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VanWest CollegeKelowna, Canada

104-532 Leon Ave. - V1Y 6J6 Kelowna - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School offers Government certified Career Training Programs.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 26%
25-34 years 37%
35-50 years 18%
>50 years 9%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: VanWest College Kelowna is an English language school located in the picturesque setting of Kelowna, in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its orchards, mountains, parks, pine forests and stunning nature, Kelowna is hailed by many as being a great place to study and live. The VanWest College Kelowna is housed in Downtown Kelowna, has excellent communication via public transport networks and has easy access to many eateries, restaurants, commercial shopping, sites of interest and attractions. Some attractions within walking distance of the school include the District on Bernard shopping mall, Kelowna City Park, Hot Sands Beach, Okanagan Lake and much more.

Course selection: The school provides English language tuition to students of all levels. General English is available over several schedules and intensities. Youth programmes for students aged 13-17 years of age are available during the summer months. Private tuition is available in conjunction with or independently from any other course or programme.

Social and cultural: VanWest College Kelowna provides a vibrant activity and excursion programme for both adult and junior students. Included within the adult activities there may be comedy nights, board games, conversation club, paddle boarding, axe throwing, nights at the movie theatre and much more! Excursions may include trips to the Farmers' Market, various winery and brewing tours, Sunday brunch and more!

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
440C$418C$
Course Details
General English 25Popular English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
410C$390C$
Course Details
General English 20
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
380C$361C$
Course Details
General English 10
10 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
250C$238C$
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons
4 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
330C$314C$
Course Details
Work & Study
High School Preparation
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
500C$475C$
Course Details

Our prices for VanWest College include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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VanWest College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCLanguages CanadaQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
7% hold a university degree
7% 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 8:15
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at VanWest College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2004
Legal name/parent company
VanWest College Ltd | Tax registration ID: 17-145612

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 20%
China 10%
Japan 10%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Spain 1%
Germany 1%
France 1%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 51%

Information for all courses offered by VanWest College

Lesson duration
50 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 20 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Legal Custodianship Fee (for all minors): CAD 200
Medical Insurance Fee: CAD 17 per week

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 19 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 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

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

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 C$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
300 C$
Homestay (18 & under)
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
330 C$
Kelowna Copeland Student Residence
Single room, No meals
from
250 C$
Kelowna Copeland Student Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
190 C$

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FAQ about VanWest College, Kelowna

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    We will submit your registration to the school as soon as possible after receiving your deposit.    ”
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  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Kelowna International Airport (150 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at VanWest College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons ) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 7% of teachers at VanWest College hold a university degree. 7% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at VanWest College comes from Korea with a 20% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Japan (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • VanWest College offers courses from 13 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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