Intercultural Communications College, 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 Intercultural Communications College
The language school Intercultural Communications College was founded in Honolulu, USA in 1990. It is ideally located next to Ala Moana Shopping Center, two blocks from the beach and the boat harbour, and a 15 minutes walk to Waikiki. From the classrooms there is a panoramic view of the ocean.
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The school has 10 beautiful classrooms, a large computer lab with free internet access, a comfortable lounge and an Internet cafe on the first floor.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Honolulu. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Intercultural Communications College in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 220 Adult courses throughout the year: 165 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 8 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 11 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 1 % France 1 % | Italy 2 % Japan 50 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 20 % Spain 2 % USA 6 % |
| 1 English for communication (EC) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 300 | 560 | 690 | 860 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 1950 | 2340 | 190 |
| Comment | Helps students to communicate in both written and spoken English with a focus on basic skills. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 14.Jan, 22.Jan, 04.Feb, 11.Feb, 19.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 27.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 02.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 08.Dec, 15.Dec, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Private Lessons / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 500 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Teen Summer Adventure (13-17) / Lessons per week: 12.5 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1250 | 1800 | 2250 | 2750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This exciting and fun program gives teenagers the opportunity to study English in the mornings and participate in a variety of cultural and sports activities in the afternoons. Homestay accommodation with full board and airport transfer included. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug Dates not available: 01.Jan - 19.Jul, 18.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Internship in Hawaii / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 450 | 450 | 450 | 100 |
| Comment | Interns are placed at a business or professional organization for 8 to 12 hours a week. All positions are unpaid. Minimum 10 weeks English for Business or English for Communication classes required (not included in price). To be admitted you must be in posession of a F-1 Visa, have a TOEFL score of 450+ or equivalent, book at least 4 weeks in advance and do a pre-test and phone interview. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 English for Business (EB) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 300 | 560 | 690 | 860 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 1950 | 2340 | 190 |
| Comment | Helps students to develop more effective and written skills for business situations. There is extensive reading of business articles, speech presentations, writing business letters and resumes, and grammar review. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 14.Jan, 22.Jan, 04.Feb, 11.Feb, 19.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 27.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 02.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 08.Dec, 15.Dec, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 6 CELTA Teacher Training / Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 2750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 688 |
| Comment | This is an introductory course for candidates who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. A pre-entry telephone interview and a $ 250 deposit are required. 50% of the deposit will be refunded. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 11.Aug, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 7 TOEFL 1&2 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 300 | 560 | 690 | 860 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 1950 | 2340 | 190 |
| Comment | TOEFL 1: for students with entry TOEFL scores less than 450. Basic structure, conversational listening, pronunciation, reading, vocabulary, and essay writing skills are presented. TOEFL 2: for students with entry scores of 450 or higher. This course is suited for students wanting to gain admission in undergraduate, graduate and professional study programs at American colleges and universities. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 14.Jan, 22.Jan, 04.Feb, 11.Feb, 19.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 27.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 02.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 08.Dec, 15.Dec, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 TOEFL 3 - College Studies Program / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3250 | -- |
| Comment | TOEFL 3 is geared at students who wish to study at American Colleges and Universities. Students in this 12 week program can earn 3 university credits. A non-credit course is also possible, rate is USD 2400. A pre-test or TOEFL score 520 is required to be admitted. Contact us for start dates. | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 9 TOEIC / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 300 | 560 | 690 | 860 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 1950 | 2340 | 190 |
| Comment | Prepares students to succeed the TOEIC test, the standard for workplace English language proficiency. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 14.Jan, 22.Jan, 04.Feb, 11.Feb, 19.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 27.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 02.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 08.Dec, 15.Dec, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Cambridge Exam Preparation (30 hrs) / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2650 | -- | 294.45 |
| Comment | This is a 9 week program that prepares students to succeed for the Cambridge First (FCE) or the Cambridge Advanced (CAE) exam. Rate is USD 2650. Allow one extra week after completion of the course for examinations. Additional fee for books/exam: USD 340. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 11 Cambridge Exam Preparation (20 hrs) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2600 | -- |
| Comment | This is a 12 week program that prepares students to succeed for the Cambridge First (FCE) or the Cambridge Advanced (CAE) exam. Allow one extra week after completion of the course for examinations. Additional fee for books/exam: USD 340. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Intercultural Communications College, 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 125.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45 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. |
| Prices include: | tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 85 US $. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , TOEFL , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 88% at Cambridge First 95% at Cambridge Advanced 500 at TOEFL 770 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in USA: 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 27.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 21.Mar, 15.Aug, 28.Nov, 26.Dec |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | All students pay a $ 25 English Only Deposit in cash on their first day at ICC. When students use a language other than English inside ICC or at a school activity/event $5 is subtracted from this deposit. If a student uses up their entire deposit, they must make another $ 25 deposit. Any unused part of the deposit will be refunded to the student in cash on graduation day or upon departure. |
| 1 Homestay // Single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 450 | 860 | -- | 200 |
| Comment | 2 weeks: USD 550, 3 weeks: USD 650.. Includes: Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 2 Pagoda Hotel | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | -- | 1750 | -- | -- |
| Comment | Just 3 blocks from ICC offering fully furnished air- conditioned studios. There is a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee pot, eating utensils and glassware. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a full bathroom & shower, and a telephone with data port. The hotel has 24 hour security, laundry facilities, 2 swimming pools, a shopette, coin-operated laundry and a restaurant. ICC students get a 10% discount in the restaurant. Linen exchange and maid service is provided once a week (parking is additional). Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Ohana Maile Sky Court | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 700 | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Daily rates vary by season but start at $100 per day. No deposits are required. hotel located in the heart of Waikiki close to the International Market Place and 1 block from Waikiki Beach. It is about a 20 minute walk, or a 10 minute bus ride from ICC. The rooms are fully furnished studio apartments with partial kitchens and a small balcony. There is a refrigerator, microwave, eating utensils, glassware, and linens. The rooms are air-conditioned, have a full bathroom & shower, and telephone with data port. Daily maid service is provided. The hotel has 24 hour security, coin-operated laundry facilities, a swimming pool, and a restaurant (parking is additional). . No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Ena Motoi Dormitory // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | -- | 975 | 250 | 200 |
| Comment | This dormitory has 8 floors with 33 carpeted and air conditioned rooms with a mini refrigerator and a small sink. There are separate floors for men and women. Waikiki Beach is two blocks away. Minimum stay is 30 days. There is a $ 135 linen&departure cleaning fee. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Fernhurst WMCY Dormitory // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 470 | 1880 | 65 | 200 |
| Comment | This is a renovated, cheerfully decorated FEMALE ONLY dormitory. There are 40 rooms, a dining room, a lounge area and a computer room. Meals are only provided from Monday to Friday. Vending machines and microwave ovens are available. Only $ 30 from the deposit will be refunded upon departure.. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | - Free airport pick-up with all accommodation types. There are a number of hotel, condominium and apartment options. The following accommodations are recommended: - Waikiki Condominiums (30 days and longer): Island Colony, Kuhio Village, Waikiki Grand, Inn on the Park - Waikiki hotels (less than 30 days): Ohana and Outrigger hotels. - Honolulu apartments: Pagoda Hotel Rates vary from $ 1400 - $ 2200 per month. Exact prices for the desired option and period upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 45 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 3 km | |||
| Diving | 3 km | |||
| Golf | 5 km | |||
| Horse riding | 30 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 30 km | |||
| Music | 5 km | |||
| Sailing | 1 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 1 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 12 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Surfing lessons, hula lessons, skydiving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, kayaking | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Intercultural Communications College: | Movie night, museum tours, overnight trips, camping | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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