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International Gateway Kelowna
Kelowna
618 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, Canada (Show Map)
About the school
Welcome to International Gateway Kelowna!
International Gateway Kelowna (IGK) is Canadian owned and operated and is Kelowna's oldest (established 2002) and most trusted English as a Second Language (ESL) school. The school's motto is "Real English, Real Fun, Real Canada." IGK's campus is located in downtown Kelowna on Bernard Avenue which is the city's trendiest street for shopping, eating, relaxing and walking. Beaches, restaurants, transportation, museums, parks, pubs, night clubs and shopping are a 5 minute walk from the school!
Kelowna is situated in British Columbia’s picturesque Okanagan Valley. This semi-desert region boasts Canada’s best climate. The weather is sunny, dry and mild with average temperatures of 35C in summer, 15C in autumn, 2C in winter and 17C in spring. Kelowna is rated as Canada’s fastest growing city and #1 resort by the Canadian Tourism Commission and as a result it is a top destination for both local and international tourists.
About the school: International Gateway Kelowna
Number of classrooms: 7
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 8
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 30 km.
Closest airport: Kelowna (YLW)
Year the school opened: 2002
School opening times: 8:00 - 16:00
Facilities
Cultural trips · Disabled facilities · Eating area · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Printing service · Self study material · Social activities · Student room · Study room · Table games
Student information
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 C$ 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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