Hiba Academy Bay Area will be a premium private international school that teaches Bay Area children in both English and Chinese. It is the newest member of Wellington College Education, a global network of schools, and it is the group’s first US campus.

Hiba will initially serve Pre-K and K-5 students. In the longer term, we plan to expand to a full Pre-K to grade 12 provisions as our learning community grows.

Typically, children enter Pre-Kindergarten at the age of 4 years old and Kindergarten at the age of 5.

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.

At Hiba Academy Bay Area, 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.

A bilingual education prepares children to be globally competitive. Besides developing cognitive abilities, learning a second language fosters cultural awareness and empathy so children can better understand the world around them.

We understand that some of the children enrolling at Hiba 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 are accepting inquiries for August 2026 entry. You may submit your inquiry through our inquiry page.

Hiba Academy 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.