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Hiba Academy Bay Area will open in Fall 2026 with classes in PK3, PK4, Kindergarten and Grade 1. Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026. PK3 and PK4 applicants must be toilet trained before school starts.
The first step in the admissions process for the 2026-27 school year is to create an account on Ravenna. Please note that this does not commit you to applying.
We will begin accepting formal applications on August 18, 2025. We’ll also share our full calendar of events and other ways that you can connect with us.
Join us online or in person for one of our information sessions! We invite all prospective parents to learn about our innovative bilingual curriculum and our approach to holistic education and personal well-being. Discover how our unique programs and supportive community will make a difference in your child's learning journey.
in-person
May 17, 2025 · 10AM-11:30AM
California College of the Arts (CCA)
RegisterOur admissions process follows three stages
Your application journey begins by opening a Ravenna account. This is a user-friendly online platform used by most independent schools in San Francisco. It conveniently tracks your admissions to-do list. It also facilitates registration for events, your parent interview, and your child’s playdate. This is where you submit your online application form, your $100 application fee, and all the required documentation.
Required documentation:
The Hiba application process opens August 18, 2025.
The Hiba application deadline is January 18, 2026.
One important part of our application process is three in-person visits to our admissions office at 111 Rhode Island St. These informal meetings are an opportunity to get acquainted with our school and to really determine if it will be the right fit. Our office is right down the street from our 99 Rhode Island campus. So, you will even have the chance to tour the school as it is being built.
Join us to meet the admissions team and other prospective families. Learn all about our bilingual English and Chinese provision and how we integrate multicultural experiences and student well-being into our curriculum.
An informal talk with our Admissions Director. All prospective parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
Mutually convenient by appointment, October through February
Your child will participate in fun, developmentally-appropriate activities involving language, listening, and motor skills led by one of Hiba’s Early Years teachers. Meanwhile, you’ll have the chance to talk with our of our admissions representatives.
Saturday morning slots, December through February
Online options will be available for potential applicants who are relocating internationally or from out of state.
Independent schools in San Francisco typically make admission decisions in mid-March 2026. Admission decisions will be posted confidentially on the Ravenna site at a set time. Families will have one week to enroll by signing the contract and submitting a deposit.
After enrollment, Hiba Academy Bay Area Founding Families will participate in a community onboarding process. This will include a series of celebratory welcoming events, such as the new campus ribbon cutting ceremony at 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.
