HudsonWay Immersion School provides a supportive and transformative preschool - Grade 8 education that develops advantages in an increasingly competitive, globalized world.
Through our academic language immersion program students develop:
- Ability to navigate multiple cultures
- Strong results in standardized tests of English and math
- High levels of biliteracy in Mandarin or Spanish and English
- Enhanced cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills
- Enhanced creativity
- Social emotional and executive functioning skills
- Acceptances to top-tier public and private high schools
Starting age 2 in NY and 2 ½ in NJ through age 4, students learn in a 90/10 to 100% immersion model.
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Kindergarten through Grade 5 learn in an 80/20 model for Grades K and 1, increasing in English through the grades to a 50/50 model in Grades 4 and 5.
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Grades 6 – 8 learn in a 40/60 model that continues to support target language development alongside language arts, math and science that are taught in English.
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of middle school students taking AP test achieved Global Seal of Biliteracy
of teachers and staff have advanced degrees
of families do not speak the target language at home
median percentile ranking in language arts and math
acceptance rate to first choice middle or high school
thousand square feet in both NY and NJ campuses
to one student-faculty ratio
average class size
different countries represented in our community
of students at HWIS 4+ years performed above average on IQ tests
Summer Adventures @ HWIS
Jun 24-Aug 9 | Ages 2-10
We offer a fun, immersive environment integrating language, science, math and art– all while developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin or Spanish! Themes include: “Birds, Planes, UFOs”, “Our Warming Planet”, "Cooking Around the World" and “Olympics - The Science of Sports”.
Our unique summer camp offers:
– 100% Mandarin or Spanish immersion
– Small class sizes and low student to teacher ratio
– Classes are grouped by age and language level for optimal language acquisition
– Sports instruction delivered daily by a PE coach
– Flexible registration options
Upcoming Events
School Tours - NY
School Tours - NJ
Sleepaway Camp Virtual Info Session - Apr 16, 8-9pm
Sleepaway Camp Onsite Tour - Apr 20, 1-3pm
Kindergarten Virtual Fair - Parent League of New York Apr 17, 1:35 to 1:55pm
NY Middle School Info Session - April 17, 8-9pm
NY Chinese Language Day FREE Event - Apr 21, 1-3:30pm
NJ Chinese Language Day FREE Event - Apr 27, 1-3:30pm
Little Explorers Program - NY Apr 6-Jun 8, Saturdays
NJ Middle School Info Session - May 1, 7-8pm
International Chinese Language Day
NY - April 21 | NJ - April 27
We welcome families to enjoy a free event line-up of performances and workshops provided by various cultural and educational institutions at HudsonWay Immersion School.
Attendance is free, however tickets reservations are required. Learn about Bian Lian, the Chinese art of face changing, calligraphy and brush painting, kung fu, Chinese music and drum instruments, and delicious food.
International Sleepaway Camp 2024
June 30-July 13 | Ages 9-13
We welcome students ages 9-13 to experience a unique week-long immersion sleep-away camp on a 220-acre camp in Northern NJ. Organized and staffed with HudsonWay and Camp Linwood McDonald’s dedicated staff, this camp provides a program focused on appreciation of the great outdoors, personal growth, community building and understanding of other cultures. Students will break into groups based on their interest in the immersive language – English, Mandarin, or Spanish.
Information Sessions:
1. Tuesday, April 16 (8-9pm EST) - Virtual info session – Register Now
2. Saturday, April 20 (1-3pm EST) - Onsite tour of site – Register Now
Address for onsite tour: 1 Flatbrook Rd, Sandyston, NJ 07826