Iolani has a great programs in academics, sports, community service, and speech and debate. Iolani is also great in preparing students for college.
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Posted by a student on 02/26/09
Great school in terms of academics and extracuricular programs. Good follow through with counselors and Administrators. The school offers computer lab time and teacher office time to meet with students. I like the fact that students are treated with respect and trusted to roam the campus on their
... Read more free time or to eat whenever and wherever they like. While there are many good teachers on campus that do many different activities with students, there are a few poor ones. (You will have to find out who they are) These teachers teach using old fashioned memorization methods and rely heavily on lecture formats. Thought that the school would have all good teachers that would use the most modern techniques and implement the best practices in teaching to accommodate all students but some simply do not know what that is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
Iolani is a special place for students. In Lower School the extremely small class size of 35 boys and 35 girls allows all of the children to know each other (and parents too). The Lower School parents are totally supportive of the exceptional teachers and so the children receive a lot of parental support
... Read more and involvement. The Lower School selectivity leads to a close-knit family environment. By Upper School the class gets three times larger (200 to 220), but it is still small enough that you know your classmates. The faculty offers a lot of extra help sessions for those who need it, and the extracurricular activities are numerous. A huge advantage at Iolani is a small class size also allows children to be on teams that they may not have been able to participate in at other larger private schools such as Punahou or Kamehameha. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/09
good school focuses too much on education no extra curricular activities
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Posted by a student on 10/24/08
My two daughters attended Iolani's summer recreation program this year and really enjoyed it. The teachers were caring and made sure my girls had a good time and made friends. We live on the mainland and it was a very good experience. Susan Bartow
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Posted by a parent on 09/06/08
I am an alumni and also a parent of an Iolani student c/o 2018. My years at Iolani were perhaps my best years and I hope my daughter will develop the same close knit 'One team' concept as she continues her education at Hawaii's finest school
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
One motto Iolani has is Iolani One Team and no three words could describe the school better. Iolani has a family atmosphere where everyone knows you and you know everyone, including teachers and staff, and the support system from the teachers/staff/classmates is what helps students get through the
... Read more rigorous academic schedule. Contrary to what the public may think, students are not slave driven by homework. As a student, I'd say I was your average borderline 2.9/3.0 student. Every quarter I struggled to make honor roll.I was rather involved in school activities such as the dance program, afterschool sports, student council & theater. Only in college, did I excel academically, graduating in 3 years. However, without the continuous support that I recieved from teachers, staff & classmates,even after graduation, I couldn't have completed college with such success. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/09/08
iolani is one of the best schools when it comes to education in hawaii...some people may say that it has too much work but if you know how to manage your time wisely then you can handle it! overall iolani is a really good school and i don't know any school like it in the island
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Posted by a student on 12/01/07
As an alumni of Iolani, I cannot stress to you how supportive and encouraging the teachers/staff are. Iolani can get its students to where they want to go. Of course, students must also work hard and be well-rounded in extra-curricular activities. It is very common for Iolani students to go to the
... Read more best universities in the US and abroad. Futhermore, if you speak to college recruiters or mainland people familiar with Hawaii, they will know surely Iolani. It's true Iolani can be quite rigid and strict. However, the discipline and work ethic that students gain will propel them throughout life. The Iolani community is a strong network. Now living in Japan, there is actually an Iolani network here. It's surely a big investment to send your kid to Iolani, but the long-run return is invaluable. Aloha Read less
Posted by a student on 10/14/07
Although Iolani is a good school, it tends to only focus on education. In terms of other programs, it is lacking and this school does not produce well-prepared students. My daughter complains how some teachers are too unreasonable and don't even put the students' interests at heart.
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Honolulu schools — Iolani School is located at 563 Kamoku St, Honolulu HI 96826. 563 Kamoku St is in the Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis neighborhood and 96826 ZIP code in Honolulu, HI Iolani School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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