celebrating 70 years

PAAC is preparing the next generation of leaders for an increasingly interconnected world and promoting citizen diplomacy one handshake at a time. We are building bridges, inspiring young leaders, and developing global citizens.

Academic
WorldQuest Competition

The Academic WorldQuest Competition is an exciting global trivia competition for high school students in teams of four to test their international IQ. The winning team wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Academic WorldQuest Competition.

AFTER SCHOOL
Global Studies CLASSES

PAAC's After-School Global Studies are offered at neighbor island schools- Kapaʻa, Kealakehe, Konawaena, and Waiākea- and challenge students to create real solutions for global issues of our time.

GLOBAL VISION SUMMITS

Annually, PAAC convenes an inter-school summit, bringing together public, private, charter, and home-school students to discuss key international issues.

CLUBS

PAAC clubs are the best long-term engagement with PAAC programs: an opportunity to get involved and stay involved.

STUDY TOURS ABROAD

Over the past 20 years, PAAC has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships for 70 study tours in Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Our study tours emphasize hands-on learning, building friendships, and taking part in enriching cultural activities.