Some of the preschools are located on state Department of Education sites. There are no tuition costs at these preschools. At the preschools entirely funded and operated by Kamehameha Schools, preference is given to children of Hawaiian descent. The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that this policy is non-discriminatory. A modest tuition is charged at these sites.
Financial aid is available.
Kamehameha's policy on admissions is to refrain from discriminating against children on the basis of physical or mental disability to the extent required by law. When to Apply Apply between September 1 and December 31 of the year the child turns three. The Kamehameha Elementary School system, serving children in grades K-6, includes 3 more campuses. The KES curriculum is designed to prepare children for a challenging college preparatory education at Kamahemeha Secondary School. The curriculum emphasizes development of the whole child through academics, social skills, the arts, culture and physical education.