Honolulu, Hawaii

Learn English in Hawaii at Academia Language School!

INTRODUCTION

Aloha!
Welcome to Academia Language School!
Founded in 1969, Academia was the first language
school in Hawaii. For over 45 years we have been
providing the highest quality English language
instruction on our beautiful island to students fromaround the world.
Some students come to Academia to prepare for an
academic program at an American university. Otherstudents may be focused on career advancement.
Many students want to learn English for theirpersonal growth and to make new friends and learn
about new cultures.
At Academia, we offer a wide selection of classes
so that you can design a course of study that meets
your personal goals. You can choose to focus onconversation, or on preparing for college or abusiness career. You can choose to vary yourprogram by taking TOEIC or TOEFL classes
supplemented by conversation, a work experienceor a vocabulary class. Every 12 weeks, new courses
are offered.
Academia’s approach to teaching is interactive andenjoyable. Our teachers are selected not only for
their knowledge and experience, but also for theirability to connect with and motivate their students.
Academia teachers are encouraged to be as creative
as possible in making the language learning
experience fun and exciting —which leads to better
learning.
Our Hawaii location offers a beautiful setting for
you to learn a new language. We are located withinwalking distance of Waikiki Beach and the world
famous Ala Moana Shopping Center. We have many
activities and field trips for our students so they canexperience and enjoy Hawaii and its friendly people.

If you want help finding a nice place to stay, we have
many options, including homestay, condo, dormitory
and local apartments. Our friendly staff is available at
all times to assist you.
Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve
them while you make new friends and have alearning experience that will last you a lifetime.

Ryan Bailey
DirectorWHY ACADEMIA?
•Wide selection of classes offered at every level from beginner to advanced•

Students can choose their own classes within their level•

High quality English instruction with engaging, experienced teachers•

Interactive and enjoyable methodology that makes learning English fun!

•Flexible schedule—classes offered from 8:00am to 4:20pm•

Excellent value / affordable tuition•

Able to take as many classes as you want at no extra cost•

Great location near beaches, shopping and bus routes•

Small classes—average of 8 students or less•

New and innovative classes every term•

International atmosphere with students from around the world•

Fun activities for students•

English only policy•

Friendly, helpful staff“I have been to other English language schools and I feel Academia is the best because
they have the best choice of classes. I can take advanced grammar classes, conversation
classes, business classes or even an English + Drama class. Right now I am also taking
Academia’s Work Practicum class and I am getting working experience while improving
my English. Everybody at Academia is extremely friendly too!”

Joyce from Taiwan“I have been at Academia for over a year now and I think it is a great school. I am now
taking pronunciation and grammar. At first I took conversation and listening classes, but
my English is improving and so I wanted to take more advanced classes. The school has
many classes to choose from. My teachers are very good and very nice. I also love living
in Hawaii. I can hike all year round on beaches, in tropical forests and in mountains. I
plan to visit Maui and the Big Island soon.”

Szabo from Hungary

PROGRAMSAt Academia, we help each one of our students design a custom English program that meets their personalgoals. We start by working closely with new students to accurately determine their strengths andweaknesses and understand their specific language learning objectives. We then recommend programs ofstudy (schedule of classes) that will enable them to achieve those goals.

Beginner - Basic English
This program is designed to provide students with opportunities to work on fundamentals that areoften unavailable at other institutions, such as course offerings dedicated specifically to mastering
the difficulties of English pronunciation.

Intermediate - English for Communication
This program is designed to help students develop a high degree of fluency in everyday formsof communication. For example, students are able to take courses that help them expand theirknowledge of the idioms and slang that they will encounter in the real world.

Advanced - English for Applied Purposes
This program is designed to help students achieve their individual academic and/or professional
goals by providing course offerings in such areas as Work Experience and Test Prep courses suchas TOEFL and TOEIC. Academia is the only open test site for TOEIC in the State of Hawaii.
Students in all three programs will find a large number of elective courses that will allow them to pursue
their own individual interests. Examples of elective courses include: Reading and Writing, Listening andSpeaking, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Idioms, Business English, Hawaiian Studies, Current Events andLiterature.

WHY STUDY IN HAWAII?
•Beautiful island setting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean•

Warm aloha spirit of the people of Hawaii•

World famous beaches and other natural attractions such as Diamond Head Crater•

Tropical weather allows for year round outdoor activities•

Lots to do—Waikiki/Honolulu offers great shopping, nightlife, and other activities•

Beautiful neighbor islands of Maui, the Big Island, Kauai and Molokai just a shortflight away•

Excellent watersports—world’s best surfing on the North Shore, great kitesurfingand windsurfing•Waikiki/Honolulu is one of the safest large cities in the US

FACILITIESOur facilities feature:•Large comfortable classrooms with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, Diamond Head and nearby
mountains•

Free high speed internet access•Computers with internet access free for students•Student lounge with vending machine, microwave and fridge

LOCATION
Academia is located just a shortwalk away from the beaches ofWaikiki and Ala Moana Beach Park.
We are also next door to Ala Moana
Shopping Center and many local
restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
Many apartments and condos arewithin walking distance. 6 major
bus routes have a stop in front ofour school, so transportation isconvenient and easy. We are just a
15 minute car ride from Honolulu
International Airport.

HOUSING
Our staff is happy to arrange your preferred accommodations during your time with us. We offer a wide
variety of options that are available to prospective or current students of Academia Language School. We
can also arrange for airport pickup at your convenience.

Homestay
Stay with an English speaking family and experience local culture with comfortable accommodations andhome cooked meals. The average homestay distance from school: 30-60 minutes by bus.

Local Apartment or Dormitory
There are many different apartments, condos and dormitory options are located nearby our school. Choose
from single rooms or shared apartments with other international students in buildings that are secure,furnished and with amenities. We will help you find an apartment or dorm that best suits your individual
needs.

STUDENTS“When I started at Academia I could understand English a little bit but was unable
to speak very much. I attended English classes in Germany but the teachers there
didn’t teach us how to speak the language. Academia taught me a lot and now I
feel very comfortable having a conversation with people. I can very muchrecommend studying English at Academia. Staying in Honolulu, Hawaii is fabulous
and there are plenty of things to do.”Bastian from Germany“I’ve studied English for a long time in Korea though I was still afraid of talking
with native people. But I changed after taking classes and I like to speak with themeverywhere now. The classes and teachers were very great. I learned a lot in everyclass. Also I liked school activity. I could meet new people there. I had wonderful
memories in Hawaii so I’m planning to study longer next time. All the teachers andstaffs were so kind to me. I miss them a lot.”

Minjae from Korea“We love Academia because all the people here are so friendly. We also meet manydifferent cultures here and speak with them in English. Life in Hawaii is wonderful
and we feel like we are on vacation every day! We love to swim and we swim every
day and then go to class and learn English. Academia is great for us because wecan choose to go to classes either in the morning or the afternoon. We can arrange
our life with the school, which is very important to us.”Jack and Claudine from France

ENROLLMENT
Enrolling at Academia is easy. There are three ways to enroll:

1. Visit www.academiaschool.edu/apply and fill out our online application
2. Email learn@academiaschool.com and we will email you our application form
3. Call (808) 946-5599 and we will be happy to assist you
Academia is authorized to issue I-20 forms for student visas to students from around the world.

Academia Language School
1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1215, Honolulu, HI 96814
www.academiaschool.edu
Phone: (808) 946-5599 | Fax: (808) 947-4655
Email: learn@academiaschool.com
Academia Language School

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