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International Gateway Kelowna in Kelowna IGK is Kelowna's original English as a Second Language (ESL) school. The school welcomes students of all ages and nationalities for a variety of programs.
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.
The Institute
IGK is a member of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association and the Kelowna Business Association.
Accolades-finalist for a Business of the Year Award, winner of Exceptional Service Under the Sun Award, invited by the City of Kelowna and the Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association to attend EXPO 2005 in Aichi, Japan, first Canadian school to visit the Republic of Moldova.
IGK's upscale campus is centrally located in the Towne Centre Fashion Mall within easy walking distance of attractions, entertainment venues, boutiques, restaurants, transportation and beaches. Learn more..
Programmes
Full and part time Practical ESL
Cambridge FCE and CAE
LPI
TOEIC
IELTS
Private Tutoring-all ages
High School Preparartion and Placement for ages 12-18
Youth Vacation Program for ages 8-18
ESL+Golf for ages 16+
ESL+Hot Yoga for ages 19+
ESL+Ice Hockey Camp for ages 8-17
Farmstays for ages 19+
ESL+Motorbiking for ages 25+
ESL+Agriculture and Wine Tour for ages 19+
Certificates and Diplomas
Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, BEC Vantage
Bartending Certifiate
Teaching Materials
Northstar
Canadian Concepts
Cambridge
Methodology
The main emphases of the Practical ESL program are communication and functional English for daily life. Practical ESL programs begin weekly for ages 12 and up. The minimum class size is 4, the average is 6 and the maximum is 12. IGK guarantees a very personalized, fast paced and dynamic approach to language learning. Students can enroll in executive, full or part time programs from 1-50 weeks.
Social and Cultural Activities
Ice Hockey Game
Baseball Game
Beach Volleyball
Dance Night
Movie Night
Soccer
Lacrosse Game
Boat cruise
Accommodation
Homestay-single room, 3 meals per day, shared bath-available year round.
Motel-single room, no meals, private bath-available October to April.
Farmstay-3 meals per day, private room, shared bath and horseback riding-available year round.
Excursions and Visits
Seattle Trip & Mariner's Baseball game-3 days
Ranch Trip-2 days
Kamloops Zoo + Agricultural Tour-1 day
Wine, Desert and First Ntions Cultural Tour-1 day
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