Hiba Academy Bay Area
- IB PYP
Per yearUSD 52K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Mandarin-English bilingual private school in San Francisco, part of the Wellington College Education network. Currently enrolling PK3 to Grade 2, with a primary curriculum modelled on the IB Primary Years Programme and Chinese used as a language of instruction.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–7
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| all | USD 52,000 |
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| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hiba Academy Bay Area (this school) | USD 52,000 | USD 52,000 |
| Stanford Online High School | USD 6,380 | USD 31,900 |
| Bertrand D. Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy | USD 3,600 | USD 24,000 |
| Chinese American International School | USD 42,900 | USD 46,300 |
Source: school website (bayarea.hibaacademy.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 100
- Enrolment fee
- USD 2,000
- Deposit
- USD 4,000
- Lunch
- USD 7
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
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- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Enrichment Program
- Extended Care
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