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Iolani School is a private, independent, co-educational day and boarding school located in Honolulu, Hawai’i, serving students from Kindergarten through grade 12. Situated along the Ala Wai Canal on O’ahu, Iolani has educated students for more than 160 years and is rooted in its Episcopal heritage and “One Team” philosophy, emphasizing respect, humility, collaboration, and moral courage. The school combines a rigorous college-preparatory academic program with strength of character, offering a balanced experience that integrates academics, athletics, and the arts to prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and service to others. The admissions process is managed through Ravenna and includes an online application, teacher recommendations, transcripts, and required admission testing (ISEE), along with an individual visit and readiness assessment for Kindergarten applicants.
At Cardinal Education, we’ve guided many Asian American families through the Iolani School admissions process with great care. Our consulting services include:
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5. Teacher and Administrator Recommendation Coordination
6. Interview Preparation for Students and Parents
7. SSAT
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Address: 563 Kamoku St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Iolani School Admissions Website: https://www.iolani.org/admission
Student Population: approximately 2,200 to 2,300 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Average Class Size: 16
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Students per grade: 1,550 students – Upper School
750 – Lower Grades
Open House and Event Dates: Fall 2026 Admission Events
August 1, 2026: Day and Boarding applications open.
September 9, 2026: Kindergarten Virtual Open House (6:30 p.m.).
September 12, 2026: HAIS K-12 Private School Education Fair (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) at the Ala Moana Hotel.
October 1, 2026: Grades 6–9 Admission Information Night Webinar (6:30 p.m.).
October 24–November 23, 2026: Boarding Admission International Information Sessions (Singapore, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul)
Winter & Spring 2027 Events
November 2026 – January 2027: In-person interviews and personalized campus tours are conducted for Grades 6–12 applicants.
December 1, 2026: Introduction to Financial Aid Webinar (6:30 p.m.).
Mid-March 2027: Admission decision letters are emailed to applicants.
April 15, 2027: Enrollment deposits due for accepted Grade 6–12 students.
Early May 2027: Kindergarten decision notifications mailed and deposits due.
Application Deadline: Kindergarten: October 15, 2026
Grades 6–11 (Day Students): November 15, 2026
Grades 9–11 (Boarding Students): January 15, 2027
Testing Policy: Applicants are required to submit SSAT scores. International students must submit TOEFL/IELTS as proof of English proficiency.
Essay Questions: Parent/Guardian and Student Questionnaire available on Ravenna-Hub.
Interview Importance: High
Iolani School College Counseling Department: https://www.iolani.org/academics/college-counseling/for-students