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What Makes the IEP Outstanding?
E `Imi Pono (Seeking Excellence) at Hawai`i Community
College!
The Island of Hawai`i, with beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, spectacular
mountains and an active volcano is home to the Intensive English Program
at Hawai`i Community College (Hawai`i CC). This quiet, friendly, and safe
town—the second largest in the State of Hawai`i—gives International
Students a chance to learn English in a beautiful and culturally diverse
environment as they experience a different side of Hawai`i and the United
States.
Hilo: A Great Place to Live and Study
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!
The College
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.
Intensive English Program
The Mission of the Intensive
English Program (IEP) at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic
English instruction and comprehensive student support services to international
students seeking academic, professional or personal 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 American universities.
• The IEP offers a wide variety of student support services to
introduce students to the social, cultural, educational, and recreational
aspects of Hawai`i.
To ensure the quality of the instruction and services that the IEP offers,
the IEP is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program
Accreditation (CEA) and is a member of the American Association of Intensive
English Programs (AAIEP).
IEP Highlights
• No TOEFL required to enter the IEP—Beginners are welcomed
• Four levels of instruction from Beginning to High-intermediate
• Individualized attention in small classes of maximum 10 students
• Experienced, dedicated teachers
• Strong emphasis on improving spoken and written communication
skills
• Conversation Partners Program, English Conversation class, and
TOEFL Preparation class to improve your speaking and test-taking skills
• Access to self-paced reading program to improve reading skills
• Academic Workshops on the US Education System, and degree programs
offered at Hawaii CC
• Institutional TOEFL administered 5 times a year
• Conditional Admission to Hawaii CC
• Special Agreement to serve beginning level students who want
to enter Kapiolani Community College
Student Services
Students in the IEP receive a student identification card
which gives them access to the following:
• Computer facilities throughout the campus
• Library borrowing privileges
• Student clubs and activities
• Academic advising
• Career advising student health center
• Free multi-lingual access to the Internet and email
In addition, students can receive the following assistance from IEP
staff:
• Personalized assistance with off-campus housing arrangements
done prior to your arrival, airport pick-up, assistance with apartment
check-in, assistance with bank accounts, utilities and other needs upon
arrival
• Three days of orientation, placement testing, personalized assistance
and social activities
• Weekend trips to unique and interesting sights around the island.
• Individualized academic advising, immigration advising and personal
assistance.
• Transportation for shopping
• Assistance with applications to Hawaii CC and other Colleges
in the University of Hawai`i System
• A graduation ceremony which includes a luncheon, flower lei,
and a Certificate of Participation
• Japanese and English speaking staff
Housing
The IEP assists students by arranging for housing prior
to their arrival. The IEP utilizes several off-campus student apartments
which are fully furnished and affordable, within walking distance to school.
If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request
information, please contact us!
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Here for more program information.
Last Updated: April 2006 |
