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In 1887, three years after her death, the Kamehameha School for Boys opened with 37 students and four teachers. In 1894 the Kamehameha School for Girls opened.
From these modest beginnings Kamehameha Schools has grown to become a symbol of educational excellence for Hawaiians. Today, Kamehameha is a school-system with three campuses on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i serving more than 5,100 students in kindergarten through grade 12.
In addition, Kamehameha operates 29 preschools, statewide, which serve more than 1,400 students.
Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence. We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as "good and industrious men and women." We do so by contributing to their development as people who are:
Religious Affiliation: Kamehameha is a Christian, non-denominational Protestant school. Students are required to attend worship services, attend religious education classes and participate in special events, such as Founder's Day and Song Contest.
Kamehameha's policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
At the Hawai`i
and Maui Campuses, our major entrance points are kindergarten and grades
6 and 9. Limited vacancies are available for grades 10, 11 and 12.
For the purposes of admission to Kamehameha Schools, "orphan" is defined as a child who has lost one or both biological (natural) parents through death. Children in single-parent households do not qualify as "orphans" unless the absentee parent is deceased. To verify orphan status, the deceased parent's death certificate must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
"Indigent" is defined as a child whose immediate family's (parents/legal guardians) total household income is at (or below) 185% above the federal poverty level with cost of living adjustment for Hawai`i. To be considered in the indigent category, parents must either submit a copy of their 2005 federal tax returns including W-2 forms or, if the family receives DHS assistance, parents may submit a copy of their letter from DHS showing proof of current coverage for welfare/TANF. Foster children are "wards of the state" and, as such, are considered indigent with verification of their status from DHS.
The numbers are obtained from the Department of Education which provides an annual report of the ethnic breakdown of students in every DOE school, statewide, in grades K-12.
Kamehameha uses these figures to determine district quotas. These figures are reviewed annually, and updated as needed, to ensure that even those living in rural and/or neighbor island communities have access to our application and admission process.
Orphan/Indigent quotas represent 15-25% of total available spaces for each primary entry point.
Kamehameha's Kapalama Campus on O`ahu has a Boarding Community of 555 students in grades 7-12. All boarding spaces are reserved for Neighbor Island students from islands/communities not presently served by Kamehameha's neighbor island campuses. Currently, there is no boarding program at either the Hawai`i or Maui Campuses.
Kamehameha's policy on admissions is to give preference to children of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Out-of-state applicants may only apply for grades 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 or 12. Our major entrance grades are 6, 7 and 9. Limited vacancies are available for grades 10, 11 and 12.
Kamehameha's K-12 program targets students whose parents or legal guardians are residents of the State of Hawai`i, however, out-of-state students may apply.
Boarding is not guaranteed to out-of-state applicants. We have limited boarding facilities and give priority to neighbor island students.
Testing is in October and November. Applicants to grades 6, 7 and 9 must be tested. Applicants to grades 10, 11 and 12 are not tested. If an applicant is unable to attend one of Kamehameha's scheduled tests, admission testing may be administered out-of-state by a teacher, counselor or administrator at the applicant's current school. To meet our deadline, all testing must be completed by November 15, 2006.
Interviews must be done in person by one of our staff. Telephone interviews are not acceptable. Kamehameha is not responsible for the travel expenses of applicants. Only applicants to grades 6, 7 and 9 are interviewed. Out-of-state applicants can arrange to be interviewed during the summer of the year prior to the year they are seeking admission. For example, a student who wishes to apply for the 2007-2008 school year can be interviewed during summer 2006. However, all interviews must be completed by December 31, 2006.
If you
would like to obtain a HAR form immediately, you may call the Data Center at
808-523-6228, or toll-free at 1-800-842-4682, then press 9, then 36228. You
may also check: www.ksbe.edu/datacenter
for answers to frequently asked questions.
| Grade | Annual Tuition | Monthly Payment |
| Kalihi-Palama Preschool | $1,958.00* | $244.75 |
| All Other Preschools | $1,566.00 | $195.75 |
| Kapalama Grades K-6, Maui & Hawai`i Grades K-5 | $2,566.00 | $320.75 |
| Maui & Hawai`i Grade 6 | $2,651.00 | $331.37 |
| Grades 7-12 (Day) | $3,237.00 | $404.62 |
| Grades 7-12 (Boarder) | $6,001.00 | $750.12 |
*Kalihi-Palama Preschool's tuition includes lunch.
Tuition may be paid in-full at the beginning of the school year, in two "semester" payments, or in monthly installments.
Financial Aid is available.
It is Kamehameha's philosophy that no student be denied admission or continued
attendance at Kamehameha Schools because of an inability to pay school fees.
Applicants who demonstrate financial need may receive partial or full awards
to cover tuition and fees. Financial Aid information and applications may be
obtained after notification of acceptance to Kamehameha Schools.
 Preschool:
All Sites |
Kindergarten:
All Campuses |
Grade
4: Kapalama |
Grades
6&7: All Campuses |
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| Grade 9:
All Campuses |
Grade 11:
All Campuses |
Grade 12:
All Campuses |
For general information about Kamehameha Schools, link to the KS Web Site (www.ksbe.edu)
To contact the Main Admissions Office at the Kapalama Campus toll-free (Neighbor Islands and Continental U.S. only) call: 1-800-842-IMUA x8800.
O`ahu residents may call us at (808) 842-8800.
To contact our branch office on the Maui Campus call (808) 572-3133.
To contact our
branch
office on the Hawai`i Campus call (808) 982-0100.