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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Island Pacific Academy is an independent school in Kapolei, Oʻahu, offering a college-preparatory education for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum integrates American academic standards with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the upper years, supported by a specialized Puʻuhonua program focused on social-emotional growth. Notable facilities include a dedicated jewelry-making and metalsmithing studio and a digital innovation lab that supports the school’s technology initiatives.
A unique feature of the academy is its SEED (Science, Environment, Engineering, and Design) program. This initiative begins in elementary school, using hands-on engineering challenges and environmental stewardship to teach problem-solving. Additionally, the school maintains a strong connection to its location through mandatory instruction in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Students engage in inquiry-based learning, such as the Grade 10 Passion Project, which allows them to conduct year-long independent research on a topic of interest, preparing them for the transition to university-level expectations.
