English One to One 30 lessons per week
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
The main emphases of the Executive ESL program is communication and functional English for daily life. This program begins weekly year round except during July and august when it is unavailable. The minimum class size is 6, the average is 8 and the maximum is 12. IGK guarantees a very personalized, fast paced and dynamic approach to language learning with an innovative digital curriculum (www.off2class.com). Headway and Northstar are used as supplements. At IGK students receive full 60 minute lessons. This is an important fact to check when comparing schools as many schools advertise the number of ‘lessons’ offered per week (which could range anywhere from 30-60 minutes) and not the number of actual in class hours.
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Five levels of ESL are offered from Beginner to Advanced which focus on the combined skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Students are placed according to their placement test scores on the first day of class. Students typically move up to the next level in 6 to 8 weeks. The maximum length of each level is 12 weeks. IGK uses a digitally enhanced curriculum. Students need to provide their own laptop computer, tablet or smart phone to access this curriculum.
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Students are placed in afternoon Conversation/Canadian Culture programs according to their placement test scores. The main focus is Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation with field trips, presentations and group projects incorporated to reinforce ‘real life’ language practice. IELTS exam preparation is offered on select dates in March and September for 4 or 8 weeks.
Private Tutoring
Students can request what they would like to focus on during the private tutoring sessions. Options include: Practical ESL, writing, listening, conversation, EIKEN, IELTS or LPI exam preparation.
*Notes
*Homework requirements vary with the level but students can expect 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework each day.
*There are weekly quizzes and tests to measure progress.
*A minimum of 6 students are required to run any given elective or level. Contact IGK for a current selection.
*This program is subject to a monthly material fee of $25.
618 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, Canada
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Number of classrooms: 7
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 8
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Distance from the airport: 30 km.
Closest airport: Kelowna (YLW)
Year school opened: 2002
School opening times: 8:00 - 16:00
School close dates: Show
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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.
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