Our Goal
Dragon Gate Academy is seeking San Francisco Board of Education approval for a Mandarin Immersion charter school dedicated to delivering a seamless K-8 experience, through an academically exceptional program with bilingual proficiency.
Our mission is to foster cultural understanding, academic excellence, and inclusivity for all learners.
We need hundreds of parent and teacher signatures to make this vision a reality—help us secure the charter in time for the 26-27 school year
A Dream Within Reach
San Francisco families, this is our moment! Imagine a tuition-free K-8 Mandarin Immersion school where every child, no matter their background, can learn, grow, and dream in a language that opens doors to the world.
The SFUSD Board of Education is holding a public hearing to decide the future of Dragon Gate Academy, and your voice can make this dream real.
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When: July 29th 6:30pm
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Where: SFUSD Board of Education, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Why: To show the Board that our families need Dragon Gate Academy—where no child is turned away or priced out.
Parents have shared their struggles: crushing rejections from oversubscribed programs, long commutes tearing families apart, or private school costs that feel like a betrayal of hope. Dragon Gate Academy is our answer—a school where kids learn Mandarin and English side by side, celebrating our city’s vibrant heritage and preparing them for a boundless future.
Empowering Families and Communities
A tuition-free K-8 Mandarin Immersion school like Dragon Gate Academy will open doors for families across San Francisco who are priced out of private options or unable to secure spots in SFUSD’s limited MI programs. It will impact students by providing access to bilingual education that prepares them for global opportunities, while empowering parents with an affordable, high-quality choice that fosters cultural pride and academic excellence. This initiative will also strengthen the city’s diverse communities by ensuring equitable access to language immersion for all, creating a more inclusive future for San Francisco.
Please sign to demostrate to
the district how strong the damand is for Dragon Gate Academy!
Growing Demand, Limited Access
Private Mandarin Immersion schools in San Francisco are expanding to meet rising demand and offering innovative learning opportunities. However, their high tuition costs—often reaching $45,000 per year—make them inaccessible for many families. Meanwhile, SFUSD’s two MI schools, leave countless students on waitlists, underscoring the urgent need for a tuition-free option like Dragon Gate Academy to serve all of San Francisco.
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Community Leaders Endorse Dragon Gate Academy
We know our vision—to provide equitable, tuition-free bilingual education for San Francisco’s diverse students. As a community leader, your voice matters! By showing your support, you help us demonstrate a community mandate for DGA, ensuring all students, not just those who can afford private options, thrive in a globalized world.
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