Admission Office Communication During Campus Closure

Due to suspension of all school activities, the 'Iolani Admission Office will be closed effective Wednesday, March 18; however, we are happy to be available to you by email and phone. We appreciate your patience during this complicated and rapidly evolving world situation.

For admission questions for our Lower School entry points, Kindergarten and grade 6, please click HERE.
For admission questions for our Upper School entry points, grades 7-12, please click HERE.
For financial aid questions, please click HERE.

You may also call our Admission Office contact number at (808) 943-2222 to leave a message, and we will connect with you as soon as possible.

ADMISSION

‘Iolani School

‘Iolani has a 156-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.

Please take the time to learn about us on our website and contact us if you have any questions about ‘Iolani or the admission process.

Thank you for considering ‘Iolani School!

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 2020-21 school year are available beginning Aug. 15, 2019.

'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. Applicants will visit the campus twice. Once for an Individual Aptitude Assessment and again for the Group Readiness Session. Families will have the opportunity to tour the campus during the Individual Aptitude Assessment. Additional application requirements include a Teacher Reference Report and parent questionnaire.

Eligibility

Boys must turn five between June 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Girls must turn five between September 1, 2019, and September 30, 2020.

Next Steps

Families interested in applying should create an account in Ravenna and follow the steps listed there to complete an application by October 30. 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.

Kindergarten Admission Procedure & Checklist (PDF)

Grade 6

Overview

**Application deadline has passed. Please contact the Admission Office regarding late applications.

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). They will also participate in an activity session on campus. The Admission Committee will look at all of these items holistically.

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 December 1st. Once the application is submitted, you will be assigned a visit date for your child's activity session. All other steps must be completed by January 31st.

Grades 6-12 Admission Procedure & Checklist (PDF)

Grade 7-9

Overview

**Application deadline has passed. Please contact the Admission Office regarding late applications.

There are 50 openings in grades 7 and 9 and approximately 15 openings in grade 8. Applicants will need to submit teacher reference reports, report cards, and an SSAT score report. Applicants also visit campus once on a Saturday to interview and complete a writing sample. Campus tours are offered as part of the Saturday visit.

Next Steps

Families interested in applying should create an account on Ravenna and submit an application (step 1) by December 1st. 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.

Grades 6-12 Admission Procedure & Checklist (PDF)

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 December 1st. The interview date will be assigned once the application is submitted. All other steps must be completed by January 31st.

Grades 6-12 Admission Procedure & Checklist (PDF)

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ADMISSION CALENDAR

Aug. 15, 2019

Online application available in
Ravenna -- APPLY NOW

Oct. 30, 2019

Kindergarten application deadline

Dec. 1, 2019 *

Grades 6-12 application deadline. **Application deadline has passed. Please contact the Admission Office regarding late applications.

Jan. 7, 2020

Financial aid webinar, 6:30 pm HST.

Jan. 31, 2020

Supporting documents deadline (K, Grades 6-12)

Feb. 15, 2020

Financial aid deadline

Mid-Late March 2020

Grades 6-12 admission decisions mailed

Late April 2020

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.”