Hiba Academy Bay Area will open in Fall 2026 with classes in PK3, PK4, Kindergarten and Grade 1. Our school will grow with our students adding one grade each year. We will continue to accept applications throughout the year and can't wait learn more about your family!
San Francisco independent schools are remarkably aligned in the effort to simplify the process for applicant families. Admission season typically begins in August and decisions are typically released citywide in March. Families will have one week to confirm enrollment at their chosen school by signing a contract and submitting a deposit.
Age Requirement | By September 1 of the year they enroll
Applicants must be 3 years old and potty trained to enroll in PK3.
Applicants must be 4 years old to enroll in PK4.
Applicants must be 5 years old to enroll in Kindergarten.
Applicants must be 6 years old to enroll in Grade 1.
Ravenna is a secure, intuitive online platform trusted by independent schools across San Francisco. You make a Ravenna profile only once, then select and explore the schools that interest you from the school directory list. Ravenna takes care of the rest. Through Ravenna, you’ll manage your admissions process checklist, register for events, schedule your parent interview, and sign up for your child’s assessment visit.
Jumpstart your application at Hiba Academy by creating a Ravenna profile here.
If you already have a Ravenna profile, all you need to do is log in, find the school directory list and check “explore” Hiba Academy Bay Area.
Choosing a school is about much more than finding the right academic program. It is about finding a community where your child can feel known, challenged, supported, and inspired; and where your family feels a genuine sense of belonging. Take these simple three steps: 1) Learn & Reflect, 2) Apply & Commit, 3) Enroll & Onboard
We encourage families to begin by joining a School Day Tour or Saturday Open House. Come see the campus, experience the environment, ask questions, and get a sense of whether Hiba Academy Bay Area feels like the right fit for your child and your family.
Once you are ready to take the next step, applications may be submitted at any time. After your application is submitted, our Admissions team will guide you through the next stages:
1. Parent/Guardian Interview at Hiba Academy
A personal conversation to get to know your family.
2. Child Assessment Visit at Hiba Academy
An age-appropriate small group opportunity for us to get to know your child.
3. Admissions Decision & Enrollment
Decisions are shared through Ravenna in mid-March, followed by enrollment contracts and deposits.
To complete your written application:
Submit your application for PK3, PK4, Kindergarten, Grade 1, or Grade 2 for priority review for the 2027–28 school year.
2026–27 Enrollment: Applications remain open through the year for mission-aligned families interested in joining our founding community.
As the Admission season unfolds, we have set up multiple ways to connect with you, answer your questions, and share our vision for San Francisco’s newest bilingual international school. While some events are required, others are recommended or optional. Feel free to attend only those that support your decision-making process.
You do not need to submit an application before attending events or learning more about our Clarity Financial Aid platform.
Call or text +1 (415) 930.0165
Or schedule a brief call directly with our Admissions Team using this link.
We’re excited to welcome you and introduce you to Hiba Academy!
All applicants are invited to attend either a School Day Tour (Adults Only) or a Saturday Open House. Throughout the admissions season, you can also meet us at community events across the city or join a Virtual Session to discover how Hiba Academy’s three pillars; Academic Excellence, Global & Cultural Understanding, and Personal Well-Being, come to life in our school community.
Independent schools in San Francisco typically make admission decisions in mid-March. Admission decisions will be posted confidentially on the Ravenna site. Families will have one week to enroll by signing the contract and submitting a deposit. During that week, we will welcome families to our Admitted Family Reception; a chance to meet fellow families, connect with our community, and feel confident and excited about joining Hiba Academy Bay Area!
After enrollment, Hiba Academy Bay Area Founding Families will participate in a community onboarding process. This will include a series of celebratory welcoming events at our school campus, 99 Rhode Island Street.
Shortly before the school year starts, children and parents will be invited to orientation events, including opportunities to meet the teachers and visit the classrooms.
If you have any questions, our Admissions Team is here to support you every step of the way. We look forward to getting to know your family! Feel free to reach out to us by emailing admissions.bayarea@hibaacademy.org.
