English Courses in Honolulu
- Intensive English course in Honolulu
- General English course in Honolulu
- Basic English course in Honolulu
- Internship course in Honolulu
- English exam preparation courses in Honolulu
- Special Interest Courses
- Academic year in Honolulu
- Master English Program in Honolulu
Intensive English course in Honolulu
If you want to make maximum progress with your English, we recommend the Intensive course. It will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the shortest possible time. The Intensive English course is offered for all levels of English, from Beginner to Intermediate and you can start studying any week. So that you can continue your learning after you return home, we also offer the online post-course free of charge for 3 months after your course, and if you book 4 weeks or longer you get 6 months free access. An Intensive English course includes 30 lessons per week (total tuition time of 25 hours),:
- 14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System™.
- 6 x iLab lessons
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- 10 x Special Interest Lessons (for example Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary)
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
General English course in Honolulu
The General course is carefully structured to help you communicate clearly in every day life. It is offered for all levels of English and you can choose how long you want to study, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks, each 6 weeks you’ll move up an English level. General courses start every Monday and include:
- 14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System
- 6 x iLab lessons
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- 4 x Special Interest Lessons (for example Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary)
Total: 26 x 40 min lessons per week = 17 hrs and 20 mins
Basic English course in Honolulu:
Our Basic course is offered to students at all levels of English and allows to you maximize your free time during your language course. The course will help you understand and speak English in practical situations. With 20 lessons (40 minutes) per week you’ll plenty of time to relax, make friends and enjoy discovering your surroundings. The course is comprised of:
- 14 x 40 min General Language (Basic Studies)
- 4 x Special Interest Lessons (for example Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary)
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
Total: 20 x 40 min lessons per week = 14 hrs and 40 mins
Note: Basic course is only offered in the Summer and the length may vary from 2 to 12 weeks, please see our brochure for start dates.
Internship course in Honolulu
Plunge into the working world – you’ll experience your host culture in a whole different way with the Internship Program! First, take a 4-6 week Intensive or General Program to focus on improving your language ability. With the included internship preparation sessions you will prepare for your internship by covering CV or resume writing and interviewing skills.
After your program, you will be placed in a company matching your interests and abilities in the Honolulu area. You will work part-time at an unpaid internship where you’ll develop industry-specific language skills, build a personal network, gain international perspective and explore your potential as you work alongside native speakers. The Internship in England is a minimum of 9 weeks and that includes approximately 50-100 intern hours.
At the conclusion of your program, you will make a formal presentation and receive the Internship Certificate. Your perspectives will be more global, your CV more attractive and your language skills will be ready for the real world! An internship enables you to:
- improve your language skills
- gain practical work experience
- develop an in-depth understanding of your host country’s business culture
- improve your CV
Areas you can find Internships in: Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Education, Media, Communications, Public Relations.
Examples of Internship placements in Honolulu: Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Cole Academy, JCCH, KITV
English exam preparation courses in Honolulu
You may enroll for any one of a number of public examinations while you are on your course in Honolulu . Whether you need to take an exam for entrance to an English-language university, applying for jobs, or just trying to prove your English skills, Our school in Honolulu can help you succeed with the following exams.
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
- Cambridge exams
- IELTS
Cambridge exam course
14 lessons are Specialist Exam Preparation. They will follow an exam preparation course book and concentrate on exam skills, as well as advancing their general level of English.
6 x iLab lessons per week focusing on exam preparation
10 x SPINs. Students can choose one subjects from the list of subjects described in the General Course section and in addition can chose:
- Skills for the Cambridge Exams - Allows for extra training in skills required to maximize their score potential in a Cambridge exam.
- TOEFL - In addition to their chosen Cambridge Exam, students can also take an option in TOEFL test preparation.
- IELTS - option may also be available if demand allows.
1 lecture (double lesson)
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS exam course
14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System™. Students will be in mixed classes with General students, and possibly Basic students. They will study from a course book, provided for them at school
6 x iLab lessons per week
4-10 x TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS lessons. Students work on past papers, written and computer-based tests. The computer-based test has four sections: listening, structure (grammar & vocabulary), reading and writing.
Students receive either a TOEFL practice book or materials. Some lessons may take place in the iLab using practice tests.
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
Special interest Language Courses
- Business English
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Exam preparation (TOEFL and Cambridge)
- Pronunciation
- TOEFL
- Hawaiiana
- Movies & TV Studies
- Creative Writing
Academic year in Honolulu
Study a combination of languages and academic subjects to gain complete language fluency and official international diplomas for your career or combine long-term English studies with specialized, career-oriented coursework. The Academic Year Abroad Programs’ curriculum is designed to give you advanced communication skills and an in-depth understanding of a range of academic subjects, regardless of your starting language abilities. Choose between the General Program or Intensive Program and begin your Academic Year Abroad. You will concentrate on fundamental language skills while exploring areas of academic interest at an increasingly higher and more challenging level. Once you are at a sufficient language level, you will enroll in the academic subjects of your choice and/or prepare for an internationally recognized examination. Each school offers a wide range of academic subjects
Master English Program in Honolulu
Aloha! Honolulu is a mecca for beach lovers and seekers of tropical paradise – a truly enticing city. Here you can study a combination of languages and academic subjects while gaining complete English fluency and official international diplomas for your career. Alternatively you can combine long-term English studies with specialized, career-oriented coursework in either Master Business English or the Master English for Media & Art. This is your chance to absorb a subject of your choice and get ahead in your career.
A key part of the program is your part-time internship – a unique chance to examine a local business from the inside out. A dedicated Internship Coordinator will help match your interests and goals to an industry specific experience. You may also receive a personal recommendation from your respective company – a valuable asset for admission to competitive graduate school programs, or for future job applications.
