Urban and Rural in One City

Kelowna Campus

Located in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Kelowna is an ideal destination for international students looking for a truly Canadian experience. The bright modern campus is an easy walk to both the main bus station and the lake. At VanWest College Kelowna you will be greeted with a warm smile every morning and a feeling of ‘family’ everyday.

8 Classrooms

Computer Lab

Student Lounge

Downtown Kelowna

Your Career Starts Here

Vocational College Programs

100% Guaranteed Paid Co-op
Exclusive VanWest Events: VanWest Hiring Fairs / Info Sessions / On-campus Workshops
Work full-time during the co-op terms and part-time during the study terms
Gain the practical job-ready skills that today’s employers are looking for

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Your Journey Starts Here

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Our classes prepare you to achieve academic success
Receive individualized attention and personalized education plans from personally assigned student advisor
All classes are student-centered and our exam preparation classes have an exceptional exam pass rate
On a weekly basis, you can easily switch your classes based on your needs

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A Home Away From Home

Student Housing

Homestay
Kelowna Copeland Residence

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Enjoy All That Kelowna Has to Offer

A large part of your experience will be after school hours when you will meet new friends and enjoy all that Kelowna has to offer. VanWest College organizes a variety of activities to suit people of all nationalities and interests. VanWest College activities are educational, cultural, entertaining and athletic. A number of our activities are also travel and work related.

Activities Brochure