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Bicultural Approach. Global Possibilities.

The First American & Chinese Bicultural Academy

We operate a full-day, year-round, non-profit private school for grades K-8. 
 

We believe education is better when it blends the strengths of both east and west. We combine the academic rigor and discipline found in Chinese traditions with the creativity, confidence and independence often nurtured in American schools. 

As a bicultural school, we go beyond just teaching the language. The richness and wisdom of Chinese culture that has contributed so much to human society is deserving of learning well before college age. As learning Chinese culture using the Chinese language is beyond most American students' ability at any age, we make it more accessible by teaching Chinese history and culture in English. See how we do it.

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Our School

We take academics seriously, and it shows.

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Our Principles

ACADEMIC

RIGOR

WHOLE CHILD
DEVELOPMENT

BICULTURAL WORLDVIEW

COMMUNITY ROOTS

CHARACTER EDUCATION

GLOBAL

READINESS

Community Programs

Bertrand D Hsu Academy American & Chinese Bicultural Academy is designed to be a community hub not only for our students but the student community at large.  

Join us on campus for community programs, open to the general public! 

Testimonials

“What sets this school apart is how it nurtures both academic performance/accountability and character development. Teachers are warm, responsive, and invested in helping every child reach their full potential, not just in the classroom, but as responsible and thoughtful human beings existing as bicultural kids in America. We're grateful to be part of a school community that offers a refuge from the uncertainty of the public option.” 

Anthony, parent of 1st grader

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Bert Hsu Academy

415-688-7827

415-629-0017 (text)

©2025 by Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with Tax ID: 88-4351595

455 Arkansas St.

San Francisco, CA 94107

(Potrero Hill Neighborhood)

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 Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy (BHA) admits students of any race, color, religion, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin and accords to them all the privileges, programs, and activities at BHA. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, athletic and other school-administered programs.

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