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.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 5-12, PG
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $54,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 289 schools) for:
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
2007
1906
Campus Size
97 acres
130 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
150 students
314 students
% Students of Color
60%
25%
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
71%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$54,000
$63,120
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$25,000
$35,700
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$44,000
$44,900
Summer Program Cost
$3,500
(Full two-week boarding program)
(Full two-week boarding program)
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90%
60%
Director of Admissions
Rebekah Kirby
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
27
16
Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Paddle Tennis, Polo, Riding, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
29
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Agriculture, Book Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Investment Club, Japanese Club, Knitting, Korean Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Student Council, Student-Led Clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Dance, Hula, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Camping Club, Horseback Riding, Outdoor Club, Polo, Sailing, Scuba, Snorkeling, Soccer, Surfing, Water Polo Club
Agriculture, Book Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Investment Club, Japanese Club, Knitting, Korean Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Student Council, Student-Led Clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Dance, Hula, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Camping Club, Horseback Riding, Outdoor Club, Polo, Sailing, Scuba, Snorkeling, Soccer, Surfing, Water Polo Club
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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.
- Asia Pacific International School Hawaii accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
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 $54,000 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 60%.
What sports does Asia Pacific International School Hawaii offer?
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii offers 27 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Paddle Tennis, Polo, Riding, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Water Polo. Asia Pacific International School Hawaii is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
What is Asia Pacific International School Hawaii's ranking?
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered and 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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