The kindergarten admission deadline of Oct. 15, 2021, has passed. Any questions regarding the 2022-23 school year should be sent to admission@iolani.org.

Overview

‘Iolani's Kindergarten-First Grade Community includes four classrooms of 24 kindergartners, for a total of 96 entering students. Applicants will participate in an 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. Additional application requirements include a teacher reference report and parent questionnaire.

Eligibility

Due to the effects of covid on children's lives, we have extended the range of birthdate eligibility for Kindergarten entry for both Boys and Girls. 

• Boys must be born between March 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018
• Girls must be born between March 1, 2017 and August 30, 2018

Next Steps

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

Admission Procedure and Checklist - Kindergarten

Application Information for the 2022-23 School Year

Overview

There are 50 openings for 6th grade. Students applying for 6th will be asked to submit teacher reference reports, report cards, and an SSAT test score. Parents and students will submit a questionnaire. Sixth grade candidates will be scheduled for an interview. 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 via the online system. 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

Application Information for the 2022-23 School Year

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 test score. Applicants will be assigned a Saturday interview.  Due to the COVID-19 health guidelines, 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 via the online system. 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

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 and 11 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 via the online system. The interview date will be assigned once the application is submitted. All other steps must be completed by Jan. 31.

Admission Procedure and Checklist  - Grades 7 - 12

Please visit our Boarding Admission webpage for all the details.