Hiba Academy Shanghai
- Chinese
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 25.5K–33K
CNY 170K–220K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2025-26 school year
About
Bilingual school in Pudong, Shanghai, offering a 12-year programme across primary, junior high and high school within the Chinese national curriculum. Part of Wellington College Education (China).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- A partner school of Wellington College International. See all 8 schools of Wellington College International
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2025-26
Curriculum
Chinese · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 6–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Founded
- 2018
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 170K–220K
about USD 25.5K–33K
2025-26 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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)Offered
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
Strengths
- Languages
- Sport
- Service
- Outdoor education
- Teachers
- 300
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Oversight comes from the WCEC Group Board, a School Affairs Board, and four sub-committees covering academics, finance, admissions and safeguarding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Chinese national curriculum across primary, junior high and high school, with lessons in English and Chinese and international teaching practices.
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Wellbeing
Safeguarding
The school has child protection and safeguarding policies, and a governance sub-committee reviews safeguarding reports and training.
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Parent experience
History
Opened in 2018 within Wellington College Education (China), which began with a Tianjin school in 2011.
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Community
The community includes alumni links, an education foundation supporting campus life, Friends of Hiba and the Wellington Education Festival.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Hiba brings parents, staff and pupils together to run events and raise funds. Six elected parent representatives form its committee.
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Trips and expeditions are linked to academic activities such as the World Scholars' Cup and Model United Nations.
- World Scholars' Cup
- Model United Nations
- World Leadership Programme
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Arts and creative
Co-curricular programmes include arts and sports, helping each pupil find their strengths.
- Arts programmes
- Sports programmes
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Cultural and language
Enrichment includes cultural pursuits and a calendar of social, sporting, academic and artistic events.
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Community and service
Service programmes help pupils develop social contribution and leadership skills.
- Service programmes
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Adventure activities include outdoor camping and hiking.
- Camping
- Hiking
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Languages
Language provision
Lessons are taught in English and Chinese, with a one-to-one ratio of Chinese and international teachers.
- Chinese
- English
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual, bicultural teaching combines Eastern and Western educational practices across the 12 years.
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Admissions
Admissions
Enquiries are made through an online form. Junior high and high school transfer applications are open, and scholarship applicants attend an assessment day.
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Scholarships
Scholarships recognise academic, sport and arts excellence, and a programme targets outstanding pupils from Chinese working-class families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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