How to Enroll

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.

Registration opens March 3rd, 2025. Space is limited, and a waitlist may apply.
Registration packets are available online or at the office during business hours:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Important: Completed registration forms and required documents will only be accepted by appointment.

To schedule an appointment, contact the Luna ʻIkepili Haumāna (Registrar) via email at
[email protected] or call 313-3151.

For more detailed information refer to the 2025-2026 Papa Mālaaʻo Registration Announcement

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.

Students transferring from other Hawaiian immersion schools may be accepted without a meeting.

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 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