How to Ace the Interview
It’s the step that your child may have to take alone: the personal interview. Here are a few tips from educators to keep stress down and your child’s spirits up.
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Applying to Private School: The Timeline
Thinking about private school for your children? Finding the right fit and getting them enrolled can take at least a year. Here is a 12-month timeline to make sure you don’t miss a crucial deadline along the way.
What Are You Looking For?
You and your child should have a clear idea of exactly what you want in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas to consider.
Defining the Differences
It’s not just public or private. These categories will tell you more about a school’s focus and style of learning.
Moving Toward A New Normal
A message from Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools executive director Philip J. Bossert.
No Classrooms? That’s Quite a Challenge
Teachers and staff at Hawai‘i’s private schools tell us how remote learning not only tested their abilities to adapt, but also redefined their ideas of community.
All the Things Schools Do for Us: The Many Dimensions of Learning Environments
A message from Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools executive director Philip J. Bossert.
Applying to Private School: A Timeline
Thinking about private school for your child? Finding the right school for your child and getting her or him enrolled can take at least a year. Here is a 12-month timeline to make sure you don’t miss a crucial deadline along the way.
Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools Services for Parents
From open house listings to special programs and search tools that help you learn more about member schools, HAIS provides many helpful resources throughout the school year and beyond.
The Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Financial Aid
Financial Aid FAQS.
What Are You Looking For in a Private School?
You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you’re looking for in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas you might consider.
It’s Not Just Public or Private. These Categories Will Tell You More About a School’s Focus and Style of Learning
It’s not just public or private. These categories will tell you more about a school’s focus and style of learning.
2021 Hawai‘i Private School Guide Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start?
Hawai‘i’s Private Schools Offer a Variety of Settings, Experiences and Opportunities
From the mountains of the Big Island to Downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i’s private schools offer a variety of settings, experiences and opportunities for more than 35,000 students.
Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools Celebrates its 50th Anniversary This Year
A look back at some significant milestones.
Personalized Learning: The De-Grade-Ation of Education
A message from Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools executive director Philip J. Bossert.
2020 Hawai‘i Private School Guide Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start?
What Are You Looking For in a Private School?
You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you’re looking for in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas you might consider.
Applying to Private School: A Timeline
Thinking about private school for your child? Finding the right school for your child and getting her or him enrolled can take at least a year. Here is a 12-month timeline to make sure you don’t miss a crucial deadline along the way.
6 Admission Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
There are some persistent myths surrounding the admissions process. We checked out a few of them with the schools themselves.