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Aloha!
ISP is proud to offer five outstanding programs in Hawaii: the short-term tourist program, student hale placements, homestay placements for college students, high school homestay placements, and guardianship for minor students.
Short-term Tourist Program
(Island of Oahu)
ISP is very excited that you will be joining our short-term tourist program, designed for visitors to Hawaii who want a unique experience! You may choose whether to live with a Hawaiian host family or in a Waikiki hotel. During your stay, our knowledgeable Hawaii ISP coordinators can help you arrange local excursions and fun activities.
We have placed thousands of international clients successfully with host families. If you choose that option, you will be placed with a typical Hawaiian host family that will offer a unique perspective into Hawaiian life, culture, and their ohana (family).
We look forward to seeing you soon on the beautiful shores of Oahu!
Student Hale Placements
(Island of Oahu)
You may elect to live in a local hale (dormitory-like setting) within close proximity to most Hawaii language schools and colleges. Living in a hale will allow you to make many new friends and be independent. All hale landlords have experience working with international students.
We currently offer placements at two hales: Hale Outrigger and the Hawaiian Monarch. Other hales will become available throughout the year.
> Hale Outrigger > Hawaiian Monarch
Homestay Placements for College Students
(Island of Oahu)
The best way to learn about the American and Hawaiian cultures is to live with a host family! Our Hawaii host families are some of the warmest and friendliest people AND they are all anxious to make you a part of their family. You will have the security of living close to school and having a new family to call your own. We provide host families for international students studying at language schools and colleges in Hawaii.
Hosts are a variety of ages and can be families with children, single adults, couples without children, single parents, and retired people. In addition, hosts come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, which represents the diversity of the U.S.
Our screening process for new host families is rigorous. All host families are interviewed in their homes by an area coordinator prior to being accepted to the program. We seek to ensure that students will have a positive and supportive environment.
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High School Homestay Placements
This program is for students who have obtained an I-20 from a high school on their own and would only like a homestay placement. Typically, ISP places students within 3–5 miles of their high schools with families that have knowledge of the high school program.
ISP High School Coordinator
ISP's high school coordinator works closely with the students to be sure that their academic studies and homestay experiences are successful. Three times per year, the ISP high school coordinator will personally meet with the students and their host families and write a report that is sent to the student's families.
Guardianship Services for Minor Students
ISP also offers guardianship service for minor children studying in the U.S. for one or more academic years. Students do not need to be enrolled in the ISP program in order to qualify. Many middle schools and high schools require an assigned guardian in order for a foreign student to be enrolled. ISP can offer this! If you are interested in this service, please contact our office for more information.
Application Process
1. Download the appropriate application:
- Tourist Application for short-term tourists
- Hawaii Hale Application for students
- Homestay Application for college students
- High School Homestay Placement Application—homestay application only for students who have received an I-20 from a high school
You will need the latest Adobe Reader to view and print the file. If you do not have it, please go to the Adobe website and download it now: www.adobe.com
2. Complete the application and include a photograph.
Remember that your prospective host family is reading your application carefully and may be choosing between two or more students. The more information you write, the better! Be sure to sign and send the student agreement with your application.
3. Enclose the placement fee.
The ISP Placement fee may be made in the form of a money order or personal check payable to International Student Placements and sent with the original application. Please complete the credit card authorization form to pay by Visa or Mastercard. Wire transfers are not accepted. The placement fee is non-refundable.
4. If you are applying within 21 days of your arrival...
Remember to enclose the $50 late fee. Please fax your application first and send the original via express mail. You can fax the application to 650-948-1105.
5. Mail the completed application and fees to:
International Student Placements
199 First Street, Suite 305
Los Altos, CA 94022 U.S.A.
All applications, regardless of where your center is, should be mailed to the ISP main office in Northern California.
Fees
Payment may be made in the form of a money order or personal check payable to International Student Placements, or by Visa or Mastercard. Payment must be sent with the original application. Visa or Mastercard information is required to be kept on file. Wire transfers are not accepted. The placement fee is non-refundable.
Location |
Placement fee |
Late fee(if applicable) |
Monthly fee |
Airport pickup fee |
Credit card on file |
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Hawaii Homestay |
$350 |
$50 |
Room plus 2 meals/day: $870 |
$75 |
mandatory |
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Hawaii Hale Placement |
$300 |
$50 |
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mandatory |
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Short-term Tourist |
$300 |
$50 |
Please see the Tourist Application for more information. |
mandatory |
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High School Homestay |
$500 |
$50 |
$990/month |
$100–$140 (fee depends on site) |
mandatory |
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Guardianship Services |
$800 for 10-month academic year, paid by money order only. No credit cards. |
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Late fee: If your application is received by ISP within 21 days of your arrival, a late fee of $50 is applicable. Please add this amount to your placement fee.
Before You Arrive & Airport Pickup
You should receive your homestay/hale placement information 2–4 weeks before your arrival if you have applied sufficiently in advance. Each student will receive an information packet giving all relevant information about their host family or hale, how they will commute to school from their host home/hale, and guidelines to the program.
Host families and hale landlords do not pick up students at the airport. You may make a reservation for airport pickup by an ISP driver. To reserve this service, please complete the airport pickup form in your application.
Thank you for your interest in ISP. We look forward to welcoming you to Hawaii!
Hawaii application downloads:
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Useful links for Hawaii students:
Hawaii Pacific University
HELP at University of Hawaii
Kapiolani Community College
Leeward Community College
University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus
Useful links for international students:
Ask Colleges
Edvisors.com
International Education Financial Aid
International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
Whistler Homestay:
experience homestay in one of the most famous ski resorts in the world — Whistler, Canada
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