Hongwanji Mission School Grade School Admission

On behalf of the Admissions Committee, thank you for visiting our website. We hope information contained here will help you to provide a snapshot of what we have to offer. HMS a private co-educational, independent, Buddhist-based school, located in Nu'uanu Valley, adjacent to downtown Honolulu.

At Hongwanji Mission School, we strive to provide a safe environment which stresses a diverse academic curriculum with emphasis on moral and spiritual values. We recognize that each student is an individual worthy of personal attention. To this end, we have kept class sizes small to allow our teachers an opportunity to provide as much guidance and instruction as possible.

Recognizing that we live in a world of global interdependence, HMS students from preschool through grade 8 learn Japanese as a foreign language.

Of note are facilities on campus which includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, library, and computer lab. An extensive after school program, holiday care, and summer school program are some of the additional programs we offer.

We strongly suggest that you visit our campus as part of your admissions process. We feel that visiting our campus when the children are actually in the classroom is best way for the prospective parents to see how our classes are conducted. Please call our administration office at 532-0522, extension 0, to schedule a tour with the Admissions Director.

Thank you for your interest in applying for admission to Hongwanji Mission School. Our admissions information packet are available to you in several different ways:

Preschool: Click here for application and information.
Kindergarten: Click here for application and information
First Grade : Click here for application and information
Grade/Middle School 2-8: Click here for application and information.
HMS Suppy List 2009-10 School Year: Click here
HMS School Calendar 2009-10 School Year: Click Here
E-mail admissions direction at admissions@hongwanji.us .
Phone our administration office at 532-0522, extension 0.
Stop by our office at 1728 Pali Highway in Honolulu.

Thank you for your interest in Hongwanji Mission School.

Financial Aid

Financial aid available to qualified applicants, including Pauahi Keiki Scholars Kindergarten Scholarship.