Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

International Housing
There are a number of different options available for housing while you are attending Okanagan College. If you are under 18 years old, you must stay with one of our approved host families until at least your 18th birthday. If you are 18 years of age or over, you may choose from:

Student Residence
Nestled in the mountains of the scenic Okanagan Valley, Okanagan College Student Residence offers you furnished, non-smoking accommodations at the Kelowna campus. The residence is located only steps away from classrooms, libraries, recreational and fitness facilities, and food services. Public bus service connects you to local beaches, recreation areas, downtown, the airport, and shopping districts within the city.

Each room contains a study space with a desk, chair and lamp. A high-speed Internet connection is included with your fees. A quiet study lounge is available for individual use or for group study. The library is close by and community living makes it easier for you to find a study-buddy.

Residence Life gives you a unique experience, combining academics with social, recreational and leadership activities. Organized social events like movie nights, laser tag, BBQs, sports activities and games, offer needed relaxation and an opportunity to meet other students and form friendships that last a lifetime. You can use on-campus recreation facilities including weight training rooms, beach volleyball courts, and sports fields.

Off-campus Housing
Okanagan College accepts listings of accommodations for the convenience of its students. The listings posted on this site are neither approved or recommended by Okanagan College. Okanagan College does not perform any information, background or clearance checks on the landlords or authors of the listings, nor is any of the information contained within the listings verified for accuracy. Okanagan College does not assume any responsibility or liability relating to or arising out of the information contained within the listings provided on this site.

Homestay
The Homestay program is an opportunity for cultural exchange between Canadians and International students, where students live with a host family for a period of time. Host families learn about other countries and cultures and help students adjust to living in Canada. Students have more opportunities to practice their English and learn about Canadian lifestyles, values, and customs.

Living with a homestay family is a good way to learn and practice English. The home may be a house, apartment, or a townhouse. Homes are normally located within 30 minutes or less of the campus by bus. Host families are chosen for their interest in other cultures and their willingness to help students adjust to the Canadian lifestyle. The host family may be a family with children, a family without children, or a single person.

Scholarships

Scholarship	Overview
Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships	Eight Awards of up to $5000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies.  Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload.
Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards	Up to 40 awards of up to $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Awards	Three or more awards of $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Rick and Yasmin Thorpe & Friends Scholarship for Secondary School Graduates	Up to four awards of $2500 each for students graduating from a secondary school located in Penticton or Summerland.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Okanagan College Penticton Campus High School Entrance Scholarships	Two awards of $1000 for students entering the first year of full-time study in any university studies, degree, diploma, certificate or Trades Foundation program at the Penticton campus.  Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload.
Johnstone Memorial Award	Two awards of $2400 for students entering full-time study in the social, physical, biological sciences, humanities or visual, practical or performing Arts at the Salmon Arm Campus.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Tony Sellar Leadership Entrance Scholarship	One award of approximately $800 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies at the Vernon Campus.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
McGillivray Entrance Award for Business	One award of up to $5500 for student entering the Business Administration degree or diploma program at the Kelowna Campus.  Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload.
Okanagan College Board of Governors Chairs' Entrance Award	One or more awards of $500 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies.  Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Highstreet Skilled Trades Fund	Up to four awards of $6500 each for students entering a full time eligible foundation construction trades program and who have graduated from a BC Secondary School in the last 18 months.  Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload.

Features of Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus