Busan Science High School
# Busan Science High School

Busan Science High School(부산과학고등학교) is a public science special-purpose high school located in Busan, South Korea.

## School Concepts

### Establishment Background

It was established in order to satisfy the wishes of parents in the Busan area and to form a base for training talented students in science and technology.

### Establishment Purpose

The purpose of this establishment is to select and educate students from the Busan area who have outstanding scientific talent. They aim to expand their intellectual curiosity and initiative, cultivate their moral character and personality, and develop leadership.

## History

* 8 October 2002: Master plan for the school established
* 25 November 2002: The ordinance of the school foundation issued.(Jang Young Sil Science High School)
* 5 March 2003: The 1st entrance (80 freshmen)
* 18 February 2005: The 1st early Graduation (43 11th graders)
* 21 February 2006: The 1st Graduation and the 2nd Early Graduation(32 12th graders and 58 11th graders)
* 6 January 2010: Name changed to 'Busan Science High School'
* 19 August 2011: Busan Science High School has been relocated to the hew school in Guseo-dong Geumjeong-gu
* 9 February 2012: The 7th Graduation and the 8th Early Graduation(17 12th graders and 70 11th graders)
* 1 March 2016: Inauguration of the 7th principal, Woo Ui Ha
* 27 February 2018: The 16th entrance (103 freshmen)

## Curriculum

| Division | Division | Subject | Credit |
| - | - | - | - |
| General Subjects | Basics | Korean, Literature I, Speech & Writing I, Math, Math II, English, English I, English II | 46 |
| General Subjects | Inquiry | Korean History, Social Studies, Life Science II, Earth Science II | 22 |
| General Subjects | PE & Art | Physical Education, Music | 10 |
| General Subjects | Life & Culture | Safety&Health, IT&Computer, Second Foreign Language | 12 |
| Specialized Subjects | Math | Advanced Math I, Advanced Math II, High-level Math I, High-level Math II | 26 |
| Specialized Subjects | Science | Physics Experiment, Chemistry Experiment, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Life Science, Advanced Earth Science, High-level Physics, High-level Chemistry, High-level Life Science, High-level Earth Science, IT&Computer II, Reading Original Texts | 70 |
| Creative Experience Activities | Creative Experience Activities | Autonomous Activity, Volunteer Work, Club Activity, Career Education | 24 |
| Total Number of Credits | Total Number of Credits | Total Number of Credits | 210 |
