中At Hiba Academy Bay Area, every student is deeply known, intentionally nurtured, and challenged to excel. We celebrate individuality while inspiring each child to discover the power of their own voice, with fluency and confidence in both Mandarin and English.
Our curriculum is concept-driven, inquiry-based, and academically ambitious. Students build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science while also engaging in the arts, design thinking, and technology. They are encouraged to debate pressing global issues, create innovative solutions in STEM labs, and collaborate across languages and cultures. In every setting, Hiba Academy students learn to think critically, act with compassion, and lead with courage.
Bilingualism is the heartbeat of our mission. Beyond linguistic fluency, students learn to analyze across perspectives, listen with empathy, and connect ideas across cultures. This intellectual agility and cultural fluency prepare them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Our values—kindness, respect, responsibility, courage, and integrity—are woven into daily life in classrooms, on playgrounds, and throughout our community. By the time they graduate, students are bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.
As an educator who has lived and worked across continents, I have witnessed how transformative a truly global education can be. At Hiba Academy, we nurture a vibrant microcosm of the interconnected world our students will lead. We are a bridge between languages, cultures, and people, where curiosity dissolves borders and collaboration become second nature. It is my honor to invite your family into this community, where students flourish academically, grow socially, and lead ethically, prepared to thrive in a transforming world.
Colette McWilliams
Head of School
Global Reach, Deep Roots
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.
