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English language schools in Honolulu

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Honolulu

Honolulu city rating by our language course clients

Overall4.6
Nightlife
4.4
Friendliness of locals
4.9
Interesting things to do
4.7
Geographic setting
4.9
Public transport
4.6
Safety
4.7
Climate
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Affordability
3.5
Shopping
4.6

Best English schools in Honolulu by category - age group, leisure/fun

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Students < 18 years
Global Village Hawaii
Students < 18 years
4.8 (6)
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Students 18-30 years
Global Village Hawaii
Students 18-30 years
4.5 (10)
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Students 31-49 years
Global Village Hawaii
Students 31-49 years
4.7 (6)
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Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
5.0 (2)
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Quality of teaching
Global Village Hawaii
Quality of teaching
4.5 (21)
TOP Rated by
leisure/fun
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
leisure/fun
4.5 (2)
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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
5.0 (2)
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Institute of Intensive English
Location of school
5.0 (5)

8 language schools in Honolulu from $461 for a 1 week English course

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Honolulu
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Honolulu
Institute of Intensive English, Honolulu
Institute of Intensive English, Honolulu
Global Village Hawaii, Honolulu
Global Village Hawaii, Honolulu
Central Pacific College, Honolulu
Central Pacific College, Honolulu
Influent, Honolulu
Influent, Honolulu
Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala, Honolulu
Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala, Honolulu
EF International Language Center, Honolulu
EF International Language Center, Honolulu
InTuition Languages, Honolulu
InTuition Languages, Honolulu

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Honolulu ratings & reviews

What our students said about Honolulu

I don't know about it as a travel destination, but I wouldn't recommend Hawaii as a place to study.

2.0Kyunghee

The accommodation was in Kaneohe, about 20 minutes away from Honolulu.

5.0Renate Switzerland

Yes it was safe and a great place to splash around.

5.0Ain South Korea

What language school directors said about Honolulu

Hawaii is an adventure that many students have been waiting their whole lives to experience. This bucket-list destination is called the Aloha State because Hawaii welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds and showcases beautiful white sand beaches, scenic mountain slopes, colorful marine life, historic and iconic landmarks, and summer weather year round. According to US Smart Asset, Hawaii is ranked #2 as the safest state in the U.S. Hawaii has low crime rates, healthy outdoor lifestyle and aloha spirit!

Adam Liss
Adam LissDirector of Global Village Hawaii, has lived in Honolulu since 1994

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Honolulu

Central Pacific College

There is nothing I like about the school.

19 April 2026
Course: Short-Term English Program (STEP) - 4 weeks
Student age: 56 years

3.5| 2 reviews
Global Village Hawaii

Teachers, friendly, activities, practice.
It would be better with closer homes.

12 February 2019
Course: General English (20) - 4 weeks
Student age: 35 years

4.6| 22 reviews
Global Village Hawaii

Attitude and understanding.
I liked that they give you a language certificate and there is an opportunity to pass evaluation tests.

29 October 2018
Course: General English (16) - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.6| 22 reviews
Institute of Intensive English

I love the people who work there, the activities and the great location.
My accommodation was great. I stayed in an 8-person female dorm room in Waikiki Beachside Hostel. At first I thought that would be crowded but later I was happy to choose that. Hostel was great and clean, you have a kitchen and bathroom in the room and you share it with at most 7 other people. It was a great opportunity to meet more people and practice English. And also it was a great walk by the beach from hostel to the school everyday. I saw lots of rainbows :)

28 February 2017
Course: Short Term English Program STEP - 11 weeks
Student age: 34 years

4.3| 45 reviews
Institute of Intensive English

friendly, organized and ready to solve you any kind of problem
one of the best I've ever attended

24 November 2014
Course: Short Term English Program STEP - 2 weeks
Student age: 42 years

4.3| 45 reviews

Information about Honolulu

Why Honolulu? Honolulu means 'protected bay', which aptly describes the calm, deepwater harbour that borders it. The city is today a sophisticated hub of business, politics, education, entertainment and the Hawaian art. Honolulu´s most popular neighborhood, Waikiki, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Hawaiian Islands for ”fun in the sun" and the spirit of aloha is easily revealed by the local residents.

Key facts about Honolulu

Population: M 372,000
Elevation: 5 m. above sea level
Region: Hawaii, Honolulu County
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 02 Jun 2026 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information, please consult with the embassy or consulate of USA in your country. List of embassies and consulates of USA on the official website - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs.
High season: July
Low season: April
Average course price per week (High season): 452 US$
Average course price per week (Low season): 558 US$

Weather in Honolulu

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Events in Honolulu

Best time to take a language course in Honolulu
July
4th of July Fireworks Show
4th of July Fireworks Show

July 2026For the Fourth of July, the city of Honolulu puts on an amazing fireworks display to celebrate independence.

What to do in Honolulu

Contemporary Museum
Contemporary Museum
Waikiki Aquarium
Waikiki Aquarium
Kamehameha the Great Statue
Kamehameha the Great Statue
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Kapi'olani Beach Park
Kapi'olani Beach Park
Aloha Festival
Aloha Festival

Arrival airport

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) - 7 km. from Honolulu city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Airport upper level, NMITZ HWY+Rodgers BL, NIMITZ HWY+Lagoon DR, NIMITZ HWY+Puuhale RD, NIMITZ HWY Opp Alakawa St, Pacific St, IWLEI RD + N King St, S King St + Alakea St, Punchbowl St + Halekauwila St

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Honolulu

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Honolulu

Summer camps
Are you looking for summer camps for kids and teens?

If so, could you please let us know the age of the student, the start date and the duration of the course?

We can then make school recommendations based on your options.
Mindlere Shin, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023
If I want a higher average age, is it better to go in the summer or the winter?
The avergage age is usually lower during the summer months.
Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
I am 17 years old, from Germany and would like to improve my English in Honolulu for half a year. Which of the schools is most suitable?
The Global Village Hawaii (average age in summer: 23 years, rest of the year: 26 years) or the Honolulu English School (average age in summer: 21 years, rest of the year: 25 years) are particularly suitable for you. These are the two schools with a fairly balanced distribution of nationalities compared to Central Pacific College, which mainly has Japanese over 30 students. Language trips to Hawaii are particularly popular with students from Japan and Switzerland, but other countries such as Italy, Korea, Germany and Brazil are also well represented. A colorful mix of nationalities and cultures will await you during your language course!
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about English courses in Honolulu

I am in China and want to study English in Honolulu. I am 50 years old. I wonder if I could study in your school?
In Honolulu, only Home Language International-HLI offers courses for students over the age of 50. This is a one-to-one "Study & Live in your Teacher's Home " programme. You can find out more information about the course "Language and Activities for Seniors".

If you don't mind taking classes with other age groups, you can also choose courses at other schools in Honolulu.
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 08, 2022

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