A PIONEERING NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OPENING FALL 2026

Discover how an immersive international school can widen your child’s world

At Hiba Academy, your child will be part of a vibrant multicultural community of bilingual learners. We'll widen their world with new and diverse perspectives and teach them what it means to be a global citizen.

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A Complete Learning Journey

We provide a balanced learning environment to help your child grow and build their future. Through a combination of rigorous academics, multicultural experiences, and personal well-being, we take a positive and personalized approach. This equips your child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to face real-life challenges and bring our world closer together.

Rigorous Academics.

Multicultural Experiences.

Personal Well-being.

A teacher at Hiba Academy Bay Area, an independent school in San Francisco Bay Area, colouring on paper with a pupil as part of the Early Years curriculum.

Early Years

Our Early Years curriculum at Hiba Academy Bay Area takes your child on the first steps on their lifelong learning journey. With our experiential approach to learning, students will explore the basics of mathematics, literacy, language, and the arts through developmentally appropriate, immersive, hands-on activities in both English and Chinese. In our outdoor learning areas, they will learn to take calculated and age-appropriate risks while they develop strength, coordination, and fine and gross motor skills. Along the way, they will cultivate essential life skills, like independence, building positive relationships with others, problem-solving, and self-care.

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A boy in Hiba Academy Bay Area uniform paints in class, showcasing the private school’s holistic curriculum that is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program.

Primary Years

Our Primary students at Hiba Academy Bay Area will engage with all course content in English and Chinese equally. Chinese language, will not just be a subject; It will be a language of instruction. So, your child will not just learn a second language; they will learn how to learn in a second language. This is the key to proficiency. Our curriculum is also modeled after the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program. This framework emphasizes research-based inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, self-examination, and empathy. This balanced bilingual approach helps our students develop the perspectives and skills to make a positive impact wherever they go. 

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160 years of academic excellence with global reach

Logo of Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is a part of.

As the newest member of Wellington College Education, Hiba Academy Bay Area is part of a global network of schools united by a 160-year history of excellence with roots in the UK.


Guided by a shared vision of pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, the Wellington College family currently empowers more than 10,000 students across the UK, China, Thailand, India, and soon Indonesia and South Korea.

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Lydia, a graduate of Hiba Academy Hangzhou, a private school under Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is also part of.

Lydia

Graduated 2024

Studying Art and Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School

Lydia, a talented and well-rounded student, has excelled academically and artistically during her time at Hiba Academy Hangzhou. Her exceptional creativity and hard work have earned her admission to the Parsons School of Design, one of the top art institutions in the United States. Read More.

Angelina, a graduate of Wellington College Tianjin, an independent school under Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is also a part of.

Angelina

Graduated 2023

Studying Economics at Johns Hopkins University

Angelina’s experience at Wellington College Tianjin in China taught her the value of hard work and a growth mindset. She moved from strength to strength, taking on positions in student government and leadership roles in the school’s volleyball team. Read More.

Daniel, a graduate of Wellington College International Shanghai, a private school under Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is also a part of.

Daniel

Graduated 2022

Studying Media, Culture & Communication at NYU

After falling in love with New York City, Daniel decided to pursue his passion for the world of media and how it impacts our lives. His time at Wellington College International Shanghai helped him to believe in himself, to be brave and able to express his ideas and opinions, as he creates a new life for himself in a new city. Read More.

Maggie, a graduate of Wellington College International Shanghai, a private school under Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is also a part of.

Maggie

Graduated 2021

Studying Math and Music at University of Chicago

Choosing the right college was a critical decision for Maggie. With the help of Wellington College International Shanghai’s Higher Education and Careers team, Maggie explored options that combined her dual passions for music and math. Ultimately, she selected the school that was the best fit for her. Read More.

Katia, a graduate of Wellington College International Shanghai, one of the independent schools under Wellington College Education, the global network of schools that Hiba Academy Bay Area is also a part of.

Katia

Graduated 2020

Studying History at Brown University

At Wellington College International Shanghai, Katia gained a broader perspective on the world. She thrived in an open, active community that welcomed new ideas. This experience instilled Katia with the confidence and resilience to stretch beyond her comfort zone, ultimately earning her a place at Brown University. Read More.

A teacher guiding a group of young children as they explore gardening tools at Hiba Academy Bay Area, a private school in San Francisco Bay Area that focuses on educating the whole child.

We teach the whole child

At Hiba Academy, we want your child to go out into the world as a confident, self-sufficient, and resilient global citizen. Academic performance is, therefore, just a starting point.


Our curriculum is designed to educate the whole child. This encompasses academic growth as well as values, character, and well-being. So, whether they are in the classroom or out serving the wider community, Hiba students will learn how to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Hiba Academy Bay Area admits students without reference to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the school. Hiba does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, financial assistance program, athletic and school-administered programs.