Table of Contents
- Busan Myeongji International New City, Royal Russell School Design Competition Winning Proposal Confirmed
- Goal to Open in 2028, A Milestone for Busan Becoming a Global Education City
- What Makes Royal Russell School's Busan Campus Different?
- Progress of the Project and Future Plans
- Conclusion: Busan's Future Connects with the World
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Busan Myeongji International New City, Royal Russell School Design Competition Winning Proposal Confirmed
Busan City has successfully attracted its first foreign educational institution. The Royal Russell School, a traditional private school from the UK, has taken the first step to establish its first overseas campus in Busan.
On June 30, Busan City and the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) announced that they have selected the design proposal "The Royal Russell Heritage" by the Gangnam Architectural Consortium in the design competition for 'Royal Russell School Busan Campus'.
The selected design proposal received excellent evaluations for its functionality, symbolism, and understanding of educational environments, and was ultimately chosen as the winning entry. The campus is scheduled to be constructed and designed sequentially with a target opening in August 2028. This will open a new chapter in international education for Busan.
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Goal to Open in 2028, A Milestone for Busan Becoming a Global Education City
The Royal Russell School Busan Campus will be located at 3638 Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu, within Myeongji International New City. The total area of this campus is planned to be approximately 41,117㎡, or about 12,437 pyeong.
The first phase of the project includes a kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school, covering an area of 8,938 pyeong (building total area of approximately 18,936㎡). The total project cost is estimated at 174.9 billion won, of which 80.4 billion won will be funded by the city and 94.5 billion won by private capital.
This project is scheduled to break ground in June 2026 and to be completed in June 2028, with a target opening in August 2028. The campus is designed to accommodate a total of 1,350 students, boasting a lecture building with 1 basement level and 5 above-ground floors, along with various amenities such as a swimming pool, library, and multipurpose auditorium.
Additionally, the second phase will include a high school campus planned to occupy 3,500 pyeong, with a goal to open in 2031. Such plans are expected to significantly contribute to enhancing the quality of the local educational environment.
What Makes Royal Russell School's Busan Campus Different?
The Royal Russell School, founded in 1852 in London, UK, is a prestigious private school operating under the patronage of the British royal family.
The campus opening in Busan marks the school's first overseas branch and is expected to contribute to enhancing Busan's global educational competitiveness beyond merely being an educational institution. It is also anticipated to play a crucial role in improving foreign residents' living environments and preventing the outflow of talented individuals abroad.
Busan City has established a dedicated task force team in collaboration with the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, LH, the city education office, and the Royal Russell School promotion team, systematically managing various aspects of the project including administrative procedures, design, and progress management.
Progress of the Project and Future Plans
Busan City, LH, and Royal Russell signed a memorandum of understanding in November 2019 and began collaboration. Subsequently, in December 2021, an agreement regarding establishment and operation was made.
From December 2023 to July 2024, a feasibility study for the project will be conducted. In October 2024, the project is expected to pass the central investment review, and in March 2025, Busan City, LH, and Royal Russell will officially request the opening.
A design competition will be announced in April 2025, with the selection of the winning proposal planned for June 30. Groundbreaking for the first phase is scheduled for June 2026, with the nursery, elementary, and middle schools set to open in August 2028. Finally, the high school is expected to open in 2031.
Conclusion: Busan's Future Connects with the World
The Royal Russell School Busan Campus is not just an educational institution, but it is also establishing itself as a global hub innovating the future of Busan. The attraction of foreign educational institutions marks a critical turning point in Busan's growth as an international city, which is expected to enhance the value of the entire Myeongji International New City and Gangseo area.
Park Hyung-joon, the Mayor of Busan, emphasized that he will continue to strive to solidify the foundation for Busan's development as a global education city, clearly stating that attracting foreign educational institutions is a key policy of the administration. Now, Busan's education is opening a new path of communication with the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the location and size of the Royal Russell School Busan Campus being established in Busan?
The Royal Russell School Busan Campus will be located at 3638 Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan, and will cover an area of approximately 12,437 pyeong.
The Royal Russell School campus will be built on a site of about 41,117㎡ (approximately 12,437 pyeong) located at 3638 Myeongji-dong, within Myeongji International New City in Gangseo-gu, Busan. The first phase will include buildings for a kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school, with a total building area of about 18,936㎡ (8,938 pyeong), comprising a lecture building with 1 basement floor and 5 above-ground floors along with various educational facilities and amenities. A high school campus will also be developed in the second phase, with the area expected to become a hub for international education.
Q. What is the opening date and schedule of the Royal Russell School Busan Campus?
The Busan Royal Russell School campus is set to open in August 2028 for kindergarten through middle school, with the high school expected to open in 2031.
The project began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in November 2019, followed by the establishment and operation agreement in December 2021. From December 2023 to July 2024, a feasibility study will be conducted, and in October 2024, it is expected to pass the central investment review. In April 2025, a design competition will be announced, with the winning entry selected by June. Groundbreaking for phase one will commence in June 2026, with the kindergarten and elementary/middle schools projected to open in August 2028, followed by the high school campus in 2031.
Q. What is the relationship between the Busan campus and the Royal Russell School in the UK?
The Busan campus is the first overseas branch of the Royal Russell School and exemplifies the international expansion of a prestigious British private school.
The Royal Russell School, established in London in 1852, is a prestigious British private school supported by the royal family. The Busan campus is the first overseas branch, contributing to enhancing Busan's global educational competitiveness. It is expected to play a significant role not only in preventing the outflow of talented professionals but also in improving the living environment for foreign residents, laying the groundwork for Busan to become an educational hub.
Q. What facilities and capacity does the Royal Russell School Busan Campus have?
The campus can accommodate 1,350 students and will feature various amenities including lecture buildings, a swimming pool, library, and multipurpose auditorium.
The Busan campus will consist of a lecture building comprising one basement level and five floors above ground, along with various facilities essential for student life including multipurpose auditoriums, swimming pools, libraries, etc. It is designed to accommodate a total of 1,350 students from kindergarten to middle school, with plans for a second phase to include a high school campus covering 3,500 pyeong.
Q. How are Busan City and related institutions promoting the Royal Russell School project?
Busan City, LH, Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, and the city education office are systematically promoting the project through a task force team.
Busan City has collaborated with LH, the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, and the city education office to establish a dedicated task force team for the Royal Russell School in Busan. This team systematically coordinates administrative procedures, design, and progress management, facilitating the smooth progress of the project through feasibility studies, investment reviews, and design competitions to achieve the target of opening in 2028.