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 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 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 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 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.