Class size varies somewhat from class to class, depending on how students place into levels. University of Hawaii students are hired to hold conversation sessions with N.I.C.E. students twice a week for one hour. Teachers prepare topics and activities that relate to the course curriculum. Contact with the Community Activities in the community are incorporated into the curriculum, so the specific type of contact varies with each class. Examples are tours of businesses, excursions to museums, visits with senior citizens or handicapped children, nature hikes, etc.
Every attempt is made to plan activities which are either free or very low-cost.
Evaluation-Progress Reports N.I.C.E. students are evaluated at the middle and end of each term. They are evaluated on the basis of attendance and performance in class. They are given reports on their progress in general English proficiency, in the various skill areas, as well as on areas such as participation, motivation, and effort. All students who meet the program standards for performance and attendance receive a University of Hawaii certificate of completion on the last day of the session at a special graduation program. Students participate in the program by making speeches and providing entertainment.