British Columbia
Age
From 13 to 18 years
Grade/Course
From Grade 8
to Grade 12
Climate
Temperate with heavy rain
Nearby Airports
Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Site Type
urban
Lakeside
Population
32K Inhabitants
Overview
Okanagan Skaha School District is located in the sunny interior of British Columbia, in the Okanagan Valley. It is located between two lakes, surrounded by vineyards, splendid orchards and majestic mountains. The district includes the cities of Summerland, Naramata and Kaleden. It is known for its warm climate, its first-class sports facilities, its beaches and its modern and healthy lifestyle. The community is mainly English-speaking and offers a wide variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
All colleges and institutes offer high academic standards and electives, earning one of the highest ratios for graduation scores within British Columbia. The schools have modern classes and are equipped with the latest technologies, laboratories, libraries, art studios, kitchens, gyms ... International students are placed in host families where they can learn Canadian customs while improving their English. Throughout the stay they are supervised by a professional team from the school district.
The School District has a very low percentage of international students, which allows total immersion in the language.
Okanagan Skaha School District
425 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton BC V2A 1Z4, Canadá
Region
Population
32K Inhabitants
Web page
http://www.okanagan.com/Nearby Airports
Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Climate
Temperate with heavy rain
Nearby Cities
Summerland (17 min.)
Kelowna (57 min.)
Vernon (102 min.)