Frances King school is one of London's most popular and well-known language schools. The goal of Frances King is to provide English as a foreign language training that is effective, enjoyable and of lasting personal value. When you book a course, you will become a member of FK Online, which includes a 4 week online course that you can take before, during or after your course in London.
Course description
Frances King has 2 schools open all year in the heart of London, located very close to Kensington Palace and Kings Road : Gloucester Road School: This school is near many of London's most popular museums in the fashionable area of Kensington and Chelsea. It is close to the Gloucester Road metro stop. Wetherby Gardens: This school is just a short distance from Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park and Victoria Station are just a 2 minute walk away . It is close to the Gloucester Road metro stop. There are also two summer schools at Frances King: one for adults in Marylebone and one for juniors in Kensington. All schools are in Travel Zone 1, close to underground stations and tourist attractions. Students meet at the Gloucester Road School the first day, and then take classes either there or Wetherby Gardens, depending on their language level.
Pedagogy
All our teachers have a TEFL certificate or diploma and a minimum of 1 year of experience. Learning is a partnership between teacher and student. In addition to on-site courses, Frances King offers a unique online course option where you can start learning online with a Frances King teacher before you come to London, and continue learning with the same program after your courses in London end.
Activities
A social program is organized each month by the Social Coordinator. The program is run with a team of of teachers, and helps you get to know other students and members of staff and enjoy the culture and entertainment of London and Britain.
Equipment
The school is well equipped and allows you to keep working outside of classroom. Study centers are available to use even after classes end. Here our assistants will help you learn independently and truly profit from your time at Frances King.
Minimum age : 16 years and 8 for certain programs
Capacity : 150 - 300 p.
Number of classrooms : 35
Services : internet access, library, multi-media center, student lounge, Video library, wifi
Frances King is a school on the cutting edge of new technology for teaching English as well as offering quality courses. It puts personal tools at the disposal of its students, which few other schools offer. Frances King is a very good school that is well located and will make you appreciate life in London.
National holidays : 19 December 2011 to 3 January 2012 - 2 January - 6,9 April - 7 May - 4,27 June 2012 - 24 December 2012 to 7 January 2013
Supplementary fee(s) : Exam TOEIC test fees 93 € (from 1 to 12 weeks).
Course - 28 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 50 min.
1 week
Courses start
May 2012
20 general English courses in a mini group (8 students per class max) in the morning + 8 lessons of TOEIC exam preparation (15 students per class max) in the afternoon each week. Anticipate £12 to buy the TOEIC manual Registration and payment for the exam are made directly at the school. Please register at least 2 weeks before the exam.
The families live in the residential areas of London in Zones 2 and 3 easily accessible by bus, metro, or train. Double room (for a double room it is required that the reservation be made by both students at the same time). Price per person.
best way to practice the language
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 25 - 35 min. by transportation
Accommodation options
1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom
Student appartment. Shared kitchen. From 3 to 6 people per apartment. The keys are given the first day at the agency located near Gloucester Road between noon and 10pm. Security deposit to be paid on arrival directly to the agency; Price per person and per week. Minimum stay : 4 weeks.
disadvantage : depend on the tidiness od the other lodgers
not too expensive for London
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 15-30 min. by transportation
Minimum age : 18 years
Accommodation options
1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom
Located in the the quarter of Notting Hill Gate. Bed linens provided. Security deposit of 20 £ to be paid upon arrival. Cafeteria located in the residence.
for the most independents
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 20-25 min. by transportation
Minimum age : 18 years
Accommodation options
1 week
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom
Only available during the summer. Residences situated in South Kensington. No kitchen facilities. Internet connection via your own laptop computer with $5 extra charge. Rooms and kitchens cleaned daily, bed linen and towels provided. Minimum stay : 2 weeks.
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 15-25 min. by transportation
Minimum age : 18 years
from 01-07-2012 to 23-09-2012
Accommodation options
1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Private bathroom
Only available during the summer - zone 1 in Gloucester Road. Bathroom and equipped kitcehen to share. Internet connection via your own laptop computer with $5 extra charge. Rooms and kitchens cleaned daily, bed linen and towels provided. Minimum stay : 2 weeks. the residence is not available between the 23rd July and 12th August.
economical
limited avaibilities
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 15-25 min. by transportation
Minimum age : 18 years
from 01-07-2012 to 23-09-2012
Accommodation options
1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom
Apartment situated in zone 1. Bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, living room. You must bring your own towels. Bed linen provided. Washing machine. Deposit of approximately 280 euro. Price per apartment and per week.
limited avaibilities
to book as soon as possible
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 30 min. by transportation
from 16-06-2012 to 22-09-2012
Accommodation options
1 week
double room (1 or 2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom
Apartment situated in zone 1. Bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, living room. You must bring your own towels. Bed linen provided. Washing machine. Deposit of approximately 280 euro. Price per apartment and per week.
Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 30 min. by transportation
from 16-06-2012 to 22-09-2012
Accommodation options
1 week
double room (1 or 2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom
Located in Zone 1 near to Kensington. Double rooms must be reserved by the two people who will share it. Price per person. Minimum stay 2 weeks and 4 weeks in July and August.
best way for the short stays
Stay from Saturday to Saturday
Approximative time to school : 10-20 min. by transportation
Minimum age : 18 years
Accommodation options
1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom
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