Kelowna, in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, offers year-round activities with Okanagan Lake, vineyards, beaches and ski resorts. With the UBC Okanagan campus and Okanagan College, it is a calm student city.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Kelowna. Language schools in Kelowna and programs at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College are among the options.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in Kelowna depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a letter of acceptance; for programs longer than 6 months, the school must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
If you plan to move on to a college or university, plan your language program around the September, January or May academic intakes. Allow at least 4 months for the visa process.
Turkish citizens need a visitor visa (TRV) to enter Canada. Language courses of up to 6 months can be taken on a visitor visa, while programs longer than 6 months require a study permit. Applications are made online and require biometrics (fingerprints and a photo).
If you plan language study as the first step towards a Canadian college or university, those programs can bring work rights within set hour limits and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) opportunities.
Homestay is the most common option in Kelowna, and schools usually place students with families within easy reach of the school.
Living costs in Kelowna are around the Canadian average, with rent lower than in Toronto or Vancouver.
Buses serve Kelowna, and intercity travel is by coach, VIA Rail trains and domestic flights.
Kelowna has a dry, sunny climate, with hot, dry summers and fairly mild, short winters.
From Turkey you usually reach Canada via Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver; the domestic flight from Vancouver to Kelowna takes about an hour.
Because Canada uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: Kelowna is 10 hours behind Turkey in summer and 11 hours behind in winter. When it is 18:00 in Turkey, it is 07:00 in Kelowna in winter.
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Kelowna free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation and visa documents.
Yes. Ski resorts such as Big White are about an hour away.
Summers are hot, dry and sunny, and beaches and water sports on the lake are very popular.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, student residence and shared flat options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Working on a visitor visa is prohibited, and students on language courses only generally have no work rights. Work rights come with college and university programs.
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