KapCC is participating in in-person college fairs in Japan
大阪:11月19日(土曜日)
東京:11月20日(日曜日)
名古屋:11月23日(水曜日)
参加スタッフ:Takashi B. Miyaki / Educational Specialist
Eメール:Tmiyaki @hawaii.edu
Mandatory International Student Health Insurance
Please review important information
Step 1: Check Application Deadlines
Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | |
First Day of Instruction | January 9, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | August 21, 2023 |
Application Deadline | December 1st, 2022 | May 1st, 2023 | August 1st, 2023 |
In order to avoid any postal delays, students may request to pick up an I-20 in person. It is also highly recommended that students who do not have an F-1 visa apply for one as early as possible. (Prospective students may want to consider making an appointment for an F-1 visa interview with the U.S. Embassy before being accepted.)
Step 2: Submit the University of Hawaiʻi System Application Form
Step 3: Submit the Supplemental information form
Step 4: $25 Nonresident Application Fee and $75 The Intensive Program in ESOL Reservation Fee
- Nonresident Application Fee and The Intensive Program in ESOL Reservation Fee
Fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to an alternate term or applicant
Step 5: English Proficiency Tests and Admission
There are three levels of admission to Kapiʻolani Community College:
- The Intensive English Program (IEP) is an English-only set of courses for students who
need to improve their English language skills before registering for credit classes. - ESOL 94 is advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages course that students
take in addition to two to three-credit classes. - ESL 100 is a three-credit college-level English as a Second Language course that
satisfies the Foundation Writing (FW) degree requirement in the University of Hawaiʻi
system.
Admission to University of Hawaiʻi – Kapiʻolani Community College | |||
English Proficiency Test | Intensive English Program (IEP) | ESOL 94 and credit classes | ESL 100 and credit classes |
TOEFL iBT Use institutional code 4377 |
32 | 61 | 100 |
EIKEN (英検) ● Test dates ● Score request page |
準2級 Pre 2 |
2級A (2150) | 1級 Level 1 |
Cambridge English Assessment | PET | FCE | CAE |
Duolingo | 60 | 95 | 125 |
IELTS | 4.5 | 6.0 | 7.5 |
TOEIC (listening and reading total) |
430 | 650 | 945 with a Writing Section score: 180 |
CEFR | A2+ | B2 | C1 |
Other English proficiency tests | Please contact HIC at hic@hawaii.edu |
When should I take an English proficiency test?
Kapiʻolani Community College recommends that you submit a current score report with your application in order to receive an accurate initial placement into classes. Test score reports older than two years will not be considered for admission purposes.
What about other proficiency tests?
If you have taken an admissions test that is not listed above, don’t worry! Please contact the Honda International Center. We will work with you to determine your eligibility for admission and placement.
Can I try for a higher placement when I come to campus?
Only students admitted to ESOL 94 or higher may optionally take the College’s on-campus placement tests to see if they qualify for ESL 100 or ENG 100.
Step 6: Financial Capability
Submit a Bank Statement or an Affidavit of Financial Support guaranteeing that no financial assistance will be needed and no employment will be required. Tuition and Fees, Living Expenses, and Others are approximately $30,193.01. This is based on full-time (12 credits) enrollment for 9 months (Fall & Spring semester) during the 2022 – 2023 academic year.
- Tuition and Fees: $8,420
- Living Expenses: $20,138
- Others (Student Health Insurance): $1,635.01
Step 7: Transfer Students from Another School
Only for students who are transferring to Kapiʻolani Community College from another U.S. school within 5 months from your previous school end date.
Student Copy of I-20
Submit a front and back copy of your current I-20 form.
Verification of Enrollment
Submit Verification of Enrollment Form to the office that certifies enrollment (Normally the records or Registrar’s Office) at the college/university you are currently attending.
Step 8: Copy of Passport (photo and name page)
Step 9: Mail Application Materials to:
Kapiʻolani Community College
Honda International Center
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
You should receive your I-20 within 3 weeks. If you did not hear from us within 3 weeks, please contact us immediately.
Honda International Center provides services, activities, and support for international students.