La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls aims to prepare young women for a life of fulfillment by providing a vigorous college preparatory and life skills curriculum. Our extraordinary learning environment offers an individualized education that nurtures confidence, competence, curiosity, creativity and critical thinking for our students.  To learn more about our Vision, Commitment and Beliefs, please click here.

As a school, we seek girls entering grades 6 – 12, who demonstrate scholastic achievement, extracurricular aspirations, service to their community, and leadership.

We encourage families and their daughters to visit our campus. Families can set up a campus tour and also visit us during our open houses or on-campus events and girls can attend a School-in-Session visit. For more information please call our Admissions Office at (808) 922-2744 or email: info@lapietra.edu.

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To Apply to La Pietra

Process Overview

• Completion of Application Form
• Submission of $50 Application Fee
• Two (2) HAIS Teacher Reference forms
• Current and last year’s report cards
• Consent for Release of Information form (submit to current school)
• SSAT testing results (La Pietra’s code: 3772)
• Interview Participation (by invitation only)
• TOEFL testing results (ONLY for applicants who do not speak English as a first language.)

Optional

• School-in-Session Visit
• Financial Aid Application

Process Detail
To Complete An Application you may:

1. Apply Online – Create an online account and follow the steps outlined on your account status page.
2. Download an Application and Required Forms - Complete and mail forms to La Pietra.
3. Request an Application - Call the office at (808) 922-2744 or pick up forms at our main office. Complete and mail it to La Pietra with a check of $50 for the application fee.

The following items are required:

• Teacher Reference Forms: Provide (2) HAIS Teacher Reference forms from two current academic teachers. These forms are confidential and should arrive in a stamped envelope addressed to La Pietra directly from the respective teachers.
• Report Cards: All applicants must submit last year's report card plus a current report card.
• Transcripts: Those applying for admission into grades 10,11 and 12 must submit an official transcript to our school. To do this, submit a Consent for Release of Information Form to your daughter's current school.
  *(Students transferring mid-year as 9th graders or students who earned high school credit as 8th graders must also submit an official transcript from their current school.)
  
• SSAT Testing Results: The test must be taken by March of the admissions year. You may register online (click to register). La Pietra’s SSAT code is 3772.

• Interview: Candidates who submit all required application materials may be contacted to participate in an on-campus interview.
  
• TOEFL Testing Results: This is required only for students who do not speak English as their first language. Students applying through our International Diploma program only need to take the TOEFL if English is not their first language. Please visit the TOEFL Test website to register for the exam.

Mail All Application Materials to:
La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls
Admissions Office
2933 Poni Moi Road
Honolulu, HI 96815

For any additional questions, concerns, or assistance, please contact our Admissions Office at (808) 922-2744 or email us at info@lapietra.edu. You may request general information or direct communication to our Director of Admissions, Sumoha Jani.

Come Visit Us!

School-in-Session Visits
A School-in-Session visit provides a snap shot into a “Day in the Life" for prospective students. Students currently in grades 5–11 are welcome to come for a half-day visit, where they have the opportunity to attend classes, meet with other La Pietra students, experience our campus, and have conversations with our Faculty and Administration. Please call our Admissions Office to schedule a School-in-Session visit at (808) 922-2744 or email info@lapietra.edu.

Rolling Admissions
We encourage families to submit their applications as soon as possible as certain grades may have limited spots. La Pietra’s rolling admissions process allows girls to enroll in Term 1 (August), Term 2 (October) or Term 3 (January) for each school year when spots are available.

Timeline
For prospective families who want to be considered in our first round of financial aid, SSS reports must be received by March 8th, 2012.

Our individualized admissions process is in place to support families in making the best decision for their daughters.

Please communicate any inquiries to our Director of Admissions, Sumoha Jani.

Tuition
Tuition rates are set by the Board of Trustees in January of each year. Tuition for grades 6-12 is $16,600 for the 2011-2012 academic year. Tuition does not include uniforms or books.
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Important Forms and Links

• La Pietra Application Form


• HAIS Teacher Reference Form


• Consent for Release of Information Form


• SSAT Registration Link


• TOEFL Registration Link

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.