- HCC aims to provide students with outstanding academic English language with comprehensive support services to its international students. - Students will be given opportunity to taste what it takes to study in American University. - The location of the College is in the middle of Honolulu, just beside beautiful Mānoa Valley
National Mix
Hawai‘i 85.0%, U.S. Mainland8.8%, U.S. Affiliated1.1%, Foreign 3.6%, Unknown 1.4% Hawaiian/Part-Hawaiian 46%, Caucasian 17%, Mixed 13%, Filipino 8%, All other 7%, Japanese 6%, Pacific Islander 3% Chinese 1%
Intensive English Program (IEP)About the
HCC aims to provide students with outstanding academic English language with comprehensive support services to its international students. Students will be given opportunity to taste what it takes to study in American University.
IEP provides thorough instructions in 4 major parts of English, which are writing, listening, speaking and grammar. Students will be trained to study in an American University. IEP program is specifically designed for beginner to intermediate non-native English speakers. (Students base below TOEFL 450)
Upon the completion of IEP, students are expected to:
1. Apply writing and critical thinking skills to personal and academic assignments.
2. Apply appropriate skills to read, comprehend and respond to introductory-level academic and authentic texts.
3. Apply listening and speaking skills to lectures, presentations, and in-class discussions.
4. Understand grammar concepts and apply them to the other skill areas.
Hawaii Community CollegeAbout the
University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College (HCC) encompasses the concept of Kauhale which practically means ‘community’. HCC seeks success with the students through maximization of use of community. HCC will embrace all students and recognize each individuals’ skills, knowledge, experience as well as the skills. HCC welcomes those who are looking for excellence in both education and socialization.
HCC also promotes students’ learning potential by emphasizing the both knowledge and experience. HCC think about the students not only when they are studying in the college, but as a lifelong learners. HCC will stimulate students’ will and be excellent catalyst for their success.
Focus of Study : IEPThe mission of the Intensive English Program at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic English language instruction and comprehensive support services to international students seeking academic, personal, and professional goals in a rich, cross-cultural environment. The IEP offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in an American university.
Week 1 First week of classes Meet your teachers and other IEP students
Week 4 Mid-term meeting with coordinatorIn the middle of the session, all IEP students can have a 10 to 15-minute meeting with the program coordinator. This provides students with the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns, and academic plans.
Week 8 - Final Tests and GraduationAt the end of the session, instructors will meet individually with each student to provide information on student progress and final grades. Students also have an opportunity at this time to share information and opinions about the class.Final tests • Final exams in the classes • ITP TOEFL test (for level 4 only)
Focus of Study : IEPThe mission of the Intensive English Program at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic English language instruction and comprehensive support services to international students seeking academic, personal, and professional goals in a rich, cross-cultural environment. The IEP offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in an American university.
Week 1 First week of classes Meet your teachers and other IEP students
Week 4 Mid-term meeting with coordinatorIn the middle of the session, all IEP students can have a 10 to 15-minute meeting with the program coordinator. This provides students with the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns, and academic plans.
Week 8 - Final Tests and GraduationAt the end of the session, instructors will meet individually with each student to provide information on student progress and final grades. Students also have an opportunity at this time to share information and opinions about the class.Final tests • Final exams in the classes • ITP TOEFL test (for level 4 only)
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
8, 16, 24, 32, 40 Weeks
Course Level
4 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Housing
IEP students can request personalized assistance with housing arrangements done prior to arrival. ($125 Pre and Post Arrival Support Fee non-refundable) We will do our best to find the best housing match for you, but we cannot promise that you will get your first choice.
Please check the application fee form if you need this assistance.
To Contact Us: Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program Phone: 808-934-2698,934-2697 Fax: 808-934-2701 E-mail:hawcciep@hawaii.edu
Two-Bedroom Unit: $1,100 per month;
Rooms rented out individually for $550 per month
Deposit: $550 per student
Fully furnished single bed, desk, chair, lamp in each room, electric stove, refrigerator
sink, cupboards in kitchen, shower and toilet in bathroom no-kitchen stuff
Utilities included (electricity - maximum $100 and water)
Tenants responsible for telephone and cable TV
Hale Haumana
Address: 1452 Kinoole St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 935-8796 (Sal Horiuchi, Manager) Email: sal.tohbihale@yahoo.com URL: www.halehaumana.org
Three-Bedroom Unit: $1,800 per month ($600 per person)
Two-Bedroom Unit: Single room $580 per month, Shared (2 people per room) $490 per month
A security deposit of 1 month rent is required
Fully furnished single bed, desk, chair, dresser drawer, closet space, electric stove, refrigerator, sink,
cupboards in kitchen, shower and toilet in bathroom no-kitchen stuff
Utilities included (electricity - maximum $150 and water)
Tenants responsible for telephone, internet, and cable TV
Waiakea Lagoon View
Address: 50 Maile St. #33 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 969-7160; (808) 840-9316; (808) 969-6902
One Bedroom, single occupancy: $1,630 ($815 per month)
One Bedroom, double occupancy: $850 ($425 per month)*
Two Bedroom with private room: $1.198 ($599 per month)*
*If available with another HCC IEP student for the same session(s).
Rent includes basic cable and fast Internet service. Utilities included (maximum of 50-60/mo. for electricity, depending on the unit rented) Tenant responsible for telephone.
It is less than one mile to the UHH campus. There are many types of restaurants serving a variety of foods and
7 Eleven store within one to five minutes walking distance. Four major supermarkets, WalMart, Sears, Macys, Office Max, and Ross stores are only about a 5 minute ride by car.
Waiakea Villas
Address: 400 Hualani Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-2841(877) 961-2841 - Toll Free
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Surrounding Area
Life on the Big Island
The Big island of Hawai`i is known for its quality of life. A good mix of tropical rains and sunny days provide the island with lush greenery throughout the year. With a population of 45,000, Hilo has less crime, pollution, traffic, noise, and crowding than Honolulu or other metropolitan areas. The beach, mountain, and forest areas are minutes away by car. Join our students who swim, surf, snorkel, dive, hike, camp, and run in their free time!
Hawai`i Community College, a campus of the nationally ranked University of Hawaii System, offers international students 22 Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees in vocational arts, liberal arts, business, nursing, and forestry. In addition, Hawai`i CC is the only community college in the United States with a Hawaiian Lifestyles degree program with an option to transfer to a 4-year degree program in Hawaiian Studies. All degree programs give students chances for an internship to apply their learning to work experience, service learning, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. Hawaii CC currently enrolls over 2000 students. It is a small college that offers personalized care for all of its students.
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Facilities
Hawai‘i Community College provides an accessible to the library, computer labs, presentation practice rooms, small group study rooms in which students can pursue their higher education.
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