Opening in Fall 2026.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Capacity of 450 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
No international students yet |
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
No, regular classes will integrate both English and Chinese in a 50/50 immersion style |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| 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. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Not yet |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religion is accepted but not practiced at the school |
| External examinations or assessments available |
NA - opening Fall 2026 |
| Results in these examinations |
NA - opening Fall 2026 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
NA - opening Fall 2026 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
NA |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
NA |
| Student access to education psychologist |
NA |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Parent/Guardian Interview
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Parent/Guardian Interview
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| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
NA |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
NA |
| 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 bus service available |
No |
| 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. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| 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. |
| Sports activities included |
NA |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
NA |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground |
| 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. |