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United States, San Francisco
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The school operates as a day school for TK–8; it runs a full-day program year-round.
Tuition includes two days of hot Asian lunches, two days of hot Western lunches, and one sandwich buffet day; monthly cooking days are held; snacks are provided. Students bring their own plates and utensils and wash them after meals.
The school is a nonprofit private school governed as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy is a nonprofit private school serving TK–8 in San Francisco. Located at 455 Arkansas Street in Potrero Hill, campus provides a day program for ages 3–14 with class sizes under 20. The bespoke curriculum blends East and West, combining Chinese discipline and academic rigor with American creativity and independence. English, math, and Chinese are core subjects taught by teachers, with younger students learning math and science in Chinese and older students studying Chinese culture in English. Daily Mandarin instruction accompanies immersion in Chinese history, philosophy, poetry, and calligraphy. The school emphasizes project-based and AI-enabled practice and personalized support. Facilities include a garden for gardening and cooking classes, weekly field trips to parks and museums, and visits to Florence Fang Community Farm, and a 3-day nature ranch retreat. The founder and Head of School is Ann Hsu; it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
