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Tzu Chi Academy
San Francisco, CA
Welcome!
2026-2027 School Year Registration
Registration opening date: April 1, 2026
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2026-2027 Enrollment
School Details
School Hours
- There are 16 weeks in the Fall Semester and 16 weeks in the Spring Semester.
Fall Semester: 08/30/2026- 12/20/2026
Spring Semester: 1/10/2027 – 5/16/2027 - Class time on Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Class size
- Class size will be limited to 10 – 20 students. Classes may not be offered or may be combined if less than 12 applicants. The school reserves the right for offering new classes.
- Class size will be limited to 15 students for kindergarten.
Parent Volunteer Hours
- Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities during the school year and volunteer for duties during the school year.
Requirements
Age
- Applicant must be older than 4 years old by 8/1/2026
Uniform
- Students are required to wear uniforms during classes, which can be purchased at the beginning of the school year. Navy blue khaki trousers and white sneakers may be purchased at stores such as Kohl’s, Target or Walmart …etc.
Tuition, Fees & Registration Dates
Register by the end of 05/10/2026 can receive the early bird discount of $20 per student.
Registration fees are for all students including new and returning students, non- refundable.
Tuition & Fees
- $580 per year per student registering for all classes.
- Tuition including textbooks and homework per year per student
Registration Fees
- 04/01/2026 – 05/10/2026: Registration fee (nonrefundable) per student $30.
- From 05/11/2026, Registration fee (nonrefundable) per student $50.
Registration Dates
- Online Registration begins: 04/01/2026 – 09/20/2026
Refund Policy & Refund Procedure
Refund Policy
- Refund processing time may take 3~4 weeks, NO REFUND will be given for the registration fee
- Requests received before school start (08/30/2026): 100% refund after deducting $30.00 processing fee.
- Requests received during school 4th Week (including the 4th week, 09/27/2026): 75% refund after deducting $30.00 processing fee.
- Requests received during school 5th to 7th Week (including the 7th week, 10/18/2026): 50% refund after deducting $30.00 processing fee.
- Requests received after school 7th Week (10/18/2026) will not be refunded.
Refund Procedure
- Withdraw can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or coming to school in person.
Gallery
End of Year Blessing Ceremony
Feb 7, 2026
Student Excellence Rewards Redemption
Jan 24, 2026
Year-End & Winter Solstice Events
Dec 20, 2025
A Welcoming Place for Every Child
Tzu Chi Academy, San Francisco
2901 Irving Street,
San Francisco, CA 94122-1413
Phone: 415-680-5225
Email: [email protected]
School Location (Sunday):
350 Girard Street,
San Francisco, CA, 94134
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Tzu Chi Academy was first established in Los Angeles in 1994 under Tzu Chi USA education department with a unique focus on teaching students Chinese language and culture and the practice of joyous giving by showing sincere compassion. Learn more
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