October 2, 2020

Admission Events at HWIS

We have several different and exciting ways for you to learn about our program and school this year. Aside from monthly live information sessions, we are holding several virtual events.
October 2, 2020

Hybrid Learning 

We spent some time in the Mandarin Grade 3 class with Zhang Laoshi during language arts seeing how she involves both on-site and remote students in her lessons.
September 3, 2020

Q&A with Sue Ha, Head of School

We are excited to welcome students onsite after nearly six months apart due to the pandemic shutdown and after an unusual summer break.  We sat down with Ms. Sue Ha, Head of School for both NYC and NJ campuses, to get her thoughts as she prepares for the upcoming year. 
August 23, 2020

How America Can Improve Its Standing on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)

In December 2019, America received another disappointing report card on the global competitiveness of our nation’s youth. How can America do better?
August 23, 2020

What I’ve Learned about Engaging Immersion Elementary Students in Remote Learning

Here are 10 teaching tips for engaging immersion elementary students in remote learning.
August 23, 2020

How Immersion Programs Provide Challenge for Gifted Youth

If you are a parent concerned that your child may be bored in a traditional elementary school program, you should consider enrolling him/her in a language immersion program.
August 22, 2020

Bilingual Students Become Brilliant Adults: The Long-Lasting Benefits of an Immersion Education

Research confirms that the benefits of an immersion education extend well beyond being able to speak a foreign language.
August 22, 2020

Why Immersion Education is the Best Way to Prepare Your Child for the 21st Century

If you’re one of many parents who has always wanted your kids to learn a second language, chances are you’ve heard about immersion education.