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Overseas Chinese High School Busan

South Korea, Busan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Mandarin, Korean, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1951
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Korean, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea

The Essentials

Overseas Chinese High School Busan has instruction in Mandarin, Korean, English.

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.
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees
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).
Academics

Overseas Chinese High School Busan teaches Chinese National Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum.

Curriculum
Overseas Chinese High School Busan operates as a combined middle school and high school on a single campus, with both junior high and senior high divisions. Instruction is conducted in traditional Chinese characters, with Mandarin as the core language and additional Korean and English to develop tri-language proficiency. The curriculum is fully synchronized with Taiwan's education standards through the 108 curriculum guidelines, aimed at raising literacy and competence across subjects. The school employs specialized faculty and uses diverse teaching methods and activities, with digital resources to keep lessons engaging. It emphasizes ethics and civic education to help graduates become responsible members of society, and it offers a broad range of extracurriculars including traditional Chinese arts such as dragon and lion dances. The program includes student support through counseling, remedial instruction, and opportunities for international exchanges with overseas partner schools.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
Overseas Chinese High School, Busan was established in 1951 as a Taiwan-oriented Chinese international school for overseas Chinese students, serving junior high and senior high levels in Busan. In 2022, the elementary and secondary divisions merged under a single administration, with Zhang Xiulan, the former elementary principal, appointed as principal of the merged school. The school has undergone modernization over the years, including a 2019 dormitory remodel with new beds and desks and air conditioning, a 2021 window replacement and safety checks, and 2016 classroom technology upgrades and improved teacher benefits. The school is governed by the Busan Overseas Chinese School Governing Council (理事會), a board with a chairman, vice chairs, and executive directors that oversees strategic decisions. The campus is located at 61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan.

Community
The school community centers on a Chinese overseas community, with a Student Council and clubs such as a Dragon Dance Team, Band, Basketball Team, Guitar Club, Art Club, Soccer Club, and a School Magazine. The school hosts events such as dragon and lion dance performances, graduation trips, alumni visits, and National Day celebrations, and it features ongoing cultural activities and alumni engagement. Alumni connections are sustained through the Global Alumni Association, which has organized gatherings such as the Global Alumni Conference, including events noted in 2024. The campus is located at 61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is governed by a Governing Council (理事會), which functions as the school's overarching governance body and coordinates with school leadership on strategic directions. The 21st Council (and the preceding 19th Council) lists officers including a Chair (理事長), Chief Vice-Chair, Internal Vice-Chair, External Vice-Chair, Financial Vice-Chair, and multiple Executive Directors, illustrating a formal, multi-role structure for school oversight. The 19th Council's officers included Chair Dong Tong-le, Chief Vice-Chair Tian Wenlai, Internal Vice-Chair Yu Dehao, External Vice-Chair Li Baona, and Financial Vice-Chair Shen Yan Cai, among others. The council pages provide current and historical rosters and the 21st Council remains active with a similar leadership framework. The Governing Council's contact details and the school address are 61 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, with public-facing contact at kbchs.admin@kbchs.org and a main line at (051) 467-0275.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Overseas Chinese High School Busan serves both middle and high school students and provides on-campus housing. The campus includes a library, a student dormitory, and a dining hall, along with on-site classrooms and administrative facilities. The library supports study and research, and the dormitory supports residential life for students. The on-campus dining hall and classrooms, together with the administrative buildings, form the core facilities that support daily campus life.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a library for study and research. Details on science laboratories or technology resources are not specified on the site.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular offerings include a dragon dance team, a band, a basketball team, a guitar club, an art club, and a soccer club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows a Taiwan-synced curriculum aligned with the 108 Curriculum Guidelines to raise students' subject literacy and abilities across disciplines. Teachers use diverse methods and activities to keep lessons engaging, and the program includes tri-language instruction in Chinese, Korean, and English, enabling students to acquire three languages during secondary school. The school provides tutoring and mentoring to support life, learning, and college admissions, and it offers international exchanges to broaden students' global perspective.

Arts & Creative
The school provides multiple arts and creative outlets through clubs and ensembles. These include a Band, a Guitar Club, and an Art Club, which give students opportunities to perform and create. The Dragon-Lion Dance Team provides traditional performing arts, often participating in campus events. The School Newspaper Club offers student journalism and publication opportunities, complementing other arts.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum integrates Chinese, Korean, and English, enabling students to learn all three languages within secondary education. The school emphasizes Chinese cultural education and heritage, with students learning a traditional art such as dragon dance, lion dance, drums, or diabolo as part of campus life. The school maintains exchanges with foreign schools to broaden students' international perspectives and expose them to different educational approaches.

Social & Hobbies
The school supports a range of recreational and interest-based groups. Student life includes the Student Council, the Dragon-Lion Dance Team, Band, Guitar Club, Art Club, Basketball Team, Soccer Club, and the School Newspaper Club. These clubs provide opportunities for social interaction, creativity, and athletics. Weekly gatherings and school events also offer opportunities to develop communication and teamwork skills.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides leadership development through the Student Council and multiple clubs. Weekly assembly sessions include public-speaking practice to build confidence in front of larger audiences. The school also offers mentoring and tutoring to support students with daily life, learning, and college admissions. International exchanges with overseas schools provide additional opportunities for global professional networking and cross-cultural experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports programs include a Basketball Team and a Soccer Club, promoting fitness and teamwork. The Dragon-Lion Dance Team offers a physical activity with cultural performance, contributing to campus wellness. The school's broad range of clubs supports a balanced lifestyle by providing constructive after-school activities that engage students in arts, sports, and student media.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: Chinese, Korean, and English. These three languages are integrated across the secondary curriculum, allowing students to achieve proficiency in all three during the secondary program. The curriculum is aligned with Taiwan's 108 Curriculum Guidelines, and instruction emphasizes multilevel language development within secondary education. Details about whether languages are compulsory or optional, specific level offerings (beginner to advanced), or language support for non-native speakers are not specified on the site.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides tri-language instruction in Chinese, Korean, and English. The three languages are taught in parallel across the secondary curriculum, enabling students to acquire all three languages during middle/high school. The curriculum is fully aligned with Taiwan's 108 Curriculum Guidelines.
Admissions

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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