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English Intensive Course

Hawaii Palms English School
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Course description

• Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 12:50pm (classes may be held at 12:30pm – 4:20pm depending on availability).
• Students can start on any Monday and must join for at least 1 week.
• Students must be at least 16 to join; exceptions may be made for 15 year old students pending a level check and assessment by a Hawaii Palms English School (HPES) teacher.
• Multi-skill general English course divided into 3 levels. Focus on communication (speaking and listening comprehension) supported by grammar (2 or 3 grammar points per unit), vocabulary, reading (and a
little writing), and pronunciation.
• Intensive term is 12 weeks, which is how long it takes to complete each level.
• We follow a textbook as our curriculum guide (Evolve with 12 units). We assign homework and give quizzes every 2 units. There’s also a midterm
halfway through the term and a final at the end of the term.
• At the end of each term, we determine if students will go up to the next level or go back to the start of their current level.
• Students have the same teacher for the duration of the term (except for unusual circumstances). Teachers change at the start of every term.
• Classes are held in a classroom, but we may take students out on outings to communicate with students from other classes, expand our lessons outside the classroom, and communicate with native speakers
in the real world.
• There are bi-weekly presentations and mix-ups as part of the course.
• Students receive a written Student Evaluation every 4 weeks.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-30 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
16 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Honolulu to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 35 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Learn more, discover more and level up at the Hawaii Palm English School.

Since 2007, we welcome students of all ages, levels and nationalities to the Hawaiian English School, where we offer a variety of English programs to help you achieve your personal goals. With no more than 9 students per class, we boast the smallest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii. This allows students to receive more personal attention from our dedicated teachers.

Outside of school hours, students continue their learning by participating in any of our weekly activities or by going home to practice English with their local host family. Regardless of your length of stay, Hawaii Palm English Language School has a program to help you study, have fun, and live in beautiful Hawaii.

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Hawaii Palms English School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 23.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
80%
South Korea
10%
Other
10%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our English Intensive Course is an integrated ESL course that combines Conversation, Grammar, Listening, Pronunciation, Reading, and Writing. It consists of 4 hours of instruction a day, from Monday through Thursday, for a total of 16 hours a week. Classes are typically held from 9:00 am to 12:50 pm, but may also be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm depending on student enrollment.

Students are placed in one of 6 English levels – each level taking 12 weeks to complete – after an oral and/or written placement test conducted prior to the start of their course. Students must register for a minimum of one week and may start their course on any Monday.

Intensive classes are taught by the same teacher every day, which allows them to get to know their students well and help them with their individual language needs. Students in this course must be at least 16 years of age.

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Stefan Mezei, student from Germany

Unfortunately, I have not had any experience because Covid 19 , no travel was possible..Maybe next year.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
7 Sep 2020 - 2 Oct 2020
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Hawaii Palms English School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay for 15-17 years old - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 970
weekly
Age range: 15 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 30 - 65 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 970
Homestays are selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Hawaii. These homes are often between 30-65 minutes away from the school by THE BUS.

Homestay 18+ - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 1,516
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 30 - 65 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 1,516
Homestays are selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Hawaii. These homes are often between 30-65 minutes away from the school by THE BUS.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue an I-20 to support an F-1 student visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Honolulu based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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