Learn English in Belize / Internships in Belize
International Gateway Kelowna and Jungle by the Sea Eco Resort offer individual and group programs in Central America's only English speaking destination - Belize!
Belize (population 270,000), part of the British Commonwealth is an unspoiled tropical paradise similar to Hawaii, Cancun and Guam 40 years ago. Average temperatures are a balmy 29C.
Location
Jungle by the Sea Eco Resort is located on a pristine white sand beach in the upscale, safe resort city of Hopkins (pop. 5000). Kelowna locals, Jean and John Barkman started the resort 10 years ago and welcome guests from around the world. They believe in treating everyone like family. Hopkins is famous for sport fishing, scuba diving and is the centre of Garifuna culture and drumming.
Individuals
Jungle by the Sea Resort provides accommodation to suit every budget and specialize in family vacations, senior long stays, honeymoon packages and weddings.
ESL Programs
Private tutoring and family classes in Practical English as a Second Language are available to enhance your stay at Jungle by the Sea. Have you ever dreamt of learning English in a tropical destination with the warm waves of the Caribbean caressing your feet? Contact IGK for fees and program details.
Internships
Participants learn the fundamentals of operating an eco-resort from the ground up. Internships consist of front desk operations, painting, gardening, outdoor work, cooking and housekeeping for guests. Students are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week to offset the cost of their stay which leaves plenty of time to explore the region and to enjoy the resort. Internship placements are available from April to November for individuals ages 19 and up.
Includes: Single or shared room, breakfast and dinner, round trip transfers from Dangriga Airport or Hopkins Bus Station, use of kayaks, windsurfing and snorkeling equipment
Placement fee: $250 USD (one time, non-refundable)
Internship fee: $340 USD per week
Groups
ESL + Eco Adventure Camp
The ESL + Eco Adventure camp combines morning English as a Second Language (ESL) programs with afternoon and weekend adventure activities in a tropical resort setting. This program begins weekly in June, July, August and September for ages 19 and up.
Bartending certification and PADI scuba diving training can also be taken as options during this program.
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Useful Links
Philip Goldson International Airport
Maya Island Air
Tropic Air
Belize Visa information
Delta, American Airlines, US Air and Continental Airlines service Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) Airport in Belize City through Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Houston or Atlanta. Air Canada, West Jet and a variety of carriers service Cancun, Mexico. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air service Dangriga (the closest airport to Hopkins) from Belize City, Cancun, Guatemala and Honduras. Buses serve Hopkins from Belize City hourly. Guests and students can be met at the Dangriga Airport or at the Hopkins Bus Station.