfare. The counseling program is designed to complement classroom learning and support teachers in fostering student development.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection. No explicit safeguarding policies or procedures are evident in the publicly accessible sections of the site.

Admissions

1. Initial admissions consultation. Admissions consultation is offered in Korean, with Ms. Yang Yujin, as the designated contact for prospective students. Parents may reach out by phone at 010-4582-1870 to discuss eligibility and admission options. The school also publishes an admissions brochure for the new academic year, which outlines the overall process and requirements.

2. Entrance examination and language assessment. An external Huace examination is scheduled to be held on August 21 at the school, which is part of the admissions considerations for applicants. This provides an opportunity to assess language and academic readiness as part of the admissions process.

3. On-campus interview and submission of enrollment documents. Because class spots are limited, new students and transferring students are required to attend an on-campus interview and submit enrollment materials to confirm eligibility to enroll before paying enrollment fees and tuition. The language on the admissions notice emphasizes completing both steps prior to payment once eligibility is confirmed.

4. Enrollment confirmation and payment. After eligibility is confirmed, families must pay the enrollment fee and tuition to finalize enrollment. The notice specifies that enrollment funds should be paid only after the on-campus interview and submission of enrollment documents have established eligibility. Contact details and the admissions notice indicate where and how to complete this step. Korean nationality admission is possible, as noted in the admissions contact information.

Scholarships

No scholarships are publicly described on the school's site or in the published admissions notices. The admissions pages focus on interview, document submission, and enrollment steps, with no mention of scholarship programs or financial aid. Prospective families seeking scholarship opportunities should contact the admissions office for current information.

Waitlist

There is no publicly published waitlist or pool system for Overseas Chinese High School Busan on the school's site. The admissions notices emphasize limited class capacity and the requirement of an on-campus interview plus submission of enrollment documents before enrollment, but do not describe a formal waitlist or waiting pool. This means there is no documented waitlist process in the accessible materials.

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