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Mini Group Course

Bright Beginnings Hawaii

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Course description

Achieve English fluency quickly and effectively by following our English Program structure. The weekly program, Monday-Thursday, starts at 8am till 12 pm.

Our Mini Group Course is a 16 lesson (55 minutes per lesson) structured program for adult learners who wish to make true progress in their English skills. The integrated English classes are offered Mon-Thursday, 8 am - 12 pm. We provide integrated and balanced instructions in speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation.

Conversation activation lessons to help build conversational competence
Extensive listening comprehension practice
Tons of video programs to build confidence in understanding natural spoken English
Vocabulary flashcards for more practice
Interactive grammar lessons

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-7 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
16 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 4 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Bright Beginnings mission is to provide young students an engaging and fun environment to learn, whereby students can confidentially learn and grow. Since the 1980's, we have earned the trust of thousands of families across generations, by providing quality education to children. We hope to instill a foundation for life long learning by allowing students to express their thoughts confidentially without fear. Our program offers a balance of small class room instruction and fun-filled activities. What makes us different is:
- We boast the smallest teacher to student ratio in Hawaii (4 students to 1 teacher)
- Our smaller classes allows for more customized instruction focusing on key needs of each student
- We know how to teach children with our qualified teachers who teach children year-round in our learning center
- We have the most unique and best activity program allowing students to engage with local students in Hawaii

We take pride in our program and we look forward to providing you with the ultimate learning experience with memories that will last a life time!

Year opened
1980
Number of classrooms
9

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Bright Beginnings Hawaii varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

BB ESL teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
50%
South Korea
40%
Other
10%

School holidays

BB ESL does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

We are located in Kahala Mall above Ross.

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housing

Housing

BB ESL offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

N/A
weekly
Age range: 8 - 16 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Honolulu
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
N/A
Homestays are selected by parents and offer students the opportunity to learn English while living with a local family in and around Honolulu. BB will assist the students family to select the right homestay for the student. We will share photos, locations and background of families. Meals and transportation assistance can be provided.
hotel

Hotel Room

N/A
weekly
Location: Waikiki
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 10 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
N/A
BB parents can elect to stay at a hotel in Waikiki. BB can assist parents in finding the right hotel during your stay. We will work with your family to find the type of hotel that you are looking for.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue an I-20 to support an F-1 student visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Honolulu based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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