Wide Range of Quality Programs
IIE Hawaii Offers English Classes for All Levels, Needs and Ages.
Program Categories
General English
Short Term English Program (STEP)
20 lessons / week
The main General English program for students on a visa waiver, tourist visa or a visa other than F-1 student visa. All levels are held in the morning Tuesday though Friday.
Intensive English Program (IEP)
25 lessons / week
A popular program designed for students on an F-1 Student Visa. All levels are held in the morning Monday-Friday. We recommend students study three months or more. This program is also offered in an Academic Year schedule with session breaks.
Super Intensive English Program (SIEP)
35 lessons / week
For students seeking maximum improvement in minimum time. This morning & afternoon program can be offered with afternoon Small Group Conversation or Business options.
Long-term Academic Year
Intensive English with session breaks
This program is ideal for long-term students who plan to take time off for vacation or travel. The Academic Year Program is four 9-week sessions for a total of 36 weeks. Students must enroll for 4 sessions and may start at the beginning of any session.
Exam Preparation / College Pathway
Academic Track
25 lessons / week
College Pathway featuring the Intensive English Program (IEP) with Academic English as Monday elective. Students also receive afternoon tutoring on academic English skills for a minimum of 2 hours weekly.
Hawaii Rainbow College Partnership
University of Hawaii's KCC Pathways
Our unique Hawaii Rainbow College Partnership with University of Hawaii's Kapiolani Community College (KCC) offers special pathways leading to college/university studies and career training.
Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE/CAE)
20 or 25 lessons /week
An authorized official Cambridge Preparation Center, IIE offers courses in the First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) three times a year.
Business English
Business Electives
Private / SIEP (Business)
Business English classes for students and professionals with various goals and needs. Courses start from one week, from 8 lessons a week to 35 lessons a week.
Hawaiian English Programs
Hawaiian English Adventures
20 or 25 lessons / week
Exciting English and Hawaiian cultural learning opportunities for students including surfing, hula, ukulele and more.
Summer English Program for Kids
Kids & Teens Summer Programs
For ages 6–16, our summer programs are exciting, high-quality and nationally accredited, with more than 200 children attend each year from all around the world.
Other Programs
Small Group Conversation
10 lessons / week
Speaking-focused with a limit of 5 students, students receive maximum teacher attention and correction in a warm, friendly environment. Tuesday-Friday, 1:15-3:15pm.
Private Lessons
General / Business / Exam Preparation / Specific Purpose
Personalized instruction ideal for students who want to concentrate on a specific area of study, or who do not have the time to study in our other courses.