Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Message from Collette McWilliams, Founding Head of School
Dear Hiba Academy Bay Area Community, One of the questions I am asked most often is what bilingual learning will actually look and sound like for young children at Hiba Academy Bay Area. For me, the answer is simple. It should look joyful, thoughtful, challenging, language-rich, and deeply engaging. At Hiba Academy Bay Area, we are implementing a bilingual English and Mandarin literacy program grounded in best practices and designed specifically for bilingual learners. Drawing on expertise from both
