Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala Honolulu, USA
4211 Waialae Avenue - 96816 Honolulu - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Location: Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala is an English language school located in the unique capital city of Hawaii, Honolulu. The school is housed in the Kahala Mall, in the upscale area of Waialae-Kahala, known for its beautiful secluded beaches and the Diamond Head Summit Trail, where you can hike to the centre of the Diamond Head Volcanic crater! The mall has many shops, eateries, restaurants and amenities, ensuring students have everything they may need nearby.
Course selection: Throughout the year, the school provides English programmes to students of all ages. In addition to General English for students 16+, taught over varying schedules and intensities, the school has a range of Junior day camps and tuition options. These junior camps are ripe with morning tuition and afternoon activities for students as young as five years.
All courses, whether for adults, teenagers, or children, are taught in small groups. The forecast teacher-to-student ratio for junior camps is one teacher to a maximum of four students.
Lunch service for children is available at a supplementary cost, as is a Bus service from Waikiki to and from the school for all students daily.
Social and cultural: Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala Honolulu provides a balance of English tuition and fun-filled excursions.
Afternoon activities, for junior students, can include exploring marine and land animal life, arts & crafts, sports, engaging with local schools, seeing the beauty and diversity of the surrounding nature, and much more.
English Courses
General Language
Mini Group Course - Morning
16 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$393$374 / week More
Mini Group Course - Morning
16 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$393$374 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 393 374 | 733 697 | 1,037 986 | 1,340 1,273 | 1,571 1,493 | 1,822 1,731 | 2,126 2,020 | 2,429 2,308 | 2,733 2,597 | 3,037 2,886 | 3,644 3,462 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Mini Group Course - Afternoon4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$430$408 / week More
Mini Group Course - Afternoon
4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$430$408 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 429 408 | 838 797 | 1,225 1,164 | 1,592 1,513 | 1,990 1,891 | 2,387 2,268 | 2,785 2,646 | 3,183 3,024 | 3,581 3,402 | 3,979 3,781 | 4,775 4,537 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Shuttle bus and lunch: USD 96 for one week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Academy Camp - Full-Day (4 to 15 years old)15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$1,388$1,319 / week More
Academy Camp - Full-Day (4 to 15 years old)
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$1,388$1,319 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,387 1,318 | 2,304 2,189 | 3,377 3,209 | 4,398 4,179 | 5,366 5,098 | 6,283 5,969 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 4 years
- Age range:
- 4 - 15 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academy Camp - Morning Only (4 to 15 years old)15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$1,048$995 / week More
Academy Camp - Morning Only (4 to 15 years old)
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$1,048$995 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,047 995 | 1,623 1,542 | 2,356 2,239 | 3,037 2,886 | 3,665 3,482 | 4,241 4,029 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 4 years
- Age range:
- 4 - 15 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer ESL Camp - Full-Day (5 to 16 years old)15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from$1,121$1,065 / week More
Summer ESL Camp - Full-Day (5 to 16 years old)
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Offer!from
$1,121$1,065 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,120 1,064 | 1,958 1,861 | 2,887 2,743 | 3,782 3,593 | 4,644 4,412 | 5,441 5,169 | 6,348 6,031 |
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Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 5 years
- Age range:
- 5 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer ESL Camp - Morning Only (4 to 15 years old)15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from$781$742 / week More
Summer ESL Camp - Morning Only (4 to 15 years old)
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Offer!from
$781$742 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 780 741 | 1,277 1,214 | 1,866 1,773 | 2,421 2,300 | 2,942 2,795 | 3,399 3,230 | 3,965 3,767 |
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Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 4 years
- Age range:
- 4 - 15 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
ESL Private Lessons Package10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$629$597 / week More
ESL Private Lessons Package
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$629$597 / week
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| Weeks | 1 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 628 597 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 5 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala.
- Year of school foundation
- 2013
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Restaurant
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Basketball court
Self-study areas
Soccer field / football pitch
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 35% |
| Korea | 30% |
| USA | 15% |
| China | 10% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 80% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 5% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 15Throughout the year: 15
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years4 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 3Adult courses Throughout the year: 3Junior courses In summer: 3Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 9 yearsThroughout the year: 9 years
Information for all courses offered by Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $173
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $89 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Prices include State of Hawaii GET tax.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 73.30 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 25 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 03 Jul 2027, 04 Jul 2027, 07 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala, Honolulu
What is the best price for a course at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala, Honolulu?
“English courses at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala start at 374 US$ for a Mini Group Course - Morning course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala varies from 1 (ESL Private Lessons Package) to 6 students (Mini Group Course - Morning)”
Which countries are students of Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala comes from Japan with a 35% representation, followed by students from Korea (30%) and USA (15%).”
Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala offers courses for which ages?
“Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala offers courses from 4 years (Academy Camp - Full-Day, 15 lessons per week) to 99. The average age is 9 during the summer and 9 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Bright Beginnings ESL Kahala
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 920942676
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 US$
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Shuttle bus and lunch: USD 96 for one week.