NEW HORIZONS | NEW POSSIBILITIESHAWAIIHawaii|Victoria

Welcome toGV HAWAII
New Horizons. New Possibilities

Where students excel academically in what can
only be described as paradise.
GV Hawaii delivers a quality educational experience to students fromacross the globe. Once you join our family, your English will rapidly
improve on our warm, safe, and friendly island. At GV Hawaii, you willachieve your educational goals, have unforgettable adventures, andleave with wonderful memories and aloha.

FESTIVALSATTRACTIONS

Merrie Monarch Hula

Polynesian Cultural CenterHonolulu Marathon

Waikiki Beaches & Sunset

King Kamehameha Parade

Diamond Head Crater

Ukulele Festival
Hawaii Int’l Film Festival

AVERAGE HIGHTEMPERATURES

Pearl Harbor
Wet-n-Wild Water Park

Surfing Championships

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Okinawan Festival

Bishop Museum

Korean Festival

Iolani Palace

Chinese New Year Festival
Beach Fireworks

JANUARY 27ºC
AUGUST 32ºC

Manoa Falls Hike
Ala Moana Shopping Center

WWW.GVENGLISH-HAWAII.COM

THE CITY OF HAWAIIFUN FACT #1

Hula dance was originally a form of worship performed byhighly trained men.

FUN FACT #2

Hawaii is where many Hollywood movies and TV showshave been filmed, such as Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates,and Hawaii Five-O.

FUN FACT #3

The tallest mountain in the world is Mauna Kea,on the Island of Hawaii.

FUN FACT #4

Many celebrities such as Bruno Mars, Barack Obama,
Jack Johnson and Jason Momoa are from Hawaii.

TRAVEL INFO
You can easily get aroundby car rental, shuttle, taxi,
ride share or Oahu’s public
bus system. Many visitors
also enjoy taking bus tours
to conveniently explore theIsland. Others rent bicycles,
mopeds and motorcycles.

For more information on Hawaii, transit fares, routes, popular
attractions and other useful information, visit:www.gohawaii.com
www.thebus.org
www.waikikitrolley.com

OUR MISSION
is to provide a positive, supportive and inspiring learning environmentfor English language students through our commitment to the highest
standard of quality in the areas of academics, extracurricular activities,accommodations and student services.
Global Village Hawaii does not discriminate with regard to race, color,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, political views, immigration status, or disability.

SCHOOL INFORMATIONGLOBAL VILLAGE HAWAII offers the highest quality education as evidenced bybeing the only school in Hawaii that is accredited nationally (ACCET) and internationally (IALC).
Further, GV Hawaii has received several international school awards, including:#1 in the world in school environment, #3 in the world in accommodations, and #3 in the world inthe overall category. GV Hawaii is proud to be Hawaii's only authorized Cambridge exam center.
CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS> Our campus is located in a beautiful business buildingnear the beach, bus terminal, and shopping mall

> We provide services (e.g. accommodations, activities, etc.)
in-house to ensure a high level of quality and safety> We offer a wide variety of programs for students from 7 to 80+> Our curriculum focuses on communicative grammar andfunctional dialogue> We have a beautiful student lounge & classrooms withocean views> Our school is authorized by the Department of Homeland
Security to issue I-20 forms to student visa holders

17classrooms with oceanand mountain views

ocean-view lounge withTV and kitchenette

Facilities

STUDENTNATIONALITIESFREE WI-FI
Access35%

29%

Japanese

Swiss

12%

6%

KoreanBrazilian

4%2%

GermanChineseAIRPORT DISTANCE

20minutes
by car to the school

12%
ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPSOtherPROGRAMS
General English Program (8 levels)

GENERALENGLISH PROGRAM

Vacation– 16 lessons/week
Standard – 20 lessons/week
Intensive – 25 lessons/week16

Specialized Programs
Academic Year Program

lessons per week
Tuesday - Friday

Semester Gap Program
Cambridge Programs: B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE)
English Pro

20CELTAlessons per week
Monday – FridayPrivate & Semi-Private Lessons

Options25

lessons per week
Monday – FridayIncludes 1 options classStudent Visa required*One lesson – 50 minutes

WEEKLY INTAKE
Start any week for most regularprograms, such as
General English, etc...

English Through Movies

Pronunciation

English Through Music & Theatre

Power Speaking

Cambridge Booster

Conversation

TESOL Preparation

Vocabulary

IELTS Preparation

Grammar

TOEIC Preparation

Hawaiian Tourism

And more...

English + Programs> Adult average class size - 10 Students (max 15)> Minimum age - 16 years (adult course)> Students can start each weekIndependent Studies

English + Surfing
English + Hula
English + Ukulele
English + Fitness
English + Yoga

Youth Programs *Recommended ages
Cambridge Young Learners of English (Ages 7-12)*
Cambridge Teen Learners of English (Ages 12-17)*
Parent + Teen
Parent + Child

Weekly Schedule
MORNING SESSIONOPTIONSAFTERNOON SESSION

8:30 – 10:10 AM • BREAK • 10:30 - 12:10 PM

12:20 - 1:10 PM

1:20 – 3:00 PM • BREAK • 3:20 – 5:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCEDLEVELS 5 - 8General English Program (GEP)
English Pro
Cambridge Preparation Programs

GEP Classes: Language Use,Communication, Combined Skills
NOTE: Class times may change

GrammarConversation
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
TOEFL Prep
TOEIC Prep
Advanced Grammar
Cambridge Booster
IELTS...and more

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATELEVELS 1 - 5
General English Program (GEP)
English Pro
Cambridge Teen Learners of English Program*
Cambridge Young Learners of English Program*
GEP Classes: Language Use,Communication, Combined Skills*Alternate schedules, see website.

ACCOMMODATIONSONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS in planning any
study abroad experience is deciding where you will live whileyou study. Whether you want to live with a host family, stay ina dormitory, or live in a Waikiki condominium, we have plentyof options to fit your expectations.

HOMESTAY>>>>>HOMESTAY

Choose Homestay for a warm and friendly
local experience
Includes a single room with lighted study
area and wireless internet access
Full meal plan with self-serve breakfast andlunch, and family-style dinnerHalf meal plan with self-serve breakfast
and family style dinner

AVERAGE TIME TOSCHOOL BY BUS

60

minutes
DORMITORY BUS
RIDE TO GV HAWAII

Self-Catering option available for students
choosing Homestay without meals

10Please note: Students may arrive no earlier thanSaturday and leave no later than Sunday.

minutesContact the school for other check-in or check-outplans. Subject to accommodation availability.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSACCOMMODATION TYPEGV HAWAII

Homestay – Full Board – Single Room

Homestay – Half Board – Single Room

Roomstay (Self-Catering) - Single Room

Furnished Apartment/Guest Suite

HotelDormitory

ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONSWAIKIKI VISTA DORMITORY>>>>

Offers single, double, and possibly triple or quad rooms
Each room has a mini-refridgerator, microwave, and central air conditioning
Close to Waikiki and GV Hawaii
Facilities include a student lounge area, wireless internet access,coin operated laundry services, security cameras, and bike racks

WAIKIKI APARTMENTS>>>>

Offers private, air conditioned rooms with kitchenette
and private bathroom
Located in the heart of Waikiki, walking distance to the beachInternet access (Wi-Fi) and coin operated laundry facilities available
Some properties have a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and BBQ areasAs part of our GV 360° Personal Care
service, we offer students exciting and truly
memorable activities each month.

ACTIVITIESOur Activity Coordinator takes great pride in organizing culturally enrichingexperiences that will demonstrate the uniqueness of Hawaii.
Each month a new creative calendar will be posted in-house, so you can see the full range
and diversity that GV Hawaii has to offer. While you are taking part in these carefullyplanned activities, you and your fellow students from around the world will be able topractice your communication skills developed in the classrooms and have a great time, too.
EXTREME ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES>Parasailing>

Shark Cage Dives>

Skydiving>Zip Line

OCEAN ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES>Catamaran Snorkeling/
Sunset Sail>

Dolphin Swim>

Ocean Kayaking>>

Kite-Surfing
Standup Paddleboarding>

Surfing>

Body Boarding>

Whale Watching Cruises

SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES>Nature Hikes>

Circle Island Tours>

Weekend Neighbor Island Trips

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Connect with the community,
use English outside of the classroom,and make a positive difference!

THAT’S WHAT THE GV EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT -SERIOUS LEARNING, SERIOUS FUN!

“The atmosphere at GV Hawaii is really nice and easy-going. We have a bigmeeting conference table so we can easily get along with each other andcome up with good ideas. School activities are the best. Especially the island
trips and snorkeling with the dolphins. I had a lot of opportunities to talk andbe friends with other students during the activities!”– Dahyun, Korea

GV HAWAIIHIGHLIGHTSCAMBRIDGE YOUNG LEARNERS
OF ENGLISH PROGRAM (YLE)
is recommended for young students from 7 to 12years old who wish to develop their academic
English skills. Students can receive an official
Cambridge certificate. YLE students can sign up
for exciting weekday activities such as hula lessons,beach day, hiking, etc.

CAMBRIDGE TEEN LEARNERS
OF ENGLISH PROGRAM (TLE)

CONTACTHAWAII@GVENGLISH.COM
for more information about these
popular programs.

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is recommended for junior students from 12 to 17
years old who wish to combine dynamic English
lessons held on school campus with optional
integrated, daily fun activities. Students learn
about our island home’s unique culture, improvetheir English and make new friends during theirstay in Hawaii.

GV HAWAII has a special youth
promotion in 2021. Enroll a child in
YLE or TLE, and get 30% off thetuition for a second family member
studying at the same time.

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1440 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1100
Honolulu, HI 96814 USA
hawaii@gvenglish.com
www.gvenglish-hawaii.com
tel : +1 808 943 6800
fax: +1 808 943 6400

Global Education Systems LLC, dba Global Village Hawaii is independently owned and operated.

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Published January 2021