Ichen Art Academy · Fremont & Pleasanton · Since 2011
Where Creativity Meets Excellence
Systematic K-12 art education that builds technical mastery and creative confidence. From first sketches to college portfolios, we meet students where they are and guide them toward their goals.
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Two Pathways to Excellence
Elite University Admissions
Non-art majors with supplemental art portfolios
- Stanford
- 6
- Stanford
- Harvard
- 6
- Harvard
- Top-30 universities
- 60+
- Top-30 universities
Top Art & Design Schools
Art majors with comprehensive portfolio preparation
- ArtCenter Entertainment Design in 2025
- 7
- ArtCenter Entertainment Design in 2025
- RISD
- 15+
- RISD
Find your path: from first sketch to college portfolio
Programs for ages 5 through adult, at our Fremont and Pleasanton campuses.
Ages 5 to adult
K-12 Visual Art Programs
Our systematic K-12 curriculum welcomes students at every stage, from beginners exploring creativity to advanced artists preparing for college.
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Grades 10-12
AP Studio Art
Drawing, 2D Design, and 3D Design. Scored 5s on AP Art exams (100+ since 2014).
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Grades 11-12
College Portfolio
Intensive, personalized preparation for the nation's most competitive programs.
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Ages 5-18
Summer & Special Workshops
Boot camps, competition prep, and accelerated skill-building for motivated students.
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See why our students excel
Work from our classes and from portfolios accepted to Stanford, CalArts, and more.
What families say
“What makes Ichen and her programs so special is that she teaches patience, persistence, discipline, kindness and self-motivation through art. I would rate Ichen and her school 6 stars if I could.”
“My AP and college application portfolios both contributed largely to my successful MIT and Harvard application processes. I am forever indebted to my time at Ichen for this accomplishment.”
“The teachers helped me a lot with getting a 5 on the AP art portfolio and getting into Artcenter College of Art and Design!”
“Our daughters' interest in fashion design has led to her college pursuits having been accepted to the #1 fashion school in the US.”
Come try a class
Book a free trial at our Fremont or Pleasanton campus and see how we teach.