International GatewayKelowna, Canada
- Short distance from the beach
- Cosy student area to enjoy during breaks
- iStudy Global Awards Winner 2020.
- Business Excellence Awards 2018.
- E-learning platform.
- 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.
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 was founded in Kelowna, Canada in 2002.
- Legal name / parent company: International Gateway Language Academy & College
- Tax registration ID: 59308
- Abbreviated name of school: IGK Kelowna
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 1950 1853 | 2340 2223 | 3120 2964 | 3900 3705 | 4680 4446 | 4940 4693 | 8880 8436 |
This course focuses on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum supplemented with Northstar and Headway materials. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum.
The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 700 665 | 850 808 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 3795 3606 | 3720 3534 |
This course focuses on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum supplemented with Northstar and Headway materials. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum.
The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 305 290 | 610 580 | 915 870 | 1220 1159 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 6555 6228 | 6600 6270 |
The general English courses are designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs. Students study an integrated skills class with listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
The general English program is ideal for any English level from beginner to advanced. The school provides a learning environment that makes the best use of different learning tools to ensure you achieve your language goals.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | 4250 4144 | 5500 5363 | 6475 6314 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This structured program provides students with an amazing and safe international educational experience. In the morning, students study English through reading, writing, grammar, and speaking. STEM activities are included in morning lessons. In the afternoon, students immerse themselves in Canadian culture with exciting and interactive activities.
The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2750 2613 | -- | -- | -- | 5250 4988 | 7750 7363 |
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1120 1064 | -- | -- | -- | 1830 1739 | -- | -- | -- |
Course Outline:
- 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.
Business English is designed to develop student's communication skills in everyday business and provide a foundation for further studies and career advancement in the business world.
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1450 1378 | -- | -- | -- |
This course will require 12-14 hours per week including reading and writing assignments, videos, research, teacher observations and practice in a real-life ESL/EAL classroom in your own community or teaching online to a classroom of students in Mexico.
IGK’s TESOL Program is designed to equip future ESL teachers with the methodology, tools, knowledge and practical teaching experience to be able to find jobs teaching ESL in Canada and abroad. The teacher training course includes 100 hours of classroom instruction where students learn from one of the qualified and experienced ESL professionals. It also includes a 20-hour supervised practicum where trainee teachers will observe qualified teachers and practice teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1450 1378 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
IGK’s TESOL Program is designed to equip future ESL teachers with the methodology, tools, knowledge and practical teaching experience to be able to find jobs teaching ESL in Canada and abroad. The teacher training course includes 100 hours of classroom instruction where students learn from one of the qualified and experienced ESL professionals. It also includes a 20-hour supervised practicum where trainee teachers will observe qualified teachers and practice teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1950 1853 | -- | -- | -- | 3650 3468 | -- | -- | 5350 5083 |
The IELTS Preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS exam results. This program focuses on improving English skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with built-in grammar and vocabulary components through theme-based lessons. This program sets up students to be successful in the IELTS exam and beyond.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Information for all courses offered by International Gateway
Valid medical insurance which covers students' entire stay is required for all students. Available before arrival from IGK at a cost of CAD 25 per week. Proof of valid medical insurance will be checked on the first day of classes.
Guardianship is a requirement for all unaccompanied students under age 19. Initial fee CAD 200 + CAD 120 per month service care.
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Lessons needed per English language level
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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
International Gateway (IGK)
“Join us at IGK and make friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime - REAL ENGLISH, REAL CANADA, REALFUN!”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Daily press
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
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: 1Free 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.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
190 C$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 10 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Field Hockey | | 5 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 25 km |
Ice Hockey | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 20 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Skiing | | 40 km |
Squash | | 10 km |
Swimming | | 5 km |
Table Tennis | | 10 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 3 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Beach volleyball
Beach soccer
Cultural events
* Rowing classes
Adults - Paid activities
Gold panning
Ice hockey match
Football match
Lacrosse match
Baseball match
Wildlife tours
Dinners out
* Rowing classes
Junior - Free activities
Beach volleyball
Beach soccer
Cultural events
Junior - Paid activities
Attending ice hockey, baseball, football matches
Gold panning
First Nations Cultural tour
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$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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$ | -- | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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$ | -- | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students with services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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$ | -- | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 265 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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$ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
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$ | -- | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Whether you choose homestay or residence, IGK offers its students amazing accommodation options to choose from. Keeping all the requirements for students in mind, they provide students services that fulfill all their needs. IGK strongly stands for providing a safe environment to its students and thus security is their utmost priority for the students staying with them.
Ratings of International Gateway compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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Student opinions about International Gateway, Kelowna
Questions and answers about International Gateway
- Is it possible to extend the course spontaneously on site?“Yes, students can add some weeks! Depending on the availability.”Yuko, Administration from International Gateway Kelowna, Kelowna - Aug 02, 2023
FAQ about International Gateway, Kelowna
- What is the best price for a course at International Gateway, Kelowna?English courses at International Gateway start at 167 C$ for General English 10 course with 10 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?Yes. The school offers pickup from Kelowna International Airport (110 C$)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International Gateway?100% of teachers at International Gateway hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International Gateway from?The highest Nationality percentage at International Gateway 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 offers courses for which ages?International Gateway offers courses from 12 years (Junior Summer Camp - All Inclusive, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.