Private Lessons
General / Business / Exam Preparation / Specific Purpose
Private lessons or customized programs are the best option for students who do not have the time to study in our other courses. It is also ideal for students who want to concentrate on a specific area of study such as grammar, conversational English, functional English or exam preparation such as TOEFL, TOEIC, or Cambridge.
The most flexible course of study at IIE. Students have the opportunity to choose:
- General English
- Business English
- Exam Preparation
- Specific Purpose
Students interested in business private lessons, please also see IIE's Business & Corporate English Programs.
Discount Lesson Packs
Private lessons are offered in affordable discount packs.
Intensive English + One to One
Afternoon private lessons can be added to any IEP morning program (F1 student visa) to focus on specific areas of study.
General Information
- Ages:
- From 12
- Levels:
- All Levels
- Lessons:
- 2 Lessons +
- Visa:
- Not Required
- Schedule:
- Tuesday to Friday
(Mon-Fri option also available) - IIE Nationality Mix:
- No
Private Lesson Times
Normally scheduled Tuesday to Friday, 1:15pm-3:15pm. (8 lessons per week; 55 minutes per lesson).
Monday afternoon lessons are also possible.
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 |
PRIVATE LESSONS / CUSTOMIZED COURSESGeneral, Business, TOEFL, TOEIC, Specific Purpose
- Textbook / Materials Fees: Included
| Tuition 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Single lesson 2 lesson minimum | $90 |
| Semi-private 2+ students | $60/student |
| Discount Packss (8 lessons wk) | Per lesson rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Pack | $680 | $85 |
| 16 Pack | $1,280 | $80 |
| 24 Pack | $1,860 | $77.50 |
| 32 Pack | $2,400 | $75 |
- Private Lessons not available July 2nd week - August 3rd week
- Lessons normally Tues-Fri afternoon, 8 lessons per week
- 10 lessons per week option also available (Mon-Fri)
INTENSIVE ENGLISH + ONE TO ONE33 lessons (IEP + 8 Private / wk)
| Tuition 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $4,040 |
| 5 weeks | $5,050 |
| 6 weeks | $6,060 |
| 7 weeks | $7,070 |
| 8 weeks | $7,720 |
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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.
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.