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University Of Hawaii At Manoa
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
Hawaii English Language Program (HELP)
Program Type: College/University Affiliated
Hawaii English Language Program
1395 Lower Campus Road, MC 13-1
Honolulu, HI 96822
1395 Lower Campus Road, MC 13-1
Honolulu, HI 96822

Host Institution: University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Host City Size: Over 500,000
Year Established: 1971
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA
Host City Size: Over 500,000
Year Established: 1971
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA
Phone #: 808-956-6636
Phone #2: 808-956-2465
Fax #: 808-956-5100
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/eslhelp
Application Contact Info: For applications or enrollment questions, send to Registrar at <eslhelp@hawaii.edu>
Phone #2: 808-956-2465
Fax #: 808-956-5100
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/eslhelp
Application Contact Info: For applications or enrollment questions, send to Registrar at <eslhelp@hawaii.edu>
Course Schedule:
* Other Course Type: Friday activities/workshops/seminars & Service Learning projects
Additional Course Info: Language lab available, computer lab open daily, weekly on-campus activities,
English for Specific Purpose:
ESP Additional Info: CELTA Teacher Training courses available three times per year.
Test Preparation:
Level | Class hrs/wk | Lab hrs/wk | CAI hrs/wk | Other* hrs/wk |
---|---|---|---|---|
B: | 20 | 1-3 | ||
LI: | 20 | 1-3 | ||
I: | 20 | 1-3 | ||
A: | 20 | 1-3 |
* Other Course Type: Friday activities/workshops/seminars & Service Learning projects
Additional Course Info: Language lab available, computer lab open daily, weekly on-campus activities,
English for Specific Purpose:
Specific Purpose | hrs |
---|---|
Graduate Study | 20 |
Teacher Training | 25 |
Teaching Assistants | 10 |
University Preparation | 20 |
ESP Additional Info: CELTA Teacher Training courses available three times per year.
Test Preparation:
Test Type | hrs/wk |
---|---|
CAE | 1-5 |
FCE | 1-5 |
GMAT | 1-5 |
GRE | 1-5 |
IELTS | 1-5 |
LSAT | 1-5 |
SAT | 1-5 |
TOEFL | 20 |
TOEIC | 5 |
TWE | 1-5 |
unspecified test | 1-5 |
Terms:
Terms Additional Info: Intensive Academic Prep for incoming university students in July.
Program Size: 100
Program Size, Summer: 75
Average Class Size: 11
Minimum Class Size: 6
Maximum Class Size: 16
Distribution:
Full-time Instructors: 7
Part-time Instructors: 8
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 12
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 7
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 8
Full-time Admin: 3
Part-time Admin: 2
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: short term study, dependents, business personnel
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Cambridge, IELTS, MELAB, TOEFL, Other
Term Duration in Weeks | Start Month |
---|---|
8 | January |
8 | March |
6 | May |
6 | July |
8 | August |
8 | October |
Terms Additional Info: Intensive Academic Prep for incoming university students in July.
Program Size: 100
Program Size, Summer: 75
Average Class Size: 11
Minimum Class Size: 6
Maximum Class Size: 16
Distribution:
Region | Percent |
---|---|
Americas | 5.00 |
Asia | 80.00 |
Europe | 10.00 |
Middle East/North Africa | 5.00 |
Full-time Instructors: 7
Part-time Instructors: 8
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 12
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 7
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 8
Full-time Admin: 3
Part-time Admin: 2
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: short term study, dependents, business personnel
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Cambridge, IELTS, MELAB, TOEFL, Other
Admissions: All Applicants
Admission Conditions: Any students 17 yrs or older from beginner to advanced English proficiency are welcome to the HELP courses.
Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Conditions: if academically admissible or participating in scholar exchange and/or bridge program
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes
Academic Admissions Conditions: HELP students can be conditionally admitted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa regular undergraduate and graduate programs. Students do not need a formal TOEFL score after completing two terms at the highest HELP level.
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students in the Conditional Admission program do not need an official TOEFL score.
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students in the Conditional Admission program do not need an official TOEFL score.
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: Can waive English requirements at Univ of Hawaii community colleges.
Admission Conditions: Any students 17 yrs or older from beginner to advanced English proficiency are welcome to the HELP courses.
Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Conditions: if academically admissible or participating in scholar exchange and/or bridge program
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes
Academic Admissions Conditions: HELP students can be conditionally admitted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa regular undergraduate and graduate programs. Students do not need a formal TOEFL score after completing two terms at the highest HELP level.
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students in the Conditional Admission program do not need an official TOEFL score.
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students in the Conditional Admission program do not need an official TOEFL score.
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: Can waive English requirements at Univ of Hawaii community colleges.
Tuition:
Fees: $275
Insurance Cost: $100
Insurance Details: All students required to show proof of acceptable insurance; student health plan available for $90/month.
Financial Aid Available: No
Campus Housing Availability: Limited
Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes
Housing Costs: $1200
Housing Weeks: 4
Housing Cost Type: Room and Board
Additional Housing Info: Homestay cost listed. HELP also provides assistance with apartment, condominium, and students residence housing options.
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: yes
Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing
Board Plan Costs: $1200
Board Plan Weeks: 4
Board Plan Additional Info: Homestay includes an individual room in a family house, half-board.
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Academic Placement, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Homestay, Host Family, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
Tuition | Weeks |
---|---|
2100 | 8 |
1650 | 6 |
Fees: $275
Insurance Cost: $100
Insurance Details: All students required to show proof of acceptable insurance; student health plan available for $90/month.
Financial Aid Available: No
Campus Housing Availability: Limited
Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes
Housing Costs: $1200
Housing Weeks: 4
Housing Cost Type: Room and Board
Additional Housing Info: Homestay cost listed. HELP also provides assistance with apartment, condominium, and students residence housing options.
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: yes
Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing
Board Plan Costs: $1200
Board Plan Weeks: 4
Board Plan Additional Info: Homestay includes an individual room in a family house, half-board.
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Academic Placement, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Homestay, Host Family, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
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