Fees
Six Categories of Tuition
At Academia Language School, the fees vary according to the following six categories:
- New Students (including transfers) & Student Visa (F-1 Visa)
- Non-student Visa (ESTA, e-Visa, etc.)
- Kama’aina (U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders)
- Current ALS Students & Student Visa (F-1 Visa)
- Kids & Junior Fun Summer Program
- Afternoon Only Class Tuition
The difference between category 1, New Students, and category 4, Current ALS Students, lies in the “initial costs” and “minimum enrollment period,” though the tuition is the same.
1. New Students (including transfers) & Student Visa (F-1 Visa) Tuition
Weekly Price List for F1 Visa Students
| 2025 F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) | With Initial (tax included) |
| 8 weeks (about 2 months) | $2,142 | $2,377 |
| 16 weeks (about 4 months) | $3,754 | $3,989 |
| 24 weeks (about half a year) | $5,149 | $5,384 |
| 48 weeks (about 1 year) | $8,759 | $8,994 |
More detail: F1_ALS_Pricing list_2025.pdf
Students studying on an F-1 Visa must attend a minimum of 20 hours of classes per week. The above fees meet the I-20 requirements necessary for the F-1 Visa.
The minimum enrollment period for an F-1 Visa is 8 weeks. Discounted rates apply depending on the length of the period from 8 to 48 weeks.
For periods ranging from 8 to 48 weeks, there is a weekly rate. Please check the following page for more details.
2. Non-student Visa (ESTA, e-Visa, etc.) Tuition
Weekly Price List for Non-student Visa Students
| 2025 Non-F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) | With Initial (tax included) |
| 1 week | $254 | $354 |
| 2 weeks | $536 | $636 |
| 3 weeks | $712 | $812 |
| 4 weeks | $908 | $1,008 |
| 8 weeks (about 2 months) | $1,733 | $1,833 |
| 12 weeks (about 3 months) | $2,384 | $2,484 |
| 16 weeks (about 4 months) | $3,036 | $3,136 |
| 24 weeks (about half a year) | $4,109 | $4,209 |
| 48 weeks (about 1 year) | $6,922 | $7,022 |
More detail: Non-F1_ALS_Pricing list_2025.pdf
Non-student visas include ESTA (Visa Waiver Program), B2 (Tourist Visa), E Visa (Investor/Business Visa), and accompanying visas. Holders of these visas can study for up to 18 hours per week.
3. Kama’aina (U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders) Tuition
Weekly Price List for Kama’aina Students
| 2025 Kama’aina | 10 hours/per week (tax included) | 15 hours/per week (tax included) | 20 hours/per week (tax included) |
| 1 weeks | $150 | $225 | $300 |
| 8 weeks | $1,050 | $1,575 | $2,100 |
| 16 weeks | $1,914 | $2,870 | $3,827 |
| 24 weeks | $2,590 | $3,884 | $5,179 |
More detail: Kamaaina_ALS_Pricing list_2025.pdf
Prices do not include a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $100. All prices are inclusive of tax.
Local residents wishing to study English are eligible for Kama’aina rates. To qualify, students must present a photo ID with a local address, be a U.S. citizen, hold a Green Card, or possess a K-1 Visa.
4. Current ALS Students & Student Visa (F-1 Visa) Tuition
Weekly Price List for ALS Current Students with F-1 Visa
| 2025 F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) |
| 8 weeks (about 2 months) | $2,142 |
| 12 weeks (about 3 months) | $2,600 |
| 16 weeks (about 4 months) | $3,754 |
| 24 weeks (about half a year) | $5,149 |
| 48 weeks (about 1 year) | $8,759 |
More detail: F1_ALS_Pricing list_2025.pdf
Additional enrollment periods for current students can be extended on a weekly basis. Check the page below for weekly rates for periods from 1 to 48 weeks.
5. Kids & Junior Fun Summer Program
Price List for Kids & Junior Fun Summer Program
| Summer 2025 | Tuition (tax included) | With Initial (tax included) |
| 1 Week | $873 | $973 |
| 2 Weeks | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| 3 Weeks | $2,160 | $2,260 |
| 4 Weeks | $2,808 | $2,908 |
| 5 Weeks | $3,375 | $3,475 |
| 6 Weeks | $3,888 | $3,988 |
Registration Fee: $100
The program is primarily designed for children aged 6 to 15 (prekindergarten, elementary and middle school students). High school students aged 16 to 18 may also join. However, high school students seeking more academic-focused learning are encouraged to enroll in our general adult classes.
| Summer 2025 | Start | End | Application Deadline |
| Week 1 | 07/14/2025 | 07/18/2025 | 06/29/2025 |
| Week 2 | 07/21/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 07/06/2025 |
| Week 3 | 07/28/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 07/13/2025 |
| Week 4 | 08/04/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 07/20/2025 |
| Week 5 | 08/11/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 07/27/2025 |
| Week 6 | 08/18/2025 | 08/22/2025 | 08/03/2025 |
6. Afternoon Only Class Tuition for Transfer Students with F-1 Visa
Students under this plan must choose only 12:30 – 3:00 pm and 3:00 – 5:30 pm classes.
More detail: Afternoon_ALS_Pricing list_2025.pdf
Only transfer and current students who choose these classes are eligible for these tuition rates.
Accommodation Fees
Academia offers low-cost accommodation within walking distance of the school. We cater to a wide range of needs, from short-term students staying 1-2 weeks to those studying for over a year, as well as those who wish to find housing in Hawaii after arrival.