Description

Welcome to International Gateway Kelowna! The most vibrant, friendly and exciting school in Kelowna. Our qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills. At IGK we encourage students 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 lifetime. Our motto is "English for Life" and we firmly believe that to be true!

Our small class sizes guarantee a very personalized learning experience suited to each individual's needs and goals. International Gateway Kelowna was established in 2002 and is Kelowna's original ESL school. IGK is Canadian family owned and operated and is a proud member of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, the Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association and the Downtown Kelowna Business Association. Our trendy downtown campus is located on the second floor of the Town Center Mall within walking distance of beaches, attractions, entertainment, shops and transportation.

Full and part time ESL programs begin weekly for ages 12 and up. The main emphasis of our programs are on communication and on functional English for daily life. Moreover, IGK offers Cambridge (FCE, CAE) certificates, LPI, TOEIC and IELTS preparation. The average class size is 8 and the maximum is 12. International Gateway Kelowna is an official Cambridge testing venue.

Choose from the following:
* Executive - Full Time - Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
30 hours per week
* Full time - Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
25 hours per week
* Part time - Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
15 hours per week
* Part time - Monday-Friday 12:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
10 hours per week

- In the morning 5 levels of Practical ESL are offered from Beginner to Advanced that focus on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking.
- In the afternoon students chose from the following electives: Cambridge FCE/CAE, Conversation, TOEIC, IELTS and Canadian History and Culture.

Highlights

Ten Reasons to Study in Kelowna at IGK

1. Kelowna boasts one of the sunniest and mildest climates in Canada with average temperatures of 32C in August, 17C in October, 2C in January and 19C in April. The Okanagan Valley is rated as Canada's #1 golf and wine destination and one of the TOP 10 places in the world to retire.
2. 95% of Kelowna residents speak English as a first language compared to less than 50% in Vancouver, Monteal or Toronto. In this true immersion environment, students' English skills improve very quickly.
3. Kelowna residents are very friendly, open and easy to converse with and this improves your English faster than in larger cities.
4. IGK offers small class sizes. Average 4-8 per class.
5. IGK home stays are closely monitored and frequently inspected to guarantee you the highest quality during your stay.
6. Kelowna is a very safe city with a strong community spirit.
7. Entertainment, transportation and living costs are 10-50% lower in Kelowna than in many large Canadian cities so you will save money while living and studying here!
8. Kelowna is easily accessible by plane or by bus from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Victoria, Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cancun.
9. Kelowna is surrounded by Nature and is a relaxing city with an easygoing resort lifestyle.
10. You may see and photograph the world famous Ogopogo!

Degrees Available

• Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Subject Areas

• English As A Second Language

Cost in US$:

2800

Program Fees Include:

Full time tuition (25 hours per week) for 12 weeks of Practical ESL, Cambridge FCE/CAE or high school preparation.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

International Gateway Kelowna's Mission Statement

International Gateway Kelowna offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to students in a safe, caring and affordable environment.

Year Founded

2002