GEOS, Honolulu, USA
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General Information on 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.
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General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Honolulu, USA in 1997. The school is ideally located in the heart of Waikiki, surrounded by well-known shops, hotels and restaurants -just a short walk from the famous Waikiki Beach.
Facilities
The school is located on the 6th floor of the Duty Free Galleria Building in the heart of Waikiki. Students are welcome to use the online computer room to email friends and family back home or practice their English with various educational software. Classes are held in our suite of 7 classrooms, all outfitted with modern electronic equipment for language learning.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Honolulu International Airport. It takes 30 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 175 Adult courses throughout the year: 60 Junior courses in summer: 60 Junior courses throughout the year: 15 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 4 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 50 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 19 years throughout the year: 32 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 15 years 5 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 2 % Germany 2 % France 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 40 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 8 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1080 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 4920 | 225 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 Afternoon: 11:30 - 13:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 290 | 540 | 810 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1960 | 2450 | 2460 | -- |
| Maximum duration: 12 weeks. The course is 17 clock hours per week, so no visa is required for nationals under the visa waiver program. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 Afternoon: 11:30 - 13:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 750 | 1350 | 1935 | 2580 | 3225 | 3870 | 5160 | 6450 | 7740 | 645 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 530 | 920 | 1340 | 1740 | 2120 | 2510 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Maximum 6-week Package. It includes all classes, materials, select activities and select activity transportation. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 19.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 530 | 920 | 1340 | 1740 | 2120 | 2510 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Maximum 6-week Package. It includes all classes, materials, select activities and select activity transportation. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 19.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, Honolulu can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 50 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL |
| Average examination results: | 72/120 iBT at TOEFL |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 31.May.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Nov.2010, 04.Jul.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 26.Nov.2010, 24.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Display Japanese courses |
| Comments about courses: | Also available: TOEIC preparation, TOEFL preparation. |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in US $ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 250 | 180 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 75 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Waikiki condominiums and apartments are available. Weekly and monthly rates are possible. Fees are seasonal so they fluctuate. There's a $300 deposit fee(refundable). |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | HNL: for 80 US $ (one way) HNL: for 150 US $ (return trip) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 1 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 1 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 1 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Hiking and various beach sports. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Beach Barbecues, Whale watching, sailing, submarine rides, Hawaiian crafts. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 16 |
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| Overall rating |  4.2/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.1/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.4/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.9/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.3/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | 4.3/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for GEOS, Honolulu click here | |
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GEOS, Honolulu, USA
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