Over 15 years, hundreds of families have trusted IAA with their children's artistic development. Here are their stories—from elementary exploration to Harvard, MIT, ArtCenter, and professional creative careers.
Featured Career Success

Annie Huang:

IAA's First ArtCenter Entertainment Design Concept Art Acceptance (2020), Class of 2024
9+ Years at IAA
Now Working at Riot Games, One of World's Largest Game Companies
"This school really helped me improve my art skills, and be inspired to be the best I can be! The teachers taught me helpful techniques for my art. Currently I am taking the AP art program, which includes varied media such as mandalas, collage, inking, and lots more. And they are not limited to just traditional medium! There is a class that recently started, digital painting class, and they also use MAYA 3D to make different perspectives for the pictures. This class incorporates 3D modeling with the project. Ichen Art Academy is the way to go!" -Annie Huang
Featured: Dual Elite Acceptances

Aidan Peter

Harvard University, Class of 2028 | Engineering
Also accepted: MIT Engineering
AP Studio Art: Score (5)
4 Years at IAA
"I've been a student at Ichen Art Academy for over 4 years now, and needless to say, I've grown a lot within my passion because of the instruction I received at this school. My AP and college application portfolios both contributed largely to my successful MIT and Harvard application processes." - Aidan Peter
Featured: 13-Year Journey
Nathan Tang
  • ​IAA's First Complete K-12 Graduate (Kindergarten through 12th Grade, 13 Years)
  • Multiple National Gold Medals in All American Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Competitions 
  • UC Berkeley, Chemistry and Data Science dual degree, Class of 2028
"What makes Ichen and her programs so special is that she teaches patience, persistence, discipline, kindness and self-motivation through art. Ichen motivates her students well beyond what they think they are capable of. I would rate Ichen and her school 6 stars if I could."

Joyce T.

Parent of Nathan Tang
"Our two daughters have been taking art lessons at Ichen Art Academy for the last 7+ years. The time invested in the Ichen Art Academy lessons and classes for our daughters have been very positive. Our oldest daughter's interest in fashion design has led to her college pursuits having been accepted to the #1 fashion school in the US."

Ke Cao

Parent, San Jose,  CA
"I have studied with Ichen since high school and the teachers have all been very helpful. They helped me a lot with getting a 5 on the AP art portfolio and getting into Artcenter College of Art and Design!"

Kevin Cui

Student, Fremont, CA
"My daughter decided to have art as her major when she was in 11 grade. She didn't build up a solid foundation on any art skills before. But with all the help from their teachers, finally she is in her dream college - Art Center in Pasadena, LA."

Alex Hsu

Parent, Fremont, CA
"My kids have been going here for more than a year. Can't say enough good things about this place. The teachers and staff are amazing and the confidence I see in my kids when draw and try other art forms is a joy to watch."

Sundararajan S.

Parent, Fremont, CA

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