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Honolulu English SchoolHonolulu, USA

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

45 students - overall rating
2155 Kalakaua Ave. - Suite 700 - 96815 Honolulu - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Waikiki beach location
  • Top rated social activities
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 60%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 4%
>50 years 3%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Honolulu English School is in Waikiki, 30 minutes by public transport from Honolulu city centre, on the third biggest island in Hawaii. The school is a short walk to Waikiki beach and the area is spilling over with shops, restaurants and bars. There are good transport connections to local attractions including Diamond Head, the dormant volcano, and the Hanauma Beach.

The word “aloha” is a greeting term in Hawaii, but the spirit behind it is far more than a simple word. The term transmits a mutual respect and extends a warmth and sincerity between the two people and this is very much present in the ambiance at Honolulu English School. There is a strong emphasis on English only and the school is proud to say that for the majority of the adult courses there is less than 50% mix of the same nationality. Honolulu English School nests in a tall modern building with its bright classrooms overlooking the ocean and mountains. Other facilities available are a large lounge, a computer area, and high speed Wi-Fi throughout - plus a drinks counter.

There is a wide variety of daily activities organised at the school for students to be able to mix with their peers and practise English in a safe environment. There is a broad variety and intensity of courses available, and it is possible to specialise in different areas such as business, conversation, Cambridge Exams, TOEFL Exam and TOEIC exam. There are day programmes designed for junior students, and these are divided into two age categories; Teen STEP for those aged 13 to 16 years and kids STEP for 6 to 12 year olds. These programmes include daily group trips, activities, course material and lunch. At Honolulu English School you can combine a Junior Programme or an IEP programme with weekly lessons mixed with a popular Hawaiian activity including surfing, hula, playing the Ukulele, or stand-up paddle.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Honolulu English School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 190US$

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Student opinions about Honolulu English School, Honolulu

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Honolulu English School, Honolulu
45 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Other
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (24 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Practically everything. The teachers were very prepared, excellent teaching methods and overall the internal organization unquestionably perfect for my taste. A little bit less than the organization for newcomers, because they were introduced in classes already formed (which is fine), but coming during the week of the final examination of the Term (so called) it's not appropriate because you find yourself having to take an examination for which you are not ready and then it happened to me that the following week was a little bit more relaxed.
Insider tip: It's better to ask when the Term will start and end , and if you begin after that it has been started it's ok, but it's better you don't start during its last week ... it's really much better the following one.
Review details
Other comments Apart from that I ave nothing to say, it was a wonderful experience, I thank those who allowed it and I will carry it forever in my heart. I met a lot of great people and if I had to return to Honolulu I will surely return even in that school.
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2010 by Valeria Ghezzi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers are the best thing in the school. Another thing is that you can only speak in English in it, and with this rule, in general, people improve faster their English.
Insider tip: They should take the hula class. it's very funny, and go to the excursions that the schools organizes.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 13 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2009 by Maria Teresa Moro Hernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The friendliness of the staff and the central location to the beach and Waikiki.
Insider tip: Do not stay only on Oahu. Definitely travel to Maui and Kauai. It's worth to see it and every island offers a lot!
Review details
Other comments The Ohia Student House is pretty bad. It is dirty and too expensive for what you get. But a plus point is the location of the hostel. The beach and the school are max. 5 minutes away.
Course: Super Intensive English Program (IEP + English Café) - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2013 by Daniela Traussnigg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Very centrally located, kindness of the staff, partially very good teachers.
Insider tip: Include enough time to visit the other islands, especially Kawai!
Review details
Other comments In part, poor structure of the classes, in the higher levels (core600) over 70% of the students were German-speaking which was tedious.
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 6 weeks
Review date: 23. Jan. 2012 by Alberto Russo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
The proximity to the residence, the ambience at the school, the activities.
Review details
Course: Super Intensive English Program (IEP + English Café) - 12 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2011 by Sara Leuenberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I love the people who work there, the activities and the great location.
Insider tip: Bring your hiking shoes, there are lots of great hiking places.
Review details
Other comments My accommodation was great. I stayed in an 8-person female dorm room in Waikiki Beachside Hostel. At first I thought that would be crowded but later I was happy to choose that. Hostel was great and clean, you have a kitchen and bathroom in the room and you share it with at most 7 other people. It was a great opportunity to meet more people and practice English. And also it was a great walk by the beach from hostel to the school everyday. I saw lots of rainbows :)
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 11 weeks
Review date: 28. Feb. 2017 by Burcu Yürektürk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Location in the heart of Waikiki, activities and diversity of students.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2013 by Jennifer Clergue
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly, organized and ready to solve you any kind of problem
Insider tip: Don't reserve the waikiky beachside hostel
Review details
Other comments one of the best I've ever attended
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Nov. 2014 by Andrea Nucci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The proximity to the beach and the friendliness of the staff.
Review details
Other comments The level of education was too low and I could not switch to another class because I was already in the highest level (600). I should add that I have difficulty learning languages.
Course: Intensive English Program (IEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Mar. 2011 by Thomas Brenner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The school was located near the centre and the beach
Insider tip: The north coast and the waterfall.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 12 weeks
Review date: 2. Mar. 2011 by Robert Winter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Availability, professionalism, ability of teachîng.
Review details
Other comments Speaking with purpose and private lessons are very interesting
Course: Speaking with Purpose - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2015 by Sylvie Larroque
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers, and above all their director
Insider tip: If you like to party and be within 5 minutes of the academy, Hokele suites is the best hotel. A bit expensive but you really appreciate it, forget about the families.
Review details
Course: Intensive English Program (IEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Oct. 2010 by Oriol Brosa Nadal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The environment and the organization of classes.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2010 by Mónica Martin Abad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The nice teachers, funny social activities
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2013 by Veronika Wanninger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The quality of the teachers is very high.
Review details
Course: English + Hula or Ukulele (Hawaiian English Adventures) - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2011 by Kazuko Kamiya
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers, friendly and pleasant atmosphere
Insider tip: All kinds of activities and sightseeing tours
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Dec. 2008 by Michael Bingmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Staffs are very kind and skillful.
Insider tip: English-Cafe class is a fit place for beginners of English learner.
Review details
Other comments I'd like to try again!
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organization was excellent.
Insider tip: You can speak only English
Review details
Course: Super Intensive English Program (IEP + English Café) - 8 weeks
Review date: 12. Apr. 2010 by Rudy Lupini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very Central, Close to Beach.
Insider tip: The Surfing Lessons, that the School offers, are very well organized and a Lot of Fun.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Jan. 2012 by Elisabeth Krenn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers, peers, environment
Insider tip: Bring warm clothes for the bus
Review details
Course: TOEFL Test Preparation (16 Hour) - 12 weeks
Review date: 4. Jan. 2010 by Jose Maria Pellon Gil
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The people that i met there
Insider tip: Go to Lanikai beach :D
Review details
Other comments enjoy it!
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Nov. 2011 by Rosalia Ucha Gomez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
To meet different people
Insider tip: Hula
Review details
Other comments the course 500 should be more difficult
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Dec. 2007 by Tanja Natterer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Teachers and activities
Insider tip: None
Review details
Other comments It's a good school, with competent and fun teacher.
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Jun. 2014 by Sandra Stamm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers and activities
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Apr. 2009 by Kozlowski Guillaume
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It was in Hawaii!!!
Insider tip: Visit everything you can
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Nov. 2008 by Jose Antonio Peinado De Sousa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly atmosphere
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Apr. 2007 by Katrin Fischer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Staff and students
Review details
Other comments Really really nice!
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2007 by Jaime Guillot De Mergelina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Nice atmosphere.
Review details
Other comments Manoa House is very strict.
Course: TOEFL Test Preparation (16 Hour) - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2010 by Alexander Roth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers
Insider tip: The residence Manoa House is really far from the busy areas and the bus you have to take comes whenever it wants.
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Oct. 2010 by Eva Marti Motera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The staff
Insider tip: Go there!!!
Review details
Course: Short Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Nov. 2009 by Gabriela Hernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Honolulu English School compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 Honolulu English School HonoluluAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Honolulu English School

Accreditations and Quality seals
NAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Honolulu English School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1984

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
* Views of the ocean or mountains from most classrooms

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 120
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 120
Junior courses - In summer: 70
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
17 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 33%
Japan 33%
Italy 10%
Korea 5%
Brazil 4%
Spain 3%
Germany 3%
France 2%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Turkey 2%
Netherlands 1%
Venezuela 1%
Thailand 1%
Chile 1%
Sweden 1%
China 1%

Information for all courses offered by Honolulu English School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15 US$ per week.
Comments about courses

IEP and STEP programmes: classes might take place in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on availability.

If a student wishes to book private lessons there's a minimum of 2 lessons they can book.

Lessons are always 45 minutes per lesson, except for private lessons (55 minutes).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 14 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 11 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 11 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport:
90 US$ one way
150 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Honolulu International (HNL).
More details about airports near Honolulu and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Honolulu page. For flight comparisons to Honolulu, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball2 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking-
Diving1 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf1 km
Horse riding-5 km
Mountainbiking-3 km
Sailing0.5 km
Squash3 km
Swimming-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing3 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Hiking,
- Yoga,
- Hula dance,
- Sightseeing,
- Beach barbecues.

Adults - Paid activities

- Surfing in group 2 hours (USD 110) - Incl. board rental,
- SUP in group 2 hours (USD 110) - Incl. board rental,
- Hula semi-private 1 hour (USD 75, private class USD 90),
- Ukulele 1 hour (USD 75) - Incl. ukulele rental.

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FAQ about Honolulu English School, Honolulu

  • English courses at Honolulu English School start at 345 US$ for Small Group: Conversation course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Condo - Economy Studio is the most popular among all our clients of Honolulu English School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (90 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Honolulu English School varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (Short Term English Program STEP)
  • 100% of teachers at Honolulu English School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Honolulu English School comes from Switzerland with a 33% representation, followed by students from Japan (33%) and Italy (10%).
  • Honolulu English School offers courses from 6 years (Kids & Teens STEP (Course + Activities), 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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