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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Intensive Transition Program

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE ESOL INTENSIVE TRANSITION PROGRAM?

International students who wish to study for a college certificate or degree at KCC may apply to the Intensive Transition Program in English for Speakers of Other Languages (The Intensive Program). Admission to the Intensive Program is simple. Just follow the steps here.

REQUIREMENTS

All students interested in the Intensive Transition Program in ESOL:

• Must either take an admissions test to enter KCC, or be recommended by the program coordinator of another academic ESL/ESOL program in Hawai'i.
  
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Should be planning to study in a regular American college program.

LEVELS

The Intensive Transition Program (also referred to as ESOL 197) is a mixed-level, one-semester program. After successfully completing ESOL 197, students transition to KCC’s credit programs, select a major, and begin taking KCC’s regular classes alongside credit ESOL classes.

Upon successful completion of ESOL 197, International students may be recommended for placement into KCC's credit programs, including ESOL 92, 94, or ESL 100.

HOW IS THE 197 PROGRAM ORGANIZED?

• This Intensive English Program is for International students who wish to enter Kapi'olani Community College.
• Focus is on learning about American culture in two classes that develop ALL language skills -- reading, writing, listening, speaking.
• Students focus on transitioning to KCC credit classes by studying American culture and social history.
• In this multi-skilled program, language skills are developed by:
  • doing research
  • reading extensively
  • writing a variety of assignments
  • discussing in small groups
  • going on field trips
  • using computers and the Internet
  • listening to/watching videotapes
  • giving oral presentations and conducting poster sessions
• The class size is 15-20 students.
• KCC offers a morning or an afternoon Intensive schedule*
  • Fall and Spring Semesters (16 weeks)
    • Morning Program: 8:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., or,
    • Afternoon Program: 12:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
  • Summer Program (10 weeks)
    • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Students receive instruction each week in the wireless computer lab.
• Students also attend special counseling sessions to help them learn about programs of study at KCC.

HOW DO I APPLY?

You need to get and complete several forms. Please visit KCC's International Admissions page for complete instructions and application forms.

INTENSIVE ESOL TUITION AND FEES*

*Subject to change

CONTACT INFORMATION

Honda International Center
Kapi'olani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
USA

Email: esol@hawaii.edu
Phone: 808.734.9312
FAX: 808.734.9454

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