Hiba Academy Bay Area
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Hiba Academy Bay Area is an international school serving expat families in San Francisco. Well-suited to premium-budget families. At $52,000–$52,000/year, it sits above the San Francisco average, reflecting its premium positioning.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Hiba Academy Bay Area.
- Tuition: $52,000–$52,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 7 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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About Hiba Academy Bay Area
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $52,000 – $52,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 52000-52000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $53,950(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $55,450 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 94th percentile(premium tier) |
Other
8:30 – 15:30
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.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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