Hiba Academy, an international school network, has received approval to establish its first campus in the U.S. in San Francisco. Scheduled to open in fall 2026, the school will initially serve 100 to 200 students, increasing to 470 by 2029. Located at a vacant building previously used by tech companies, Supervisor Dorsey emphasized the necessity for schools amid neighborhood developments. The academy promotes an immersive educational approach in English and Chinese, aligning with a global network that is expanding further into Asia.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee has approved the first U.S. campus of Hiba Academy, a prekindergarten through fifth grade international private school.
With a projected expansion to 470 students by 2029, Hiba Academy aims to offer a unique educational approach combining immersive activities in both English and Chinese.
Supervisor Dorsey expressed enthusiasm for the new school, stating that the growing neighborhood requires more educational institutions to meet community needs.
The 63,000-square-foot building on Rhode Island St., previously occupied by tech companies, is being transformed to serve a rapidly evolving local community.
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