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 sessions for a total of 34 weeks. Students must enroll for 4 sessions and may start at the beginning of any session. Students may take a break during the Summer Session, but must have been enrolled the previous session to qualify. The last day of the program is the final day of the student's 4th session of study.
The Intensive English Program is offered in an Academic Year schedule with breaks at Fall, Christmas, Spring and optional extended Summer break.
Students join General English 25 Lessons (IEP).
General Information
- Ages:
- From 16
- Levels:
- All Levels
- Lessons:
- 25 Lessons / Week
- F-1 Student Visa:
- Required
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- IIE Nationality Mix:
- Yes
Academic Year and Timetable
| Academic Year Sessions 2024 | Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jan. 8 - March 8 | 9 Weeks |
| Session 2 | March 25 - May 24 | 9 Weeks |
| Summer Session 3 | May 28 - July 26 | 9 Weeks |
| Session 4 | Aug. 19 - Oct. 4 | 7 Weeks |
| Session 5 | Oct. 15 - Dec. 13 | 9 Weeks |
| Academic Year Sessions 2025 | Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jan. 7 - March 7 | 9 weeks |
| Session 2 | March 24 - May 23 | 9 weeks |
| Summer Session 3 | May 27 - July 25 | 9 weeks |
| Session 4 | Aug 18 - Oct. 3 | 7 weeks |
| Session 5 | Oct. 13 - Dec. 12 | 9 weeks |
| Academic Year Sessions 2026 | Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | TBA | 9 weeks |
| Session 2 | TBA | 9 weeks |
| Summer Session 3 | TBA | 9 weeks |
| Session 4 | TBA | 7 weeks |
| Session 5 | TBA | 9 weeks |
Monday
- 9:00am-10:50am:
- Session 1
- 10:50am-11:05am:
- Break
- 11:05am-1:00pm:
- Session 2
Tuesday to Friday
- 8:30am-10:20am:
- Listening & Speaking
(includes Grammar) - 10:20am-10:35am:
- Break
- 10:35am-12:30pm:
- Reading & Writing
More Program Details
General English20 Lessons / Week
Monday Electives5 Lessons / Week
This class focuses on speaking in real-world situations, but also includes listening, vocabulary, reading, writing and grammar. Each week there is a different topic that relates to real life scenarios you encounter while using English in every day life.
There are role-plays, debates and discussions about current topics and current events, travel and survival English, English for work, slang and idioms, conversational English and much more. These skills will help you to speak English better in every aspect of your life.
Students in the 25 and 35 lessons programs take Elective classes each Monday, 9am-1pm. Elective classes are specialized courses that full-time students take in addition to their General English classes. They allow students to focus more intensely on some of the skills covered briefly (or not covered) in the Tuesday-Friday classes. Based on highest demand by students, skills and topics covered in Elective classes include:
- academic English
- grammar
- speaking
- debating
- pronunciation
- writing
- current events
- Hawaiian and US culture
- idioms and intonation
- vocabulary through pop music
- English through TV
- business English
Included in the Program
Great opportunities to practice your English.
School Social Barbecue
At least once a month, we have a very popular big school barbecue nearby at Fort Derussy Park. This is a great chance to meet other students, practice English and enjoy lots of delicious food. Students can also participate in fun outdoor sports and social activities.
Daily Activities
We plan a full calendar of exciting and unique daily activities so that you can enjoy the beauty of Hawaii while practing English. They include free weekly sunset beach yoga and free weekly hula, surfing, hiking, beach trips, picnics, catamaran cruises, more!
Tuition & Fees 2025
2024 Tuition and Fees
2024 fees will apply for programs starting in 2024.
- All fees in U.S. dollars. Hawaii G.E. tax included.
- All prices are subject to change without notice.
- 2025 tuition fees will be honored for 2026 bookings paid by Nov. 1, 2025.
- 2024 tuition fees will apply for programs starting in 2024.
- 2025 tuition fees will apply for programs starting in 2025.
- Military or Kamaaina rate: contact IIE for information
- IIE accepts payment in the form of U.S. dollars, checks (American banks), traveler’s checks (in person), wire transfers, and credit cards (VISA/MasterCard/JCB).
- Wire transfers: please add $25 fee to the total amount.
- Outgoing wire transfer fee: $60
- Express Mail Fee: $125
REGISTRATION & MATERIALS 2025
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $175 |
| Materials & Tech Fee | $25 per week |
ACADEMIC YEAR SCHEDULE34 Weeks + Breaks
| Tuition 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 34 weeks | $9,860 |
Other Recommendations
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.