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Study English as a Second Language in Vancouver, Toronto,
Calgary, Victoria, Hawaii, Sydney, Brisbane and Noosa

Hawaii, USA

Hawaiian surfer

The Hawaiian word Ohana means family. GV Hawaii offers students an unparalleled educational adventure where students become part of the island Ohana while learning English in our open and friendly classroom environment.

Come and enjoy our wonderful beaches, cultures, tropical weather and warm Aloha Spirit!

 

GV Hawaii lounge
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School Location

GV Hawaii is conveniently located in an attractive modern office building on the edge of Waikiki and steps away from the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

 

The school offers panoramic views of the nearby beaches and mountains and provides students with a comfortable place to relax, socialize and study.

The main bus and transport routes are close by and the location of the school is central tothe finest dining, shopping and entertainment facilities.

The airport is an easy 20-minute drive away.

 

General English Schedule

Monday to Friday

Conversation

08:30 - 10:20

Intermediate to Advanced

Break

10:20 - 10:40

Grammar

10:40 - 12:30

Monday to Friday

Conversation

13:00 - 14:50

Beginner to Intermediate

Break

14:50 - 15:10

Grammar

15:10 - 17:00

One Lesson: 55 minutes
16 lessons/week: Monday to Thursday
20 & 25* lessons/week: Monday to Friday
*An additional 5-lessons per week are offered two days per week either 9:00-11:30 for beginners and intermediate or 13:00-15:30 for upper intermediate and advanced.

Students in the 20 and 25 lesson per week programs can choose elective classes on Fridays with topics such as Hawaiiana, Grammar, Idioms, Movies, Survival English, and more.

 

What makes GV Hawaii unique?

  • Stunning facilities with ocean or mountain views from every classroom
  • Academic excellence in an idyllic island setting
  • Spacious and bright lounge: look for whales swimming by!
  • Great location, across the street from Ala Moana Shopping Center, the largest outdoor shopping center in the US
  • International staff who speak many different languages including Japanese, German, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, and French
  • Academic Year Program
  • English + Surfing, English + Hula
  • Semester Gap Program
  • Jumpstart Cambridge Program

Facilities

  • 14 classrooms** with ocean and mountain views
  • A new multi-media computer lab (26 stations)
  • Free internet access and wireless network
  • Student lounge with TV, vending machines, microwave, fridge, free coffee and tea
  • Cable TV, DVD, VCR

**Some classes may be held off campus during the high season

Programs Available

Visitor Information

Weather


 

Travel & Tourism

Waikiki Beach Live Webcam
Tourism Hawaii
Hawaii.com
City of Honolulu, Hawaii
Lonely Planet (Hawaii)
WorldWeb.com (Hawaii)
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Hawaii Newspapers
Honolulu Radio Stations
Wikipedia (Hawaii)
Hawaii's Polynesian Cultural Center

Why Hawaii

Honolulu-Waikiki is a safe and cosmopolitan city located on the beautiful island of Oahu in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Its friendly nature and tropical weather make it an ideal location for year-round outdoor activities including visits to Diamond Head Crater, the spectacular beaches of Waikiki, Hanauma Bay Marine Reserve and historic Pearl Harbor.

To the north are the Koolau Mountains and the North Shore surf spots including the famous Banzai Pipeline.

The fabulous natural beauty of the neighbor islands of Maui, Kauai, Molokai and the Big Island is just a short plane ride away.

Key Points

  • Minimum Age (Adult Courses): 16
  • Average Class Size: 11 (maximum 15)
  • Airport Distance: Approximately 20 minutes by car to the school
  • Popular Student Activities:
    - Beach BBQ
    - Sunset Cruise
    - Surfing Lessons
    - Neighboring Island Trips
    - Polynesian Cultural Center
    - Snorkeling Trips
    - Hula Lessons
  • Homestay Distance: 60 minutes by bus
  • Monthly Transit pass – USD 40 approximately

Map

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Address & Contact
Information

Membership & Accreditation

BBB Seal
TESOL logo
Hawaii Chamber of Commerce logo

Global Village English Centres
Marketing Office / Contact Us/Email

Tel. +1 604 684 1118. Fax +1 604 684 1117