Can non Hawaiians go to Kamehameha Schools?
By the terms of its founding, the schools’ admissions policy prefers applicants with Native Hawaiian ancestry. Since 1965 it has excluded all but two non-Hawaiians from being admitted.
How much does it cost to attend Kamehameha school?
Tuition
| Grade | Program | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten-6th Grade | $5,046 | |
| 6th Grade | $5,194 | |
| 7th-12th Grade | Day | $6,208 |
| 7th-12th Grade | Boarder | $11,016 |
Is Kamehameha Schools a good school?
Kamehameha Schools is a highly prestigious school to work for. Working for this school may have a lot of red tape to cross but it gives me the sense of security knowing that the school looks out of its employees and more importantly the safety of our students.
How do you qualify for Kamehameha Schools?
How to apply
- Apply online. Complete the online application between Aug.
- Residency and regional eligibility. Residency verification is required to apply by campus.
- Age verification. Kindergarten applicants must have a date of birth between Aug.
- Ancestry verification.
- Submit the ‘ohana form.
- Submit the teacher’s recommendation.
How do you get into Kamehameha School?
Applications are submitted online through the Admissions Application ʻOhana Portal. If you require assistance to submit an online application, please contact our Admissions Office, Oʻahu Resource Center at Kawaiahaʻo Plaza in downtown Honolulu, or at one of Kamehameha Schools’ Regional Resource Centers.
How hard is it to get into Kamehameha?
Admission to Kamehameha is selective and, due to the large number of applicants, very competitive.
Who can go to the Kamehameha?
Kamehameha’s Kapālama Campus K-12 program gives priority to students who reside in the state of Hawai’i. However, out-of-state students may apply and be considered for admission to the following grades: 7, 9, 10 and 11. Kamehameha will not accept applications to elementary at any campus from out-of-state students.
Who is the founder of Kamehameha Schools?
Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great. From our littlest learners to growing ‘ōiwi leaders, we’re here to nurture the dreams of Native Hawaiian learners of all ages.
What are the admission standards at Kamehameha Schools?
Admission standards have not changed. Each year the number of applications received exceeds the number of available spaces anywhere from a ratio of 3:1 to 17:1, depending on the campus and grade level. The use of test scores and report cards have been part of the admissions process at Kamehameha Schools for decades.
Are there any scholarships available for non Kamehameha private schools?
Need-based scholarship for students enrolling in participating non-Kamehameha private schools statewide. Available for returning students and new 6th or 9th grade students. Need-based scholarships for children attending approved, non-Kamehameha preschools. 29 preschools located statewide offering classes for 3- and 4-year olds.
Why did Kamehameha University give preference to Native Hawaiians?
Kamehameha on Dec. 5, 2006. The panel majority ruled that Kamehameha has a legal right to offer admissions preference to Native Hawaiian applicants as a way to remedy past harms and current imbalances suffered by the Indigenous people of Hawai‘i as a result of Western contact.