San Francisco Chinese immersion K-8 school supports language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students
Alice Fong Yu Alternative School is the nation's first Chinese immersion public school, established in 1995 and recognized as a California Distinguished School with Gold and National Blue Ribbon awards. Located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, it serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade with a rigorous curriculum that integrates Chinese language immersion with specialized support for learners with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students.
The school provides a supportive environment featuring low student-teacher ratios that enable personalized attention and strong family partnerships. Its approach combines key programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to foster academic growth and personal development, ensuring students receive tailored instruction within a nurturing community that celebrates cultural diversity.
Families seeking specialized education for their children can contact Alice Fong Yu Alternative School directly at +1 415-759-2764 or visit their website at afypa.org for specific details on tuition, admission deadlines, and available therapeutic services.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | Contact for pricing |
| Grades Offered | Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8) |