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Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College

Intensive English Program (IEP)
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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 120students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1-808-934-2697
  • Fax
  • +1-808-934-2701
  • Address
  • Hawaii Community College, Intensive English Program 200 West Kawili Street Hilo , Hawaii , 96720-4091 , U.S.A.

Options

  • Urban
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Vocational school-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Why This School?

  • - HCC aims to provide students with outstanding academic English language with comprehensive support services to its international students.
    - Students will be given opportunity to taste what it takes to study in American University.
    - The location of the College is in the middle of Honolulu, just beside beautiful Mānoa Valley

About the  Intensive English Program (IEP)

  • HCC aims to provide students with outstanding academic English language with comprehensive support services to its international students. Students will be given opportunity to taste what it takes to study in American University.
    IEP provides thorough instructions in 4 major parts of English, which are writing, listening, speaking and grammar. Students will be trained to study in an American University. IEP program is specifically designed for beginner to intermediate non-native English speakers. (Students base below TOEFL 450)
     
    Upon the completion of IEP, students are expected to:
    1. Apply writing and critical thinking skills to personal and academic assignments.
    2. Apply appropriate skills to read, comprehend and respond to introductory-level academic and authentic texts.
    3. Apply listening and speaking skills to lectures, presentations, and in-class discussions.
    4. Understand grammar concepts and apply them to the other skill areas.
     

About the  Hawaii Community College

  • University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College (HCC) encompasses the concept of Kauhale which practically means ‘community’. HCC seeks success with the students through maximization of use of community. HCC will embrace all students and recognize each individuals’ skills, knowledge, experience as well as the skills. HCC welcomes those who are looking for excellence in both education and socialization.
     
    HCC also promotes students’ learning potential by emphasizing the both knowledge and experience. HCC think about the students not only when they are studying in the college, but as a lifelong learners. HCC will stimulate students’ will and be excellent catalyst for their success.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    IEPThe mission of the Intensive English Program at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic English language instruction and comprehensive support services to international students seeking academic, personal, and professional goals in a rich, cross-cultural environment.
    The IEP offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in  an American university. 

    Week 1
    First week of classes
    Meet your teachers and other IEP students

    Week 4
    Mid-term meeting with coordinatorIn the middle of the session, all IEP students can have a 10 to 15-minute meeting with the program coordinator. This provides students with the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns, and academic plans.

    Week 8 
    - Final Tests and GraduationAt the end of the session, instructors will meet individually with each student to provide information on student progress and final grades. Students also have an opportunity at this time to share information and opinions about the class.Final tests
      • Final exams in the classes
     •  ITP TOEFL test (for level 4 only)

Course Information

Class size 12 Students Schedule 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 Weeks
Course Level 4 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-08 2024-08-21 2024-07-01 2024-05-20
※ From the Course Starting Dates 8, 16, 24, 32, 40Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 75
Tuition
8 Week 16 Week 24 Week 32 Week 40 Week
(USD)$ 2,205 (USD)$ 4,020 (USD)$ 6,030 (USD)$ 8,040 (USD)$ 10,050
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 250
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
8 weeks (USD)$ 600

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 125
Other Charges (USD)$ 250    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • Housing
     
    IEP students can request personalized assistance with housing arrangements done prior to arrival. ($125 Pre and Post Arrival Support Fee  non-refundable) We will do our best to find the best housing match for you, but we cannot promise that you will get your first choice.
    Please check the application fee form if you need this assistance.
     
    To Contact Us:
    Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program
    Phone: 808-934-2698,934-2697 Fax: 808-934-2701
    E-mail:hawcciep@hawaii.edu
     
    Housing Options
     
    Tohbi Hale
    Address: 84 Olona St., Hilo, Hawaii 96720
    Phone: (808) 935-8796 (Sal Horiuchi, Manager)
    Email: sal.tohbihale@yahoo.com
    URL: www.tohbihale.org

    Two-Bedroom Unit: $1,100 per month; Rooms rented out individually for $550 per month Deposit: $550 per student Fully furnished single bed, desk, chair, lamp in each room, electric stove, refrigerator sink, cupboards in kitchen, shower and toilet in bathroom  no-kitchen stuff Utilities included (electricity - maximum $100 and water) Tenants responsible for telephone and cable TV
    Hale Haumana

     
     
     
     
    Address: 1452 Kinoole St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720
    Phone: (808) 935-8796 (Sal Horiuchi, Manager)
    Email: sal.tohbihale@yahoo.com
    URL:  www.halehaumana.org

    Three-Bedroom Unit: $1,800 per month ($600 per person)
    Two-Bedroom Unit: Single room $580 per month, Shared (2 people per room) $490 per month
    A security deposit of 1 month rent is required
    Fully furnished single bed, desk, chair, dresser drawer, closet space, electric stove, refrigerator, sink,
    cupboards in kitchen, shower and toilet in bathroom no-kitchen stuff
    Utilities included (electricity - maximum $150 and water)
    Tenants responsible for telephone, internet, and cable TV

    Waiakea Lagoon View
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Address: 50 Maile St. #33 Hilo, HI 96720
    Phone: (808) 969-7160; (808) 840-9316; (808) 969-6902
    Toll free within USA: 1 (877) 740-2400
    E-mail: wlv@hawaii.rr.com 
    Website: www.wlvapartments.com
    Minimum 2 month contract (effective 5/15/10)
    One Bedroom, single occupancy: $1,630  ($815 per month)
    One Bedroom, double occupancy: $850  ($425 per month)*
    Two Bedroom with private room: $1.198  ($599 per month)*
    *If available with another HCC IEP student for the same session(s).

    Rent includes basic cable and fast Internet service.
    Utilities included (maximum of 50-60/mo. for electricity, depending on the unit rented)
    Tenant responsible for telephone.

    It is less than one mile to the UHH campus. There are many types of restaurants serving a variety of foods and
     7 Eleven store within one to five minutes walking distance. Four major supermarkets, WalMart, Sears, Macys, Office Max, and Ross stores are only about a 5 minute ride by car.

    Waiakea Villas
    Address: 400 Hualani Street Hilo, HI 96720
    Phone: (808) 961-2841(877) 961-2841 - Toll Free
    Minimum 6 month contract

    Efficiency Studio: $650.00/month (single occupancy)
    Kitchen Studio: $700.00/month (single occupancy)
    One-Bedroom Unit: $850.00/month (single occupancy)\
    A security deposit of 1 month rent is required
    Utilities included (electricity and water) Tenants responsible for telephone and cable TV
    http://www.studydestiny.com/english/study-abroad/america/school-view.htm?sc_id=598
    Information provided above is from the college and we do not mean to breach any terms of copyrights

Surrounding Area

  • Life on the Big Island
     
    The Big island of Hawai`i is known for its quality of life. A good mix of tropical rains and sunny days provide the island with lush greenery throughout the year. With a population of 45,000, Hilo has less crime, pollution, traffic, noise, and crowding than Honolulu or other metropolitan areas. The beach, mountain, and forest areas are minutes away by car. Join our students who swim, surf, snorkel, dive, hike, camp, and run in their free time!
     
    Hawai`i Community College, a campus of the nationally ranked University of Hawaii System, offers international students 22 Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees in vocational arts, liberal arts, business, nursing, and forestry. In addition, Hawai`i CC is the only community college in the United States with a Hawaiian Lifestyles degree program with an option to transfer to a 4-year degree program in Hawaiian Studies. All degree programs give students chances for an internship to apply their learning to work experience, service learning, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. Hawaii CC currently enrolls over 2000 students. It is a small college that offers personalized care for all of its students.
     
    The information obtained from above was entirely from the College and we do not mean to breach any sort of copyrights.

Facilities

  • Hawai‘i Community College provides an accessible to the library, computer labs, presentation practice rooms, small group study rooms in which students can pursue their higher education.

National Mix

  • Hawai‘i 85.0%, U.S. Mainland8.8%, U.S. Affiliated1.1%, Foreign 3.6%, Unknown 1.4% Hawaiian/Part-Hawaiian 46%, Caucasian 17%, Mixed 13%, Filipino 8%, All other 7%, Japanese 6%, Pacific Islander 3% Chinese 1%

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