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Cambridge Exam Preparation - FCE

Institute of Intensive English - Hawaii
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Course description

The Cambridge ESOL Examinations are recognized around the world by universities and employers. IIE Hawaii, an authorized Cambridge Preparation Center, offers the First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).

The FCE is an upper-intermediate level exam, and the CAE is an advanced level exam. Both certificates are challenging, highly-respected assessments of English abilities, and the exam scores are valid for life.

Courses are 12 weeks, except Jan-March (9 weeks, 8:30an-2:30pm).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Honolulu.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

For more than 25 years, the Institute of Intensive English of Hawaii has been welcoming students from all over the world to these beautiful islands. IIE Hawaii is recognized as one of the top accredited educational institutes of Hawaii. It offers a wide range of courses for students of all ages interested in learning general English, business English and taking the various tests. It provides a variety of activities that allow students to become completely immersed in an English speaking environment while enjoying the culture of this unique place.

Year opened
1984
Number of classrooms
13

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

IIE Hawaii has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Kapiolani Community College

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Institute of Intensive English - Hawaii varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25.

IIE Hawaii teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
40%
Switzerland
40%
South Korea
5%
Brazil
4%
Italy
3%
France
2%
Germany
2%
Russia
2%
Austria
1%
Colombia
1%
Czech Republic
1%
Saudi Arabia
1%
Taiwan
1%

School holidays

IIE Hawaii does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

IIE Hawaii is conveniently located in Waikiki, a 3-minute walk from the beach, and in the center of Honolulu's main attractions.

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Reviews

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based on 8 reviews
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"Exzellente Schule"

Mattias Zahn, student from Germany

Ich hatte eine sehr schöne Zeit in der Schule. Der Unterricht wie sehr ansprechend
gestaltet und niemals langweilig. Meine Lehrer, Mellodie und Nick, haben den
Lermstoff sehr gut vermittelt. Mit viel Witz und persönlichen Tipps um sich sprachlich
weiter zu entwickeln. "Good Job!".

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
31 Jul 2023 - 11 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Nice Teachers and a Good amount of English. Sadly not many different cultures."

Alea Leichthammer, student from Germany

The location and the teachers are really good. Everything went great and they were always helpful. The housing situation is kind of complicated but I was really lucky with my apartment. All in all good experience!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good"

Paula Moreno, student from Chile

The class very good.
The teacher one good, the Oder not so much.
The housing not very clean
The activities good

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
30 Dec 2020 - 24 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was outstanding"

Pernille Adriana Bach, student from Denmark

The teachers at the school were so passionate about teaching, and I really learned a lot there, this is the best language school I have been on so far. (3 in total) the teachers and staff were so nice and are really helpful with all the things you may need. The school is perfectly located it only takes a few minutes to everything just like the housing at McCully, it’s clean and nice, only the bed is really bad.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2019 - 25 Jan 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was great to be in school with all these friendly people to improve our english."

Simon Fischerauer, student from Austria

The location was perfect because it is not far away from the beach and stuff like that. The classes were also nice but there was one classroom that didn't have any windows so the feeling was not that good. It made the classroom very small, too. My teachers and also the other staff were very friendly and attentive. I had a lot of fun with them, too. It was also great that we could drink tea every day and the possibility to join some activities offered every day was great.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Best school ever."

Sergio Henrique Dias Weiler, student from Brazil

Everything is awesome. The school allows you to improve your English and also to have a wonderful time in Hawaii. The location is perfect, near every famous beach in Waikiki.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
4 May 2015 - 24 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great time!"

Marina , student from Russia

Thank you for my wonderful holiday in Hawaii, for new experiences, new friends from different countries, for the kindness of the teachers, and for events organized by the school. It was a great experience for me and I will never forget it.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
28 Apr 2014 - 16 May 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A good moment"

Thierry Langlois, student from French Polynesia

What I liked :
A good feeling with teachers. Joël Beck, for example.
A mix between casual and serious.
The location was really good. Classrooms were appropriate
To meet people from all over the world, and learn about other cultures, especially friends from Asia (Japan and Korea).

My regret : Lessons weren't so intensive. When you stay only fifteen days, it is hard to really improve your English.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Jul 2012 - 3 Aug 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

IIE Hawaii offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Lilikoi Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 1,129
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, hardwood, and iIE Waikiki Student Condos - Shared
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 1,129
Lilikoi is a shared condo occupied by other student residents. It is located only 10-15 minutes from Waikiki Beach and the school on foot.

This condos is furnished with a kitchen and bathroom. You will have a private room and share the common areas.
apartment

Park Heights Shared Condo

S$ 1,165
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and swimming pool
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 1,165
Park Heights is a shared condo occupied by other student residents with an amazing ocean view. It is located only 5-10 minutes from Waikiki Beach and the school on foot.

This condos is furnished with a kitchen and bathroom. You will have a private room and share the common areas.

IIE Waikiki Student Condos Studio - Private

S$ 1,355
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 1,355
IIE Waikiki Student Condos are private units. They are located only 5-10 minutes from Waikiki Beach and the school by walk.

The studio condos are furnished with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Many of the rooms have wi-fi included in the price. Located on various properties, they include Island Colony, Hawaiian Monarch, and Bamboo.

IIE Waikiki Student Condos1 Bedroom Condo

S$ 1,765
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, hardwood, and swimming pool
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 1,765
Beautiful, top floor recently renovated condo in Waikiki! Nice, modern furnishings with separate bedroom (queen sized bed) and living with sofa and TV! Large, clean kitchen with new fixtures. Expansive mountain and canal views from the large patio running the length of the building.

Pool and coin laundry on the first floor and secured entry to the building.

Just a few minutes walk to IIE and Waikiki Beach! In the heart of town and close to everything!
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $125 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Honolulu based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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