Hawai'i Pacific University is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational, nonsectarian, career-oriented post secondary institution founded in 1965. It is accredited by is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the National League for Nursing. The school offers over 50 concentrations for undergraduate degrees, and 11 graduate degree programs.

Participants:

The school offers Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi Intensive (20 lessons per week), and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) programs organized over 4-week sessions. Four weeks are required to complete each level in the ELS 12-level curriculum. ELS's 12-level program ranges from absolute beginner to the highly advanced level needed for university entry.

Summer - $330 per credit, Spring/Fall - $300 per credit