中Hiba Academy is excited to bring a truly transformative education to the San Francisco Bay Area. Set to open in Fall 2026, we are a bilingual international school that will serve Pre-K to Grade 5 students. At capacity, approximately 400 children will thrive in our dual-language educational environment, where they will learn English and Chinese not as discrete academic subjects but as languages of instruction across the curriculum. In the longer term, we plan to expand to a full Pre-K to grade 12 provision as our learning community grows.
At Hiba, we foster a love for learning, deep understanding of language and culture, and prepare preschool to middle school-aged students to be global bridge-builders. As America’s gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, San Francisco embodies the global citizenship and intercultural understanding that are core to our ethos and values.
Katia
Graduated 2020
Studying History at Brown University
Being part of an international school gave Katia a broader perspective on the world. She has thrived as part of an active community that was open to new ideas and has given her the confidence to try new things, while being supported by her family and friends. Read More.
Angelina
Graduated 2023
Studying Economics at Johns Hopkins University
Angelina’s experience at Wellington College Tianjin in China taught her to value of hard work, a growth mindset and personal development. She moved from strength to strength, taking on positions in student government and leadership roles in the school’s volleyball team. Read More.
Maggie
Graduated 2021
Studying Math and Music at University of Chicago
Selecting the right college to apply for is a critical decision for all students. Working closely with our career guidance team gave Maggie the support she needed as she explored the right school for her, that combined her dual passion for music with her abilities in math. Read More.
Daniel
Graduated 2022.
Studying Media, Culture & Communication at NYU
After falling in love with New York City, Daniel decided to pursue his passion for the world of media and how it impacts our lives. His time at Wellington helped him to believe in himself, to be brave and able to express his ideas and opinions, as he creates a new life for himself in a new city. Read More.
Nicholas
Graduated 2023
Studying Chemistry at Oxford University
It didn’t take long for Nicholas to discover his aptitude for STEM subjects, and once he did he pursued them with passion. He founded a student-run magazine about STEM and he even organized an online STEM conference that was attended by fellow students from around the world. His talent for making things happen earned him a place in student government as Wellington’s Head of College.
Tommaso
Graduated 2023
Studying Chemistry at California Institute of Technology
Tommaso's time at Wellington College International Shanghai equipped him well for the rigors of university life. He represented the school as a competitive swimmer and balanced his athletic abilities with a unique talent for chemistry. In addition to continuing his chemistry studies, he has now also begun to pursue coursework in computer science.
Hiba Academy Bay Area admits students without reference to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the school. Hiba does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, financial assistance program, athletic and school-administered programs.
