ADMISSION

‘Iolani School

Thank you for your interest in ‘Iolani School

‘Iolani has a 157-year history of academic excellence in a student-centered environment.

We encourage students to take intellectual risks, collaborate with peers, and solve problems creatively. We provide real-world learning opportunities that enable students to dive deep, pursue their passions, and develop a resilient inner drive for excellence. With a balanced education, students will continue to grow into the active and informed citizens our communities need.

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We understand that these are unprecedented times for our global community and we want to assure you, your family's health and safety are our top priority. Thus, while campus is not receiving visitors, we do invite you to take a virtual tour, join our social media or click through our website to get to know us better. Learn more about our continuous learning, including on and off campus modalities, and our pandemic response.

Moving forward, together.

How to Apply

Applications are available for students entering Kindergarten and Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. Occasionally, new students enter in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Grades 1-5 are not entry levels.

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be available beginning August 1, 2020.

'Iolani School's Online Admission Application is powered by Ravenna, our application portal that will house all application documents and serve as a 24 hour, one-stop shop to applying. Simply create a Ravenna account using a current email address and follow the steps listed.

Application Information

Kindergarten

Overview

'Iolani's K-1 Community includes 4 classrooms of 24 kindergartners, for a total of 96 entering students. This year, applicants will visit campus one time for a combined Individual Aptitude and Readiness Assessment. Applicant families will be notified if and when on campus tours will be offered. A virtual tour will be available. In the event of a campus closure due to Covid-19, alternative online testing will be conducted. Additional application requirements include a teacher reference report and parent questionnaire.

Eligibility

Boys must turn five between June 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
Girls must turn five between September 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021.

Next Steps

Families interested in applying should create an account in Ravenna and follow the steps listed there to complete an application by October 15. Once an application is submitted, your child will be assigned a visit time and you may upload required documents. Please contact us with any questions in the interim.

Admission Procedure and Checklist - Kindergarten

Grade 6

Overview

There are 50 openings for 6th grade. Students applying for 6th will be asked to submit teacher reference reports, report cards, an SSAT score report, and a Character Skills Assessment (found at ssat.org). Parents will submit a questionnaire. This year, candidates for 6th grade will be interviewed online, instead of coming to campus. Applicant families will be notified if and when on campus tours will be offered. A virtual tour will be available.

Eligibility

Your child must currently be enrolled in a 5th grade curriculum.

Next Steps

Families interested in applying should create an account in Ravenna and submit an application (step 1) by November 15th. The interview date will be assigned once the application is submitted. All other steps must be completed by January 31st.

Admission Procedure and Checklist - Grade 6

Grade 7-9

Overview

There are 50 openings in grades 7 and 9 and approximately 15 openings in grade 8. Applicants will need to submit teacher reference reports, a writing sample, report cards, and an SSAT score report. Due to the COVID-19 health guidelines, applicants will be assigned a Saturday zoom interview and applicant families will be notified when and if on campus tours will be offered. A virtual tour will be available.

Next Steps

Families interested in applying should create an account on Ravenna and submit an application (step 1) by November 15th. The interview date will be assigned once the application is submitted. All other steps must be completed by January 31st.

The Admission Committee looks at all of the application items holistically.

Admission Procedure and Checklist - Grades 7 - 12

Other Grades

Overview

Lower School grades 1-5 are not entry points at 'Iolani School.

Any questions about non-entry points should be directed to the Office of Admission at (808) 943-2222.

Upper School grades 10, 11, and 12 are based on space availability and are not traditional entry points. Families interested in these grades should apply with the knowledge that space is limited.

Next Steps

Families can create an account on Ravenna and submit an application (step 1) by November 15th. The interview date will be assigned once the application is submitted. All other steps must be completed by January 31st.

Admission Procedure and Checklist - Grades 7 - 12

Boarding

Thank you for considering ‘Iolani School.

Admission Calendar

Aug. 1, 2020

Online application available in
Ravenna

Oct. 15, 2020

Kindergarten application deadline

Nov. 15, 2020

Grades 6-12 application deadline

Jan. 5, 2021

Financial aid webinar, 6:30 pm HST

Jan. 31, 2021

Supporting documents deadline (K, Grades 6-12)

Feb. 15, 2021

Financial aid deadline

Mid-Late March 2021

Grades 6-12 admission decisions mailed

Late April 2021

Kindergarten admission decisions mailed

“What ‘Iolani means to me is friendship, memories and learning. You are excited to make new memories with your friends and learn about the world with them.”

“The ‘Iolani community is my second family made up of amazing people. Everyone supports each other. You're not just another face in the crowd.”

“What I love about ‘Iolani is the support everyone shares. No matter if it's in the performing arts, iDept or sports we all have each other's backs.”

“Innovation is reflected in our school culture. My teachers and friends are always striving to reach new heights of excellence, which inspires me to be better as well.”