St. Andrew’s Schools
Hawaiʻi School Guide ｜ Written by: Academia Tutor School Editorial Team / Supervised by: Yamahi
- Independent Episcopal school, preschool (age 2) through Grade 12, in downtown Honolulu (Queen Emma Square), with its preschool in Nuʻuanu. Founded in 1867 by Queen Emma Kaleleonālani as a girls’ school; fully co-ed K–12 since fall 2026.
- Entry points: preschool (ages 2–5), kindergarten and Grades 1–12. International students are accepted for kindergarten through Grade 11.
- Next deadline: applications for 2027–28 are due Friday, Jan. 15, 2027 for priority consideration (preschool and K–12). K–12 Open House: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
- Tuition 2026–27: $23,995 (K–12); preschool $18,370–$20,870; international students $30,262. 49.7% of enrolled students were awarded financial aid this school year.
Basic information
Which grades can you enter?
- Preschool (Queen Emma Preschool): boys and girls ages 2–5. For 2027–28, children must be at least 2 years old as of June 1, 2027. Children applying to the 3s class and older must be potty-trained. Start dates run from June to September 2027.
- Kindergarten: a child is eligible for 2027–28 if they turn 5 by Dec. 31, 2027.
- Grades 1–12: boys and girls can apply to every grade. The website does not publish how many seats are open.
- International students: kindergarten through Grade 11. Grade 11 applicants also need official transcripts from Grades 9 and 10.
2027–28 admissions timeline
ApplicationFinancial aidOpen house & assessmentDecision
Applications that arrive after Jan. 15, 2027 move to the next review round. The school may also ask an applicant to come to campus for an in-person interview or a visit day.
The SSAT is not required: applicants for Grades 6–12 can send standardized test scores from a test taken at their current school within the last two years, and take the SSAT (code 6274) only if they have no other scores. Students entering Grades 6, 7 or 9 in 2027–28 can also be considered for the Queen Emma Merit Scholarship — half tuition, and not based on financial need.
Tuition and financial aid
- Tuition for 2026–27: $23,995 for Grades K–12; international students (K–12) $30,262. Preschool: $20,870 a year for the 2s class ($1,739.17 a month, June 2026 – May 2027) and $18,370 for the 3s and older.
- Fees: non-refundable enrollment fee $600 (paid with the signed contract); preschool application fee $50. The K–12 application fee amount is not listed — the school offers a fee discount code by email. Payment plans cost $100 (semester) or $400 (monthly); the Tuition Refund Plan is 1.8% of tuition. Uniforms, a laptop and textbooks (Grades 7–12) are extra.
- Discounts: military 10%, siblings 5%, Queen’s Health Systems employees 15%.
- Financial aid is applied for through Clarity ($65 per household). New families apply by Feb. 15, 2027 — the K–12 timeline page says Feb. 16, so apply by Feb. 15 to be safe and confirm with the school. There is no school-based aid for preschool.
- The average award was $10,865 in 2024–25. Members of Episcopal churches can apply for the $1,500 Foundation in Faith award.
Applying from outside Hawaiʻi
- St. Andrew’s can issue a Form I-20 for an F-1 visa once the student is enrolled (signed contract, enrollment fee, proof of finances, and a host family or guardian, or the parents).
- International applicants must submit the Duolingo English Test; the SSAT is optional. Admissions are in English and the school does not provide translation, though a translator may attend the interview.
- There is no boarding, and the school does not provide homestay services. The website does not mention an ESL program or separate international deadlines.
- Contact: internationaladmissions@standrewsschools.org
How Academia Tutor School can help
Our Private School Entrance Exam Prep program prepares children for the parts of admission that are hard to practice at home: kindergarten assessments, interviews with an admissions committee, and the reading, vocabulary and math skills measured by standardized tests such as the SSAT. Lessons run Monday to Friday after school, private or in groups of up to five. In 2026, our students were admitted to 23 schools.
No tutoring program can promise admission, and we do not. Our goal is for your child to walk in calm and ready to show who they are.
Related: Hawaii private school application deadlines for 2027–28 · Hawaiʻi School Guide
Sources
St. Andrew’s Schools, home page, “Admissions,” “Applying to K–12,” “Applying to Preschool,” “Visit Campus,” “Tuition,” “Financial Aid and Scholarships,” “Enrollment FAQs” and the 2026–27 School Profile. Information as of October 24, 2026. Details change every year — always confirm with the school. Academia Tutor School is not affiliated with St. Andrew’s Schools.
