Asia Pacific International School

Hauula

Hawaii

United States

Overview

To leverage the power of place-based education, APIS has established a global network of campuses under one school: an East Asia campus in Seoul, South Korea, and a West campus in Hau‘ula, Hawai‘i. The 97-acre Hawai‘i campus on the North Shore of O‘ahu is a safe learning environment, where students from Hawai‘i and around the world build relationships, explore passions, and become leaders. APIS was founded in 2007 on the belief that students should authentically engage in global learning experiences. Through project-based learning, frequent field trips, outdoor learning, internships, community service, and opportunities to study in their Seoul campus, APIS students learn from what is real and meaningful.

Academics

Summary: APIS was founded in 2007 on the belief that students should authentically engage in global learning experiences. Through project-based learning, frequent field trips, outdoor learning, internships, community service, and opportunities to study in their Seoul campus, APIS students learn from what is real and meaningful. APIS is a caring, Christian community with less than ten students in each grade. Small class sizes and advisories create an environment where students are known, support is readily available, and instruction is individualized.

Department Director Christopher Stapleton

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 18

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Asian History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Cantonese
Japanese

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Physics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design
Robotics

Music

Band
Choral Music
Recording
Songwriting

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Architecture
Art History
Dance
Debate
Design
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Television Production
Theater Arts
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance

Special Programs

Community Service
Exchange Programs
Personal Finance
Independent Study
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 5

Average Students Per Dorm: 12

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Within our caring APIS ‘ohana, boarding students build rich global relationships that last a lifetime. In an environment where everyone is known, our students find confidence and courage to reach for their highest aspirations and dreams. Students live in Learning Commons (LC) together with faculty dorm parents, learning to independently manage time, cleaning, and social skills. LC common areas also serve as daytime classrooms, evoking the ultimate living-learning community.

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Pool
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

25-meter saltwater pool
Beach Access

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Horseback Riding
International Club
Investment Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sailing Club
Science Bowl
Skateboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Surfing Club
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Summary: The Athletic Department at APIS strives to provide students with enjoyable athletic experiences, the opportunity to develop athletic and life skills, and a chance to experience success through knowledgeable instruction and positive role models. Our Extended Learning Program provides a myriad of on and off-campus activities. The goals of the program are: To provide authentic, hands-on opportunities to foster character, strengths, skills, and dispositions applicable to the New Pacific Century. To challenge students to explore their own interests and expand their horizons in order to kindle a passion for lifelong learning. To support mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional development and well-being. To nurture the value of service and teamwork, building skills of effective collaboration. To apply student-driven inquiry into important real-world issues and problems. To promote happiness and fun as an important part of healthy living. To appreciate, to connect with, and to learn from nature and the environment. All of our activities are tailored to meet student needs and interests.

Arts Department Director: Sandy Stevens

Athletics Department Director: Stephanie Frank

Arts

Acting
Architecture
Art History
Dance
Debate
Design
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Television Production
Theater Arts
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Outdoor Education
Paddle Tennis
Polo
Power Lifting
Sailing
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weight Lifting

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Kickball
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Polo
Sailing
Skateboarding
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Paddle Team

Graduates

Summary: APIS is committed to preparing our students for success beyond their education with us. With an experienced and supportive College Counseling Department, students have access to assistance with every step of their university application process. Students will be equipped with educational and extracurricular experiences to help them gain acceptance from top universities and also a lifetime of achievements. All of our students graduate to go on to universities in the United States and around the world. In 2018, 11% of our students matriculated to the top 10 universities around the world, while another 80% managed to secure spots within the world’s top 30 universities, including Yale, Stanford, Brown, Columbia, RISD, Dartmouth, Emory, Rhode Island School of Design, Dartmouth, New York University, and many more.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	630	660
75th percentile	720	730

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Stanford University: 1

Occidential College: 1

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%

Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 30

Total Day: 60

Total Enrollment: 90

Boys: 45

Girls: 45

Boarding Grades Offered: 5-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $54,000

5-Day Boarding: $45,000

Day Tuition Fee: $21,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 50%

Average Awarded: $10,000

School Finances