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EF International Language Center
Honolulu, USA

1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1400 - 96814 Honolulu - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Walking distance to white sandy beaches and public transportation.
What we dislike about the school
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Special Offers


Location: EF International Language Center Honolulu is located in the capital city of Hawaii, Honolulu. Honolulu is tropical and home to nature reserves, unique marine life and dormant volcanoes. The city also offers a modern and international downtown area, the Waikiki neighbourhood being famous for its beachside bars, nightclubs, fine dining and hula shows. EF Honolulu is housed in downtown Waikiki, offering students excellent access to the city and many of its attractions. Just a 5-10 minute walk from some of the neighbourhood's most popular beaches, students of EF Honolulu have everything needed to have a great time within proximity of the school. EF Honolulu is a 15-minute drive or 55-minute journey via public transport from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer students all they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable environment. Classrooms have bright and charming modern interiors, are located downtown, with many having views of the Pacific Ocean. These facilities include a cafeteria, a games room, a lounge area, and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to ensure an optimal learning environment for all.

Social and Cultural: EF Honolulu regularly organises weekend trips to Maui, The Big Island and Kauai.

Accreditations and Associations: The school is accredited by English US and ACCETT.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 835 815 1,670 1,629 2,505 2,443 3,340 3,257 4,770 4,651 6,360 6,201 7,650 7,459 11,920 11,622 14,900 14,528 17,880 17,433 23,840 23,244
Price in US$ 959 1,918 2,876 3,835 5,477 7,302 8,783 13,685 17,107 20,528 27,370
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 590 561 1,180 1,121 1,770 1,682 2,360 2,242 2,750 2,613 3,300 3,135 3,850 3,658 4,400 4,180 5,200 4,940 6,240 5,928 6,760 6,422
Price in US$ 660 1,320 1,980 2,640 3,077 3,692 4,307 4,922 5,817 6,981 7,562
Starting dates
2026: 01 Jun 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 640 608 1,280 1,216 1,920 1,824 2,560 2,432 3,600 3,420 4,800 4,560 5,700 5,415 8,800 8,360 11,000 10,450 13,200 12,540 17,600 16,720
Price in US$ 716 1,432 2,148 2,864 4,028 5,370 6,377 9,844 12,305 14,766 19,688
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

If you dream of going to another country to learn English while also having beautiful beaches and surf opportunities on your doorstep, then the General English course offered by EF’s Honolulu location might be what you’re looking for.

As the name of the course suggests, you will work on developing your English in a general sense - this is done by working on Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking in equal proportions, and taking vocabulary from a diverse range of contexts. Students will find it easy to apply what they learn here to academic and professional situations in the future.

The Hawaiian locals are famous for their friendliness and hospitality towards international visitors, so whenever you decide to go for a coffee or a snack around the Waikiki campus, you’ll feel at home.

Apart from the 26 weekly classes that you’ll take part in, the school also offers the chance to participate in group trips to to nearby islands – either Kauai, Maui or The Big Island – and the Polynesian Cultural Center or weekend escapes trips to Oahu.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 735 699 1,470 1,397 2,205 2,095 2,940 2,793 4,170 3,962 5,560 5,282 6,650 6,318 10,320 9,804 12,900 12,255 15,480 14,706 20,640 19,608
Price in US$ 823 1,645 2,467 3,289 4,665 6,220 7,439 11,545 14,431 17,317 23,089
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book now and get 20% discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Only 10% discount applies during peak season: June - August . Only valid for bookings at this website before Feb 26, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 930 907 1,860 1,814 2,790 2,721 3,720 3,627 5,340 5,207 7,120 6,942 8,600 8,385 13,440 13,104 16,800 16,380 20,160 19,656 26,880 26,208
Price in US$ 1,068 2,136 3,204 4,271 6,131 8,175 9,874 15,430 19,288 23,145 30,860
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 0 4,230 4,019 5,640 5,358 6,750 6,413 10,480 9,956 13,100 12,445 15,720 14,934 20,960 19,912
Price in US$ 4,732 6,310 7,551 11,724 14,654 17,585 23,447
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book now and get 20% discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Only 10% discount applies during peak season: June - August . Only valid for bookings at this website before Feb 26, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.



Lessons per week:

16 General English lessons

8 Exam preparation lessons

2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice

4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room

1 Lecture (double lesson)

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
5-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 0 5,400 5,265 7,200 7,020 8,700 8,483 13,600 13,260 17,000 16,575 20,400 19,890 27,200 26,520
Price in US$ 6,200 8,267 9,989 15,614 19,518 23,421 31,228
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.



Lessons per week:

16 General English lessons

8 Exam preparation lessons

2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice

4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room

1 Lecture (double lesson)

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
5-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
40 min

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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  • EF Honolulu Outdoor swimming pool
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  • Honolulu beach
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  • Ping pong table in the lounge
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  • EF Classroom in Honolulu
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  • Dining area
    Dining area 10/15
  • EF Lounge
    EF Lounge 11/15
  • Game corner
    Game corner 12/15
  • EF Lounge area with beautiful views
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  • Reception in EF Honolulu
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  • Crave kitchen
    Crave kitchen15/15

EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEnglish USA
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Year of school foundation
1965

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
€150
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €45 per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • 1-6 weeks: EUR 45,
  • 7-12 weeks: EUR 80,
  • 13-18 weeks: EUR 120,
  • 19-24 weeks: EUR 160,
  • 25-30 weeks: EUR 200,
  • 31-36 weeks: EUR 240.

    Exam Courses (Any Language): EUR 60

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Honolulu. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Special dietary requirements will cost EUR 50 per week.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 20 Jan 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 26 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 01 Sep 2026, 13 Jan 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport:
€110 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities
- Beach activities - snorkeling, swimming
- Sports in the park - soccer, volleyball
- Shopping
- Game nights and ping pong tournaments in the lounge

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- BBQ
- Hula Dancing
- Hike
- Hawaiian Luau
- North Shore Tour
- Kayak trip on the East Side of the Island
- Scuba diving/ Swimming with dolphins
- Sunset Yoga
- Canoe Surfing
- Lei Making
- Ukulele Painting
- Farmers' Markets
- Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum

Action and Discovery Packs:
Action Pack:
Action Pack - Aqua Sport Surf - (APHNL)
Surf: 2 hour surf lesson

Action Pack - Aqua Sport Kayak - (AP2HNL)
Half Day Kayak Tour

Discovery Pack
Discovery Pack - One Day Neighbor Island Tour - (DCP2HNL)
Fly to 1 neighboring Island either Kauai, Maui or the Big Island.

Discovery Pack - Polynesian Cultural Center and Luau - (DCP3HNL)
Spend the day exploring the cultures of the Polynesian islands. Includes evening luau, hula show, and round-trip transportation.
activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Honolulu

What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Honolulu?
“English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 518 € for TOEFL Exam Preparation course with 32 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at EF International Language Center as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General Course + Accommodation, General Course , Intensive Course , Intensive Course + Accommodation
Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ( €)”

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Terms of EF International Language Center

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657

Visa Documents

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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: €85
,
Africa: €85
,
Asia: €85
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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