“The most recent American state in China, the State of Hawaii, brings to mind its sunny beaches, blue seas and blue sky, passionate hula dancers, and the historical American Pearl Harbor. Honolulu, Hawaii has a mild climate and is ranked the fourth healthiest and happy city in the United States by Time Magazine, so it has become the first choice for many middle-class family resorts; Hawaii’s culture is a combination of Asian and Western cultures and diverse ethnicities. Here, children can maintain both traditional etiquette and values.”
“This is my Hawaii. I grew up and received education here and it is why I understand the essence and meaning of modern civilized government.”-Sun Yat-sen.
Perhaps you don’t know much about Hawaii’s high school summer school programs.CURIO wants everyone to learn more about Sun Yat-sen’s alma mater:’Iolani School. Iolani School Summer School has been has been going on for many years, and this year is the second year that the summer school program will be available for international students. Iolani has many amazing experiences for interested students and is one of the best ways to experience America.
Suitable age: 11-16 years old
Course time: June 14 to July 25, every semester has different schedules, each with flexible course options
Optional items: two-week STEM training camp, three-week/six-week comprehensive camp
Suitable for Chinese families
Niche ranks 36th in the nation’s best boarding schools (
Niche grade A+)
Iolani has excellent academic standards and numerous honorary awards
▲ Well-known alumni-Guy Kawasak, the former chief technical officer of Apple, introduced the school’s innovation center
Dozens of students each year receive honors from the “Academic Art and Writing Award” project, which is the longest and most prestigious student art recognition project in the United States.
Artistic activities include 32 performing arts groups with 160 performances per year. The school’s top orchestra has won five national championships in the past five years and performed at Carnegie Hall.
The school’s gymnasium is filled with championship titles for tennis, golf, swimming, basketball, American football, running, bowling and other sports. Sports facilities include American football and track fields, baseball fields, football fields, Olympic-sized swimming pools, tennis courts, two gyms, judo and wrestling rooms, and weight training rooms.
70% of junior high school students, participate at least in one sports team
The school has 20 sports programs, more than 100 school teams, has won more than 75 state championships, and is the only school that has won five consecutive men’s basketball championships.
Chinese Traditional Private School + Western Elite Education Style
The school is strictly managed and its academic work is well respected. It is considered to be one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States. Destinations of graduates from 2016 to 2018 include: Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, MIT, Stanford University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Brown University, California Institute of Technology, John Hopkins…
Rich international student and boarding student management, with alumni from all over the world
Since inception, it has continued to successfully integrate international students. Iolani’s outstanding contemporary alumni include former technology officer Guy Kawasak of Apple, Michael Stanley’s managing director Michael Mai’i, Nike’s North American manager Mitzi Yonezawa, music artist Angela Aki, Toronto NBA Raptors manager Bobby Webster, and Disney Oceanography screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell and so on. Many alumni returned to campus as speakers and student advisors.
Brand new on-campus dormitory
The dormitory was completed in autumn 2018 and is open to grade 9-12 students, and each floor can accommodate 28 students. Students stay in double rooms according to age and gender, and the five-story dormitory is supported by a team of caring qualified staff.
School Type: Co-educational
Established: 1863
Campus area: 101,000 square meters
Number of students: 1900
Student grade: K-12
Average class size: 16
Teacher-student ratio: 1:10
Proportion of senior teachers: 76% Average
SAT score: 1390
AP courses: 29 courses
ESL courses: none
College entrance rate: 100%
Have you ever wondered what life in an American boarding school would be like?
How will the courses taught?
How would it feel to have an international roommate?
How to take advantage of amazing experiences?
If you want answers to the above questions, we recommend you to find learn more about Iolani Summer School Programs~
伊奥拉尼学校STEM和机器人州排名第一。发挥学科优势的同时，为期2周的STEM训练营将使用被公认为引领全球创新教育的苏利文创新与领导中心（Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership）及其STEM前沿资源。
Iolani School’s STEM and Robot Teams ranked first in State. The two-week STEM training camp will use the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership and its STEM frontier resources, which are recognized as leading global innovation education.
学生们在星期一至星期五参加以下三个课程。
Students take the following three courses from Monday to Friday.
UAV design and manufacturing: Understand aviation, engineering, and drone theory, design and assemble yourself, complete your own drone, and practice basic drone flight, including hovering, takeoff, and landing.
Basics of laser cutting: Students will use software programs to design and create digital works, use various materials for laser cutting in the laboratory, practice design thinking by exploring graphic design and manufacturing their own works, and realize the process of invention and creation.
Enrolment Age: 11-16 years old
Project time: July 26 to August 8
Application requirements: proof of English proficiency (Duolingo English test or TOEFL Jr. test), application form, transcript, recommendation letter, health and epidemic prevention information
The Iolani School’s three-week/six-week comprehensive camp provides rich intensive courses, not only to help students adapt to the high-intensity high school learning life, but also to create opportunities for strengthening and self-expression and creativity to meet the diverse interests of students.
The course is divided into 8 categories.
Art: Fabric Fun/3D Sculpture Basics/Introduction to Photography/Task Development in Clay and Print/Jewelry Making/Ceramics…
English: Language art for language learners/easy speaking/written expression/writing awareness/correct writing/heroes inside and outside literature…
Mathematics: Mathematics and Science/Mathematics in Action/Algebra…
Performing arts: Taiko and cultural identity/HipHop/drama…
Test Preparation and Life Skills: SAT Test Preparation Tutoring/Becoming an Entrepreneur…
招生范围：11-16周岁
6周综合营：6月14日至7月25日
3周综合营第一期：6月14日至7月3日
3周综合营第二期：7月5日至7月25日
Enrolment Age: 11-16 years old
6-week comprehensive camp: June 14 to July 25
3-week comprehensive camp: June 14 to July 3 (Session 1)
3-week comprehensive camp: July 5 to July 25 (Session 2)
Application requirements: proof of English proficiency (Duolingo English test or TOEFL Jr. test), application form, transcript, recommendation letter, health and epidemic prevention information
Children attending the Iolani Summer School will have the opportunity to experience the life of Honolulu through field trips, short trips, and in-depth understanding of Hawaiian culture with boarding students from the neighbouring Hawaiian Islands, the United States and abroad, visit museums, participate in cultural activities and visits Famous attractions and more!
Interdisciplinary learning is the key to critical thinking. You will analyze art, historical, political, and social components that influenced the culture of the time. Students will learn to think extensively and concentrate on analytical thinking.
良好的品格和道德与优秀学术成绩同等重要。成为全球公民是人生成功的必要条件。我们的学生将学会专注于两个自我；当他们独自和他们与他人在一起时。通过各种活动，学生将在扩展舒适区的同时发展自己的性格。
Character and ethics are as important as good academic results. Becoming a global citizen is a necessary for success in life. Students will learn to focus on their two selves; when they are alone and when they interact with others. Through various activities, students will develop their personality while expanding their comfort zone.
The ability to communicate with adults and peers is essential in daily life. Students will have the opportunity to develop their communication skills formally and informally throughout the course.
Inspired by the Hawaiian Aloha spirit
Our School motto and philosophy is: “One Team, one mind”
All types of student are welcome,
Students are the Strength of our School
It are these values,
Freedom, equality, diversity and tolerance,
That will be waiting for you every summer….
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