K-12 college prep school on Oahu's North Shore specializing in learning differences, ADD/ADHD with small classes and outdoor activities
Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12 college-preparatory school on Oahu's North Shore that actively supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of 15 students and 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, APIS provides individualized attention in a structured, supportive environment. The school's small enrollment (91 total students) and dedicated learning difference programs ensure that students with diverse learning needs receive targeted support alongside their college-prep curriculum.
APIS offers a rigorous academic program combined with extensive extracurricular and athletic opportunities designed to help all students discover their strengths and build confidence. The 97-acre Hawaii campus provides a safe, nurturing setting with access to outdoor activities including surfing, kayaking, mountaineering, and paddling—therapeutic and engagement-focused experiences that benefit many students with special needs. The school also offers boarding options, which can be valuable for families seeking a structured, immersive learning environment.
Tuition begins at $25,000 annually (day and boarding fees vary), with rolling admissions and a 90% acceptance rate. Forty percent of students receive financial aid, with an average grant of $5,000. For detailed information about learning support services, accommodations, and admissions, families should contact admissions@apishawaii.org or call (808) 670-1900.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-12
Students91
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$25,000
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.2007
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Day & Boarding fees. Some fees not included. Contact admissions@apishawaii.org for more information. |
| Total Students | 91 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Badminton · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · E-sports · Golf · Kayaking · Martial Arts · Mountaineering · Paddle Tennis · Polo · Soccer · Surf Team · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Weightlifting · Show More (3) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Agricultural Club · Animal Husbandry · Book Club · Chinese Club · Entrepreneurship Club · Esports Club · Gardening · Hiking Club · Investment Club · Japanese Club · Korean Club · Math Team · Outdoors Club · Science Olympiad · Student Council · Student-Led Clubs · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Studio · Band and Orchestra · Ceramics · Drama · Piano Lessons · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball Club · Beach Volleyball · Horseback riding · Outrigger Paddling · Surfing · Tennis Lessons |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.apishawaii.org/news_and_event_academic_calendar.php |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1240 |