Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy provides an American curriculum with AP course options. At $24,000–$24,000/year, it sits below the San Francisco average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy.
- Tuition: $24,000–$24,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 14 age range accepted.
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About Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy
Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy is a non-profit K-8 full-day and year-round school for San Francisco parents seeking a quality, rigorous, affordable, and bicultural education for their children.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $24,000 – $24,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 24000-24000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $25,650(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,150 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 12th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
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