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Learn to play Hawaii’s favorite musical instrument, the ukulele!

Global Village Hawaii is proud to be working with some of the top ukulele musicians in Hawaii led by Bruce Shimabukuro, who occasionally performs at local concerts as well as in Japan. Bruce also teaches ukulele at several high schools throughout the island of Oahu. This relationship guarantees your stay will be professionally run with first class English and ukulele instruction!

English plus Ukulele will bring delightful music to your ears!

Translated as “jumping flea”, the ukulele has been considered as one of the core musical instruments in Hawaiian music today. Regardless of experience and knowledge of the ukulele, our experienced ukulele instructors will be able to teach you basic to advanced chords and will have you strumming your favorite songs in no time. Join one of our quality English programs and your ukulele lessons will be scheduled around your English class schedule.

The course includes two 45-minute private ukulele lessons per week.

Options: Grammar, Pronunciation, Conversation etc

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration

1-11 weeks

Start dates

Every Monday

Classes per week

25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)

Class days

Monday - Friday

School holidays

01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 Mar 2025, 26 May 2025, 11 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Global Village Hawaii does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average	11 students
Maximum	15 students

Student age

Age range

16 years old and older

Certificate

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

School description

GV Hawaii offers students quality programs taught by excellent teachers. A variety of courses are held in modern facilities featuring 7 classrooms with ocean and mountain views, computers with free internet access, and a student lounge. The school is located in a business building near the beach, shops, and public transport. There are also different accommodation options including homestay for a more local experience.

Year opened

2001

Number of classrooms

Accreditations

Facilities

Social Activities
Cambridge Exam Center
TV Room
Elevators
Wheelchair access
Eating Area
Free Internet
Wireless Internet
Computers
Studying Area
Audio Learning
Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers

All

Teachers with English teaching certification

All

Teachers with college degrees

All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Alliant International University

Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Pacific University

Kapiolani Community College

Kauai Community College

Leeward Community College

Pacific Oaks College

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Global Village Hawaii varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan

39%

Switzerland

26%

South Korea

11%

Brazil

Germany

Other

16%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 Mar 2025, 26 May 2025, 11 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

School location

Global Village Hawaii is where students excel academically in what can only be described as Paradise. Global Village Hawaii delivers a first-rate educational experience to students from across the globe. Once you join our family, your English will rapidly improve on our warm, safe, and friendly island. At Global Village Hawaii, you will achieve your educational goals, have unforgettable adventures, and leave filled with memories and Aloha.
Global Village Hawaii is independently owned and operated.

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"I have had a wonderful experience"

Analia Malosetti, student from Argentina

I have had a good experience in Global Village.

Only I had a problem with schedule because Global Village didn’t give me a schedule in the beginning so I missed one private class.

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Date of study

13 Dec 2021 - 17 Dec 2021

Would you recommend this school?

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housing

Housing

Global Village Hawaii offers the following housing types:

Homestay » Student residence » Apartment »

homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Honolulu. These homes are often between 20 - 90 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing

Homestay -single room (No meals) Age 18-59

NZ$ 688

weekly

Age range: 18 - 59 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Wireless internet

Distance to school: 20 - 90 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 688

Do you want to stay with an English speaking family? GV's in-house accommodation departments ensure timely, effective service. GV Homestay provides a safe, friendly and secure environment for students, while giving them the opportunity to experience and enjoy the local culture.

Features

Homestay Distance: average 60 minutes by bus
24 hour emergency phone
Optional Airport Transfers - arrival and departure
No meal

Your GV Homestay experience:

Airport transfer service (optional)
Opportunities for weekend family interaction

NZ$ 1,245

weekly

Age range: 60 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)

Facilities: Wireless internet

Distance to school: 20 - 90 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 1,245

Do you want to stay with an English speaking family? GV's in-house accommodation departments ensure timely, effective service. GV Homestay provides a safe, friendly and secure environment for students, while giving them the opportunity to experience and enjoy the local culture.

Features

Homestay Distance: average 60 minutes by bus
24 hour emergency phone
Optional Airport Transfers - arrival and departure
Full board (3 meals per day)

Your GV Homestay experience:

Airport transfer service (optional)
Home-prepared meals with opportunities for dinner time conversation
Opportunities for weekend family interaction

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 16+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation

Seaview Dormitory Double Room

NZ$ 683

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Address: 2252 Seaview Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822, Usa

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen and wireless internet

Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 683

Seaview Dormitory is a coed shared house type of accommodation. Just 20 minutes by bus to Global Village Hawaii. It is located near the University of Hawaii at Manoa with easy access to Waikiki. The room has a desk, chair and bed. Two shared bathrooms per floor and shared kitchens are located on the first floor. A stove, an oven, utensils, pots, pans, a microwave, and a toaster are available to use in the kitchens. All residents are required to clean up after themselves after using the kitchen. Not only GV students but also other school students and working people live in the dorm..

Seaview Dormitory Single Room

NZ$ 817

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Address: 2252 Seaview Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen and wireless internet

Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 817

Lime Dormitory Single Room

NZ$ 862

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Address: 2113 Lime Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen and wireless internet

Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 862

Lime Dormitory is a coed shared house type of accommodation. Just 7 minutes by bus to Global Village Hawaii. It is located in the McCully area with easy access to Waikiki. Each room has a desk, chair, mini-refrigerator, and bed. There are 3 types of single rooms: deluxe, standard and studio. Deluxe single rooms have a private bathroom. Studio room have a private bathroom and kitchenette. There are 3 floors in a unit and each accommodates up to 6 students. Bed linens [mattress cover, bed sheet, and pillow case] are provided.

apartment

Apartment

Housing fees

It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Honolulu, but this tends to be more expensive. Global Village Hawaii provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing

Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites

NZ$ 1,446

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 2280 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815, United States

Location: Waikiki, Honolulu

Housing type: Apartment

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, and air conditioning

Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 1,446

Situated across from shopping, dining and night lifeat the International Marketplace, and just two blocksfrom Waikiki Beach while the bus stops are a fewsteps away. Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites is at the hubfor all of Waikiki’s hot spots.
Make yourself at home in one of the studios withkitchen facilities that include a 4-burner stove andmini -refrigerator. Additional kitchen items can berequested (e.g. dishware, silverware, cookware,microwave, coffee maker, etc.). Each room’ s privatelanai is perfect for taking in the surrounding scene.

Facilities & Amenities:
* Air-conditioning
* 24 hour security
* WiFi in room & lobby
* 24 hour front desk
* Coin-operated laundry
* Pool & Sun deck
* Restaurant w/full bar
* Cleaning service available

** All rooms are non-smoking
***Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is 12 pm

visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $200 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

Questions and answers

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English + Ukulele - 25 lessons/week: 20 lpw + Options

Course description

Course topics

Class schedule

Class level

Class size

Student age

Certificate

School description

Accreditations

Facilities

Teacher qualifications

University partners

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Take a video tour

Photos

Reviews

100% recommend

"I have had a wonderful experience"

My ratings for this school

Housing

Homestay -single room (No meals) Age 18-59

Homestay -single room (No meals) Age 60+

Homestay -single room (Half Board) Age 18-59

Homestay -single room (Full Board) Age 18-59

Homestay -single room (Half Board) Age 3-17

Homestay -single room (Half Board) Age 60+

Homestay -single room (Full Board) Age 3-17

Homestay -single room (Full Board) Age 60+

Seaview Dormitory Double Room

Seaview Dormitory Single Room

Lime Dormitory Single Room

Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Questions and answers

English + Ukulele - 25 lessons/week: 20 lpw + Options

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Duration

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