Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
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.
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Asia Pacific International School Hawaii ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
2007
1909
Campus Size
97 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing Leaders of the New Pacific Century
Student Body
Enrollment
130 students
300 students
% Students of Color
60%
25%
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
4
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
4
17
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$61,200
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$25,000
$33,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$58,000
$44,000
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90%
58%
Director of Admissions
Rebekah Kirby
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
29
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
School Notes
- 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.
- Extracurricular options include swimming in their 25-meter saltwater pool, golf, beach volleyball, canoe paddling, agriculture, computer science, robotics, art, band, piano, and many other activities, including student-run clubs.
- All APIS graduates pursue higher education. Students from the Hawai`i campus have been admitted to top-tier universities, including Stanford, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Duke, Boston, and NYU.
- Five-day and seven-day boarding options enable students from around the world to live on campus, enjoying meals cooked by a world-class chef, weekend activities, and evening tutoring sessions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Asia Pacific International School Hawaii cost?
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii's tuition is approximately $61,200 for boarding students and $25,000 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Asia Pacific International School Hawaii?
The acceptance rate of Asia Pacific International School Hawaii is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What is Asia Pacific International School Hawaii's ranking?
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Asia Pacific International School Hawaii?
The application deadline for Asia Pacific International School Hawaii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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