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Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Busan Logos International Christian School is a private Christian international school in Busan, South Korea.
Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea
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The Essentials
Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS) has instruction in English.
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.
Academics
Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS) teaches American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers K–12 English-language instruction in a Christian, American-style program with a US-based academic calendar and a college-preparatory focus. The curriculum uses Bob Jones University (BJU) textbooks and Bible-centered materials to integrate faith and learning. In elementary grades (G1–G2), phonics and handwriting are emphasized; from G2, Social Studies covers American history, and grammar is introduced in G3, with Social Studies expanding to ancient civilizations by G6. In middle/high school (G9–G12), English Language Arts centers on American and British literature; Social Studies includes Geography, World History, American History, and American Government; Science courses include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. ESL support and college-admission preparation programs (including SAT/ACT prep) are offered. The school is approved by ACSI, NCPSA, and AI, and graduates pursue higher education overseas or in English-language tracks at Korean universities.
Wellbeing
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.
Parent Experience
History
Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS) began as a planned Christian international school in Busan, announced in 2012. An independent Steering Committee, drawn from Korean and expatriate educators and parents, guided the project, with Dr. Richard Edlin as chair and James Howard as acting principal. The school was conceived as an English-language Christian alternative, welcoming both expat and Korean children and governed by an independent board rather than a single church. The mission was to engage culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to prepare graduates for study overseas or through English-language tracks in Korean universities. The symbol of the school—a cross with an open Bible—expresses that the gospel should be central to all life, and the logo signals that Christian schooling is God-centered and child-focused.
Community
The early materials describe a diverse community of Korean and expatriate families united by a Christian mission. The Steering Committee included members from both backgrounds and to engage with churches and Christian networks in Korea and abroad to support the school's development. Early outreach planned public meetings for pastors and Christian parents to learn about the project and to involve them as supporters, with a view toward home–church–school collaboration as a core principle. This community framework emphasizes spiritual, academic, and social development within a faith-based, intercultural context.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials do not document a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for BLICS. Governance and parental involvement were described as the work of an independent Steering Committee, chaired by Dr. Richard Edlin with James Howard as Acting Principal and committee members from Korean and expatriate backgrounds. The committee planned to engage with churches and Christian networks as part of governance and community-building. Early outreach included public meetings for pastors and Christian parents to learn about the project and explore involvement as supporters. The materials indicate volunteer involvement and partnerships with Christian churches, but there is no mention of a dedicated PTA structure in the available records.
Admissions
Admissions
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
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School Events
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FAQs
Where is Busan Logos International Christian School (BLICS) located?
BLICS is located in Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea, on Suyeong-ro, and the area is served by Busan's public transit network.
What grade levels does BLICS offer?
BLICS offers K–12 English-language instruction and provides both primary and secondary education in a single school program.
What type of school is BLICS and what is its educational approach?
BLICS is a private, co-educational day school with a Christian, American-style, college-preparatory program that integrates Bible-centered materials across subjects.
What curriculum does BLICS follow in its classrooms?
BLICS follows an American-style K–12 curriculum using Bob Jones University (BJU) textbooks and Bible-centered materials; elementary years emphasize phonics and handwriting, middle grades expand Social Studies and grammar, and high school includes American/British literature, core social studies, and sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Does BLICS offer ESL and college-preparation support?
Yes, BLICS provides ESL support and after-school ESL options, and it offers college-admission preparation programs including SAT/ACT test preparation and study supports for standardized exams.
Do BLICS graduates go on to university study?
Graduates pursue higher education overseas or enter English-language tracks at Korean universities, supported by the school's college-preparatory focus and admissions preparation programs.
What academic supports or after-school study options are available?
The school offers after-school ESL and study supports aimed at standardized exams (TOEFL, SAT, ACT), and it runs reading events and other activities to promote literacy and student engagement.
How does BLICS promote literacy and student engagement beyond regular lessons?
BLICS organizes reading events and hands-on, student-centered classes and activities to promote literacy and active learning, alongside classroom instruction that emphasizes phonics and progressive skill development.
How does BLICS support students' spiritual and emotional wellbeing?
Student wellbeing is supported through daily spiritual practices such as morning chapel and QT (quiet time), and the curriculum emphasizes character development consistent with Christian values and a focus on developing a Jesus-like character.
Does BLICS provide formal mental-health or counselling services?
Publicly available information does not document dedicated mental-health counselling staff or a formal clinical counselling programme as part of the school's publicly described provisions.
What support is available for students with special educational needs (SEN)?
Publicly accessible sources do not disclose specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, staff, or a dedicated SEN department for BLICS.
Is BLICS a day school or a boarding school, and is it co-educational?
BLICS is a co-educational day school rather than a boarding school.
What religious activities are part of life at BLICS?
Religious life at BLICS includes Bible-centered instruction across subjects and daily spiritual practices such as morning chapel and quiet time, with faith integrated into the school's educational approach.
How is BLICS governed and what is its community orientation?
BLICS was developed under an independent Steering Committee and is governed as an independent Christian international school rather than by a single church, with an expressed mission to engage culture with the gospel and prepare students for overseas study or English-language university tracks in Korea.
Is BLICS accredited?
Publicly accessible sources describe BLICS as an unaccredited international school.
What is the language of instruction at BLICS?
The language of instruction is English, delivered through a US-style K–12 programme.
Does BLICS offer English-language support for non-native speakers?
Yes, BLICS offers ESL programmes and after-school English supports, including preparation for exams such as the TOEFL, SAT, and ACT.
What is the history and mission of BLICS?
BLICS began as a planned Christian international school announced in 2012, guided by a Steering Committee of Korean and expatriate educators and parents, with a mission to be God-centered and child-focused, engage culture with the gospel, and prepare students for study overseas or in English-language tracks at Korean universities.
How diverse is the BLICS community and how can parents get involved?
Early materials describe a community of Korean and expatriate families united by a Christian mission, with outreach and partnerships planned with churches and volunteer supporters; public records do not document a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
