Here are a few ‘fast facts’ that will assist you with the promotion of our school:
Location1. Kelowna is Canada’s #1 summer resort and is world famous as a premier golf, wine and water sport (wake boarding, windsurfing), destination.
2. Kelowna’s weather is comparable to Napa Valley, California with average summer temperatures of 30-35C, no humidity and little rain.
3. Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are one of Canada’s fastest growing regions along with Vancouver and Calgary.
4. Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are rated as one of the world’s ‘TOP 10 must see’ destinations to visit by (Frommer’s and Sherman’s Guides) and also one of the best places to retire (Japanese Newsweek).
5. 93% of Kelowna residents speak English as a first language compared with less than 60% in Vancouver and Toronto so students’ English ability improves faster in this ‘true immersion’ environment.
6. Many tourism and hospitality jobs exist in Kelowna and the Okanagan for Working Holiday and Work and Study Visa students.
10-20% lower cost of living than Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Whistler or Montreal.
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7. Small class sizes and personalized learning with an average class size of 6-8 and a maximum class size of 10 (October-May) and 12 (June-September)
8. Variety of programs-ESL, Cambridge, TOEIC, Summer Camps, High School Preparation, Internships, Certificate programs, Executive learning and tours.
9. Ranked 7/25 Cambridge testing centres in Western Canada during 2007 with a 100% pass rate on PET and 72% on FCE.
10. Unique program offerings-Farmstays, ESL + Curling, ESL + Equestrian, ESL+ Ice Hockey, Internships in Belize
11. Integrated programs with Canadian students-Wine certification, Bartending certification, Dog grooming, summer camps etc.
13. Balanced nationality mix-During 2007 our average was 21% Korean, 19% Japanese, 18% Mexican, 15% Swiss, 10% Taiwanese, 9% Colombian, 5% Italian, 3% Other
14. High school preparation program (3-9months for ages 12-18) with direct entrance to our partner high school, Vedanta Academy. IGK high school preparation graduates have maintained excellent GPA’s during their high school years and receive comprehensive support from IGK throughout their entire stay. Vedanta Academy also offers small class sizes (avg. 15) and a personalized ‘right brain’ approach to learning that many international students thrive in.
15. IGK gives back to the international community. During 2008 we are offering 7 scholarships to deserving students in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Vietnam, Ukraine, Netherlands and Hungary.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require additional information.
Dale Lockhart
Director
International Gateway Kelowna
#101-565 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC,
V1Y 8R4, Canada
Tel: 250-868-4827
Fax: 250-868-4872
info@igcanada.comwww.igcanada.com 
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