FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Variety School located?
Variety School of Hawaii is located on the island of Oʻahu in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu.
Is Variety School of Hawaii a private or charter school?
Variety School of Hawaii is a private school and operates with annual tuition.
Is Variety School of Hawaii accredited?
Yes, Variety School of Hawaii is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS).
Is Variety School of Hawaii licensed by the State?
Yes, Variety School of Hawaii is licensed through the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS).
Does Variety School of Hawaii provide transportation?
No, Variety School of Hawaii does not provide transportation. Families are responsible for drop-off and pick-up of their child each day. In certain cases, if a student is placed at Variety School through an agreement with the Department of Education, transportation may be provided as part of the student’s IEP process.
Does Variety School require students to wear uniforms?
Yes, students are required to wear uniforms Monday through Thursday. Fridays are non-uniform days; however, students must still follow the school’s dress code guidelines.
Does the school provide lunch for students?
No, students are asked to bring lunch from home each day. A microwave is available for students to heat their meals if needed.
Does the school offer rolling admissions?
Yes, the school accepts applications on a rolling basis as space is available.
What are the age requirements for enrollment?
Variety School does not follow traditional grade-level placement. Students are placed based on age, educational needs, and the program that best supports their learning and development. Our age divisions include:
- THRIVE Program: Ages 5–12
- Lower School: Ages 5–13
- Upper School: Ages 14–17
Does the school offer an After School Program?
After School Program may be offered for currently enrolled Variety School students based on sufficient enrollment and program availability. Families will be informed if the program is available for the school year and provided with registration information.
Does the school offer extracurricular activities or sports programs?
Variety School does not currently offer traditional extracurricular activities or sports programs. Our focus is on providing individualized educational, therapeutic, and social-emotional support within the school day to best meet the needs of our students.
What are the class sizes at Variety School?
Variety School maintains small class sizes to support individualized learning and student success. Class sizes are typically up to 8 students across all programs.
