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Frances King School of English
About Frances King School of English
Frances King, established in 1973, has over 40 years’ experience of teaching English and is well regarded as one of London’s most popular schools.
You can find our schools in beautiful areas in zone 1 in the centre of London – in Belgravia and Kensington. All schools can be reached easily by underground stations nearby (Victoria and Gloucester Road) and are within walking distance of many major tourist attractions such as Harrods, Kensington Palace, the museum district and many bars, cafes, shops and restaurants.
More than 3,500 students each year visit us from over 70 different countries. We offer a variety of quality courses: General English; Club 8 for Executives; University English and preparation for IELTS and Cambridge Examinations; a Family Programme for children aged 6-16 and their parents and a residential summer camp for teenagers between 12-17.
Our facilities are in excellent condition and include study centres with free and fast wifi, 4 common areas, 32 classrooms, an extra 12 classrooms in our nearby annexe, and a dedicated 1-1 and executive floor.
We offer only carefully selected accommodation in the zones 1 and 2 – unique for a London school: homestay, apartments, flatshares and student residences with private bathrooms.
But most importantly: There is always a friendly, caring and professional environment in all our facilities!
Additional Services
- Airport/Station transfer
- Student counselling
- Visa support
Accommodation
- Host family accommodation
- Host family accommodation without students of same native language
- Own apartment
- In hotel/guesthouse
- Shared Apartment
- Student Residence
Work and Further Studies
- Work experience / internship with local companies
Activities
- Architecture
- Film
- Music
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Historical sightseeing
- History
- Photography
- On campus events
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Courses
General English
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students, One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Exams and Prep offered: IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE
Perfect if you'd like to be able to speak English in social situations, read English books and magazines, and enjoy English online and in films
- Focus on speaking and listening for fluency in everyday English
- Learn English for everyday life – travelling, emails, social media and much more
- Practise language using real life Everyday situations
- Choose our Everyday Topics and Task sessions for rapid progress
English Exam Preparation
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Exams and Prep offered: IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE
Equip yourself with all the skills you need to pass examinations in IELTS, Cambridge FCE and CAE
- Prepare for all aspects of the examination you use
- Learn examination techniques to improve your exam score
- Regular practice exams will increase your confidence for your chosen exam
- Choose our Study Topics and Task sessions for rapid progress
English Academic preparation
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
These programmes are for people who need to prepare for further study in English
- Learn English for academic discussions, reading and writing
- Improve your study skills, planning and writing essays
- Special topics covered include globalisation, technology and design
- Choose our Study Topics and Task sessions for rapid progress
Business English
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Speak English with confidence in your workplace and advance your career
- Improve your spoken English and practice language using real life work situations
- Focus on speaking and listening for fluency in English for Work
- Learn English for emailing, meetings, presentations and networking
- Choose our Work Topics and Task sessions for more rapid progress
Tailor made English courses
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students, One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Experience a family study holiday in the vibrant city of London
Our excellent family accommodation options and family activity programme make this the perfect study holiday for your family.
- Study with families from all over the world, make friends and really use English
- Programmes with a focus on communication for children aged 8-16
- Optional programmes for parents and other family members
- Exciting activity programme helps you discover London
Junior English Programs
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This course is for students aged: 13-70
Location Type: University campus
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
· English language and exciting programme of workshops, activities and excursions for ages 13-17
· Superb, secure campus in Kensington, central London
· Live on campus (full board) or day school only for students in London with their families
· Students can choose activities: Discover London, Fashion, Art and Design, Young Leader or Sports Fan
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éléa Switzerland
studied General EnglishRun away
I'm disappointed and disgusted about the lack of professionalism in this school. I had to leave in a hurry because of the pandemic and as mentioned in their general conditions, they promised me a refund of my accommodation. I have been sending many emails since March (9 months ago!) but I never heard them back.
I strongly advise you against this school. They turn a deaf ear, and it is just unacceptable for them to treat anyone like that.
posted 4 years ago
Chiemi Taguci Japan
studied General Englishchiemi taguchi
Studying in Frances King is definitely a good choice. I spent 6 months in Frances King and I really enjoyed studying in this school. The class is very stimulating, funny and helpful to improve English. I got a lot of friends from all over the world through the wonderful school activity programs. I highly recommend this school!!
posted 9 years ago
Evelyne Dai France
studied General EnglishEvelyne Dai
After few months in Frances King, I can say that I have improved my English a lot. Teachers are really good and activities are very interesting.
posted 9 years ago
Lars Widmer Switzerland
studied General EnglishThank you for the nice time
I learnt a lot in this school. It was an amazing experience.
posted 9 years ago
Yuto Shigyo Japan
studied General Englishabsolutely fantastic!!!!
My choice is surely wright!! Because We can make many friends who is different nationalities. also We can go to everywhere from this school. For example, We can go to Natural History Museum where is fantastic and history museum by steps. and also, There are two good pub in near school.
Almost teacher is great, funny and friendly.
You should go to this school!!!!
posted 9 years ago
Matteo Cattaneo Italy
studied English Academic preparationGE course + IELTS course + IELTS exam
I spent more than 6 months in Frances King in 2014. Definitely the best experience ever. After my degree in Italy I came to London to improve my English, I started with a General English course and I moved later to an IELTS examination preparation course. In all this period I met a lot of people, students, teachers, staffs from Frances King and hundreds of people around London. I achieved the IELTS score I needed thanks to the course I had, the teacher (Ainsley) was really great and he supported all the students in the class from the first to the last day giving us important tips that I used during the exam. The school is located in west-London in a very well linked position, easy to reach with public transport or by walking if you book the accommodation with them.
The best part isn't arrived yet, thanks to this experience now I have a lot of friends all around the world that I hope one day to visit :) :)
posted 9 years ago
Joanne Hu Taiwan
studied General EnglishJoanne Hu
I really like our school teachers, they are very well prepared. The school's students are also very nice. I like our school after-school activities, because I can make lots of friends. I'm having a wonderful experience at Frances King School.
posted 9 years ago
Raffaella Caprio Italy
studied General EnglishJoin Frances King!
I started the English course and the internship in September 2015. The school is in the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the NHM. The classes are interesting and innovative and it's really formative to share lessons with people from all over the world. I'm taking the part-time Evening course three times a week and It's perfect if you work during the day and you need to improve the language. All the staff is nice and helpful to make this experience unique. Don't read more, just try one of the FK courses!
posted 9 years ago
Pedro Atalah Haun Brazil
studied General EnglishImproving my English but also my world perspective
Studying English in Frances King was definitely one of the best experiences I've ever had. With such a welcoming environment, I was able to broaden my vocabulary range, as well as enhance my language skills and become more fluent in a fun and soft way - without putting strain on my shoulders. In addition, studying with many different nationalities and consequently cultural aspects was an amazing experience; I've become a global citizen with an open-mind. It certainly is a memory I'll cherish for the rest of my life.
posted 9 years ago
巫宗育 Taiwan
studied General EnglishGary
I like all courses in school. The courses are very useful for everyday communications in UK. But I hope school can provide more variety of activity programmes. Seems too many duplicate activity programmes on different months.
posted 9 years ago