2024年度小樽商科大学ギャップイヤープログラム（海外派遣プログラム）
派遣先1．ハワイ大学カピオラニコミュニティカレッジ①

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTRESOURCE GUIDEHONDA INTERNATIONAL CENTER

Aloha and Warm Hawaiian Greetings
Aloha mai kākou! (Aloha to everyone!)
As one of the ten campuses of the University of Hawai‘i system, Kapi‘olani
Community College empowers all learners to achieve their personal, educational,and career goals. Situated at the foot of Honolulu’s majestic Lē‘ahi (“DiamondHead”), our college is committed to teaching, learning, and practicing Hawaiianvalues and culture. Once you join our campus community, you will quickly see
how we honor the ‘āina (“environment”), ‘ōiwi (“indigeneity”), and the legacy ofQueen Kapi‘olani while having a global perspective in our teaching and learning.
At Kapi‘olani Community College, you will have many high-quality academic
programs to choose from, all taught by outstanding educators. Many of ourclasses will involve you in immersive experiences such as internships, andyour international background will bring value to your fellow students. After
graduating from us, you will have the ability to transfer to a university tosuccessfully complete a bachelor’s degree and beyond.
Our student support professionals, including those at Honda InternationalCenter, will provide you with the guidance and resources to achieve your goals.
Our diverse communities of Hawai‘i on- and off-campus will offer you exciting
experiences and a safe living environment. We look forward to welcoming you
to our campus ‘ohana (“family”)!

Misaki Takabayashi
Chancellor

Benefit of Community Collegesin U.S. Higher Educational System

Affordable Tuition• Community College$8280 per year• Other universities
range from $33,336 to$60,000 per year.

Easier Admissions• Open Admission• No need for SAT/ACT, or High School
GPATransfer to University

Internship Experience• Pathways to University• Variety of Career &Technical Programs- In Hawai‘i- In the U.S Mainland- In your home country(Page 2-4)

- 1 year Program (C.A)- 2 years Program (A.S)• OPT for 12 months(Page 5-6)

COST

ADMISSIONSTUDYWORKThe Intensive Program in ESOL
Sample Schedule
Mon

Tue

WedThuFri

10:20 - 12:25*10:00 - 11:20

ESOL 50ESOL 50ESOL 50ESOL 50

IS54*

12:25 - 13:40

Each day from 12:30 - 13:40 students have time to enjoy thecafeteria or the bistro and other eating locations. Students
also often meet with faculty for tutorials or visit the library tostudy or for conversation with a tutor.

13:40 - 15:45

ESOL 52

ESOL 50:Class Hours: 10:20 - 12:25
論文作成・プレゼンテーション
映画の登場人物分析⇒アメリカ文化・歴史について学習

ESOL 52:Class Hours: 13:40 - 15:45
文書読解、リサーチ、論文作成・改訂、プレゼンテーション
アメリカ文化と公民権の歴史理解：アメリカの文化・歴史理解を深める

IS 54

ESOL 52

ESOL 52

ESOL 52

CampusExploration

Class Hours: 10:00 - 11:20

Guy Kellogg

Intensive English Coordinator
P: (808) 734-9368
E: gkellogg@hawaii.edu
Office: Iliahi 218カピオラニコミュニティカレッジ・ハワイ大学への理解、アカデミックプランについて学ぶ

College Prep Classes | Tuition Cost: $4,845
College Prep is a three-course, one-semester academic English program for students whose English level is ready for
pre-admission to Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC). Students who successfully complete the more than threehundred hours of coursework in the one-semester program are admitted to the College and granted access to theCollege’s placement tests and credit classes.
The Intensive Program consists of three courses: ESOL 50, ESOL 52, and IS 54:
ESOL 50: Meets daily, Monday through Thursday, for approximately two hours each day.
ESOL 50 is an exploration of the civil rights in the United States. You will learn how to analyze characters in films, andyou will acquire information about U.S. social and cultural history, as you develop your academic vocabulary andgrammar, and learn how to communicate clearly and accurately by writing papers and doing presentations.
ESOL 52: Meets daily, Monday through Thursday, for approximately two hours each day.
ESOL 52 is a partner class to ESOL 50 in which you continue to deepen your understanding of U.S. culture and thehistory of the Civil Rights Movement by reading and doing research. Similar to ESOL 50, you will be developing youracademic English skills through in-class interactions and presentations, and by writing and revising papers.
IS 54: Meets on Friday for approximately one hour, with additional special meetings three times per semester.
IS 54 serves as an introduction to college for first year International students concurrently enrolled in ESOL 50 and 52.
You will continue to develop your English, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary, as you participate in classroom
interactions and learn about colleges and universities in the U.S., with particular emphasis on Kapi‘olani Community
College and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. You will also consider the purpose of education and develop apersonal academic plan.

The Intensive Program in ESOL 1

2+2 University Transfer Programs
Ka‘ie‘ie UH Manoa Transfer Program
The Ka‘ie‘ie Program is a degree pathway partnership with University of Hawai‘iat Mānoa (UHM). It is a dual-admission, dual-enrollment program for students
who are pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree but chose to begin theirdegree at Kapi‘olani Community College. It focuses on students successfullytransferring to UHM.

Lauren Prepose-ForsenKa‘ie‘ie / Transfer Specialist
E: lprepose@hawaii.edu
P: (808) 235-7464

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

KA‘IE‘IE BENEFITS▪ Completed 24 transferrable credits OR completed
12 transferable credits and currently enrolled in 12transferable credits▪ International students: 2.5 cumulative GPA▪ Have at least one (1) more semester remaining at thecommunity College before transferring▪ International students need to have completed ENG
100 or ESL 100▪ Cannot have earned a bachelor degree from anotherinstitution▪ Early Registration upon transferring to UHM▪ Waiver of UHM $70 application fee▪ Waiver to UHM $200 tuition despoit▪ Academic Advising at Kapi‘olani Community
College and UHM▪ Develop a four-year academic plan
▪ The option to take courses at UHM before youtransfer▪ Transfer credit evaluations at the time of acceptance

University of Hawai‘i
4 Years University of Hawai‘i

Scholarships from Universities
Annual Tuition Based on Merit Based
Scholarships (Fall 2023 – Spring 2024)$40,000

Annual Tuition$35,000$30,000$25,000$20,000$15,000$10,000$5,000$0
UH at Manoa
GPA 3.3
GPA 3.0
GPA 2.5
Regular Tuition$16,632$33,336$33,336$33,336

University ofHawaii$20,304$20,304$20,304$20,304

UH HiloHPU$20,304$20,304$20,304$20,304$20,520$20,520$22,520$32,520

AS degrees with Articulation agreements to UH 4-year campus: The new Associate in Science degree is designed forstudents planning to transfer to a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and culinary baccalaureate degree
program at a four-year institution in Hawai‘i.
More info on
Tuitions/Scholarships

UH Manoa
Online Booklet

2 Degrees & Certificates / Pathway Programs▪ AS in Natural Science can Transfer to UHM/UHH▪ AS in Information Technology can transfer to UHWO/UHH▪ AS in Accounting can transfer to UHWO
▪ UHH = University of Hawai‘i Hilo
▪ UHWO = University of Hawai‘i West OahuUniversities in North America

Rainbow Initiative Program
Universities in Your Home Country
Department of Global Culture Industryand Tourism▪ Tourism Course▪ Hotel & Wedding Business Course▪ Fashion & Design Business Course▪ International Communication &Airline Business Course

Majors▪ Intercultural Studies ▪ Sociology▪ Law ▪ Economics▪ Business Administration▪ Science & Engineering▪ Architecture & Environmental Design▪ Interhuman Symbiotic Studies

Department of Economics andManagement▪ Management Course▪ Economic Course▪ Information Economy Course

Scholarships▪ Waive Admission FeeBenefits▪ No Admission Fee of 300,000 JPYfor KCC students!
Office of Admissions:nyushi@kobe-kiu.ac.jp

Benefits▪ Courses Taken Before Admission**take classes using the “Special Overseas
Auditor Program” in KGU fall semester
Admissions Office:
iao@kanto-gakuin.ac.jp

Majors▪ Law (planned in 2023) ▪ Letters▪ International Studies▪ International Liberal Arts
▪ Sociology ▪ Economics ▪ Management▪ Regional Development Studies
Benefits▪ Transfer to Junior year of BA course▪ Offers 100% Tuition Reduction forJunior & Senior years *conditions apply
Contact: Division of International
Cooperation and Planning:otemon-cis@ml.otemon.ac.jp
2019 NEW CAMPUS opened2025 NEW BUILDING expected

2019
NEW CAMPopened
2025
NEW BUILDI
expected

International Center:iecenter@kobe-kiu.ac.jp
Law (planned in 2023)
LettersInternational Studies
International Liberal Arts

Sociology
Economics
Management
Regional Development Studies

Transfer to Junior year of BA cou
Offers 100% Tuition Reduction fo**conditions apply# of Seats allotted to “Rainbow Initiative Program” change each year.

Degree Pathways 3

Contact: Division of International Cooperatio
Email: otemon-cis@ml.otemon.ac.jp

Liberal Education Program
The College offers a range of Liberal Education programs to the public inseveral different ways. Degree and certificate programs prepare students
for entry-level positions in the workplace. The College’s transfer programs
prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.
▪ Liberal Arts / Pre-Bachelors - Associate in Arts
▪ New Media Arts with Specialization in Animation- Associate in Science (72 - 74 credits)▪ New Media Arts with Specialization in Interface Design - Associate in Science(69 -74 credits)▪ Natural Science with a Concentration in (Biological Science / Physical Science /Information and Communication Technology / Engineering) - Associate in Science(60 credits)▪ STEM Education - Certificate of Achievement (37 - 39 credits)

Sharon Fowler, Program Counselor
P: (808) 734-9500

E: fowlers@hawaii.edu

Office: Ilima 104 (Maida Kamber Center)

Hawaiian Studies Program
The Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies at Kapi‘olani Community College prepares students
to transfer to four-year institutions. This 60-credit program provides a clear, explicit, coherent
pathway for students intending to transfer into the Hawaiian Studies major at a baccalaureateinstitution. The program provides curricula that focus on Hawaiian culture and knowledge.
▪ Hawaiian Studies - Associate in Arts (60 credits)

Joseph Yoshida, Program Counselor
P: (808) 734-9548

E: josephdy@hawaii.edu

Office: Ilima 104

Second Language Teaching Program
The SLT Program provides unique training for students who are interested in becoming second
language tutors, second language teaching assistants, and – with further training – second
language teachers, in various global contexts. Students focus on the language of their choice,depending on their career goals and interests. SLT Program: http://core.kcc.hawaii.edu/slt▪ Educational Paraprofessional with a specialization in Second Language Teaching Associate in Science (60 - 62 credits)

Shawn Ford, Assistant Professor, Program Counselor
P: (808) 734-9327

E: sford@hawaii.edu

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Office: Iliahi 220

Interested in working experience in the U.S.?

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
What is OPT?
▪ OPT is a 12 months practical training opportunities
provided by the United States Citizenship andImmigration Service (USCIS).

Community
Colvlege

OPT

Community
CollegeOPT▪ OPT allows you work anywhere in the US as longas your employment is related to your major.
Certificate ofAchievement (CA)Associate’s Degree (AA/AS)
Continue your studies toward
an Associate’s Degree.

Damian Zukeran

Education Specialist
P: (808) 734-9314
E: damianec@hawaii.edu

Hospitality & Tourism Education Program
The College offers a range of Hospitality programs to the public. Degree andcertificate programs prepare students for entry-level positions in the workplace.
The College’s transfer programs prepare students for transfer to four-year
institutions.
▪ Travel and Tourism - Associate in Science (62 - 67 credits)▪ Travel and Tourism - Certificate of Achievement (31 - 37 credits)▪ Hospitality Operation Management - Associate in Science (62 - 67 credits)▪ Hospitality Operation Management - Certificate of Achievement (36 - 42 credits)

Sheryl Fuchino-Nishida, Professor, Programs Counselor
P: (808) 734-9716

E: fuchino@hawaii.edu

Office: ‘Olapa 212

Internship Opportunities / Programs & Degrees 5

Food Service Programs
The College offers a range of Culinary Institute of the Pacific programs
to the public. Degree and certificate programs prepare students forentry-level positions in the workplace. The College’s transfer programs
prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.
▪ Culinary Arts - Associate in Science (61 - 63 credits)▪ Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement (39 - 44 credits)▪ Pastry Arts - Associate in Science (60 - 62 credits)▪ Institutional Food Service Management - Associate in Science(61 - 62 credits)

Lori Maehara, Food Service Programs Counselor
P: (808) 734-9466

Office: ‘Ohelo 121

E: lmaehara@hawaii.edu

Business, Legal & Technology Programs
The College offers a range of Business Education programs to thepublic in several different ways. Degree and certificate programs
prepare students for entry-level positions in the workplace. The
College’s transfer programs prepare students for transfer to four-yearinstitutions.
The Legal Education Department of Kapi̒olani Community College
is the only non-law school legal training program in the University ofHawai̒i System. Degree and certificate programs prepare students forentry-level positions in the legal field. Classes meet one night a week
for three hours. Most classes meet at the University of Hawai’i Manoa
School of Law.
▪ Accounting - Associate in Science (60 - 65 credits)▪ Accounting - Certificate of Achievement (30 - 34 credits)▪ Information Technology - Associate in Science (60 - 62credits)▪ Information TechnologyCertificate of Achievement (30 - 31 credits)▪ Information Security & Assurance - Certificate of Achievement(30 - 31 credits)▪ Paralegal - Associate in Science (60 - 62 credits)▪ Paralegal - Certificate of Achievement (27 credits)

Florentino Abara Jr., Program Counselor
P: (808) 734-9017

E: abara@hawaii.edu

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Office: Kopiko 201

Contact & Admissions:
P: +1 (808) 734-9312
F: +1 (808) 734-9454
E: hic@hawaii.edu

Admission Process
Summer Session: May - July
Fall Semester: August - December
Spring Semester: January - May

Step 5: Financial Capability
Submit an Official Bank Statement or an Affidavitof Financial Support guaranteeing that no financial
assistance will be needed and no employment will
be required. Tuition and Living expenses such as
housing and food are approximately $30,188 a year.

Apply to KCC in 6 EASY STEPS :Step 1: System Application Form
Step 2: Supplementary Information Form
Step 3: $25 Nonresident Application Fee
This fee is not refundable and may not betransferred to another semester or applicant.
Step 4: Minimum Entrance Scores on Admissions
Tests

Step 6: Passport Copy
Copy of passport page displaying your picture.
Other Useful Websites
U.S. Embassies & Consulates: usembassy.state.gov
I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment: fmjfee.com

English Proficiency Tests for Admission
ADMISSION TEST
College Program(ESL 100 + 9 credits)
College Program(ESOL 94 + 5 credits)
IEP Program(ESOL 50/52 & IS 54)

TOEFL
100 (iBT)
250 (CBT)
600 (PBT)
61 (iBT)173(CBT)500 (PBT)
32 (iBT)
97 (CBT)400 (PBT)EIKEN (STEP)

TOEIC

IELTS

DUOLINGOCAMBRIDGE

CEFR

1945
W180

7.5125

CAE

C12A
2150点

650

6.0

95FCE

B2

P2 & 2

430

4.560

PET

A2

TEAP
375 w/100
800 (CBT)
4.5 (i)300 w/80
620 (CBT)
3.5 (i)225
420 (CBT)
2.5 (i)GTECGAOKAO

1350

TBA

1190

TBA

960

TBA

英検スコア依頼サイト： https://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/abroad/score_report/**TOEFL comes in 3 formats: Internet-based (iBT) ▪ Computer-based (CBT) ▪ Paper-based (PBT) | KCC’s school TOEFL code is 4377

KCC In-House Placement Test
As an international student in a credit program,
you are eligible to enroll in ESOL 94 (Advanced
English for Speakers of Other Languages). You
need to take the International Student Writing
Sample Test if you would like to qualify to takea higher-level English course (ENG/ESL 100).
If you have taken college-level English in an
accredited U.S. institution, please bring yourplacement documentation (e.g. transcript)
when you register. Before you can enroll for
any Math, Social Science or selected Sciencecourses, you must take the KCC Math
Placement Test.

Estimated Annual Tuitions and Living Expenses
Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Total

Estimated Tuitions ($345 per credit)$4,210$4,210$8,420

Estimated Living Expenses$10,069$10,069$20,138

Student Health Insurance
$815

$815

$1,630

The tuition and enrollment fees are based on 12 credits.
Any unit taken beyond the required 12 credits per semester
will cost an additional $345 per unit. For summer session,
1 credit will cost an additional $357 per unit.

English Proficiency Tests 7

Scholarships Opportunities
The Honda International Center administers the following scholarship opportunities forfull-time degree seeking international students (paying non-resident tuitions).
The amount of scholarships is based on availability.
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be accepted to Kapi‘olani
Community College and intended to be an IEP
student or an academic program student.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be a continuing student with aminimum GPA of 3.25. Top 40 highest GPA students
will be awarded.

in volunteer programs (i.e. Service Learning,International Club, etc.); as well as educational andcareer goals.
PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be accepted to Kapi‘olani
Community College and intended to be an IEPstudent or an academic program student for one or
two semester under institutional agreement (MOA).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTLEADERSHIP & SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be a continuing student with aminimum GPA of 2.50 and demonstrate outstanding
leadership and service to the community as describedin a personal statement detailing their extracurricular
activities/ accomplishments, and participation

KCC STUDENTKCC EXCHANGE STUDENTI am from Okinawa, Japan. My educational goal is toearn a Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies at UHM.
I have been working at the cafeteria on campus andstudying hard to maintain my GPA above 3.3.

I am from Gangwon, Korea. I came to KCC as an
exchange student for 1 semester from one of many
KCC’s partner institutions. After graduating frommy college in Korea. I would like to return to KCC tocontinue my studies.

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International Admissions/Marketing Staff

Takashi B. Miyaki

Cy Feng

Sun Wook Kim

Nahoko Shibuya

P: (808) 734-9313
E: tmiyaki@hawaii.edu

P: (808) 734-9300
E: cfeng7@hawaii.edu

P: (808) 734-9723
E: sunwook@hawaii.edu

P: (808) 734-9721
E: tokumori@hawaii.edu

Educational Specialist

Educational Specialist

Educational Specialist

Educational Specialist

Interntional Student Breakdown

Aloha,
You will probably see us often at the Honda International Center,
which serves all the international students. Hawai̒i is the bestplace to learn not only English, but also about the unique cultures
represented here in the islands. When you graduate from here,
it is our desire that you take a piece of Aloha back to your homecountry and share it with others. We look forward to meeting youat Kapi̒olani Community College in the near future! Mahalo!

JapanKorea
China
OthersInternationalStudents
Japan
Korea
China
OthersOPT INTERNSHIP STUDENTUNIVERSITY TRANSFER STUDENTI am from Yokohama, Japan. I graduated with aCertificate of Achievement in Travel and Tourism.
I am currently doing OPT employment at a local
travel agency in Hawai‘i. After OPT, I will return to
KCC and complete my A.S. Degree in tourism. Then,
I will do a second OPT employment.

I am from Hyogo, Japan. I went to KCC for 2 years
where I studied Liberal Arts. I transferred to UHM
though the Ka‘ie‘ie Program and received a transfer
scholarship for my GPA.I am now in my last semester
at UHM where I will receive my Bachelor’s Degreefor International business.

International Admissions & Staff / Admission Process 9

PAUL S. HONDA INTERNATIONAL CENTER (HIC)+1 (808) 734-9312 | HIC @hawaii.edu

4303 Diamond Head Road, ‘Iliahi Building - Room 107, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816

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