Iolani School

Iolani School, founded in 1863 by King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma of Hawaii as an Episcopal school, is one of Hawaii's most distinguished independent schools, located in Honolulu. Enrolling approximately 1,900 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, Iolani offers a rigorous college-preparatory programme that honours Hawaiian culture and values while preparing students for success in a global world. The school is consistently ranked among Hawaii's top academic schools, with an exceptional Advanced Placement programme and outstanding arts and athletics. Iolani is particularly renowned for its championship basketball and academic quiz bowl programmes. The school's diverse student body reflects Hawaii's rich multicultural heritage. Iolani graduates are admitted to the nation's most selective colleges and universities. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of NAIS.