What we like about the school
- Short distance from the beach
- Cosy student area to enjoy during breaks
- iStudy Global Awards Winner 2020.
- Business Excellence Awards 2018.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Japan
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | 375 357 | 750 713 | 1125 1069 | 1500 1425 | 2190 2081 | 2920 2774 | 3650 3468 | 4380 4161 | 4615 4385 | 8280 7866 | 345 328 |
Price in US$ | 276 | 552 | 828 | 1103 | 1611 | 2147 | 2684 | 3221 | 3393 | 6088 | 254 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1740 1653 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 3640 3458 | 6480 6156 | 270 257 |
Price in US$ | 221 | 442 | 662 | 883 | 1280 | 1706 | 2132 | 2559 | 2676 | 4764 | 199 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 1820 1729 | 3120 2964 | 130 124 |
Price in US$ | 118 | 236 | 353 | 471 | 662 | 883 | 1103 | 1324 | 1338 | 2294 | 96 |
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:55
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1290 1226 | 1720 1634 | 2150 2043 | 2580 2451 | 2665 2532 | 4680 4446 | 195 186 |
Price in US$ | 166 | 331 | 497 | 662 | 949 | 1265 | 1581 | 1897 | 1960 | 3441 | 144 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 3950 3852 | -- | -- | -- | 7600 7410 | -- | -- | 11400 11115 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2981 | -- | -- | -- | 5735 | -- | -- | 8602 |
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 4700 4583 | -- | -- | -- | 8000 7800 | -- | -- | 12000 11700 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 3547 | -- | -- | -- | 6037 | -- | -- | 9055 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 400 380 |
Price in US$ | 295 | 589 | 883 | 1177 | 1471 | 1765 | 2059 | 2353 | 2941 | 3529 | 295 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | 3070 2917 | -- | -- | 4380 4161 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1324 | -- | -- | -- | 2257 | -- | -- | 3221 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | 1500 1425 | -- | -- | 2250 2138 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 552 | -- | -- | -- | 1103 | -- | -- | 1655 |
- Week 1: Advertising and Brand Identity
- Week 2: Employment and Creating a Resume
- Week 3: Business Marketing
- Week 4: Customer Service and Business Ethics
- Week 5: Business Essentials
- Week 6: Business Presentations
- Week 7: Business Structures and Finance
- Week 8: Business Travel and Etiquette
Students will prepare a final presentation and other classes will be invited to watch, ask questions and evaluate each students performance.
Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1250 1188 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 919 | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:00
Guardianship is a requirement for all unaccompanied students under age 19. Initial fee CAD 150 + CAD 100 per month service care.
01 Jan. 2022 - 03 Jan. 2022, 21 Feb. 2022, 15 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 23 May 2022, 01 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 05 Sep. 2022, 10 Oct. 2022, 11 Nov. 2022, 17 Dec. 2022 - 31 Dec. 2022.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Course material
International Gateway Kelowna (IGK)
Location: International Gateway Kelowna is located in Kelowna city in the Okanagan Valley, in the south of Canada's British Columbia province. The school is in downtown Kelowna, on the main shopping street with restaurants, bike rentals, shops and entertainment venues, just moments away. The beautiful green space of Kelowna City Park, as well ...- as the Hot Sands Beach, are both within a 20-minute walk of the school's front doors.
International Gateway Kelowna is very respected within its community and promotes a vibrant, friendly and exciting atmosphere to motivate and encourage each student in reaching their language goals. IGK has previously achieved various awards from iStudy UK, including best language school in Canada.
Social and Cultural: Many activities are available in Kelowna and the surrounding area, ranging from skiing and snowboarding in the winter months to horse riding, historic visits and theatre productions throughout the year. The abundance of activities and excursions can mean that it is hard to choose which one gives the best option and opportunity. IGK is happy to assist in organising the best-suited options for each student's needs.
Course selection: Courses with IGK are very extensive, offering something to students of a range of different ages and interests. Specialised courses include Volunteer Llacement programmes, TESOL Certificate, Business English Certificate and practical programmes in customer service. Combination courses, ideal during a vacation, such as Hot Yoga or Agriculture & Wine, are also available at certain times of the year and include accommodation.- The language school International Gateway Kelowna was founded in Kelowna, Canada in 2002.
- Legal name / parent company: International Gateway Kelowna Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 59308
- Abbreviated name of school: IGK Kelowna
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
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English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
First day of course:
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
“Join us at IGK and make friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime - REAL ENGLISH, REAL CANADA, REALFUN!”
Student gender mix:
30% male / 70% femaleSchool Size:
Microwave for student use
Daily press
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 1Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
- The streets in downtown Kelowna along with public transit are fully wheelchair accessible.
Recommended type of transportation to city centre and name of most convenient stop for the school: * Queensway.
Walking distance from the school to recommended public transport stop: 5 minutes
Travelling time from recommended stop to city centre by public transport: 2 minutes
Offer for returning students
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 50
- Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
- Junior courses - In summer: 60
- Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
- 14 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5
- Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
- Junior courses In summer: 1
- Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
- In summer: 19 years
- Throughout the year: 23 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Kelowna.
Kelowna International Airport:100 C$ one way
180 C$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | - | 10 km |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 25 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 1 km |
Skiing | | 40 km |
Squash | | 3 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Windsurfing | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | -- | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 534 | 712 | 890 | 1068 | 1246 | 1424 | 1780 | 2136 | 178 | 155 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | -- | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 395 | 592 | 790 | 987 | 1184 | 1382 | 1579 | 1974 | 2368 | 198 | 155 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | -- | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 534 | 712 | 890 | 1068 | 1246 | 1424 | 1780 | 2136 | 178 | 155 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | -- | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 310 | 465 | 620 | 774 | 929 | 1084 | 1239 | 1548 | 1858 | 155 | 155 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | -- | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 279 | 418 | 558 | 697 | 836 | 976 | 1115 | 1393 | 1672 | 140 | 155 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | -- | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 318 | 476 | 635 | 794 | 952 | 1111 | 1270 | 1587 | 1904 | 159 | 155 |
Price per person
Reviews
International Gateway Kelowna, Kelowna
- What is the best price for a course at International Gateway Kelowna, Kelowna?English courses at International Gateway Kelowna start at 149 C$ for TESOL Preparation course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by International Gateway?The accommodation Homestay (Age 19+) is the most popular among all our clients of International Gateway
- Is airport pickup offered by International Gateway Kelowna?Yes. The school offers pickup from Kelowna International Airport (100 C$)
- What is the number of students per class at International Gateway?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Gateway varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 15 students (General English 30)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International Gateway Kelowna?100% of teachers at International Gateway Kelowna hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International Gateway Kelowna from?The highest Nationality percentage at International Gateway Kelowna comes from Japan with a 40% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (10%) and Brazil (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International Gateway Kelowna offers courses for which ages?International Gateway Kelowna offers courses from 12 years (High School Experience, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.
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