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Name: Okanagan College
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Type of Institution: College |
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| Okanagan College |
 Since 1990 Okanagan College has provided thousands of international students with a high-quality,
affordable study abroad experience in one of Canada's most scenic area. The Southern interior of
British Columbia is located 50 minutes east of Vancouver by air with frequent flights to Kelowna
Airport. The region is famous for its beautiful scenery, dry summer and mild winters. Recreational
opportunities include some of Canada's best golf, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and triathlon events.
International students at Okanagan College enjoy:
- effective, practical English-language instruction by well-qualified, experienced instructors.
- strong support from teachers and International Education staff
- affordable tuition and living cost
- small class size
- friendly homestay families
- beautiful, safe and clean environment
In addition to students who enroll at Okanagan College on an individual basis, groups from several
schools in Japan (e.g. Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto Tachibana University and Toyota Technical
College (Nagoya)) have participated in annual study tour programs for many years. Approximately
15% of the College's international students are from Japan.
Okanagan College offers distinctive programs of study at campuses located in the cities of Kelowna,
Salmon Arm and Vernon.
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs |
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Kelowna Campus - English for Academic Purposes
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 four-month semesters beginning in January, May and September
- six levels of ESL from Beginner to Advanced each level involves four months of study
- new students take the College's English Language Assessment Test to determine their level of study
- no TOEFL or other English test score is required for admission
- focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing in preparation for academic study
- advanced students may combine ESL and academic courses
- upon completion of Level Six students may take a full-time academic program
Salmon Arm Campus - Intensive Professional and Academic ESL
- a series of four-week sessions offered at the beginning of each month
- students may enroll for any number of sessions
- the focus is on grammar, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing skills
- optional “next generation TOEFL” and TOEIC preparation classes
- web site: www.okanagan.bc.ca/SalmonArmESL
Vernon Campus - Intensive English Communication Program
- a series of four-week sessions to develop speaking, listening and pronunciation skills
- a new four-week session is offered each month
- students may enroll for any number of sessions
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Academic Programs |
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Students may take individual courses or enroll in two-year diploma and four-year degree programs in several subject areas. Please visit the Okanagan
College we site for details.
www.okanagan.bc.ca/International
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