- With Hawaii Palms English School's maximum student to faculty ratio at 8:1, students will be given personal care and attention. - Located on the 7th floor of Waikiki Business Plaza, the school boasts a breath-taking scenery of beautiful Waikiki Beach. - Various student activity programs are organized to help them learn English outside of classrooms. - Friendly staff will provided as much help as possible on accommodations, lessons, activities or curriculum.
Hawaii Palms English SchoolAbout the
Established in 2007, Hawaii Palms English School has earned reputation for highly qualified language instruction courses despite of its recent foundation. Hawaii Palms works with extensively trained ESL professionals in order to promise students the best experience. All instructors have abundant experiences with many different international students. The school's English Intensive Course is a 6-week program that will boost students' English proficiency. With small class sizes, high quality lessons, ideal location and great support, Hawaii Palms offers students a remarkable experience. Hawaii Palms English School's mission is to provide equal ideal foreign language education to students whose first language is not English. The school wishes that students share different cultural backgrounds and make school a place of cultural immersion. Hawaii Palms will work to bring the student body, faculty and local community together.
Focus of Study : The course, divided into six different levels, aims to instruct students with appropriate means and methods. As students are assigned into level according to their English proficiency, the English Intensive Course will provide lessons on various areas of English in order to develop ell-rounded linguistic comprehension among students.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive classes are taught by the same teacher every day, allowing teachers to form a solid understanding on each student's background and personality. Teachers will offer Free Tutoring sessions of Fridays.
Curriculum : The course mainly uses Interchange textbook and Passages textbook published by Cambridge University Press. These materials include lessons on speaking, listening, grammar, writing, pronunciation and reading.
Classroom Hour : Students will meet 4 hours a day, 4 days per week for a 12-week course. Students can enroll in either the morning session (8:30am - 12:30pm) or the afternoon session (1pm-4pm).
Focus of Study : The course, divided into six different levels, aims to instruct students with appropriate means and methods. As students are assigned into level according to their English proficiency, the English Intensive Course will provide lessons on various areas of English in order to develop ell-rounded linguistic comprehension among students.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive classes are taught by the same teacher every day, allowing teachers to form a solid understanding on each student's background and personality. Teachers will offer Free Tutoring sessions of Fridays.
Curriculum : The course mainly uses Interchange textbook and Passages textbook published by Cambridge University Press. These materials include lessons on speaking, listening, grammar, writing, pronunciation and reading.
Classroom Hour : Students will meet 4 hours a day, 4 days per week for a 12-week course. Students can enroll in either the morning session (8:30am - 12:30pm) or the afternoon session (1pm-4pm).
Course Information
Class size
max.9 Students
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks
Course Level
6
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
*Package
4-Week Homestay Package: $3,375
8-Week Homestay Package: $5,630
12-Week Homestay Package: $8,030
(Prices include Registration Fee, English Intensive Course, Materials Fee, Accommodation Placement Fee, Two daily meals, and Airport Pick-up and Drop-off)
Younger siblings too young for our Kids program? Palms new Kindergarten Club is perfect for students ages 4 and 5 who wish to be in a safe, fun, and English-speeking environment. Our program aims to expose younger keiki to English while enjoying the beauty of Hawaii. We look for opportunities for our students to interact and play with local kids their age at the park, playground, and around Waikiki: Mondays – Fridays 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
$105 PER CLASS OR $40 PER HOUR + $100 Registration Fee Students can register for 1, 2, or 3 hours a day
Younger siblings too young for our Kids program? Palms new Kindergarten Club is perfect for students ages 4 and 5 who wish to be in a safe, fun, and English-speeking environment. Our program aims to expose younger keiki to English while enjoying the beauty of Hawaii. We look for opportunities for our students to interact and play with local kids their age at the park, playground, and around Waikiki: Mondays – Fridays 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
$105 PER CLASS OR $40 PER HOUR + $100 Registration Fee Students can register for 1, 2, or 3 hours a day
Course Information
Schedule
1, 2, 3 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
1 Week
2 Week
3 Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 465 / Week
(USD)$ 915 / Week
(USD)$ 1,365 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 250
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
1weeks(AGES 14 AND UNDER)
(USD)$ $650
Airport Pickup
(USD)$ 80
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
TIMES: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Time will be shortened if fewer than 3 students register)
STARTING DAY: Daily Program: students can start on any weekday. Weekly Program: students must start on Monday
ENGLISH LEVELS: Program is designed for beginner – intermediate levels. However, all levels are welcome
STUDENTS: Ages 6 – 12. Maximum 10 students per class
TEACHERS: Classes are taught by a variety of teachers
CONTENT: English immersion program. Daily classroom lessons and field trips
MATERIALS: Photocopies, colored pencils, and study folder provided
HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES? No
WHAT TO BRING: School T-shirt (provided on your first day), Water, and Healthy Snack. On beach days, students need to bring swimwear, beach towel and school swim cap (provided on your first day)
TIMES: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Time will be shortened if fewer than 3 students register)
STARTING DAY: Daily Program: students can start on any weekday. Weekly Program: students must start on Monday
ENGLISH LEVELS: Program is designed for beginner – intermediate levels. However, all levels are welcome
STUDENTS: Ages 6 – 12. Maximum 10 students per class
TEACHERS: Classes are taught by a variety of teachers
CONTENT: English immersion program. Daily classroom lessons and field trips
MATERIALS: Photocopies, colored pencils, and study folder provided
HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES? No
WHAT TO BRING: School T-shirt (provided on your first day), Water, and Healthy Snack. On beach days, students need to bring swimwear, beach towel and school swim cap (provided on your first day)
Course Information
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
While the school recommends its students to stay with a local homestay family, living in a condominium is also an option. Hawaii Palms' homestay program will provide students with lively experiences. Host families will provide students with 2 meals per day. Condominiums are 15-minute walking distance away from the school building. Convenient facilities such as shopping center, restaurants, banks, beaches and post office are a short walk from the condominium.
Surroundings
Hawaii Palms is walking distance away from world famous Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park. The school is also located near Ala Moana Shopping Center, local restaurants and shops that provide Hawaiian atmosphere.Student activities include monthly BBQ, hikes, visiting the beach, sporting events, shopping and overnight neighbor island tours.
Facilities
Since Hawaii Palms was recently built, it boasts state-of-the-art technology and facilities.
Activity
NEW AND EXCITING THINGS TO DO EVERY WEEK -Speak English, make friends, and explore. Join us and your classmates as we explore the culture, nature, food, and the people that make Hawaii such a unique, tropical paradise.
01/07 SKYDIVING
01/12 Let's Shoot Some Guns!
01/14 Lanikai Hike and Beach
01/21 Swim with Dolphins
01/22 Explore East Oahu with Bri
01/26 Maita'i Catamaran
01/28 Sunrise at Makapu'u
01/31 Let's Have Lunch Together
02/03 Outdoor Concert
*YOGA
Learn Yoga and enjoy a healthy refreshment afterwards as you talk about topics related to wellness. Practice English and discuss ways of living that are benificial to the mind and body! Join us every Friday from 8:45am to 10:45am.
*FOOD
For all our foodies, Hawaii Palms offers a variety of activities to enjoy our diverse island cuisine. We go to farmers’ markets and luaus, explore the flavors of Chinatown, go on island-wide gourmet tours, have cooking lessons, and enjoy lunches, dinners, and Happy Hours.
*TOURS
Explore our neighboring islands with a Palms teacher. See the sunrise from atop Haleakala on Maui, the splendid Waimea Canyon on Kauai, or the sunset from Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Spend two days with us and create memories for a lifetime!
*HIKES
Lace up your hiking boots and let’s explore Oahu’s stunning nature. Hike Diamond Head, Coco Head, Lanikai Ridge, Maunawili Trail, and more. For the early birds, watch the sunrise at Makapu’u.
*BBQ
Let’s have some fun in the sun at our monthly potluck BBQ with students, teachers, and staff. Bring something to share and we’ll take care of the rest. There will be burgers, hotdogs, laughter, and lots of English fun.
*FREE ACTIVITIES
Games, movies, lei-making, yoga, BBQs…Check out our Activities Calendar for this month’s Free Activities
Location
Getting to the school from the airport
Airport Transportation
Prices listed are for a single student 18 years of age or older
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