中At Hiba Academy Bay Area we emphasize the development of the whole child. High academic standards are coupled with a truly immersive bilingual learning environment and an extensive and varied co-curricular activities (CCA) program.
A Curriculum for Lifelong Learning
Hiba Academy Bay Area’s Primary School curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program. Taught in schools worldwide, this framework is founded on the principle that students have agency and should be treated as partners in their learning. Coursework, therefore, emphasizes independent research-based inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
A Fully Immersive Bilingual Education
Our classrooms are truly bilingual. Across all subjects, instruction is provided in both Chinese and English by native-speaking teachers who collaborate closely to foster parallel language development and cross-cultural competence. Beyond literacy, students utilize dual-language learning in mathematics, inquiry-based learning, physical education, art, and other disciplines.
Across all subjects, instruction is provided in both Chinese and English by native-speaking teachers. In the classroom, students will spend roughly half of their time with a native English-speaking class teacher and the other half with a native Chinese-speaking teacher. Teachers are also supported by bilingual teaching assistants. We work closely with each child to create a personalized path that addresses their individual language learning needs.
Our specialized materials and resources are designed to accelerate children's language learning. Skilled homeroom and specialist teachers will identify essential vocabulary and employ translanguaging strategies. This will teach your child to make connections between both languages, acquiring them naturally and intuitively.
A Rigorous Math Provision
Math is another core component of a Hiba education. Our program is based on the renowned Shanghai Math system. Developed in Shanghai and adapted specially to meet the needs of American students, this approach has contributed to outstanding student performance on global assessments such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Students gain a secure grounding in fundamental concepts and are expected to master core topics before advancing to the next stage.
Daily School Life
At Hiba Academy Bay Area, we believe holistic growth extends beyond the classroom. Here's a glimpse at how your child will spend their day:
Enrichment Through the Arts and Athletics
Specialist subjects like music, art, and physical education play a pivotal role in enriching students' holistic learning. We carefully integrate these subjects into our curriculum to provide a well-rounded learning journey. Specialist bilingual teachers spark students' passion for learning across new and diverse subjects, while also fostering the development of valuable abilities like creativity, fine and gross motor skills, leadership, and teamwork.
Nurturing Personal Growth
Primary learning at Hiba Academy also features a distinctive social-emotional component. So, in addition to building a solid foundation of academic knowledge, they develop traits essential to making a positive impact wherever they go in life. Throughout our curriculum, students learn the importance of:
协作力
Collaboration
沟通力
Communication
社交力
Relationship-Building
觉知力
Self-Awareness
自省力
Self-Reflection
决断力
Ethical Decision-Making
