International Gateway Kelowna

618 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6P3, Canada
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International Gateway Kelowna offers the following course types:

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NZ$ 483

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NZ$ 611

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NZ$ 1,931

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NZ$ 2,027

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NZ$ 2,227

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NZ$ 16,022
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Reviews

80% recommend

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"I am delighted by my experience in Kélowna."

Murielle Berrouard, student from Canada

I really liked the host family, the very good teachers and the friendly school staff. Everything was perfect!

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Jan 2019 - 8 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I was expecting a little more."

Daniela Mamani Cortez, student from Bolivia

The classes were in small groups in the winter season, I liked that. Just the half of the teachers are good, the other half they don’t know what are they doing. The location it’s really great, accesible and near to everything in downtown. They had few activities but each one were great. It’s a small school, so-so for ESL not for academic English.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
14 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2018 - 11 Jan 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"IGK is a friendly and amazing place to study english. I liked so much"

Viviana Pinzon, student from Colombia

The program is friendly for the different levels, there are very different kind of activities to understand English well.
Its teachers are very lovely, fun, confident and good teachers.
IGK have the best location in Kelowna, easy transportation and It´s close to interesting places.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
27 Nov 2017 - 11 May 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I loved studying in International Gateway Kelowna."

Maria Celina Deschamps, student from Brazil

Dear,
I would like to talk why my experience on International Gateway Kelowna wasn´t how I was waiting. I wanted to acquire more fluency, but I came back to Brazil disappointed. I don´t needed to have basics notions, as alphabet and vocabulary how animals names, etc. I would need to talk elementary phrases to quotidian. I liked to study with teens 16 years old, but I noted they levels was different, because the majority is from orient countries where the alphabet is very different. Well, I liked Gary and Carhie teachers and the staff too. All very, very professionals. I could needed to have more conversation, reading books, writing letters or texts. The method applied leave-me confused... I am a lawyer and I would need more challenge. Beyond reading books and writing texts, phrases by conversation in airport, in supermarket, in pharmacy, in stores, in street, etc. I´m sorry, and thank you.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was nice and funny learn an other lenguaje with different people"

Sebastián Guevara Vargas Mena, student from Mexico

my experience was very great, my teacher was clear and friendly, the location and facilities, I think were very cool.
the classes were interesting and funny, I liked everithing.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
19 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

IGK offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (age 19 and over) - 2-people Shared room - Half Board

NZ$ 232
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 232
All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.

Homestay (age 19 and over) - 2 People Shared room - Full Board

NZ$ 257
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 257
All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.

Homestay (age 19 and over) - Single-person room - Half Board

NZ$ 264
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 264
Single room, shared bath, 3 meals per day with a 'real' Canadian family.

All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.

Homestay (age 19 and over) - Single-person room - Full Board

NZ$ 296
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 296
Single room, shared bath, 3 meals per day with a 'real' Canadian family.

All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.

Homestay (Age 18 and under) - 2 people Shared room - Full Board

NZ$ 296
weekly
Age range: 12 - 19 years old
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 296
Single room, shared bath, 3 meals per day with a 'real' Canadian family.

All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.

Homestay (Age 18 and under) - Single-person room - Full Board

NZ$ 328
weekly
Age range: 12 - 19 years old
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 70 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 328
Single room, shared bath, 3 meals per day with a 'real' Canadian family.

All of our homestays go through a rigorous screening process and a criminal record check.

Homestay fees are based on ages 19 and up. Discounts apply for longer term bookings. Supplementary charges apply for ages 12-18 and for special dietary requests.

Living with a Canadian family is one of the best ways for students to practice their English skills while learning about Canadian culture and lifestyle. IGK homestay families have a strong interest in welcoming international visitors and believe that hosting a student is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the family and for the student. 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 guaranteed during that time.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Kelowna based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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618 Bernard Ave
Kelowna
B.C. V1Y 6P3
Canada

School location

The Okanagan Valley is blessed with one of Canada's most temperate climates and receives over 310 days of sunshine per year. The area is a popular destination for Canadian and International visitors, alike.

Highlights of the region include azure blue lake waters, internationally acclaimed vineyards, championship golf courses, lush orchards, and a healthy, semi-desert lifestyle. The Canadian Tourism Commission consistently rates the Okanagan Valley as Canada's premier golf destination, Japanese Newsweek Magazine lists Kelowna as one of the world's best places to retire and Frommer's Travel Guides ranks the Okanagan as one of the world's most alluring destinations. Big White, Apex, Silver Star, Mt. Baldy and Crystal Mountain Resorts offer skiing and snowboarding on near perfect 'champagne powder' from December to April. Big White is recognized by Luxury Travel Magazine as one of the world's 'TOP 5' ski resorts.

With a population of over 150,000, Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley and the fastest growing in Canada. Kelowna is surrounded by picturesque Okanagan Lake and a visit would not be complete without trying to sight the legendary lake monster, the Ogopogo.

The BEST THING ABOUT KELOWNA for language learners is that 91% of the residents and all of our homestays speak English as a first language compared to less than 60% in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. This means you learn faster in this 'TRUE' English speaking environment!

Kelowna offers unique shops, restaurants, resorts, spas, health services, and entertainment venues. Prospera Place Stadium, the cities largest entertainment venue, hosts a wide variety of cultural and musical performances and is home to the Kelowna Rockets ice hockey team. Kelowna is also home to the Kelowna Chiefs and West Kelowna Warriors ice hockey teams, the Okanagan Sun Canadian football team and the Kelowna Falcons baseball team. Kelowna's population, in general, is very active and sports-minded and the city provides a fun, safe, relaxing and friendly environment in which to study.

Air Canada, West Jet, Yukon Air, Swoop, Flair Air, Sunwing and Horizon Airlines frequently service Kelowna from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Victoria, Toronto, Seattle, Phoenix, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and Cancun. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is Canada's 9th busiest with new routes and flights added on a regular basis.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from International Gateway Kelowna staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"The student is already in Kelowna. He already has accommodation and does not need to be picked up and dropped off at the airport. How much is the course without that?"

Dale Lockhart, International Gateway Kelowna school representative

The registration and material fee is included in that cost. Unfortunately he cannot start until June 30th as we have no students here for the youth program before then.

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"I am interested in getting on your list for hosting 2 students under age 19 at my house for 2016. I have 2 bedrooms and a bathroom available in a large house. It is near a bus route and all schools. Please advise the process."

Jackie Bradshaw, student from Canada
Dale Lockhart, International Gateway Kelowna school representative (Director)

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in hosting students.

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