International Gateway Kelowna

Kelowna is located in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, one of the sunniest areas in Canada, and as a result, a top tourist destination for Canadians and international travelers alike. The Okanagan Valley is renowned for its azure blue lake waters, internationally acclaimed vineyards, championship golf courses and lush orchards.
Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley with a population of over 110,000. The city boasts a variety of unique boutiques, restaurants, resorts, spas and entertainment venues. Best of all, Kelowna provides a fun, relaxing and friendly environment in which to study.
International Gateway Kelowna is not only a well respected school it is also a vibrant, friendly and exciting place to learn English. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence, immerse themselves in a new culture, enrich their minds, try new challenges and build bonds and memories that will last a life time. Highly qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills. The school motto is “English for Life”.

PROGRAMS:

  • Practical English as a Second Language (ESL)

Practical ESL Programs begin weekly for Ages 12 and up. The main emphases of these programs are on communication and on functional English for daily life. Beginner to Advanced levels.

  • Homestay with a Teacher

The Homestay with a Teacher program features 15 hours per week of individualized, self placed learning in the relaxed and friendly environment of a teacher’s home. The lessons are customized to fit each student’s special requirements, level and requests.

  • Cambridge Exam Preparation

Cambridge certificate programs begin in January, March and September for 10 to 12 weeks. These exams are the world’s most popular certificates for learners of English. They can be used to gain entrance to a university or college, improve job prospects and measure progress in English.

  • TOEIC Exam Preparation

It begins weekly for 2-12 weeks and includes a review of exam techniques, strategies and the study of sample exams.

  • TOEFL- iBT Exam Preparation

If you want to improve your TOEFL score our program will assist you with building the skills you require to achieve your goals.

  • High School Preparation

This 12 to 48 week program prepares students (ages 11-18) to enter high school in Kelowna.

  • Wine Certification

WSET Wine certificates (3 Levels – Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced) are offered.

  • Internships and Volunteer Placements
  • Youth Vacation Program

ACCOMODATION:

  • Living with a Canadian family;
  • Homestay Options:
    •  Single room, shared bath and 3 meals per day
    • Single Room, Private bath and 3 meals per day;
    • Homestay with a teacher.
  • Farm stay;
  • Motel, hostel and hotel.

PROGRAM FEES:

Application Fee (one time fee, non-refundable) $90

Practical English as a second Language(ESL)           Full time ($230-$270)
TOEIC and TOEFL exam preparation                      Part time ($150-$180)
High School Preparation

Cambridge Certificate Programs
10 weeks - $2550
12 weeks - $2950

Internships and Volunteers Programs – ($250-$900)

ACCOMODATION FEES:

Accomodation Placement Fee (one time, non refundable): $200
Homestay - $190

Kelowna International Airport
Greeting $70/ Farewell $55

Medical Insurance - $25 per week

Guardianship Service (under Age 19)
Initial fee $200+$200 per month service care

  

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