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University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

HELP(English Language Program)
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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 1 (808) 956-6636
  • Fax
  • Address
  • 1395 Lower Campus Rd, MC 13-1, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Innovative, rigorous, and research-based curriculum that addresses students' individual needs and goals
    - Beautiful landscape and beaches of Manoa
    - global leader in research and training in the teaching of ESL

About the  HELP(English Language Program)

  • The University of Hawaii English Language Program (HELP) is an intensive English language program run by the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu. Our program focuses on Academic English preparation and students who complete the program may be conditionally admitted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Our curriculum covers the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In addition, students at most levels may choose electives that provide extra practice in the skill areas as well as grammar and TOEFL® ITP test preparation. As part of the Department of Second Language Studies, our program is also a place of innovative and pioneering research. Please look at our Research Page to see the recent research projects taking place at HELP. Moreover, one of HELP’s Program Learning Outcomes is for students to demonstrate personal development by participating in activities with the larger community both on and off campus. Service Learning is one way to fulfill this outcome and it is required of all HELP students. The mission of HELP is to empower our students to succeed at the University of Hawaii-Manoa and other higher educational institutions, as well as in their personal and professional lives, by providing exceptional English as a Second Language instruction. As a unit of the renowned Department of Second Language Studies, HELP also advances understanding of language learning by promoting second-language research and professional development for members of the Department and other researchers. In order to fulfill its mission within the UH-Manoa strategic plan, HELP is committed to to provide a gateway to successful university study by preparing students with a transformational learning experience encompassing academic English language and college readiness skills by offering an innovative, rigorous, and research-based curriculum that addresses students’ individual needs and goals.

About the  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii System. A destination of choice, students and faculty come from across the nation and the world to take advantage of UH Manoa's unique research opportunities, diverse community, nationally-ranked Division I athletics program, and beautiful landscape. Consistently ranked a “best value” among U.S. colleges and universities, our students get a great education and have a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning—truly like no place else on earth.

Conditional admission

  • Students who have finished HELP's Intensive English Program can be conditionally accepted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    HELP’s Academic English Program is our main intensive English program (IEP). The curriculum is based upon current research and best practices in the field. We focus on preparing students for academic work at UH or similar institutions. Students who successfully completed our curriculum may apply for conditional admission to the University of Hawaii. Our four-level curriculum covers the skill areas of English reading, writing,listening, speaking, and grammar as well as test preparation for the TOEFL ITP®. Depending on their level, students take from two to four required core classes and zero to two electives. The electives vary each term. Level placement is based upon the University of Michigan EPT (English Placement Test)scores, a writing sample, and a speaking test, which are given on Orientation Day.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    The University of Hawaii English Language Program(HELP) is an intensive English language program run by the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu. Our program focuses on Academic English preparation and students who complete the program may be conditionally admitted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Our curriculum covers the four skill areas of reading, writing,listening, and speaking. In addition, students at most levels may choose electives that provide extra practice in the skill areas as well as grammar and TOEFL® ITP test preparation. As part of the Department of Second Language Studies, our program is also a place of innovative and pioneering research. Please look at our Research Page to see the recent research projects taking place at HELP. Moreover, one of HELP’s Program Learning Outcomes is for students to demonstrate personal development by participating in activities with the larger community both on and off campus. Service Learning is one way to fulfill this outcome and it is required of all HELP students. The mission of HELP isto empower our students to succeed at the University of Hawaii-Manoa and other higher educational institutions, as well as in their personal and professional lives, by providing exceptional English as a Second Language instruction. As a unit of the renowned Department of Second Language Studies,HELP also advances understanding of language learning by promoting second-language research and professional development for members of the Department and other researchers. In order to fulfill its mission within the UH-Manoa strategic plan, HELP is committed to to provide a gateway to successful university study by preparing students with a transformational learning experience encompassing academic English language and college readiness skills by offering an innovative, rigorous, and research-based curriculum that addresses students’ individual needs and goals.

    Curriculum :
    This course is separated into four levels; 100 Level, 200 Level, 300 Level, and 400 Level. Every level has classes to improve different English skills, including reading, writing,listening, speaking and grammar. The classes not only help students increase their fluency in everyday situations but also help in preparing for TOEFL. In 100 Level courses, students will build their English vocabulary as they learn American culture and language. They will also improve their writing fluency and reading comprehension. Basic and essential grammar points will be taught in order to help them communicate in English better. In 200 Level courses, students will practice listening and speaking by listening to short academic lectures and giving their own presentations and reading and writing classes will help them develop and increase their skills. The course also provides classes on social issues, covering current social topics such as aging population and the environment. One of the classes is Introduction to TOEFL Reading, and students will become familiar with the format of the reading section if the paper-based TOEFL exam. In 300 Level courses, students will further develop their listening comprehension and speaking fluency in everyday situations by focusing on specific grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. In this course students will read authentic materials in a textbook with a variety of topics, and increase academic vocabulary and reading ability. TOEFL Grammar, Film Studies,Writing Expansion and Intensive TOEFL Practice and other classes included in 300 Level courses. In 400 Level courses, students will improve their overall reading and writing competency with a strong focus on academic reading and writing skills and strategies. The classes will cover a variety of disciplines,such as anthropology, business, or literature. In addition, students will improve their understanding of the research process and conventions of advanced academic writing through practices in developing an academic paper.

    Classroom Hour :
    Classes for each skill are not at fixed times each term, which provides students with a college-like schedule.Classes of 60 minutes each are held Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:45 am – 12:15 pm or 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm in the Fall, and 65-minute classes from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm in the Spring/Summer terms. Fridays are reserved for co-curricular field trips and service-learning experiences as well as for teacher-led extra-curricular activities.

Course Information

Class size 10 Students Schedule 8, 16 Weeks
Course Level 4 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 17 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 8, 16Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 125
Tuition
8 Week 16 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 2,575 (USD)$ 5,150
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weels (USD)$ 1120 (USD)$ 5200 (USD)$ 2000

Airport Pickup

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Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    The University of Hawaii English Language Program (HELP) is now offering the University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course. CELTA is one of the world’s foremost initial qualifications for people who wish to become professional teachers of the English language. It is accepted throughout the world by organizations that employ English language teachers. This course is for individuals who would like to transition into the field of ESL/EFL.  It is also suitable for ESL/EFL teachers who have classroom experience but no formal training in English language teaching.  Additionally, this course is practical for teachers who teach other languages.

    Benefits :
    A CELTA graduate leavesthe course knowing more about the English language, having the ability tocreate effective lesson plans and feeling confident in teaching a variety oflessons, particularly, to Beginner and Intermediate level students.

    Curriculum :
    The program is designed to enable the teacher traineeson the course to develop awareness of language and a knowledge of thedescription of English and apply these in their professional practice, aninitial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, theirmotivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner and familiaritywith appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of Englishfor teaching, testing and for reference.

    Class time :
    Classes are Monday to Friday, from 9 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock in the afternoon.

Course information

Schedule 5 Weeks VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-08
※ From the Course Starting Dates 5Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 125
Tuition
5 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 2,450
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement (USD)$ 250
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
5 Weeks (USD)$ 1,650 (USD)$ 2,850

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • The HELP Program has the following accommodations options available to our students during their studies at UH: homestay, dormitory/student residence, and studio apartment or condominium. The Housing Coordinator will assist you by providing information and quotes, making reservations and assisting you after arrival should any issues arise. There is a non-refundable Accommodations Placement Fee of $250 for each student who requests accommodations through the HELP program. Airport pick-up and drop-off are included with each placement and will be arranged by the Housing Coordinator.

     Living with a host family is a great way to improve your English skills and learn about Hawaiian and American cultures.  Students will have a furnished room with a bed, bedding, desk, chair, closet and/or dresser.  The homestay meal plan is breakfast and dinner seven days a week.  The typical commute time to school from a host family is about 45-60 minutes.
    Staying in a dormitory provides a chance to live with other students and experience a more independent lifestyle.  It is a good choice for those who like being around people and prefer a noisy and active environment.  It is located one block from UH and has a swimming pool, security gates, coin laundry facilities and on-site parking.  Students are responsible for buying and preparing their own meals daily.  Students must buy their own bed sheets, pillows, blankets, bath towels and kitchen items.  Dormitories must be booked for the entire semester (17 weeks) beginning in January, May or August.  There are no refunds once the booking has been completed.
    Living in an apartment or condominium is a good choice for students who want to live in Waikiki near the many shops, restaurants, nightlife and beaches. All rooms are fully furnished and have a kitchenette and bathroom. Bed sheets, pillows, blankets, bath towels and kitchen items are provided. Students are responsible for buying and preparing their own meals daily. The typical commute time to school from a Waikiki studio is about 15-25 minutes.

Surrounding Area

  • The Waikiki Aquarium, founded in 1904, is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. University of Hawaii at Manoa has a beautiful campus and shorlines near campus. A part of the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Aquarium is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline.

Facilities

  • All UH Mānoa residence halls are coeducational. The residence halls include the units of the Mauka/Makai Complex and the Hale Aloha Complex. First year undergraduates are required to live in the residence halls. The two apartment-style units are Hale Noelani and Hale Wainani. Hale Noelani consists of five three-story buildings. Second year undergraduates and above are permitted to live in Hale Noelani. The Library, which provides access to 3.4 million volumes, 50,000 journals, and thousands of digitized documents, is one of the largest academic research libraries in the United States, ranking 86th in parent institution investment among 113 North American members of the Association of Research Libraries.

Activity

  • HELP students have numerous opportunities to use English and improve their communication skills through once-in-lifetime activities on the island of Oahu. Every week, HELP organizes trips and activities for students, and faculty members guide the students in these excursions. In addition to these events, HELP students interact daily with more than 1000 international students from over 100 countries at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and participate in Service Learning. Matching UHM’s Institutional Learning Outcomes, one of HELP’s Program Learning Outcomes is for students to demonstrate personal development by participating in activities with the larger community both on and off campus. Service Learning is one way to fulfill this outcome and it is required of all HELP students. Service Learning is a method by which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community. There is a difference between service learning and volunteering; doing a service, such as a beach cleanup or helping children in an after-school program, are unpaid, volunteer activities. These types of service become “service-learning” when they require the student to prepare a critical reflection on each service in the form of an essay, presentation, or the completion of a survey questionnaire. There are a wide variety of service options. Some are one-day events, such as  serving a meal at a homeless shelter or helping at a cultural festival, and others are term-long commitments, such as visiting the elderly at a retirement home or doing after-school activities with elementary school children. Students can choose from various options of Service Learning.

Top Native Language by Center

  • According to the 2010 report of the Institutional Research Office, a plurality of students at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa are Caucasian making up twenty-five percent of the student body. Japanese Americans represent thirteen percent, native Hawaiians or part native Hawaiians comprise thirteen percent, Filipino Americans represent eight percent, and Chinese Americans make up seven percent of the student body. Twelve percent of the student body are racially mixed. Smaller populations of Pacific Islanders and other ethnic groups make up the remainder.

Getting to the school from the airport

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off are included with each placement($250) and will be arranged by the Housing Coordinator.

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