Kaua'i Community College, the only higher education institution on the island of Kaua'i, offers transfer-level liberal arts courses, Associate’s degrees, certificates, four-year and graduate degrees via distance-learning classes, as well as a variety of vocational and professional training programs for the local community and beyond.

Hawai‘i Community College is two-year community college located on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, a quiet, friendly, safe town that allows international student to learn in a beautiful, cultural diverse environment. The college is based in Hilo with a new branch campus in Kona named Hawai'i Community College – Pālamanui that opened in 2015. As one of 10 campuses in the University of Hawai‘i system, Hawai‘i Community College offers 26 degree and certificate programs that prepare students to succeed in the workforce right after graduation or continue their studies at a four-year college or university. Hawai‘i Community College blends hands on learning and classroom study to give students an excellent academic experience. Hawai‘i Community College has an Intensive English Program (IEP) for students who need English support. IEP provides academic English language instruction which prepares students to continue in a degree program at Hawai‘i Community College or transfer to a four-year university.

Nestled on the slopes of Diamond Head along the southern shores of Oahu, Kapi’olani Community College is conveniently located minutes away from world-famous Waikiki Beach and is one of 10 campuses in the University of Hawai’i system. Kapi’olani is a two-year accredited educational institution offering associate degrees and certificates in more than 22 fields, including specialties in Culinary Arts, Travel & Tourism and Hospitality Management, Business Education, Health Science, New Media Arts, Information Technology, STEM and Liberal Arts. With a major emphasis on international education, Kapi’olani serves over 700 international students from more than 40 countries and over 8,000 total students. As a comprehensive community college, Kapi’olani has many programming strengths, including programs in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). We also offered a unique undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree Pathway program. We welcome you as part of our campus Ohana (family) and invite you to share your skills, talents and perspectives that will enrich our multi-cultural home and help us to Kulia I ka Nu’u “Strive for the Highest.” Mission The University of Hawai‘i Maui College inspires students to develop knowledge and skills in pursuit of academic, career, and personal goals in a supportive educational environment that emphasizes community engagement, life long learning, sustainable living, Native Hawaiian culture, and global understanding. The Maui Language Institute (MLI) is an English as a Second Language (ESL) program that is part of UHMC. MLI is designed to engage international and local students with English language instruction for academic purposes and for professional advancement. MLI offers an array of unique English learning opportunities. Regular Programs offer individuals intensive 6- and 8-week courses. Custom Programs offer organizations customized training for groups. Services offered to MLI students include placement, orientation, and counseling for academic, cultural, and personal purposes. Students have full use of the UH Maui College facilities including the library, The Learning Center, student health center, and computer labs. Students are given email accounts and are welcome to participate in campus activities and clubs.

Situated on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College (UHMC) is an accredited college that offers three bachelor of applied science degrees, a wide variety of associate degrees and certificates, as well as distance learning degrees through its UH Center on campus. UHMC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools & College. Mission The University of Hawai‘i Maui College inspires students to develop knowledge and skills in pursuit of academic, career, and personal goals in a supportive educational environment that emphasizes community engagement, life long learning, sustainable living, Native Hawaiian culture, and global understanding. The Maui Language Institute (MLI) is an English as a Second Language (ESL) program that is part of UHMC. MLI is designed to engage international and local students with English language instruction for academic purposes and for professional advancement. MLI offers an array of unique English learning opportunities. Regular Programs offer individuals intensive 6- and 8-week courses. Custom Programs offer organizations customized training for groups. Services offered to MLI students include placement, orientation, and counseling for academic, cultural, and personal purposes. Students have full use of the UH Maui College facilities including the library, The Learning Center, student health center, and computer labs. Students are given email accounts and are welcome to participate in campus activities and clubs.

Leeward Community College’s proven commitment to affordable, quality education is a foundation of our mission. As part of the University of Hawai‘i system, we are dedicated and responsive to our community, providing an open door to the world of educational opportunities.  Located in Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Leeward CC is a regional community center, creating both an environment for academic learning and a center of cultural life for our neighbors. From professional career studies to liberal arts, and from certificates to Intensive English Programs, the College offers diverse and comprehensive opportunities for all students.  We invite you to discover how Leeward can help you achieve your fullest potential. At Leeward, your success is our highest priority.

Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is a fully accredited, two-year college that accepts students from all over the world. Our students learn in a multicultural environment that promotes cross-cultural understanding and awareness. HTIC offers an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts, with certificate programs in Hospitality and Tourism, Peace Studies, and a Discover East Asia study abroad program. Students who are non-native speakers of English have a chance to hone their English language skills in our College Preparatory (academic ESL) program before joining the Liberal Arts degree program. Our programs operate on a quarter system with four 10-week terms per year. Upon enrolling in the Liberal Arts Program, students can earn their associate degrees in as few as five terms (15 months). HTIC is a small college by design; Hawaii Tokai students benefit from personalized attention that is often lacking at larger schools. Our graduates transfer to four-year universities in Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, Japan and other countries. Let Hawaii Tokai International College be the gateway to your future!