Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : English : USA : Honolulu

Language school Honolulu
Global Village

Our partner school occupies two floors of a magnificent building located next to the famous Ala Moana Shopping Centre, a few minutes walk from Waikiki Beach. The school has 14 bright classrooms, a student lounge, as well as a video/multimedia room. Many shops, restaurants and cafés are just a few minutes away on foot. The school also offers students free Internet access.

At a glance

Population 400,000
School size M
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation Host family / residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 16 of 55 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: maximum 15 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 8:30–12:30 or 13:30–17:30 (Mon-Thurs)
Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Daily schedule: 9:00–13:00 or 13:30–17:30
Details: see Standard course
Preparation for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 55 minutes (9 weeks)
Daily schedule: 08:30-15:00
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes (12 weeks)
Duration of courses: 9 or 12* weeks
*+1 additional week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Intensive course
Business course, TOEFL and TOEIC
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Duration of courses: minimum 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Intensive course

Accomodation

Host family
This form of accommodation is very popular, and allows you to benefit from a complementary setting, outside of the classroom, in which to practise the language everyday. You will share the daily life of the locals in an authentic environment. Students have individual bedrooms and full board is provided, a considerable financial advantage. The host families are located within a 60-minute radius of the school by public transport.  
Residence
The Shinshu Kyokai Mission Dormitory is a residence that offers students single rooms at reasonable prices. It is located 15 minutes on foot and just 5 minutes by bus from the school. The University of Hawaii as well as shops are located just nearby. Thanks to many years of experience (35 years in the business) the residence staff know how to make students feel at home. The residence has 46 individual rooms with bathrooms located on each floor. Housemates share a common kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine and dryer, lounge room with television, coin-operated telephones, drink and snack machines and ping-pong tables.

Leisure

Those who love beaches and swimming will be enchanted and surfers will be in paradise! The school organises surfing lessons and other activities to allow you to get to know the island and the Polynesian culture, as well as the melting pot of nationalities that live there. Many social outings are also offered so that you can discover the marvels of Hawaii and make friends with other students from around the world. Finally, Honolulu offers a first class nightlife for partygoers.

Global Village
WiFi is free.
Prices 2008

Dates and Prices in American Dollars
(USD 1 ≈ CHF 1.25 / EUR 0.76)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
14.01 / 11.02 / 10.03 / 07.04 / 05.05 / 02.06 / 30.06 / 28.07 / 25.08 / 22.09 / 20.10 / 17.11 / 15.12.2008
Cambridge Course 9 w.:
08.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
19.03 - 16.06
17.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
17.03 - 14.06
15.09 - 13.12
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 15.01 / 19.02 / 26.03 / 28.05 / 11.06 / 04.07 / 17.08 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 22.11 / 23.11.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 26.03 / 26.05 / 11.06 / 04.07 / 15.08 / 01.09 / 13.10 / 27.11 / 28.11 / 25.12.2008
Included in price:
  • Language Course & Course Materials
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/full board
B: Residence/single room/no meals
Standard Course A B
2 weeks 1360
3 weeks 1638
4 weeks 1926 1722
6 weeks 2714 2728
8 weeks 3502 3094
12 weeks 4958 4346
2 weeks 1402
3 weeks 1712
4 weeks 2018 1822
6 weeks 2852 2908
8 weeks 3686 3294
12 weeks 5234 4646


Intensive Course A B
2 weeks 1430
3 weeks 1713
4 weeks 2026 1822
6 weeks 2864 2878
8 weeks 3702 3294
12 weeks 5258 4646
16 weeks 6814 5998
24 weeks 10046 8822
2 weeks 1472
3 weeks 1787
4 weeks 2118 1922
6 weeks 3002 3058
8 weeks 3886 3494
12 weeks 5534 4946
16 weeks 7182 6398
24 weeks 10598 9422
Extra week (24+) A:399 / B: -
Extra month (24+) A: - / B:1380


Extra week (24+) A:419 / B: -
Extra month (24+) A: - / B:1480


Cambridge Course A B
9 weeks 4851 4872
9 weeks 5118 5202
Course materials and examination fee to be paid on site ~340


Cambridge Course A B
12+1 weeks 5654 5471
12+1 weeks 5873 5761
Course materials and examination fee to be paid on site ~340


Business or TOEFL or TOEIC preparation course A B
4 weeks 2026 1822
4 weeks 2078 1882
(TOEFL: Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl)

TOEIC: Examination fee to be paid on site ~60
TOEFL: Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl)


Options/Extras
Private Tuition (per hour) 50
Private Tuition (per hour) 50
Extra night at the hostfamily's 0
Extra night at the hostfamily's 50
Airport transfer 60
Airport transfer 60
Residence Deposit (to be paid on site) 590
Residence Deposit (to be paid on site) 590
Cleaning fee to be paid on site (residence) 40

Key points of the language school in Honolulu

• Close to all urban conveniences as well as nature (mountains, parks, sea...)
• Experienced teachers and quality teaching
• Central location, close to Waikiki Beach
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