Application for School Licensure

Licensure is for 2 years. The new licensing period will be from September 2023 to August 2025. New applications are now being accepted. Please see below. Interested in opening a school? What you need to know.

The Hawaii Department of Education does not evaluate private vocational school curriculums or teaching methods to determine if a vocational school is qualified to deliver training.  All schools applying for licensure are required to be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or approved by a governing body that has determined they are qualified to deliver training in their respective field.

Obtaining a license from the Hawaii DOE allows for one or more of the following benefits:

1.  Compliance with federal regulations or accreditation requirements.
2.  Qualifying the private trade, vocational, or technical school for federal, state, or private funding.
3.  Qualifying graduates of the private trade, vocational, or technical school for professional licensure.

Applications for School Licensing and Vendor Compliance

Initial License

Private trade, vocational or technical schools are welcome to apply for licensure with the Hawaii Department of Education. Licenses will only be granted to schools operating in the State of Hawaii. Please use the following link to complete the application form:

License for a new school

Renewal

If you are renewing a current license for 2023-2025, use this link:

License Renewal

The deadline for the next renewal period is July 3, 2023.

Vendor Compliance

The DOE requires "Compliant" status from different agencies for initial and renewal license applications.  You can purchase a report online ($12.00) from the procurement office which will show your status from the following: Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX), the Internal Revenue Service, the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce/splash/welcome.html#

Online Schools and Training Programs Outside Hawaii

The Hawaii Department of Education does not license schools not physically located in Hawaii. Online schools or programs from outside of Hawaii who want to provide training may contact the State of Hawaii Workforce Development Council about qualifying to be an Eligiable Training Provider.

Contact Information

 

Phone: 808-784-6498

Email: ptvt@k12.hi.us

How do I...?

Go

View all FAQ's

Tweets