English for Seniors + 50 25 lessons per week
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are Canada’s premier retirement destination due to the mild climate, sunny weather, safety and world famous golf courses, wineries and water sports and there are plenty of opportunities for mature learners to interact with Canadians their own age. IGK Homestay coordinators make every effort to place mature learners with mature homestays to further enhance cultural exchanges.
Kelowna is resort living at its best-Japanese Newsweek magazine consistently rates Kelowna as one of the world’s TOP 10 retirement destinations.
During the past 13 years IGK has hosted mature students from Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, France, Czech Republic, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Venezuela and Thailand to name a few.
The Senior Program combines morning Practical ESL in adult classes and afternoon activities for ages 50+. Starting on select dates in January, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December for individuals and year round for groups of 8 or more for 1 or 2 weeks.
618 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, Canada
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Number of classrooms: 7
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 8
Level test on first day:
Distance from the airport: 30 km.
Closest airport: Kelowna (YLW)
Year school opened: 2002
School opening times: 8:00 - 16:00
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•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.