A Year of Achievements at Hiba Academy Nantong

2026-05-28

At Hiba Academy Nantong, holistic education isn't just a philosophy—it shapes every aspect of teaching, learning and campus life. This academic year, our pupils and staff have pursued excellence together across academics, sport, the arts and beyond. The results speak for themselves.

Academic Achievement

Our pupils secured 55 major academic honours this year—a true show of pupils’ rigour and intellectual curiosity.

Humanities and Languages

Hiba pupils earned the highest accolade at the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. At the 6th Chinese Language Festival, non-native speakers showcased their exceptional bilingual proficiency with performances of classical poetry and calligraphy.

STEM

Pupils excelled in international mathematics competitions (including the American, Australian and Canadian Mathematics Competitions) and swept both championship and runner-up titles at a competitive Hackathon.

Economics and Debating

For the second consecutive year at the China National Economics Challenge (CNEC), Hiba pupils won National Individual Gold Awards alongside multiple top honours in teamwork and presentation.

Underpinning these results is our commitment to project- and inquiry-based learning in an immersive bilingual environment, supported by personalised teaching that prepares pupils to engage confidently on the international stage.

Sport and the Arts

Hiba pupils also delivered stellar performances in sport and the arts, earning a total of 25 awards and accolades in sport and the arts this year. From figure skating invitationals to taekwondo elite championships, from chess competitions to dance showcases, our pupils have excelled across diverse disciplines. Most notably, in the Xuanzang Wilderness International Youth Gobi Challenge, Hiba teachers and pupils braved the desert together.

This breadth of achievement reflects our commitment to ensuring "every pupil is seen". Professional facilities, extensive co-curricular activities and academies, house competitions and inter-school tournaments provide platforms for pupils to discover and develop their talents. Through rehearsal and performance, setback and recovery, they develop both physically and personally.

School-Wide Recognition

The achievements of our pupils and staff have been recognised beyond our campus. This year, Hiba Academy Nantong was honoured with the "2025 Leading Brand in International Education" by Tencent News Education and shortlisted for the New School Award at the China International School Awards (British Chamber of Commerce in China). We also led regional education in the 2026 Forbes China International School Annual Selection, with both our Bilingual Primary and Junior High Schools ranking No. 1 in Jiangsu Province, the Junior High School placing in the National Top 10 and the Senior High School ranking Top 5 in Jiangsu.

This year's achievements belong to our pupils and staff, earned through genuine dedication and collaboration. As we look ahead, we're energised by what they represent—not just accolades, but the growth, resilience and curiosity we see developing in every child. We remain committed to nurturing these qualities in each Hiba pupil, helping them become confident, curious lifelong learners who will make their mark on the world.