How to Enroll
The Hawaii Department of Education - Office of Hawaiian Education released new procedures for enrollment, placement, and transfer into Kaiapuni Schools - Hawaiian Immersion Schools.
Please go to the following site for more information: https://hawaiipublicschools.
Kaiapuni Priority Placement Request (KPPR)
Launching on Feb. 2, 2026. Click the banner below for more information. The Office of Hawaiian Education (OHE) facilitates the Kaiapuni Priority Placement Request (KPPR) process each year for families wishing to seek placement for their children in elementary Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Language Immersion programs).
How to Enroll at Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino
Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino is a Hawaiʻi Department of Education public school offering Hawaiian Language Immersion education for grades K-12. Enrollment is open to all and follows DOE Administrative Rules.
Enrollment by Grade Level
Papa Mālaaʻo (Kindergarten) – Special Enrollment Process
Children must be 5 years old on or before July 31 of the school year.
More detailed information for 2026-27 Papa Mālaaʻo Registration forthcoming.
Papa ʻEkahi (Grade 1)
Students must have completed kindergarten. For transfers from other schools (kaiapuni or non-kaiapuni), please contact the registrar for assistance.
Papa ʻElua (Grade 2) and Older
For students new to kaiapuni education, an appointment is required to discuss late entry.
Schedule an appointment by calling the office at (808) 313-3131.
Grades 9-12 students must meet the required Hawaiian Language Arts credits to transfer, in accordance with the BOE waiver.
Please read over the MOU to gain an understanding of the program and its purpose:
ʻEHUNUIKAIMALINO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING LATE ENTRY
Submitting Forms & Contact Information
For health and personal document requirements, visit the State of Hawaiʻi DOE website
For general inquiries, contact the office at (808) 313-3131