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Welcome to Bertrand D Hsu
American & Chinese Bicultural Academy

We are the first and only innovative American and Chinese bicultural  non-profit K-8 full-day and year-round private academy.

Our Mission:

To give students from working and immigrant families a solid foundation for modern life by providing them with a rigorous and affordable academic, bicultural and character education.

Our school motto:

Cultivate Oneself, Protect Family, Lead Community, Unite All People

Values, Vision, and Guiding Principles

The values we espouse and instill in our students are

  • Integrity

  • Self Discipline

  • Resilience

  • Respect

  • Gratitude

  • Service

We want our students to become

  • Kind, responsible and passionate individuals who embrace and appreciate diverse cultures

  • Mentally and emotionally balanced, confident and productive members of families, workplaces and communities

  • Independent thinkers and life-long learners who embrace challenges, solve problems, thrive in teams and actively contribute to society

Our staff and educators are guided by the following principles

  • Student, Family & Community Focused

  • Results Oriented

  • Innovative, Collaborative & Agile

Open Houses

October 26, 2024 (Saturday) 1 - 2 pm

March 2, 2024 (Saturday) 1 - 2 pm

450 Connecticut Street

(parking lot available)

RSVP Link

School Tours

We welcome you to visit our school each Tuesday from 11:00-11:30 am.

RSVP for School Tour

You may also  contact us at info@berthsuacademy.org

to schedule a different time.

Prospective Student/Family Events

Free Academic Assessment of Math & English Proficiency

(3rd - 10th graders from any school)

February 3, 2024 (Saturday) 1 pm

March 2, 2024 (Saturday) 1 pm

450 Connecticut Street

(parking lot available)

Sign-up Link

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Saturday School

(3rd - 8th graders from any school)

BHA's Saturday Booster Club helps 3rd - 8th grade students - from any school - strengthen their English language and math skills with credentialed and experienced teachers. Students learn critical reading and cognitive skills, practice verbal communication skills, strengthen writing skills, and receive active guidance and tutoring in math.

Every Saturday 9 am - 12 pm

January 13th - May 25th, 2024

Program details

Sign-up Link

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Summer School + Camp

(K - 8th graders from any school)

BHA's Summer School + Camp is open to K-8th grade students from any school. The program includes morning academics (math, English and Chinese) and afternoon activities (sports, culture and field trips). Students continue to learn academic skills as well as work together on group projects each week to make presentations on Fridays.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

June 24th - August 9th, 2024

Program details

Sign-up Link

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Community Programs

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Thanks for your interest!​

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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