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International GatewayCalgary, Canada

#100-800 5 Ave SW - AB T2P 3 Calgary - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Award-winning school: iStudy Global Awards and Business Excellence Awards.
  • E-learning platform.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10.526315789474%
18-24 years 31.578947368421%
25-34 years 21.052631578947%
35-50 years 26.315789473684%
>50 years 10.526315789474%
The average age outside summer is 9 years higher than in summer.

Location: International Gateway (IGK) Calgary is an educational institute located in the bustling and culturally rich city of Calgary, Canada. The area's rich outdoors and nature provide a unique backdrop for further study.

The school is housed in the Downtown Commercial area, close to shops, eateries, amenities, links to public transport and green spaces such as Prince's Island Park, Eau Claire Park and more.

Course selection: International Gateway (IGK) Calgary supplies English language programmes to students of all levels and several necessities. In addition to General English taught over various schedules and available to students of all levels, the school provides University Pathway, Business English, IELTS Preparation programmes and TESOL courses.

The school also provides several courses in the business, technology, and hospitality & tourism industries.

Social and cultural: The school is an educational institute well versed in supplying a full and varied activities plan to students. IGK Calgary keeps students up-to-date with the local happenings and regularly arranges activities for students which can include discovering ancient fossils at the Dinosaur Provincial Park, visiting Calgary Tower, cycling at Nose Hill Park, trips to Banff and much more.

Accommodation: The school provides a range of homestay facilities with local families. Various meal plans and room types may be available throughout the year upon request. All accommodation is subject to availability throughout the year.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for International Gateway include

  • 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

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International Gateway

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaNAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEduCanada, AMSE, Alberta Education, PTIB
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Combine courses at different International Gateway chain schools and save
International Gateway will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Combine courses at these schools: International Gateway (Kelowna). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International Gateway and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
International Gateway Language Academy & College | Tax registration ID: 59308

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Student support desk

  • Gym

  • Lockers

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 95
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 65
Junior courses - In summer: 55
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 25
Minimum age of students
14 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 19%
Spain 15%
Switzerland 11%
Italy 10%
Iran 9%
Korea 7%
Turkey 5%
Chile 5%
Other nationalities 19%

Information for all courses offered by International Gateway

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

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.


Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 20 Feb 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 22 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 09 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024, 28 Dec 2024, 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Feb 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 22 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 07 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 27 Dec 2025, 28 Dec 2025, 29 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Calgary International Airport:
110 C$ one way
200 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Calgary and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Calgary page. For flight comparisons to Calgary, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from International Gateway have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about International Gateway, Calgary

  • English courses at International Gateway start at 157 C$ for General English 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Calgary International Airport (110 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Gateway varies from 10 students (Online TESOL Preparation) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at International Gateway hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International Gateway comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Switzerland (11%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International Gateway offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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