Best school that I didn't attend on the entire island. Beautiful campus, great teachers, and…read moreamazing staff--especially in the office! Wooooooow!

I am a Kauluwela Elementary alumnus. I did a lot of school moving, and I believe I as at Kauluwela…read morefor kindergarden in 1987 and 1988. Then I transferred to Liholiho Elementary for first grade in 1988 and 1989. Thank goodness for yearbooks, because otherwise I would forget the year. I flunked first grade from Liholiho, and then in 1989 and 1990 I transferred back to Kauluwela for first grade. Though I was born and raised in Honolulu, English is my second language. I knew not my ABCs and I knew not how to read up to that point at Liholiho. I recalled I got pulled out of class at Liholiho where a teacher specialist mostly had me trace pictures. It was at Liholiho that I recalled that my first grade teacher popped in the 1989 Moonwalker VHS for our class to watch. After watching the Moonwalker film at Liholiho and at my family gatherings, my older sibling recorded me beatboxing, scat singing, and singing one of the songs from the Moonwalker film. I was six-years-old then. I still have the Liholiho Elementary picture taken of me on the playground holding an orange baseball bat. I do recall we were given seeds to plant around Liholiho Elementary... I chose the seed that would grow a blue flower. I planted it somewhere around the campus and as I grew older, I remember where I planted those seeds. I now see those blue flowers grown. Today, as an adult, I love to read daily, for fun and enjoyment. I love to write. I also help students with mathematics throughout the state of Hawaii. I also beatbox throughout the state of Hawaii and the world, speaking at conferences, and schools. Liholiho Elementary students were among 300 in attendance when I performed and spoke at the 25th Chevron Honolulu Speech Festival at the McKinley High School Auditorium. -Jason Tom

This review is for the preschool. I have been impressed through and through with their program,…read morefrom the neat and tidy classrooms to the beautiful outdoor play area. Each morning when I drop off my son, he's eager to join his classmates, and sometimes when I pick him up, he cries because he doesn't want to leave. The price is amazingly reasonable for the quality of care and includes food, snacks and the costs of field trips. In the four months that my son has been at this preschool, there has already been a trip to theBus headquarters where they got to ride in a bus and go through a bus car wash, a botanical gardens field trip, a library field trip, a band came to teach them about all kinds of instruments, there is a trip to the zoo and aquarium planned for this month. I can't say enough about how happy I am to have found this preschool!

I'm reviewing on the church not the school, since I looked it up by the church name. This is not…read moreour parish but it is a sister church and our own church wasn't holding Christmas Eve service. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was about an hour so not too long (we had a child with us). There are TV prompters at the sides of the chapel for ease with the program and lyrics. The Christmas Eve program had a lot of singing and talented musicians. This is a very warm environment and we were really glad we chose this church for candlelight service this past eve.

The BEST tutoring place on the island! Forget about Kumon, go to Intelleyou for actual help. The…read moretutors are super patient and actually assist you with any difficult homework problems. I received tutoring here when I was in high school and it helped me tremendously. I believe they also have worksheets to teach you new concepts in various subjects if you don't have homework to work on. The owner, Mr. Miyamoto is a tutor himself and really tries to help the students understand any difficult problems! All of the tutors are extremely friendly, patient, and helpful. If you or your child needs tutoring, I would definitely recommend this learning center.

Great tutors. Very patient. They have helped my child with various subjects. I would highly…read morerecommend them.

Patrick and his crew are true professionals, Was looking for…read morea long time for classes that will suit and challenge my 8 year old and 6 year old I highly recommend this school ! Much Mahalo Yoni

My daughter needed some extra support in Algebra 1 and we looked around for tutors in the area and…read morefound MathVantage. She is a strong student and a high achiever, so we just wanted someone who could help her gain confidence and as a resource to support her questions since her teacher was not providing much in the way of direct instruction. Her experience with Patrick Chevalier was amazing. She was able to work through her questions and get the feedback and support she was missing at school....a major plus is the one on one support provided and there have been no struggles or fights at home to figure out math homework as a family. Highly recommend!

Jan may have had a bad experience subbing, but my son has gone there 3 years and I love SEEQS. I…read morethink the teachers and staff are great, and my son has never had issues here compared to his other public schools where bullying was never addressed. I feel my son is safe at SEEQS and thats all that matters to me. He is learning as well and I like the way the think outside of the box to get the students to learn.

I am a former teacher in Hawaii at both private & public schools. I have also worked with students…read moreof all ages that have disabilities. Never in my life have I witnessed such unruly, disrespectful, foul mouthed students as those that attend SEEQS Charter School. Do not send your child here if you care about them.

今回、初めて子どもたちを海外のサマースクールに参加させました。…read more 初めてということもあり、親としても最初はドキドキしていましたが、Academia@Hawai'iさんはとにかくレスポンスが早く、子どもの様子を細かく伝えてくださったり、何かあった際にもすぐにフォローのご連絡をくださったりと、本当に手厚く対応していただきました。 実際、滞在中に娘が少し気持ちが落ち込んでしまう出来事があったのですが、その際もすぐに娘の様子を見てくださり、写真や動画とともに状況を伝えてくださいました。海外で親と離れて過ごす中、こうして一人ひとりの子どもの様子をきちんと見てくださっていることが、とても心強かったです。 プログラム内容も魅力的で、親だけではなかなか連れて行ってあげられないような場所へ行き、ハワイならではのさまざまな経験をさせていただけました。 我が家は中学2年生、小学5年生、小学3年生と年齢が離れているのですが、小学生から中学生まで同じスクールに通わせることができるのも、親としてはとてもありがたかったです。 特に中学生は、午前中はアクティビティを楽しみ、午後はしっかり英語を学ぶ時間が設けられているため、「海外ならではの体験」と「学び」の両方ができるところも良いと思いました。 そして何より、海外で新しいお友達と出会い、普段とは違う環境の中で子ども同士で関係を築いていくこと自体が、とても貴重な経験だったと思います。 楽しいことだけではなく、時には子ども同士でいろいろなことを経験し、それを自分たちで乗り越えていくことも含めて、子どもの世界を広げ、社会性を学ぶ機会になったと感じています。 英語を学ぶだけではない、子どもたちの成長につながるサマースクールでした。初めての海外サマースクールで不安のあるご家庭にも、安心しておすすめできるスクールだと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。 We had our children attend an overseas summer school for the first time. Since it was their first experience, we were naturally nervous as parents at first. However, Academia@Hawai'i was incredibly quick to respond, kept us carefully informed about how our children were doing, and promptly contacted us whenever anything came up. We truly appreciated the thoughtful and attentive support they provided throughout the program. During their stay, our daughter experienced an incident that left her feeling a little down. The staff immediately checked on her, and they kept us informed about the situation with photos and videos. Knowing that they were carefully looking after each child, even while they were away from their parents in another country, was extremely reassuring. The program itself was also very appealing. The children were able to visit places that we would not have been able to take them to easily on our own and enjoy a wide variety of experiences unique to Hawaii. Our children are in different age groups--one is in the second year of middle school, one is in the fifth grade of elementary school, and one is in the third grade. As parents, we were especially grateful that all three of them could attend the same school, from elementary through middle school. For the middle school students in particular, we appreciated that they could enjoy activities in the morning and have dedicated time to study English in the afternoon. It was wonderful that the program offered both unique overseas experiences and meaningful learning opportunities. Most of all, meeting new friends abroad and building relationships with other children in an environment different from their everyday lives was an incredibly valuable experience. It was not only about having fun. Through the various experiences they shared with one another, including overcoming challenges on their own, the children were able to broaden their world and develop important social skills. This was a summer school that contributed to our children's growth in many ways, not just through learning English.We would confidently recommend it to families who may feel anxious about sending their children to an overseas summer school for the first time. Thank you very much for everything.

We used Academia Aloha Camp for my son's first study-abroad trip to Hawaii…read more Although my son was anxious at first, he settled in immediately on the very first day and had a wonderful time every day with children his own age. The program offered a great balance of indoor and outdoor activities, and he seemed to really enjoy the classroom lessons as well. The teachers were incredibly kind and promptly addressed any issues that arose, which was a huge help. Our family is already talking about participating again next year.

During the summer we sent out 3 GE's and Nuuanu Elementary School was the first to respond saying…read morethat my daughter was accepted. We went to tour the school and fell in love with it. Plush green grass everywhere. Their campus is so beautiful it looks like a University campus. The first day was just an orientation for 2 hours, to let the parents know what they can expect. It was very informational. Even the principal spoke at this orientation. That was when I knew we chose the perfect school for my daughter. As all parents know, the transition from preschool to Kindergarten can be very trying. But this school makes it so easy. The teachers here are amazing. My daughter's teacher leaves notes in her homework folder to let us know how she's doing. My daughter had a rough start, so we had a meeting with her teacher and the counselor. They basically told us what we already knew, but they also gave us pointers. The staff here is wonderful and amazing. They also have a PTA which has a lot of activities throughout the year. There is a strong parent participation within the PTA. If you're looking for a school that will not let your child slide within the cracks, this is the school.

Nuuanu Elementary is tucked deep in Nuuanu valley, with mountains as your back drop which is…read moreabsolutely breathtaking. It is a very clean school. This is a Blue Ribbon School and they have met annual requirements every year. All staff are friendly and helpful. PTA is very involved. The school has fun activities planned for the kids and their families almost every month. The children seem well educated and wholesome. It's almost like a private school.

Friendly staff and accommodating teachers. Campus looks busy and safe. It's convenient and there's…read moreample parking.

I enrolled my children in A+ during summer, hoping it will kick in when school started but they put…read moreme on the waiting list, so when i called the school & asked if they can watch my kids until I get off work at 430pm? they did not refused to watch them, then by the time I came to pick them, the principal & the office staff ambushed/ganged up on me by lecturing me on how I should ask my boss if I can leave work early to get the kids, until I get A+, they can't be watching the kids this late, I explained I don't any help, I only rely on A+ so it's not my fault A+ didn't do their job the whole summer & my boss is not lenient, I use to call out of work because it's hard to find a babysitter & I got suspended from work so I'm not going to loose my job over this, they were not very compassionate to a single parent