Boarding Admission
Boarding Admission
Apply for Boarding
Mahalo for your interest in the ʻIolani School Boarding Program
Our commitment is to get to know your child through an admission process that values fairness and care. Throughout the process, you can learn more about us through tours, videos, newsletters and various other communication vehicles. Meanwhile, take a virtual tour, follow our official social media channels, hear from our students, and explore our website to get a glimpse of the world of opportunities at ‘Iolani School.
Global Placements for our Global Community
At ʻIolani School, students develop the academic foundation, independence, and global perspective needed to thrive in college and beyond. Our boarding program offers a structured, supportive environment where students grow as scholars, leaders, and community members:
Important Dates & Deadlines
Students entering grades 9, 10, and 11 for the 2026-27 academic year are welcome to apply.
- August 1, 2025: Application opens
- January 15, 2026: Application submission & Required documents due
- All students meeting this deadline will automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.
- January 31, 2026: Interview & Test results due
- After January 31, 2026: We continue to accept applications on a rolling basis based on space-availability.
How to Apply
Boarding applicants have the option of using the Standard Application Online (SAO) or the Ravenna Online Application. Both applications are used by private schools around the world, including ʻIolani School. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.
Application Materials & Documents
Once an application is submitted, families are asked to submit the following items via your application portal by the due date listed below. Please contact boarding@iolani.org with any questions or concerns.
Documents
- REPORT CARDS: 2024-25 Final report card & 2025-26 Semester/Trimester report card
- Student biographical profile
- Student essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Two teacher recommendations (English and Math preferred -- History or Science accepted)
- Mentor/coach/personal recommendation (optional)
- School administrator or counselor recommendation (optional)
Interview & Testing
- INTERVIEW:
- To schedule an interview, you must first submit your application. Email boarding@iolani.org to schedule a virtual or in-person interview.
- SSAT SCORE:
- To register, visit SSAT. Send results to ʻIolani School (School Code 4144)
- English Proficiency Test (only for applicants whose first language is not English)
We accept the following tests: TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS- TOEFL: Register to take the Test of English as Foreign Language (School code is B845)
- Duolingo: Register for the Duolingo English Test
- IELTS: Register for the International English Language Testing System
CONTACT US
For more information about admission to ‘Iolani School’s Residential Life Program, please contact:
Andrea Chang '04
Associate Director of Residential Admission
(808) 943-2291
andreachang@iolani.org
Laurie Lee
Residential Admission Administrative Assistant
(808) 943-2379
llee@iolani.org
‘Iolani School
Office of Admission
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826
(808) 943-2379
boarding@iolani.orgwww.iolani.org/admission/boarding
‘Iolani School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or disability in areas of admission, financial aid, athletics or other school administered programs.