中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.
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.
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.
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.
160 years of academic excellence with global reach
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Hiba Academy Bay Area Campus Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiba Academy will be a premium private international school, teaching Bay Area children in both English and Chinese. It will initially serve Pre-K and K-5 students. It is the newest member of Wellington College Education, a global network of independent schools, and is the group’s first US campus. In the longer term, we plan to expand to a full Pre-K to grade 12 provision as our learning community grows.
An international school is different because it offers a curriculum that fosters a global mindset through its teaching and learning. In the process, students develop the cross-cultural competencies they will need to thrive in an interconnected world.
Bilingual education prepares children to be globally competitive. It develops cognitive abilities while teaching children to better understand the world around them. We define ‘bilingualism’ as the ability to make a seamless transition between the two languages of instruction. A bilingual person can read, write, understand, think, and speak in the two languages in any context and without hindrance.
We understand that some of the children enrolling at Hiba Academy Bay Area may not have had much exposure to the Chinese language. We will, therefore, provide the support they need to reach their highest potential through intensive language support and tailored programs of teaching and learning.
It is never too early to start learning Chinese. In fact, the earlier children begin to learn a second language, the more likely they are to become fluent.
Hiba Academy Bay Area is preparing for a grand opening in fall 2026.
We accept inquiries for August 2026 entry. You may submit your inquiry through the inquiry page.
Hiba Academy Bay Area is a premium private international school and is still in the preliminary stages of development. We look forward to providing more details on tuition soon.
To learn more about Hiba Academy Bay Area, please email us at admissions.bayarea@hibaacademy.org.
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.
