Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
At Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, we are artfully bridging the rich traditions of our 134-year legacy with the constant pursuit of excellence. By strengthening our students’ identity as ‘ōiwi, we are drawing out inherent ancestral connections that spark their natural abilities to be community leaders through a kanaka maoli lens.
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In our virtual Admissions open house events, we highlighted the exciting educational opportunities that await our KS Kapālama haumāna, and we also shared information about the application process, deadlines and requirements.
The application period for the 2022-2023 school year has ended. Check application status.
Complete the online application between Aug. 15 and Oct. 18, 2021.
Note: The application system is new this year. Watch this video for a tutorial.
Residency verification is required to apply by campus. Please review the residency grid and out-of-state section below.
Kindergarten applicants must have a date of birth between Aug. 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017. To complete the application, submit your child’s original birth certificate to the Ho‘oulu Verification Services (HVS) to validate your child’s age eligibility.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like your child to be considered under that policy, your child’s Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Verification Services.
To complete the application, the ‘ohana form needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, a teacher’s recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
Complete the online application between Aug. 15 and Oct. 18, 2021.
Note: The application system is new this year. Watch this video for a tutorial.
Residency verification is required to apply by campus. Please review the residency grid and out-of-state section below.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like your child to be considered under that policy, your child’s Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Verification Services.
To complete the application, your child’s last year’s final report card needs to be submitted by Sept. 30, 2021.
To complete the application, the ‘ohana form needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, a teacher’s recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
An optional letter of recommendation may be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, your child’s first semester of this year’s report card needs to be submitted by Jan. 31, 2022.
Complete the online application between Aug. 15 and Oct. 18, 2021.
Note: The application system is new this year. Watch this video for a tutorial.
Residency verification is required to apply by campus. Please review the residency grid and out-of-state section below.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like your child to be considered under that policy, your child’s Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Verification Services.
To complete the application, your child’s last year’s final report card needs to be submitted by Sept. 30, 2021.
To complete the application, the ‘ohana form needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, a teacher’s recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, an administrative recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
An optional letter of recommendation may be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, your child’s first quarter of this year’s report card needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
Complete the online application between Aug. 15 and Oct. 18, 2021.
Note: The application system is new this year. Watch this video for a tutorial.
Residency verification is required to apply by campus. Please review the residency grid and out-of-state section below.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like your child to be considered under that policy, your child’s Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Verification Services.
To complete the application, your child’s last year’s final report card needs to be submitted by Sept. 30, 2021.
To complete the application, the ‘ohana form needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, a teacher’s recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, an administrative recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
An optional letter of recommendation may be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, your child’s first quarter of this year’s report card needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
Complete the online application between Aug. 15 and Oct. 18, 2021.
Note: The application system is new this year. Watch this video for a tutorial.
Residency verification is required to apply by campus. Please review the residency grid and out-of-state section below.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like your child to be considered under that policy, your child’s Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Verification Services.
Be sure to review KS graduation requirements and compare them with your child’s academic record and course standing. Your child will need to be able to meet KS course and credit requirements to graduate from KS.
To complete the application, your child’s last year’s final report card needs to be submitted by Sept. 30, 2021.
To complete the application, the ‘ohana form needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, a teacher’s recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
To complete the application, an administrative recommendation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
An optional letter of recommendation may be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021.
Current year first semester report card: Due Jan. 31, 2022
Current year Quarter 3 report card or progress report*: Due March 31, 2022
*Note: In the event that your child’s third quarter report card has not been made available by his/her school, a third quarter progress report must be submitted by the March 31 deadline.
Applications are available online beginning on Aug. 15. The application deadline for the 2022-2023 school year is Sept. 30, 2021.
Applications are submitted online through the Admissions Application ‘Ohana Portal. If you require assistance to submit an online application, please contact our Admissions Office, O‘ahu Resource Center at Kawaiaha‘o Plaza in downtown Honolulu, or at one of Kamehameha Schools’ Regional Resource Centers. See a list of support sites locations and contact information.
| Grade applying to | Age or grade level requirement |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Born between Aug. 1, 2016, and July 31, 2017* |
| Grade 4 | Currently in Grade 3 |
| Grade 7 | Currently in Grade 6 |
| Grade 9 | Currently in Grade 8 |
| Grade 10** | Currently in Grade 9 |
| Grade 11** | Currently in Grade 10 |
*Kindergarten applicants will need to submit their original birth certificate to the Ho‘oulu Verification Services to validate their age. Until the applicant’s birth certificate is submitted, their application for admission to Kamehameha Schools is considered incomplete.
**Only on space availability.
Please enter your ZIP code (or type “out of state” for those not in the state of Hawai‘i) below for residency and regional eligibility.
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades Kindergarten, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades Kindergarten, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades Kindergarten, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades Kindergarten, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades Kindergarten, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, grades 9, 10, 11
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, grades Kindergarten, 6, 9
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, grades Kindergarten, 6, 9
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus, grades Kindergarten, 6, 9
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus, grades Kindergarten, 6, 9
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus grades 7, 9, 10 and 11
You are eligible to apply for:
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, grades 7, 9, 10, 11
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, grades 6, 9
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus, grades 6, 9
| Island applying from | KS region name | Grade applying to | Eligible for this campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| O‘ahu |
‘Ewa (Central) Covers these ZIP codes: 96701, 96706, 96707, 96709, 96759, 96782, 96797, 96818, 96819, 96820, 96853, 96858, 96859, 96860, 96861 |
Kindergarten | Kapālama |
| Grade 4 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
|
Ko‘olau (Windward) Covers these ZIP codes: 96717, 96730, 96731, 96734, 96744, 96762, 96795, 96863 |
Kindergarten | Kapālama | |
| Grade 4 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
|
Kona, O‘ahu Covers these ZIP codes: 96801, 96802, 96803, 96804, 96805, 96806, 96807, 96808, 96809, 96810, 96811, 96812, 96813, 96814, 96815, 96816, 96817, 96821, 96822, 96823, 96824, 96825, 96826, 96827, 96828, 96830, 96835, 96836, 96837, 96838, 96839, 96840, 96841, 96843, 96844, 96846, 96847, 96848, 96849, 96850 |
Kindergarten | Kapālama | |
| Grade 4 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
|
Waialua Covers these ZIP codes: 96712, 96786, 96789, 96791, 96854, 96857 |
Kindergarten | Kapālama | |
| Grade 4 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
|
Wai‘anae Coast Covers ZIP code 96792 |
Kindergarten | Kapālama | |
| Grade 4 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau |
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Covers these ZIP codes: 96703, 96705, 96714, 96715, 96716, 96722, 96741, 96746, 96747, 96751, 96752, 96754, 96756, 96765, 96766, 96769, 96796 |
Grade 7 | Kapālama |
| Grades 9-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Maui |
Hana, Maui Covers these ZIP codes: 96713 |
Grade 7 | Kapālama |
| Grades 9 | Maui OR Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Lana‘i | 96763 | Grade 7 | Kapālama |
| Grades 9-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Moloka‘i |
96748 |
Grade 7 | Kapālama |
| Grades 9-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Hawai‘i | |||
|
West Covers these ZIP codes: 96704, 96719, 96725, 96726, 96727, 96737, 96738, 96739, 96740, 96743, 96745, 96750, 96755, 96776 |
Kindergarten | Hawai‘i | |
| Grade 6 | Hawai‘i | ||
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Hawai‘i OR Kapālama | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama | ||
| Out of state | Out of state | Grade 6 | Hawai‘i OR Maui |
| Grade 7 | Kapālama | ||
| Grade 9 | Hawai‘i, Kapālama OR Maui | ||
| Grades 10-11 | Kapālama |
Kamehameha Schools’ Kapālama Campus on O‘ahu has a boarding community of 450 students in grades 7-12. The Residential Life program is a residential learning community and provides a home away from home for Neighbor Island students, which is to cultivate an experiential living and learning community based on Christian and Hawaiian values that empower haumāna to fulfill Pauahi’s legacy.
The Residential Life program provides students with a safe, nurturing environment that complements KS’ regular academic program. The program is designed to encourage student efforts to be respectful, responsible and resourceful members of our lāhui. The program is full and varied, and provides haumāna the opportunity to learn and practice independent life skills in a safe environment with the guidance and support of caring adults and peers.
Residential Life spaces are reserved for Neighbor Island students from islands/communities not presently served by Kamehameha’s Neighbor Island campuses. Currently, there is no Residential Life program at either the Hawai‘i or Maui campuses.
E hele mai to our Kapālama Campus Residential Life website.
Kamehameha’s Kapālama Campus K-12 program gives priority to students who reside in the state of Hawai‘i. However, out-of-state students may apply and be considered for admission to the following grades: 7, 9, 10 and 11. Kamehameha will not accept applications to elementary at any campus from out-of-state students. No exceptions will be made.
Residential Life: Boarding at the Kapālama Campus may be requested, but is not guaranteed.
Out-of-state applicants to grade 7, 9, 10 and 11 will be required to complete the admissions test, interview and writing sample.
Admissions priority is given to applicants residing in Hawai‘i with their parents or legal guardians, all of whom are current and permanent residents of the State of Hawai‘i in accordance with KS policy.
Kamehameha observes geographic regional allocations to ensure equitable geographic distribution of spaces. Therefore, upon acceptance, parents must verify the physical home address listed on their child’s application.
In addition, if the applicant’s biological parents are not currently married, you will be required to submit all necessary court documents (divorce decrees, custody agreements, legal guardianship, etc.) to determine legal custody.
Custodial information establishes who has the legal authority to make decisions and to sign school documents on behalf of this child prior to your child’s enrollment at Kamehameha Schools.
NOTE: By policy, all applicants to Kamehameha Schools must be U.S. citizens. Even if an applicant is of Native Hawaiian ancestry, if they are not also a U.S. citizen, Kamehameha Schools cannot accept or process their application.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), children with a diagnosed, life-long disability that requires the utilization of accommodations during the testing and/or observation or interview phases of the application process may receive the required accommodation in these phases of Kamehameha Schools’ application process.
Validation of the required accommodation is needed. Parents requesting a testing and/or observation or interview accommodation for their child should include in-depth documentation of their child’s diagnosed disability that includes, but is not limited to:
Before applying your child for admission to Kamehameha Schools (KS), please be sure that any outstanding debts you have with KS are cleared. An outstanding debt may have been incurred if you have another child who is currently, or was previously, enrolled at KS.
An outstanding debt may delay application processing for your child. Applicants whose families have outstanding debts may not be offered admission to KS until the debt has been cleared.
If you have an outstanding debt, please call our Student Billing Office at 842-8309 or toll-free at 1-800-842-4682 x28309.
Due to the changing conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the test and interview dates/times are subject to change. The health and safety of our applicant families and staff is our highest priority. If changes are made to testing/interview availability, we will notify applicants by email.
Kamehameha uses the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), which is a secured test administered using an iPad. More information: MAP test information
A select number of students are called back to participate in the second phase of testing: A classroom observation and ‘Ohana Interview. The classroom observations are used to evaluate an applicant’s non-cognitive skills, social skills and general school readiness.
Kamehameha uses the ERB CTP 5 (Comprehensive Testing Program) which is a nationally standardized achievement test that helps assess what a child has already learned. Applicants are tested in two areas: general math and reading comprehension. See more information about the ERB CTP 5: CTP test information
During the test, applicants will also be required to complete and submit a writing sample. A select number of students are called back to participate in the second phase: an interview with a Kamehameha teacher or administrator.
Kamehameha uses the ERB CTP 5 (Comprehensive Testing Program) which is a nationally standardized achievement test that helps assess what a child has already learned. Applicants are tested in two areas: general math and reading comprehension. See more information about the ERB CTP 5: CTP test information
In addition to testing, applicants are scheduled for an interview with a Kamehameha teacher or administrator. During this session, applicants will also be required to complete and submit a writing sample.
Absolutely! There is so much more to Kamehameha Schools than our three campuses. Kamehameha actually offers many innovative educational programs. Offerings include a variety of summer programs; distance learning; community based family education; mentoring programs and more. Kamehameha also operates 30 preschools statewide, has formed partnerships with public charter schools, and offers post-high school financial aid for students.
Of particular interest to the parents of Pre-K-12 children is the Pauahi Keiki Scholars program, which offers need-based financial assistance to help children attend other qualifying non-KS preschools and the Kīpona Scholarship program, which offers need-based financial assistance to help children attending private K-12 schools other than Kamehameha.
Phone:
(808) 534-8080 or 1-800-842-IMUA and press 3 (Neighbor Island/Continental U.S.)
Email:
ksrc@ksbe.edu
Schedule help:
bookings.ksbe.edu/ksrc
