Introducing Hiba Academy Bay Area
We are thrilled to introduce Hiba Academy Bay Area, Wellington College China's first overseas school. This new addition to the Wellington College Education family of schools will open its doors to families in the San Francisco Bay Area in Fall 2026.
Hiba Academy Bay Area will be a bilingual international school serving Pre-K to Grade 5 pupils. Guided by a shared vision of pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, Hiba Academy Bay Area will offer a child-centered multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience that will inspire every child to become impactful global bridge-builders and be the change that can bring our world closer together. In the longer term, the school plans to expand to a full Pre-K to Grade 12 provision as its learning community grows.
A bilingual curriculum
for a global outlook
Hiba Academy Bay Area will provide a rigorous yet supportive educational experience. The school's fully immersive bilingual model will go beyond teaching Chinese as just another subject. Instead, Chinese will be used as a language of instruction across the curriculum alongside English. Through this approach, pupils will develop intellectual talent, cross-cultural understanding and personal confidence, the tools they will need to thrive as global citizens.
Deeply rooted in Wellington's core values of respect, kindness, responsibility, integrity and courage, Hiba Academy Bay Area will spark in its pupils a desire to make a positive impact on the world, empowering them to become impactful learners, connectors and changemakers.
An exceptional team
of educators
Our newest school will staff a diverse team of passionate professionals who understand what your child needs to realise their potential. Teachers will come from the US and China but have the kind of international school experience needed to tailor the learning experience to individual needs and bring a global perspective to the classroom.
A visionary
learning environment
Hiba Academy Bay Area’s home will be 99 Rhode Island Street, a property in San Francisco’s vibrant Showcase Square neighbourhood. To help us realise our vision for the property, we are working with San Francisco-based CA Architects, a firm with a sterling reputation for designing excellent schools. They are fully aligned with our commitment to building a school that promotes a culture of innovation, curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness. Having seen their renderings, we are confident that Hiba’s world-class facilities will nurture the holistic development of all our young learners.
Hiba Academy Bay Area’s official WeChat, website and other social media accounts are now live! Stay tuned for updates on the school's progress and upcoming events.
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