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United States, Stirling
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Visit HWIS by attending an open house or scheduling an in person tour. This gives you the opportunity to learn about the program, ask questions, and determine fit for your family. The visit helps families understand the immersion approach and the classroom environment. The admissions process begins with this visit. Submit an application through the NY or NJ application portals. The application process is the same for both campuses and requires the requested information. After submitting, families advance to the student visit and parent interview. The admissions portal also outlines any required supplemental materials. There are required supplemental documents such as transcripts, teacher recommendations, and relevant assessments. A checklist of required documents is provided in the admissions portal. These materials help HudsonWay better understand the student's academic background and learning needs. Submitting these materials completes the application. Once all required materials are received and the process is complete, families are notified of admissions decisions by late February to early March. Rolling admissions occur after the deadline, space permitting. If more information is needed, the school will reach out to families.
HWIS Founders Scholarship is a merit based scholarship for incoming Grade 4 and 5 students, available to both immersion students and those new to language immersion. There are two tracks for incoming students, Immersion Cohort and Accelerated Bilingual Cohort. Scholarships, in combination with financial aid, may support up to 60 percent of tuition and scholarship applicants benefit from an application fee waiver. The program also includes the NJ Scholarship Program for Grades 4-5.
HudsonWay Immersion School operates two campuses, Midtown Manhattan (525 W 52nd St) and Stirling, NJ (249 Bebout Ave), each about 20,000 square feet. It offers full bilingual programs for ages 2 through 14, with Mandarin or Spanish immersion supported by both Singapore and American curricula integrated. Preschool immersion is 100 percent, gradually lowering to 90 percent by age four and about 80 percent in kindergarten, with English instruction increasing in later grades to balance biliteracy. Language arts and mathematics are taught in both languages using targeted curricula, while science uses FOSS Next Generation and a bilingual science fair. The program culminates in AP Chinese Language and Culture in grades 7–8 and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Facilities include dedicated music, art, science, library, and maker spaces, plus gymnasia and playgrounds on both campuses. After-school enrichment covers language, STEM, chess, robotics, cooking, and Chinese dance, with camps in summer and breaks. Worldwide.
