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SCHOOL PROFILE

Hongwanji Mission School

Hawai’i, United States

Strengths & Specializations

Oldest Buddhist school in the U.S.
Mindfulness and moral education integrated daily
Japanese-American heritage; tight community bonds

AT A GLANCE

A school rooted in kindness. Hongwanji combines Buddhist values with American academics, fostering mindfulness and compassion from kindergarten onward. It’s small, nurturing, and deeply local—families describe it as “education with heart.” Calm, centered, and quietly excellent, it’s where children learn that respect and curiosity belong together.

Curriculum & Academics

Curriculum

American

Language(s)

English

Tuition & Fees

US$ 13,500 ~ 15,000

Admissions Overview

Admissions Cycle

Rolling Admissions

Accepts applications throughout the year until places are filled. Common among IB and U.S. schools (e.g., ASIJ, ISB, UWC).

Notes

Open year-round; space-dependent

Location

Student Body & School Life

Student Body Mix

Religious Affiliation

Boarding?

Day School

WHO WE ARE

Featured Consultants

Meet some of our consultants below. Contact us and we’ll connect you with the admissions specialist who best fits your needs.

Fluent in Every Market We Serve — Language, Culture, and Admissions Expectations.

Consultant

Former Admissions Director, American School in Japan

Consultant

Former Admissions Director, Aoba-Japan International School

Consultant, Founding Partner

Iolani School English Teacher & Former Admissions Interviewer

Consultant

Former Director of University Counseling & Admissions Committee, UWC ISAK Japan & Dulwich College Seoul

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Distinguished Alumni, Nishimachi International School & ASIJ

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Former College Counselor, Shanghai American School & YIS

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Former Iolani School Teacher & Admissions Interviewer

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Former HS Counselor & Admissions Committee, St. Mary’s International School