Extended Learning
Co-Curricular Programs
Language and Culture
Co-Curricular Programs Office
M – F, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Punahou Language and Culture program offers a variety of opportunities to experience language and culture at an early age.
Program Dates for 2026 – 2027
Fall Semester: August 17 – December 17, 2026
Spring Semester: January 11 – May 15, 2027
After School Language Program
The After School Language program provides a cultural and theme-based language environment that challenges students in age appropriate ways to become capable and confident communicators through activities and play.
All communication is in the target languages for significant parts of the period, gradually increasing as students become more comfortable with using the target language.
Students are placed in small groups under the supervision of a faculty member and a teacher assistant.
The proficiency-based curriculum is designed to allow students with more experience to deepen their understanding and practice of the target language through small group or individual practice and lessons designed upon some of the students’ demonstrated needs.
Families will also have an opportunity to enroll their children into online private or group lessons. Private lessons are designed by proficiency and student goals.
Group classes will be offered three times per week and are open to all students. Heritage speakers may enroll in private lessons once or twice per week.
All communication is in the target languages for significant parts of the period, gradually increasing as students become more comfortable with using the target language.
Students are placed in small groups under the supervision of a faculty member and a teacher assistant.
The proficiency-based curriculum is designed to allow students with more experience to deepen their understanding and practice of the target language through small group or individual practice and lessons designed upon some of the students’ demonstrated needs.
Families will also have an opportunity to enroll their children into online private or group lessons. Private lessons are designed by proficiency and student goals.
Group classes will be offered three times per week and are open to all students. Heritage speakers may enroll in private lessons once or twice per week.
Additional Information
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Days, Times and Fees
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Escorting
Parents enrolling K – grade 5 students should review the information about escorting.
The admission of any student in the School’s extended learning programs is at the sole and absolute discretion of Punahou School in accordance with applicable laws. Admission criteria may be modified from time to time without notice by the School. Furthermore, students with past due billing accounts may not be eligible to enroll in these programs until their accounts are brought current. All payments made to the School will be allocated first towards unpaid Punahou tuition.
