Super Intensive English Program (SIEP)
35 lessons/week
The Super Intensive English Program (SIEP) is designed for students seeking maximum improvement in minimum time. Students combine the Intensive English Program (IEP) in the morning with Small Group Conversation classes (maximum 5 students) in the afternoon.
The SIEP program can also be taken with Small Group Business option in the afternoon.
Recommended for serious English learners, this increasingly popular program comes with a special package price.
General Information
- Ages:
- From 16
- Levels:
- All Levels
- Lessons:
- 35 Lessons / Week
- F-1 Student Visa:
- Required
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- IIE Nationality Mix:
- Yes
Timetable
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
- 1:15am-3:15pm:
- Small Group Conversation (or Business)
What's This Program?
General English20 Lessons / Week
Monday Elective5 Lessons / Week
Small Group10 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
This is a unique program in Hawaii as it focuses on developing individual student speaking skills. Classes are limited to five students so that each student gets focused individualized attention. It is perfect for students who have specific goals and limited time to accomplish them.
Special Additions To 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 |
SUPER INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (SIEP)35 lessons
| Tuition 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 4-7 weeks | $635/week |
| 8-11 weeks | $615/week |
| 12+ weeks | $600/week |
Other General English Programs
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.