Unity School
Hawaiʻi School Guide ｜ Written by: Academia Tutor School Editorial Team / Supervised by: Yamahi
- Private, non-profit, state-licensed preschool for children 18 months to five years old, on the slopes of Diamond Head, Honolulu. Educating children since 1974. It is a department of Unity Church; creed is not taught in the classrooms.
- One entry, by age: for 2027–28, your child must be 18 months old by June 21, 2027, the first day of school. Unity is a preschool only, not an elementary school.
- Next deadline: completed applications and the fee must reach the school office by Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
- Tuition: not listed on the school’s website — ask the office.
Basic information
Who can apply?
- For 2027–28, your child must be 18 months old by June 21, 2027 (born on or before Dec. 21, 2025). The school does not publish age cutoffs for each class.
- Unity does not conduct individual or group testing for students.
- Class size is limited. The website does not give the number of openings or where children go after Unity.
2027–28 admissions timeline
ApplicationParent toursFirst day of school
The deadline is the date your application and fee must be received by the office, not sent. Late applications go on the 2027–28 waitlist, which does not carry over to the next year. Also, the school year starts early: the first day of 2027–28 is Monday, June 21, 2027.
Tuition and fees
- Unity’s website does not list tuition, fees, the application fee amount or financial aid. Ask the office (office@unityschoolhawaii.org, (808) 735-7666).
- After-school care (until 5:00 p.m.) is offered for an additional fee.
Applying from outside Hawaiʻi
- The website does not mention international students, visas or English requirements — contact office@unityschoolhawaii.org.
- Parent tours are in person on campus (September – November); they are encouraged but not required.
How Academia Tutor School can help
Many families move on from preschool to private kindergarten and elementary admissions. Our Private School Entrance Exam Prep program prepares children for the parts that are hard to practice at home: small-group activities, one-on-one interviews, and the vocabulary and listening skills used in assessments. 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
Unity School Hawaiʻi, home page, “Applying for the 2027-2028 School Year,” “Environment,” “Curriculum,” “Daily Flow,” “Schedule” and “Contact” (unityschoolhawaii.org). Information as of October 24, 2026. Details change every year — always confirm with the school. Academia Tutor School is not affiliated with Unity School or Unity Church.
