School Global Village - Hawaii in Honolulu, United States

GV Hawaii is where ESL students excel academically in what can only be described as Paradise.

Global Village Hawaii delivers a first-rate educational experience to students from across the globe. Once you join our family, your English will rapidly improve on our warm, safe, and friendly island.

At Global Village Hawaii, you will achieve your educational goals, have unforgettable adventures, and leave filled with memories and Aloha.

What makes GV Hawaii unique?

- Academic excellence in a safe and beautiful island.

- Official Cambridge Testing Center for FCE, CAE and CPE exams.

- University Pathway, and Academic Year.

- International curriculum aligned with the CEF proficiency scale.

- Excellent teachers to help you achieve your goals.

- Residence, Apartment and Homestay are available.

- Located in exciting Honolulu, close to Waikiki and other beautiful beaches.

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Courses

General English TOP CHOICE

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced English speaker, this superb overall course will give you the skills and confidence necessary to get to the next level of proficiency.

What makes GV Hawaii unique?

• 8 level system from Beginner to Advanced.

• Average 8 -12 weeks per level.

• Levels configured to Common European Framework.

• Improves students’ ability to speak English in practical situations.

• Emphasis placed on spoken reproduction of the language.

• Integrates all skill areas (pronunciation, listening, reading and writing).

• Core program focuses on communicative grammar and functional dialogue.

• Elective program further develops grammar, vocabulary, and fluency.

• Monthly testing to measure student progress.

• Regular student surveys to ensure consistently high level of quality.

GV General English Provides:

- Great nationality mix students from over 20 countries!

- Small class sizes average12 students per class.

- 20 social activities per month.

- Certified teaching staff.

- Comprehensive communicative curriculum speaking focused!

Lessons of 50 min.

Start dates: every Monday.

Levels: beginner to advanced

Business English

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

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20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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In the world of international business, English skills have become the key to global communication. For students just beginning or aspiring to a career in international business, a sound grasp of English communication with essential business vocabulary and style of presentation is essential.

In the GV English for Business course, you will:

- Develop effective English skills for business communication.

- Expand your English vocabulary for business purposes.

- Learn how to use English for the internet.

- Increase your confidence with formal, professional English.

- Learn about the culture of international business.

Best choice for:

- Students who use, or intend to use, English as a medium of communication in their day to day work.

- Students seeking an understanding of cultural issues related to global business.

- Students with previous study of business in their native language looking to extend their skills into English.

- Students who are not at the Intermediate level can take Business English options as one or both of their electives in the afternoon.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: intermediate to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

TOEFL Preparation

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

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20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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The TOEFL exam preparation program includes the study of exam strategies, academic reading, essay writing, and seminars.

This full-time TOEFL/University Preparation course leads to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The course also covers test-writing strategies with frequent practice examinations. The program includes academic readings, essay-writing and seminar-style discussions. Thematic units are based on courses that students will encounter at college or university as well as subjects that are of interest to high-level students.

Course content.

Students are prepared for the three main components of the TOEFL exam:

- Listening Comprehension.

- Grammar and Written Expression.

- Vocabulary Building.

The main components are:

- Oral Skills.

- Reading Comprehension.

- Writing Skills.

- Academic Vocabulary Building.

- Academic Research and Summarizing.

- Note Taking and Study Skills.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: intermediate to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

English + Surfing

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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Includes tuition, surfing lessons, board rental, rash guard.

There are two 1-hour private surfing lessons per week.

Global Village Hawaii is proud to be working in coordination with one of Hawaii’s world famous surf schools. This relationship guarantees your stay will be professionally run both in the classroom and in the surf!

Whether you are a seasoned surfer looking for local knowledge about the Hawaii breaks, or a brand new surfer ready to catch that first wave, we can help teach you what you need to know to make the most of your Hawaiian experience.

The price includes training, surfing lessons (2 private lessons of 1 hour per week), equipment rental, rashguard.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: beginner to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

English + Hula

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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Hula is the most important part of Hawaii’s cultural heritage. Hula tells the past as well as of the present.

Includes tuition and two 2-hour private hula lessons per week.

Make the most of your time in Hawaii by joining hula lessons in addition to your English program. Learn the meaning behind the steps and the stories that the hula tells.

Global Village Hawaii works in coordination with local qualified hula teachers to provide you with an outstanding hula experience. Hula is one of the best, most fun ways to learn about our unique island home and its rich heritage. Join this program and in no time you will be dancing like a pro. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: beginner to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

English + Ukulele

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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You will learn to play Hawaii’s favorite musical instrument, the ukulele!

Includes two 45-minute private ukulele lessons per week.

Global Village Hawaii is proud to be working with some of the top ukulele musicians in Hawaii led by Bruce Shimabukuro, who occasionally performs at local concerts as well as in Japan. Bruce also teaches ukulele at several high schools throughout the island of Oahu. This relationship guarantees your stay will be professionally run with first class English and ukulele instruction!

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: beginner to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

English + Fitness

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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Hawaiian Paradise, the perfect setting for health and fitness!

Global Village Hawaii is proud to be working with one of Hawaii’s famous fitness gyms. This relationship guarantees your stay will be professionally run both in the classroom and in the gym!

Includes five 1-hour personal training sessions and gym membership. Minimum 2 weeksEnglish plus Fitness is the perfect combination for ahealthy body and mind for students 16 years and older! Regardless of your experience and fitness level, by adding a moderate amount of exercise into your daily life in paradise, you can improve your well-being and quality of life in Hawaii. One to one personal fitness training sessions will teach youproper exercise and fitness tips and techniques along with nutritional advice to support you in reaching your health and fitness goals.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: beginner to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

English + Yoga

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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16 lessons per week (13.3 hours), Monday to Thursday

20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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Hawaiian Paradise, the perfect setting for yoga, relaxation and meditation!

Includes two 1-hour private yoga lessons per week.

Global Village Hawaii is proud to be working with one of Hawaii’s famous yoga schools. This relationship guarantees your stay will be professionally run both in the classroom and in the yoga studio!

English plus Yoga in Hawaii is a match made in heaven for students 16 years and older who wish to release unwanted stress while improving their English! GV Hawaii has partnered with famous yoga studios so whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced yoga extremist, you will learn to invigorate your soul, mind, and body through proper exercise, peaceful relaxation, breathing and meditation.

Lessons of 50 min.

Levels: beginner to advanced.

Start dates: every Monday.

TOEIC Preparation

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 50 minutes

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20 lessons per week (16.7 hours), Monday to Friday

25 lessons per week (20.8 hours), Monday to Friday

1 October—12 October

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The Global Village Hawaii Preparation Program for the TOEIC Test (Test of English for International Communication) is a program for students who are interested in taking the TOEIC examination. This program assesses English language competency in a business context and is used by companies around the world to determine English communication skills.

Students at GV Hawaii can take 20 lessons per week of TOEIC preparation and/or take the TOEIC option if they have enrolled in the 25 lessons per week program.

If your goal is to improve your TOEIC test score, prove your English ability, and stand out in today’s global market place, Global Village Hawaii offers a unique exam preparation program. Prepare for success on the TOEIC test by working on increasing essential vocabulary, timed readings, in depth listening exercises, practice tests, proper essay format, and question response. This course focuses on all components of the TOEIC exam: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. GV Hawaii’s TOEIC exam course is a focused system of training and testing that helps students track their progress weekly on an individually customized TOEIC Test Result Form.

Levels: intermediate to high advanced.

Lessons of 50 min.

Start dates: every Monday.

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Accommodation

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You can check out other accommodation options on Airbnb. Grab $20 for your first trip!

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Kaimuki Residence

20 minutes from school on public transport

Minimum age — 18

No meals

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The Kaimuki Residence offers single and furnished rooms with kitchenette and shared bathroom facilities. It is convenient to GV Hawaii by public transportation. Facilities include an outdoor BBQ, wireless internet access, coin operated laundry facilities, and bike racks.

Includes airport pickup.

Single room (non en-suite)

30 September—13 October

no meals

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Homestay

60 minutes from school on public transport

Minimum age — 16

Full board/no meals

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Do you want to stay with an English speaking family? GV's in-house accommodation departments ensure timely, effective service. GV Homestay provides a safe, friendly and secure environment for students, while giving them the opportunity to experience and enjoy the local culture.

Features:

- 24 hour emergency phone.

- Full board (3 meals per day).

- Roomstay (no meal plan, but the student has access to kitchen).

- Students under 18 years old are subject to a surcharge of $30/ per week on Homestay fee per person.

Your GV Homestay experience:

- Airport transfer service (optional).

- Home-cooked meals with opportunities for dinner time conversation.

- Your own private room .

- Opportunities for weekend family interaction.

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Apartments

25 minutes from school on public transport

Minimum age — 18

No meals

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Apartments are located in Waikiki area and it is convenient to the Waikiki Beach, shops, restaurants, and GV Hawaii by public transportation. All units have kitchenette and private bathroom. Internet access and coin operated laundry facilities are available. The facility service varies with the apartment buildings.

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Kapiolani Residence

10 minutes from school on public transport

Minimum age — 16

No meals

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The Kapiolani Residence offers single and furnished rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom. The residence is next to a bus line, an array of restaurants, and is close to GV Hawaii, Waikiki, shops and the ocean. Wireless internet access and coin operated laundry facilities, and bike racks are available.

Includes airport pickup.

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Transfer

Not required

Lifehack: download Uber (an app that enables you to request a taxi from your smartphone) and get $20 for your first trip by using promocode r19ur

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Flights

Flight is not included. We recommend you book your flight only after you get a visa to your destination country or make sure that you don't need one. Ticket price is for your information only.

Reviews

Maria Guarin

Colombia

September 2015

Progress:

B1→C1

4.8

excellent

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I really love studying at Global Village Hawaii and have learned a lot of vocabulary. It’s the perfect place to have fun, study and make new friends from around the world. This is the most amazing experience of my life. Everyone is very friendly and sociable. Classes are interesting and fun. We had a lot of field trips which made learning enjoyable. The activities that the school offers make it easy to learn about Hawaiian culture.

About school

Address

1440 Kapiolani Blvd #1100 Honolulu, HI 96814 United States

Students

Average age: 25

Japan — 44%
Latin America — 4%
Western Europe — 40%

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General English 01/10/2018—12/10/2018 2 weeks × - discount
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Kaimuki Residence (Residence) Single room (non en-suite) 30/09/2018—13/10/2018 2 weeks ×
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