Hiba Academy Bay Area will open in Fall 2026.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Capacity of 450 students |
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Hiba uses technology with intention and balances it with meaningful human interaction. Hiba keeps screen time age-appropriate to encourage critical thinking and creativity. At the same time, Hiba's digital experiences nurture collaboration, empathy, and social-emotional growth. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Parent/Guardian Interview
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| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
7:30 drop-off is available.
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| School provided lunches |
Hiba offers healthy snacks mid-morning and at the end of the day. Hiba ritualizes eating ots lunches together unhurriedly. Most children will bring packed lunches from home. An outside lunch option will be available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students pursue passions and build community through activities such as chess, eco-club, art club, gardening, and board games. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hiba Academy Bay Area is a premium, independent, non-profit, international school. Hiba provides a dual language education—in Mandarin and English—with just the right balance of world-class academic rigor, multicultural experience, and personal well-being. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Hiba provides a balanced learning environment to help your child grow and build their future. Through a combination of rigorous academics, multicultural experiences, and personal well-being, Hiba takes a positive and personalized approach. This equips your child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to face real-life challenges and bring our world closer together. |