English schools in Honolulu

8 Best English Language Schools in Honolulu in 2024 (from NZ$ 499)

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For more than 25 years, the Institute of Intensive English of Hawaii has been welcoming students from all over the world to these beautiful islands. IIE Hawaii is recognized as one of the top accredited educational institutes of Hawaii. It offers a wide range of courses for students of all ages interested in learning general English, business English and taking the various tests. It provides a variety of activities that allow students to become completely immersed in an English speaking environment while enjoying the culture of this unique place.

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NZ$ 1,024

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Honolulu with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in USA. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Honolulu. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in USA have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Honolulu, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 2,784

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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.

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NZ$ 499

Central Pacific College is located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, where surfing was invented. With English language courses ranging from beginning through advanced, we strive to ensure quality ESL instruction to students of all backgrounds and interests. We also offer test preparation courses in TOEFL and TOEIC, as well as one-on-one private lessons to suit individual student needs. During the summer, children aged 6-14 can join our renowned Club Keiki program, where they’ll have the exciting opportunity to learn English through a variety of fun activities and excursions in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Our convenient location, small class sizes, and personalized attention make us the ideal choice for quality education at an affordable price.

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NZ$ 1,054

The host are located in Honolulu and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,805

Bright Beginnings mission is to provide young students an engaging and fun environment to learn, whereby students can confidentially learn and grow. Since the 1980's, we have earned the trust of thousands of families across generations, by providing quality education to children. We hope to instill a foundation for life long learning by allowing students to express their thoughts confidentially without fear. Our program offers a balance of small class room instruction and fun-filled activities. What makes us different is: - We boast the smallest teacher to student ratio in Hawaii (4 students to 1 teacher) - Our smaller classes allows for more customized instruction focusing on key needs of each student - We know how to teach children with our qualified teachers who teach children year-round in our learning center - We have the most unique and best activity program allowing students to engage with local students in Hawaii We take pride in our program and we look forward to providing you with the ultimate learning experience with memories that will last a life time!

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NZ$ 851

10 Days – 9 nights is all you need for a perfect getaway in one of the most beautiful islands in the world, the island of O’ahu in Hawaii. Private beach house in the countryside of the island Professional Surf lessons with video analyzing Yoga sessions designed to complement your surfing Delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch Experience O’ahu adventures like snorkelling, Hiking, SUP Visit all 4 sides of the Island with our private tours BBQ farewell party with Hawaiian food The variety of waves and the right equipment will improve your surf style and technique before you can say ALOHA! 4 Private surf sessions Group surf lessons 2 Surfing theory lessons Surf equipment during the entire trip 2 Trips to other surf breaks Video and Photo analyzing will improve your surf tech 1 Stand Up Paddle lesson Surf workshops duck diving and others Out water Surf workout Water Safety class (rips, tides, etc) Welcome to the best place in the world to let go your adventure spirit every day we will go for adventures around the island, get ready to be dirty! Hikes on the best spots on the island Snorkelling with Hawaiian sea turtles Stand up paddle on Hawaiian river Jump for high cliffs if you have the guts Explore each side of the island. Included are breakfast and lunches, plus a special last day BBQ farewell party! Treating you to the best local and international food. Imagine foods with a great variety in colours, flavours and nutrition filled superfoods because we know you’ll need the power to keep up with all of ours prepared adventures! We also care about your unique dietary requirements whether you are pescatarian, veggie or intolerant to certain foods. Just let us know!

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NZ$ 4,784

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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.

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NZ$ 707

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