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United States, Stirling
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The school provides a supportive, fully immersive learning environment in Spanish or Mandarin. Students become biliterate and emotionally intelligent as they advance from preschool through middle school. Starting in preschool, almost all instruction is in the second language, with a gradual transition to 50/50 by the 4th grade. Two-year-olds start at 100% immersion, dropping to 90% by age four to support language and social-emotional development. Second Step is used to help teachers and students address social-emotional development, teaching self-regulation and problem-solving. Our community includes attentive teachers, differentiated instruction, and small class sizes that support social-emotional growth.
Immersion programs are offered in Spanish and Mandarin. International students can maintain their native language (Mandarin or Spanish) and use that knowledge to scaffold and accelerate learning of English. Students are placed into a cohort of international students at a similar level of English-language arts support and are guided and assessed to maximize their English proficiency. The admissions process requires demonstration of English proficiency via TOEFL/TOEFL Jr or Duolingo. Language immersion promotes biliteracy, as students learn content in a second language and English.
The school emphasizes social-emotional learning and emotional intelligence in its immersion environment. In Preschool, social-emotional development is supported through Second Step, with teachers and students equipped with tools to self-regulate. The program aims to support overall well-being and mental health as foundational for success. Emotional well-being resources for families and students are provided, including links from external organizations (e.g., NJ Department of Education Emotional Wellness Guide for Families and Students; UNICEF guidance). Global competence and cross-cultural experiences contribute to emotional wellbeing within a diverse, inclusive community.
Health and safety measures for COVID-19 are in place. Parents are asked to pick up within one hour of notification and to have the child PCR tested, returning only after a negative result. If allergy symptoms appear, the child may remain in school with physician documentation. Parents must notify the school if a child tests positive to trigger quarantine and tracing procedures. Emotional well-being resources for families and students are provided. The Privacy Policy describes data practices to protect safety.
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.
