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General English 25 lessons per week
Course title: Practical English as a Second Language (25 hours per week)
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 15
€193.48
€203.67
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 8
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: €27.16 Mandatory and not included tooltip
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
The main emphases of the Practical ESL program are communication and functional English for daily life. Practical ESL programs begin weekly year round. The minimum class size is 6, the average is 8 and the maximum is 12. IGK guarantees a very personalized, fast paced and dynamic approach to language learning with an innovative digital curriculum (www.off2class.com). Northstar and Headway are used as supplementary texts. The majority of students gain fluency in 24 weeks or less depending on their entry level. Students can study from 1 to 24 weeks. At IGK students receive full 60 minute lessons! This is an important fact to check when comparing schools as many schools advertise the number of ‘lessons’ offered per week (which could range anywhere from 30-60 minutes) and not the number of actual in class hours. For example, another Kelowna ESL school advertises '25 lessons' per week but the actual contact time is 20.5 hours per week whereas at IGK students actually receive the full 25 contact hours per week. IGK's full time program works out much cheaper than the other school's in comparison. Full time Monday-Friday 9:00am – 2:55pm 25 hours per week AM Five levels of Practical ESL are offered from Beginner to Advanced which focus on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Students are placed according to their placement test scores. Students typically move up to the next level in 6 to 8 weeks. The maximum length of each level is 12 weeks. IGK uses an innovative, digitally enhanced curriculum. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum. PM Students are placed in afternoon Conversation/Canadian Culture programs according to their placement test scores. Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation are the main focus and field trips, presentations and group projects are incorporated to reinforce ‘real life’ language practice. IELTS exam preparation is offered on select dates in March and September for 4 weeks. *Notes *Homework requirements vary with the level but students can expect 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework each day. *There are weekly quizzes and tests to measure progress. *A minimum of 6 students are required to run any given elective or level. Contact IGK for a current selection. *This program is subject to a monthly $40 material fee, this cost will apply for 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks, a 2 month charge will be applied for 5, 6, 7 and 8 weeks, and so on. *The school charges a bank transfer fee of $25 for payments.
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English + Active Holiday 25 lessons per week
Course title: Executive Tour
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 25
€870.67
€916.50
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Materials included
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Kelowna is Canada’s most famous year round resort destination and the perfect place for a learning holiday for busy executives. The city boasts mild and sunny weather and is well known for its pristine beaches, abundant orchards, award winning wineries, championship golf courses, and ‘champagne’ powder skiing. This program attracts office workers, executives, corporate and incentive travelers and combines morning Practical ESL with dynamic afternoon activities and optional weekend excursions. Starting on select dates in April, May, September and October for individuals. This fees are all inclusive of activities, classes, homestay with full board and round trip airport transfers.
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English for Seniors + 50 25 lessons per week
Course title: Senior Program for ages 50+
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 50
€870.67
€916.50
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Materials included
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 8
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are Canada’s premier retirement destination due to the mild climate, sunny weather, safety and world famous golf courses, wineries and water sports and there are plenty of opportunities for mature learners to interact with Canadians their own age. IGK Homestay coordinators make every effort to place mature learners with mature homestays to further enhance cultural exchanges. Kelowna is resort living at its best-Japanese Newsweek magazine consistently rates Kelowna as one of the world’s TOP 10 retirement destinations. During the past 13 years IGK has hosted mature students from Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, France, Czech Republic, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Venezuela and Thailand to name a few. The Senior Program combines morning Practical ESL in adult classes and afternoon activities for ages 50+. Starting on select dates in January, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December for individuals and year round for groups of 8 or more for 1 or 2 weeks.
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English Course + Culture 25 lessons per week
Course title: Moms/Dads and Children (ages 0-5)
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 19
€1,676.85
€1,765.11
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 4
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
This program features full time English classes for 1 parent at International Gateway Kelowna and placement for 1 child (ages 0 to 5 years) in a local daycare with Canadian children. Starts weekly from October to March for 1 or 2 weeks. Accommodation is homestay for 1 parent and 1 child with full board. This program is NOT available from April to September.
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English One to One 30 lessons per week
Course title: Executive English with Private Lessons (30 hours per week)
Course hours: 09:00 - 16:00
Minimum age: 19
€322.47
€339.44
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 8
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: €27.16 Mandatory and not included tooltip
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
The main emphases of the Executive ESL program is communication and functional English for daily life. This program begins weekly year round except during July and august when it is unavailable. The minimum class size is 6, the average is 8 and the maximum is 12. IGK guarantees a very personalized, fast paced and dynamic approach to language learning with an innovative digital curriculum (www.off2class.com). Headway and Northstar are used as supplements. At IGK students receive full 60 minute lessons. This is an important fact to check when comparing schools as many schools advertise the number of ‘lessons’ offered per week (which could range anywhere from 30-60 minutes) and not the number of actual in class hours. AM Five levels of ESL are offered from Beginner to Advanced which focus on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Students are placed according to their placement test scores on the first day of class. Students typically move up to the next level in 6 to 8 weeks. The maximum length of each level is 12 weeks. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum. PM Students are placed in afternoon Conversation/Canadian Culture programs according to their placement test scores. The main focus is Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation with field trips, presentations and group projects incorporated to reinforce ‘real life’ language practice. IELTS exam preparation is offered on select dates in March and September for 4 or 8 weeks. Private Tutoring Students can request what they would like to focus on during the private tutoring sessions. Options include: Practical ESL, writing, listening, conversation, EIKEN, IELTS or LPI exam preparation. *Notes *Homework requirements vary with the level but students can expect 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework each day. *There are weekly quizzes and tests to measure progress. *A minimum of 6 students are required to run any given elective or level. Contact IGK for a current selection. *This program is subject to a monthly material fee of $25.
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English for Juniors 25 lessons per week
Course title: Youth Vacation Program
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 8
€870.67
€916.50
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Materials included
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 15
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2
The Youth Vacation Program is IGK's most popular summer program for youth. This program begins weekly and features morning English classes and exciting afternoon activities and cultural programs for ages 8 to 18 for 1 to 8 weeks from June to September. The program fee is all inclusive of single homestay accommodation with full board, program and activity fees, material fees, homestay placement fee, Kelowna Airport round trip transfers and guardianship. Request a list of afternoon activities. **If less than 6 students are registered in the program at any given time the students will be integrated into the regular morning Practical ESL classes. ***Deduct $450 per week if homestay, airport transfers and guardianship are NOT required.
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English for Juniors 30 lessons per week
Course title: English + High School Experience
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:30
Minimum age: 12
€870.67
€916.50
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Materials included
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
This program features morning English classes at International Gateway Kelowna and afternoon classes in music, art, drama and physical education with Canadian students at one of our partner high schools for ages 12-18. Starting weekly from mid September to mid May for 1 to 8 weeks. The program fee is all inclusive of the tuition fees at both schools, single homestay accommodation, full board, Kelowna Airport (YLW) transfers, guardianship, application and material fees.
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General English 15 lessons per week
Course title: Practical ESL Part-time (15 hours per week)
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:00
Minimum age: 8
€128.99
€135.78
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: €27.16 Mandatory and not included tooltip
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
The main emphases of the Practical ESL program are communication and functional English for daily life. Practical ESL programs begin weekly year round. The minimum class size is 6, the average is 8 and the maximum is 12. IGK guarantees a very personalized, fast paced and dynamic approach to language learning with an innovative digital curriculum (www.off2class.com). Headway and Northstar are used as supplements. The majority of students gain fluency in 24 weeks or less depending on their entry level. Students can enroll in from 1 to 24 weeks. At IGK students receive full 60 minute lessons. This is an important fact to check when comparing schools as many schools advertise the number of ‘lessons’ offered per week (which could range anywhere from 30-60 minutes) and not the number of actual in class hours. Part time Monday-Friday 9:00am – 12:00noon 15 hours per week AM Five levels of Practical ESL are offered from Beginner to Advanced which focus on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Students are placed according to their placement test scores on the first day of class. Students typically move up to the next level in 6 to 8 weeks. The maximum length of each level is 12 weeks. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum. *Notes *Homework requirements vary with the level but students can expect 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework each day. *There are weekly quizzes and tests to measure progress. *A minimum of 6 students are required to run any given elective or level. Contact IGK for a current selection. *Ages 8-14 can enroll in morning Practical ESL classes from June to August only. *Ages 15 and up can begin weekly year round. *This program is subject to a $25 monthly material fee. *IGK homestays are unavailable during July and August for this program.
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English for Juniors + accommodation 25 lessons per week
Course title: Ice Hockey Camp and Youth Vacation Program
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:00
Minimum age: 8
from €714.33
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 15
School admin. fee: €101.83 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
CANADA = HOCKEY and this camp combines IGK’s Youth Vacation Program in the first week with a full time Ice Hockey Skills Camp integrated with Canadian youth during the second week. Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 17. Students must be able to skate proficiently and provide their own ice hockey equipment. Early registration is essential. Additional weeks of the Youth Vacation Program can be added before or after the ice hockey skills camp. Starting on select dates in June, July and August. During previous years IGK has hosted students from Japan, Korea, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic for this program.
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Homestay Single Room
Students per room: 1
Board: Full Board
Minimum age: 8
Accommodation type: Host Family

Total price

€142.57
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Distance from school: 5 Km
Schcool accomm. fee: €135.78
Facilities: Bed linen, Cable TV, CD Player, Central location, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Electricity and water - extra charge, Every day cleaning not included, Garden, Heating, Hob/Oven and Extractor , Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV, Microwave, Near the School, Open plan kitchen, Phone , Public transport near, Radio, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Towels, TV, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while at the same time learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK host families are carefully screened, and inspected on a regular basis for their ability to provide a safe, clean, caring and friendly living environment. Host families go through an intensive interview process, criminal record check and fill out a family profile prior to hosting students. Almost all IGK host families have pets; dogs, cats or both. Pets are treated as part of the family in Canada. IGK’s on site Homestay Coordinators customize each placement with regards to special needs, requests, diet, hobbies, personalities and family dynamics. Kelowna is Canada’s #1 summer resort destination and as a result homestays are heavily booked from July 1-August 15 every year and special requests cannot be accommodated during that time. IGK homestays are unavailable for students booking part time classes in July and August. IGK's host families are all native English speakers unlike most families in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal etc., where there are many immigrants and non English speakers. Your English skills will improve much faster in Kelowna than in other cities as a result of this. Homestay Fees listed here are based on ages 19+. Supplements apply for for minors aged 12-18 (+$40 per week) as well as for special dietary requests such as vegetarian (+$100 per week). Extra night fee for ages 19+ is $50 (maximum 3 extra nights) not available in July August Extra night fee for ages 8 to 18 is $55 (maximum 3 extra nights) not available in July and August
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General information: International Gateway Kelowna

Number of classrooms: 7

Average nº of student per classroom: 8

Minimum student age: 8

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Distance from the airport: 30 km.

Closest airport: Kelowna (YLW)

Year school opened: 2002

School opening times: 8:00 - 16:00

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•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 lifetime. Highly qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills. IGK hosts students from over 15 countries year round. Kelowna is Canada’s fastest growing city (population 150,000) and is famous for its internationally acclaimed vineyards, championship golf courses, bountiful orchards and azure lake waters. NATURE is KING here with world class hiking, sightseeing and mountain biking on the door step as well as skiing and snowboarding at nearby Big White Resort. There are over 200+ wineries to visit and wine, food and agricultural tourism are booming; The Okanagan Wine Festivals are held every May and October and the appellation is consistently voted one of the world’s top ten ‘must see’ wine routes. Nearby Kelowna Mountain and Bridges has the world’s 2nd longest suspension bridge network and a number of trails and amenities to explore. Finally, a visit to the city would not be complete without trying to sight the legendary lake monster, the Ogopogo.

Terms & Conditions: International Gateway Kelowna

- Services must be paid in full 14 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students

Cancellation policy

- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.

Refund policy

- If a course is cancelled more than 30 days before course start: 75% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 14 and 29 days before course start: 60% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 8 and 13 days before course start: 30% refund
- If a course is cancelled less than 7 days before the start date full price will be charged.

Visa refusal

- In case a visa is refused to the student, the school will charge 250 Euro and the remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.

Other terms

Unaccompanied minors ages 18 and under are required to pay a guardianship fee which covers 24 hour medical, legal and financial assistance in an emergency. The guardianship fee is $100 for the initial fee + $100 per month service care. This fee applies to Practical ESL, High School Pathways and Volunteer Placements. The guardianship fee is included in all the summer and winter camps.

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