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Welcome to Frances King

Programmes designed for you

Founded in 1973, Frances King has taught more than 200,000 students over the last 47 years. In our schools we aim above all to get you speaking English while making new friends and enjoying your stay. Our experienced staff are always available to offer support, to help you reach your learning goals and to get maximum benefit from your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you to Frances King in London or Dublin.

PERFECT CENTRAL LOCATIONS

LOVELY SCHOOLS

PROGRAMMES DESIGNED FOR YOU

Whether you choose to study in London or Dublin you will find yourself in the heart of a city full of amazing things to see and do. Our schools are in excellent locations, in beautiful parts of our cities, within walking distance of world-famous tourist attractions, parks and museums.

Our schools are well-equipped and comfortable learning environments with spacious student areas to enjoy your free time.

Choose from programmes for life and experience - designed above all to improve your spoken English; for your career – business and professional English; for your education – preparation for IELTS and Cambridge examinations.

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE

DEDICATED STAFF

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Activities in the afternoons and evenings encourage you to speak English and put into practice what you have learnt in the classroom, while getting to know your chosen city. At the weekends you can take excursions with other students and travel outside London or Dublin and experience the best of the UK or Ireland.

Our experienced and friendly staff are here to help you achieve your personal goals. The Student Services team are always available to help you with every aspect of your visit and our academic team will help tailor your programme to suit your needs.

We offer an excellent choice of accommodation to suit different tastes and budgets including welcoming homestays, convenient residences, modern apartments and a range of hotels. Your accommodation is a very important part of your stay and we work very hard to ensure we provide you with the best options.

English for Life and Experience • General English programmes for fluency and accuracy in everyday English • Academic Year programmes for immersion in the English language • Work-Study in Dublin

ENGLISH LEVELS

ACCREDITATIONS

English for your Career • General and Business English • English for professional people aged 24 and over in smaller groups

English for your Education • Preparation for success in IELTS and Cambridge examinations

• Internships to enhance your career prospects

A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper Intermediate C1 Advanced C2 Proficency

MEMBERSHIPS TWO CITY EXPERIENCE

Frances King School of English - London is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

Frances King School of English - Dublin is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching.

Frances King School of English

Frances King is a member of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.

Frances King is also a member of IALC,the International Association of Language Centres.

Frances King School of English - London is a member of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.

Frances King School of English - Dublin is a member of MEI.

Dublin London

Discover both London and Dublin during your course. London is a multi-cultural global city of endless variety and surprise while Dublin is a more intimate city, famous for the friendliness of its welcome. We can design programmes suitable for adults, teenagers and families. Contact: london@francesking.com

The experience of a lifetime Learning English at Frances King is an unforgettable experience. We’ll help you with all aspects of your stay. You’ll improve your fluency, accuracy and confidence in English and discover our fascinating cities. You’ll make new friends and have many new experiences.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

YOUR ARRIVAL

YOUR FIRST DAY

YOUR CLASS

YOUR PROGRESS

OUTSIDE THE CLASS

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

Have you got any questions? Do you need any advice about which programme and accommodation is the best for you? You can find what you need on our website and even use our Live Chat to talk to our experts.

You can choose our “meet and greet” transfer service and our representative will welcome you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

Arrive an hour before your first lesson so you can meet our staff and start your class straight away.

Your classmates will come from around the world and you’ll quickly make new friends. Teachers have a communicative style and focus on speaking and listening and interactive techniques.

From time to time, you will have meetings about your progress with one of your teachers to help you use your time well. And on longer programmes you can expect regular progress tests.

We believe it’s important to keep on learning outside class times:

Discover London or Dublin with your teachers and other students, after class and in the evenings and weekends. Most events are free of charge. • Language workshops such as study skills, conversation and pronunciation • Guided walks • Visits to museums, galleries, attractions and unusual places • Sports activities • Parties • Day trips

Take our online level test – this will save time on your first day. https://test.francesking.com Take a look at our social media pages and see what’s going on at Frances King.

Frances King School of English

For students who want to be more independent, we’ll provide information about how to use public transport.

Our staff will explain how you can make the most of your time at Frances King and in London or Dublin.

The carefully designed curriculum focuses on learning outcomes. The teaching programme can be adapted to your individual needs. Morning classes may include preparation for afternoon activities.

• Your teachers will set homework • You can use self-study materials at the school

FK LUNCH CLUB Intensive courses include lunch with an English speaker and a group of students once a week.

END OF COURSE CERTIFICATE All students receive an end of course certificate. In addition you can take Linguaskill an internationally recognised end-of-course test of English proficiency.

Frances King School of English

Capacity

+ 10

Classrooms in summer annexe

140 Capacity

AGE BREAKDOWN Adult programmes 16-17 18-23 24-29 30-35 36-40 41+

• Social, sporting and cultural activities and language workshops take place most afternoons and evenings giving you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the many interesting people you will meet.

Internship Programmes Private lessons Other courses

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Marble Bond Street Arch

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Asia / Far East

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• The University Placement Service can help you enter a university and the Job Club can help you find work.

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• Our friendly Student Services staff will provide you with information and help to ensure you enjoy every aspect of your stay.

• Our experienced academic team will work with you throughout your programme to ensure you achieve your learning goals.

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Regent’s Park

• We can help you plan exciting trips outside the city at the weekends. Explore the wonderful culture of the UK while using your English language skills in a variety of diverse situations.

(all courses)

• IELTS and Cambridge Preparation

NATIONALITIES

English for your Education

Grove

41+

• Business English • Club 8 Professional English

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36-40

English for your Career

B a ke

30-35

• General English

• World-famous attractions a short walk away - the museum district (including the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums), Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace and the new Design Museum.

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24-29

English for Life and Experience

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Club 8 programmes

YOUR COURSE

300

• Located in a beautiful part of central London with the fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants of Kensington and Chelsea nearby.

Classrooms

OUR SCHOOL IN KENSINGTON

Self-access study

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Student Lounge

One of the world’s most exciting cities, with 2000 years of history, London has everything to offer from culture and shopping to entertainment and food – whatever it is you love, you’ll find something new and exciting to do every day.

Kitchen Area

Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey

Coffee Area

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Free WiFi

Sloane Square

Chelsea

Victoria

Chelsea Football Stadium

Frances King School of English

Free WiFi

Interactive Whiteboards

Coffee Area

Kitchen Area

Frances King Dublin Dublin is a city like no other. Steeped in culture and history, it’s known as the city of a hundred thousand welcomes. Bustling with energy and entertaining people, it will feel like home in no time.

Student Lounge

OUR SCHOOL IN MERRION SQUARE Self-access study

Student terrace

Classrooms

210 Capacity

+ 9

Classrooms in summer annexe

135 Capacity

AGE BREAKDOWN Adult programmes 16-17 18-23 24-29 30-35 36-40 41+

NATIONALITIES

(all courses, except afternoon courses)

• Our impressive Georgian building with modern teaching facilities is located in the best area of Dublin city centre. Beside Government buildings and surrounded by the best cafes, bars and restaurants, you cannot find a better location. During the summer months students may study in a nearby annex.

YOUR COURSE English for Life and Experience

• General English • Work and Study English for your Career

• Business English

• Merrion Square park, which hosts a weekly international food market and regular exciting events for students, is across the road from our school.

English for your Education

• IELTS and Cambridge Preparation Internship Programmes

• Only 200m from the school you can find the National Gallery, the Natural History Museum, Trinity College and much more.

Private lessons

Rotunda

• Family Programmes • Teenager Programmes • Programmes for groups

• Social, sporting and cultural activities take place every afternoon giving you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the many interesting people you will meet. • We can help you plan exciting trips outside the city at the weekends. Explore Ireland while using your English language skills in a variety of diverse situations. • Our friendly Student Services staff will provide you with information and help to ensure you enjoy every aspect of your stay.

North Wall

Africa / Middle East Asia / Far East Central / South America Eastern / Central Europe

YOUR ACCOMMODATION Homestays Residences Flatshares

Wood Quay

Temple Bar

Studios and Apartments

Trinity College Dublin

Dublin Castle Christchurch Cathedral

• The University Placement Service can help you enter a university and the Job Club can help you find work.

Western Europe

Other courses

LUAS Tram Line National Museum of Ireland

DART Train Line

Hotels

National Gallery

Merrion Square

St Stephen’s Green

• Our experienced academic team will work with you throughout your programme to ensure you achieve your learning goals.

Frances King School of English

Portobello

English for Life and Experience

Standard General English

Intensive General English

For adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy

Intensive course options for more rapid learning - choose from

speaking, reading and writing – by learning and practising

learning or Language in Action, exploring and learning in

in everyday English. Develop the four language skills – listening,

Language for You!, for more communication and personalised

language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking.

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON • Lower prices for afternoon courses with the same quality

Language Development • Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy

“I have improved my English every day – lessons are both stimulating and fun. Speaking to my host family helped my English become more fluent: maybe one day they will come to visit me in Italy.”

Ginevra De Castro, Italy

LONDON

• Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice

London or Dublin.

Language for You! • Focus on international communication in English

• Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English

• Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays

Language Skills

• Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning

• Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing

Language Development

• Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class

Language Skills

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide ü Activity Programme ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE FOR YOU!

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE IN ACTION

Language Development

Language Skills

• Course content - page 10

Lunch Club

Language for You!

Language in Action

• Focus on international communication in English

• Really experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency

• Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays • Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning

• Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods • Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 18

Minimum level Length

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE FOR YOU!

Hours/week

Timetable

Start dates 10

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON Dublin

1-24 weeks

16h 40m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 13.45-17.30 Language for You!, Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 13.00-16.45 Language Development, Language Skills

Every Monday

Lessons/ week

Every Monday

Frances King School of English

ü Activity Programme ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

London

ü Study Guide

COURSE FACTS

London and Dublin

ü Welcome Pack

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

Language Skills

City

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

Lunch Club

Language Development

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON

Cyrill Roessler, Switzerland

• Course content - page 10

DUBLIN

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING

“Frances King is an amazing school. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants an unforgettable time.”

We offer evening classes for people working or studying in London page 20

City Minimum level Length Lessons/week Hours/week

Christmas and New Year in London English course and activities page 20

Timetable

Start dates

London and Dublin

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE IN ACTION London and Dublin

1-24 weeks

1-7 weeks

23h 20m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Language for You!

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Language in Action

Every Monday

July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3 (4 in Dublin), 10, 17. The last day of the programme is August 21.

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 18

Frances King School of English

English for Life and Experience

Academic Year

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future

Long term programmes for non-EEA students allow you to

English language. Build your study plan from the modules

of immersion in the English language. Develop the 4 skills -

work and study through a long period of immersion in the

achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period

below with your student advisor. The programme may include

General and Business English and you can prepare for IELTS or Cambridge Examinations.

INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING

Language Development

Language Skills

• Course content - page 10

listening, speaking, reading and writing - and make significant “The course was very intensive. My English improved so much that I was able to get a new job where I now use my English everyday.” Belen Maldonado Pestana, Spain

• Course content - page 16

FCE or CAE Preparation

• Course content - page 17

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON

ü Regular progress meetings

ü Language Workshops

• Course content - page 11

Business English

Language Skills

ü Study Plan

ü Activity Programme

Language in Action

Language Development

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Study Guide

Language for You!

• Lower prices for afternoon courses with the same quality

STUDENT SUPPORT

Language Development

• Helpful information on finding accommodation

ü Certificate

• Course content - page 14

IELTS Preparation • Course content - page 16

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

London and Dublin

Minimum level

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON London and Dublin

INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR London and Dublin

25-52 weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50

Monday to Friday London: 13.45-17.30 Dublin: 13.00-16.45

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30

Every Monday

Lessons/week Hours/week

Timetable

Every Monday

Frances King School of English

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY AFTERNOON

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

• Lower prices for afternoon courses with the same quality

Language Development

• Help with your GNIB application

ü Activity Programme

• Download our Long Term Student Guide in the download section of our website www.francesking.com

• Course content - page 10

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack

• Help with opening a bank account

Language Skills

ü Study Guide ü Language Workshops ü TIE Examination ü Certificate ü Learner protection insurance

Work and Study Students can apply for permission to stay in Ireland for 8 months and work casually for up to 20 or 40 hours per week depending on the time of the year. For full details visit www.inis.gov.ie

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 18 Class size: Average 12, maximum 15 STANDARD WORK AND STUDY MORNING City Starting level Length Lessons/week

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 18

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• Examinations officer to give guidance and help you prepare for your endof-course examination

Dublin: Examination Preparation is available with the Intensive Academic Year course only.

COURSE FACTS

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING

• Welfare officer to help you with any personal issues

London: IELTS Preparation is available with all courses. Students on the Standard Academic Year Afternoon course may change to a morning FCE or CAE Preparation course for no extra charge.

• Course content - page 10

“When I arrived in Dublin I spoke very little English but, with the help of my teachers, I learnt a lot. The school really cares about each student.”

• Job Club to help you find work, see page 19

EXAMINATION PREPARATION

Language for You!

Start dates

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY MORNING

• Course content - page 10

ü Welcome Pack

Lunch Club

Length

continuous practice using real life situations.

IELTS Preparation

• Course content - page 16

City

progress in your English language development through

Language Skills

• Course content - page 10

IELTS Preparation

Work and Study in Dublin

Hours/week

Dublin only

Internships STANDARD WORK AND STUDY AFTERNOON Dublin only

A1 - B2

A2 - B2

25 weeks

16h 40m

Timetable

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 13.00-16.45 Language Development, Language Skills

Start dates

Every Monday

Students may take a professional internship in a Dublin company after the course

IELTS Students on a Standard Morning course can add IELTS in the afternoon, Monday to Thursday 8 lessons per week page 16

Frances King School of English

English for your Career

General and Business English

For those planning a career in business and who want to prepare

Designed for professional people and other mature, motivated

course, developing fluency and accuracy in everyday English,

students for greater personal attention and interaction with your

to use English in the work place. Combine a General English

learners – minimum age 24. You will learn in small groups of 5-8

with a Business English course, focusing on the language and skills to use English as an international language at work.

INTENSIVE WITH BUSINESS ENGLISH

Language Development

Example topics and language

• Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy • Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice

• Business topics vocabulary globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel

• Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English

Language Skills

• Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports

• Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing

• “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations

• Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class

Lunch Club

teacher. The aim is for confident communication and fluency in “I really like the school, teachers and entertainment programme. My accommodation is modern with a gym and 10 minutes from school by underground. I will recommend Frances King to my friends.”

Aleksandra Fedorova, Russia

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide ü Activity Programme ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

Business English

English. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other professionals from all over the world. CLUB 8 STANDARD PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

Language Development

COURSE FACTS

Internships

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin) INTENSIVE WITH BUSINESS ENGLISH City Minimum Level Length Lessons/week Hours/week

London and Dublin B1

Language Skills

• Topics and tasks of interest to professional people

Lunch Club

• Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice

Business Communication

Language Skills • Expand the depth and range of your language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing • Learning activities, such as preparing and delivering presentations, of interest to both general and business learners • Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class

28 23h 20m

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Frances King School of English

Every Monday

• Increase your vocabulary for business topics such as marketing, finance, HR, management and online commerce

• As for Club 8 Standard, with private lessons to focus on your individual language or professional needs. See page 18 for information about private lessons

CLUB 8 STANDARD PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH City

Lessons/week Hours/week

London only

CLUB 8 INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH London only

London only

1-12 weeks

20 + Private Lessons

16h 40m

23h 20m

16h 40m + Private Lessons

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Afternoon 2-10 private lessons/week; timetable by arrangement

Timetable

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Business Communication Start dates

CLUB 8 COMBINATION PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Business English Start dates

• Improve business writing skills such as emailing, placing orders, making and responding to complaints, writing reports

Age: minimum 24 Class size: Average 6, maximum 8

Length

Linguaskill General and Business Linguaskill test available

• Focus on language skills for the business world such as telephoning, meeting people, negotiating and attending meetings

CLUB 8 COMBINATION

COURSE FACTS

Every Monday

“Studying at Frances King is an enjoyable way to learn English. I have improved my speaking and writing skills - lessons were never boring; we learn through practising and meeting other nationalities.”

Utku Anil Cicek, Turkey

• Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy

Minimum level

1-12 weeks

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills Timetable

EEA nationals may take a professional internship in a London or Dublin company after the course

CLUB 8 INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

Language Development

• Business English language and topics

Club 8 - Professional English

Every Monday

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide ü Course materials ü Activity Programme ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students Bildungsurlaub Club 8 Intensive is eligible for the Bildungsurlaub in many German states Linguaskill General and Business Linguaskill test available CORPORATE CLIENTS We have taught employees from many Embassies and organisations including: Accenture, Agip, Alitalia, Barclays, BBC, BHP Billiton, BOC Gases, Bosch, Chanel, Citibank, Clarins, Daimler-Benz, Deutsche Bank, ENI, Gucci, IKEA, IBM, ING, Itochu Corporation, KPMG, Louis Vuitton, Lufthansa, Lukoil, Mobil, Monsanto, Nestlé, Nikko Europe, Nomura Research, Ogilvy & Mather, PernodRicard, Renault Finance, Saipem, Samsung, Santander, Schweppes, Shell, Siemens, Unilever, Volvo. Frances King School of English

English for your Education

IELTS Examination

Cambridge Examinations

For those who need to prepare for success in the IELTS

For those who need to prepare for success in Cambridge

help with future employment or entrance to an English speaking

recognised qualifications will help you with your future career

Examination. This internationally recognised qualification will

English language Examinations. These internationally

university.

STANDARD IELTS

INTENSIVE WITH IELTS

IELTS Preparation

Language Development

• A language and skills class to improve your success in the IELTS examination

“The IELTS teacher at Frances King always gives me useful hints and techniques to tackle the complicated IELTS test - he is really supportive, friendly and kind.”

Language Skills

Takahiro Ishiyama, Japan

• Course content- page 10

• Practise your reading and listening skills, and increase your fluency and accuracy in writing and speaking • Write to describe, discuss and evaluate

or entrance to an English-speaking university.

STANDARD CAMBRIDGE

• Choose between FCE or CAE and improve your language and skills for examination success • Experienced examination preparation course teachers

IELTS Preparation

• Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examinations

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack

• Speak with confidence and good pronunciation

ü Practice examinations

ü Study Guide ü Activity Programme

INTENSIVE IELTS

PART TIME IELTS

IELTS Preparation

Language Development

FCE or CAE Preparation

Lunch Club

• Improve your reading and listening for general and detailed understanding

INTENSIVE WITH CAMBRIDGE

Language Skills • Course content- page 10

Lunch Club

Annina Manser, Switzerland

FCE or CAE Preparation INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

• Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topicbased tasks and exercises

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide

• Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score

ü Practice examinations ü Activity Programme

ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

“The teachers are very experienced and friendly. You get to know all about the examination and can take mock tests. I got a successful result!”

ü Language Workshops INTENSIVE CAMBRIDGE

ü Certificate

FCE or CAE Preparation

Lunch Club

IELTS Preparation

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

• Practice examinations and exercises to improve your IELTS score

Lunch Club

Language for You!

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

• Course content- page 10

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin) Minimum level: B1 STANDARD IELTS

INTENSIVE WITH IELTS

PART TIME IELTS

City

London only

Length

4/8 weeks

1-24 weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

6h 40m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 IELTS Preparation

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 IELTS Preparation

Lessons/week Hours/week

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Timetable

Start dates

INTENSIVE IELTS

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 IELTS Preparation 4 or 8 weeks – February 10; April 14; June 29; September 1, 28; October 26 4 weeks – January 6; March 9; May 11; July 27, November 23

Frances King School of English

London and Dublin

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 IELTS Preparation Every Monday

Every Monday

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 18

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin) Minimum levels: FCE: B2, CAE: C1

City Length

EXAMINATION DATES FOR LONDON AND DUBLIN The IELTS examination is held on the Saturday at the end of the course in London and most weeks in Dublin. You can book the examination at the school on the first day of your course except in summer when you book the examination with your course.

Lessons/week Hours/week

Timetable

Start dates

STANDARD CAMBRIDGE

INTENSIVE CAMBRIDGE

INTENSIVE WITH CAMBRIDGE

London only

Dublin only

4 weeks

2+ weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 FCE / CAE Preparation

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 FCE / CAE Preparation One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Language for You! / Business English / Language in Action

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 FCE or CAE Preparation

FCE: March 23; May 11; July 6; August 3; October 12 CAE: March 23; July 6; August 3; October 26

Every Monday from June 22 - August 10

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 18

EXAMINATION DATES FOR LONDON AND DUBLIN FCE: April 18; June 6; July 30; August 27; November 7 CAE: April 18; July 31; August 28; November 21 Examinations are on Saturdays, except: FCE: Thursday, July 30 & August 27 CAE: Friday, July 31 & August 28 Examination dates are subject to change

Frances King School of English

Private Lessons

Internship Programmes

Suitable for people who want a personal, intensive focus on

Enhance your career prospects and improve your English by

their learning.

combining an English language programme with a period of

• For all ages - our teachers are experienced with children, young adults and professionals. Intensive practice of speaking and pronunciation and error correction help you to make faster progress. • You can focus on specific needs such as language for business or professional situations and preparation for presentations, conferences and business meetings. You can also focus on examinations such as IELTS, Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEIC, TOLES, GMAT and Linguaskill. • We have teachers experienced in English for special subjects - HR, Law, Management, Medicine, Nursing, the Arts, Music, Architecture, Intercultural Awareness, Journalism and others. • You can combine One-to-One lessons with other classes for faster progress. One-to-Two and One-to-Three lessons can be arranged for two or three friends, colleagues or family members of the same level that wish to study together.

STANDARD PRIVATE

INTENSIVE PRIVATE

20 lessons per week

28 lessons per week

• Tailor made programmes

unpaid work for a small or medium sized London or Dublin

company. You will learn English in a real working environment, “Frances King was more than I expected. I’m more fluent than I have ever been before and finally I feel ready to work with native English speakers.”

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide ü Activity Programme

FLEXITIME

ü Language Workshops

ONLINE LESSONS

2+ lessons per week

ü Certificate

Skype lessons

• Choose any number of private lessons per week or combine private lessons with another course. 2 or more lessons per week. Reduced fee if you book a group programme for the same week.

• Prepare for your course at Frances King and keep learning after your course with Skype lessons. Lessons focus on your learning, educational or professional needs.

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

We are able to arrange private lessons at weekends and out of normal school hours both at school and other central London and Dublin addresses such as your home, a hotel or office.

COURSE FACTS

Age

London and Dublin Adults of all ages, children from age 5

Class size

INTENSIVE PRIVATE London and Dublin Adults of all ages, children from age 5 1, 2 or 3

FLEXITIME London and Dublin Adults of all ages, children from age 5 1, 2 or 3

Levels

All

Lessons/week

16h 40m

23h 20m

Timetable

Morning or afternoon

Morning and afternoon

By arrangement

Start dates

By arrangement

Hours/week

1, 2 or 3

Frances King School of English

ACCOMMODATION

Choose from General English, Club 8 Professional (London Only), IELTS or Cambridge Examination Preparation.

We can arrange accommodation for the whole period of your programme in homestay or student residence.

In London, tuition takes place in our dedicated executive centre. There are 8 private teaching rooms arranged around a student area. In Dublin, tuition takes place in well equipped rooms in the main building.

Free tea and coffee Computer access Wireless Internet TV, newspapers and magazines ü Help with planning your free time in London or Dublin ü ü ü ü

All

2 or more, lessons are 50 minutes By arrangement

Combination Courses You can combine private lessons with any Frances King course

“At Frances King I met students from all over the world and then I worked in a dynamic international environment which will be great for my future.” Arne Wokittel, Germany

APPLICATION PROCESS PROGRAMME FACTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME City

London and Dublin

Nationality

EU or EEA nationals and students with a working holiday visa

Age

18-30

Minimum level

Course length

Minimum 2 weeks

Guide internship length

Charity Retail and Business Start: 2 weeks, Professional: 6 weeks, Specialist, such as Engineering, IT, Graphic Design: 12 weeks

Start dates

Every Monday

Internships are not covered by British Council accreditation in London or ACELS recognition in Dublin.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

City

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

PRIVATE LESSON CENTRE

WEEKENDS AND OUT OF HOURS

STANDARD PRIVATE

Adding UK or Irish experience will improve your C.V.

Bruna Brunner, Portugal

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

Lunch Club

meet local people, as well as learning practical work skills.

Start at least 4 weeks before your arrival in the UK or Ireland Get an application form from the school and send with your CV and letter of motivation During your English course you’ll have interviews with suitable companies and your internship placement is finalised The organiser is available during your placement and monitors your progress At the end you complete a report on your experience and a certificate is awarded

Job Club For EU passport holders who want help to find a job in the UK or Ireland and for non-EU students with a work-study visa in Ireland. There is no charge for this service.

ü Regular meetings with a student advisor

ü Job hunting guidance

ü Information pack

ü Help to open a bank account

ü Help with your CV

ü Interview techniques

Frances King School of English

Our other courses

Example Weeks

for adults

EVENING COURSES IN LONDON For students and working people living in London. Choose General, Business and Examination English in our convenient location opposite Gloucester Road underground station.

COURSE FACTS

EVENING COURSES IN LONDON

Age

Minimum 18

Class size

Maximum 14

Minimum level Start dates and Length Lessons/hours/week Timetable

Classes

Activities with FK Guide

Discover new foods and conversation with FK Guide

Combine study in London at this special time of the year with a leisure and sightseeing. programme in the afternoons and weekends. For students aged 18 and over there are special prices in iQ Hammersmith student residence (see page 24).

COURSE FACTS Age Class size Minimum level

1-52 weeks, starting every Monday

LONDON

6 lesson/week (5h) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 18.30-20.20 General English / Business English / Examination Preparation

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDON Minimum 18

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

MORNING

A2 December 21 (1/2 weeks); December 29 (1 week)

Lessons/hours/weeks

Week 1: 16 lessons (13h 20m). Week 2: 12 lessons (10h)

LATE AFTERNOON

2020

English Language Programmes for Families and Young Learners Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get you speaking English

Guided visit to Spitalfields and Brick Lane markets

for families and young learners

DUBLIN

OUR PROGRAMMES FOR FAMILIES IN LONDON AND DUBLIN

OUR SUMMER CAMPS FOR TEENAGERS IN LONDON AND DUBLIN

English language programmes and activities for children aged 6-16, optional classes for parents and other family members in London and Dublin. We can also arrange accommodation for your family.

In London: English language programmes and activities in superb, self-contained residential campus in London, for ages 12-17.

LUNCHTIME

In Dublin: English language programmes and activities for teenagers in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey with excellent homestay accommodation, for ages 12-17.

AFTERNOON

for groups

For those who would like to organise a group of students to come to London or Dublin we would be pleased to design a programme for you. We can include tuition, accommodation, airport transfers, activities and excursions. Please contact: groups@francesking.com

Frances King School of English

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

13.45-15.30 General / Business / Professional / Examination Preparation Class

Guided walking tour of the City of London

Job Club Meeting

Homework Club

BBC Proms concert with FK leader

Indian restaurant with FK leader

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Guided visit to the Tate Modern Gallery

School meeting certificate presentation to leaving students

Buckingham Palace Tour and lunch with school mates and FK leader

Lecture/ presentation

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

SUNDAY

MONDAY

MORNING

LATE AFTERNOON

EVENING

Party at the Ministry of Sound with school mates

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

School meeting certificate presentation to leaving students

Day trip to Cliffs of Moher

9.00-12.50 General Class

FK lunch Club

Job Club Meeting

13.45-15.30 General / Business / Examination Preparation Class

London and Dublin

Our other courses

THURSDAY

FK lunch Club

EVENING

Our other courses

WEDNESDAY

9.00-12.50 General / Professional / Examination Preparation Class

AFTERNOON

Average 12, maximum 14

Start dates and length

Timetable

Activities with classmates

General English A2, Business English / Examination Preparation B1

LUNCHTIME

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDON

School meetings and lectures

World Culture Market

Lecture/ presentation Dublin city center walking tour

Conversation Skills Workshop

Homework Club

The oldest pub in Ireland

Bray Bowling

Guided visit to Trinity College

Temple Bar for Traditional Music Frances King School of English

Frances King Accommodation

Accommodation

FRANCES KING HOMESTAY HOSTS…

Homestays

ü Welcome you and make you feel at home

ü Show you the best way to travel to the school

• Our most popular accommodation option is also the most affordable and suitable for adults of all ages of 16 and over

ü Respect your cultural background ü Encourage you to speak English ü Provide a clean and comfortable

• Travel times to our schools are about 15-50 minutes

Choosing the right type of accommodation for your stay in London and Dublin, where you feel happy and comfortable, is very important and we have carefully selected a variety of accommodation to meet your individual needs.

room

ü Provide internet access

• Choose Half Board, with breakfast and evening meal, (and in Dublin lunch at the weekend) or Private Home, with cooking facilities. In London there is also the option of Bed and Breakfast

ü Provide a desk or table for private study

ü Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen

ü Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals

ü Provide you with your own house key

Deluxe ****

Premium ***

• For professionals and students - special care in luxurious homes located in prime parts of our cities • Minimum age 18 Flatshare

• Location London: zone 1, 2 Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14 & South County Dublin Studios and apartments

Student Residences

Homestay

HOMESTAY • The best way to learn about English or Irish life and culture and to practise English • We select homestays for their location, the quality and cleanliness of their home and a caring ‘home away from home’ • 3 categories: Standard, Premium and Deluxe

Frances King School of English

STUDENT RESIDENCES

FLATSHARE • Share flats with other young people for an enjoyable lifestyle • Suitable for students and young working people on a budget • Flats have simply furnished rooms and shared kitchens and bathrooms

• For an independent lifestyle – perfect for students, young working people and professionals • Central locations – easy journeys to our schools in London and Dublin by public transport or walking distance • Comfortable rooms with your own private bathroom • Kitchen facilities or meals included

STUDIOS, APARTMENTS AND HOTELS • Quality, serviced accommodation for young working people and professionals with private bathrooms and cooking facilities • Excellent locations near our schools in London and Dublin easy journeys by public transport or walking distance • Also carefully selected 3, 4 and 5 star hotels to offer good value and quality and are close to our schools in London and Dublin.

Standard **

Private Home **

• For young professionals and students – superior homes in excellent areas

• For all students – good homes in pleasant areas with kind hosts

• Minimum age 16

• Location London: zone 1, 2 and 3 Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

• Location London: zone 2 and 3 Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

• Suitable for students on a budget who would like to be independent and live with friendly local people • Minimum age 18 • Location London: zone 2 & 3 Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

LONDON • Single Bed and Breakfast • Single 3-Dinner Plan

LONDON • Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast • Single 4-Dinner Plan • Single Half-board • Twin/double Half-board

LONDON • Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast • Single Half-board • Twin/double Half-board

LONDON • Single Self-catering (use of kitchen)

DUBLIN • Single Half-board • Twin/double Half-board

DUBLIN • Single, twin/double Self-catering (use of kitchen)

Private bathroom

Private or shared bathroom

Shared bathroom

There may be up to 4 students in a London homestay and up to 3 in a Dublin homestay.

London

Zone 6 Zone 5

West Hampstead Willesden Green Queens Park Kilburn

Kensington Stamford Brook Fulham

15 5

Zone 3

Phoenix Park

Highbury & Islington

Zone 2 Marylebone

Chelsea Belgravia

(1) Private bathroom available in Premium Homestays for a supplement.

Zone 4

Zone 1

Ealing

Turnham Green

Finsbury Park

Dublin

10 12 12

2 6W

Battersea Dulwich Clapham Balham Streatham W imbledon

Key to Meal Plan

3 dinner plan: breakfast every day and dinner on 3 evenings, no use of kitchen

4 dinner plan: breakfast every day and dinner on 4 evenings, no use of kitchen

Herne Hill

Putney Wandsworth

(2) Twin/double rooms are for 2 people booking together for the same dates.

B/B: breakfast every day, no use of kitchen

5 3

County Dublin 16

H/B: breakfast and dinner every day, no use of kitchen. In Dublin, lunch is also provided at weekends. Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for students under 18

County Dublin 18

LONDON

Featured Residence

Other Student Residences

1 iQ Hammersmith *** • Location: zone 2, Hammersmith. About 15 minutes by underground to Frances King. Located in lively Hammersmith in the heart of West London, near shopping centres, bars and restaurants

• Modern, newly built student residence offering large, stylish single studios, suitable for students and young professionals • Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 1 week

Private bathroom

Gym

Cinema

Study room

3 Lightfoot Hall Chelsea ***

4 Chelsea Cloisters ***

5 Citadines ****

• Modern residence, single or twin studios, suitable for students and young professionals

• Modern student residence – high quality, compact single studios and twin rooms, suitable for students and young professionals

• Attractively designed, self-catering serviced studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, suitable for professionals

• Modern, stylish, self-catering serviced studios and 1 bedroom apartments, suitable for professionals

• Twin studios are for 2 people booking together for the same dates

• Minimum age 18, twin rooms available all year, single studios available summer only, minimum stay 2 weeks

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 1 week

South Kensington, 15 • Location: zone 1, minutes’ walk to Frances King. Located in South Kensington, near the fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants of Chelsea and a short walk to world-famous museums

Gloucester Road, • Location: zone 1, less than 5 minutes’ walk to Frances King Located in Kensington, near fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars and a short walk to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and world-famous museums

Hammersmith, a short • Location: zone 2, walk to the shopping centres, bars and restaurants of Hammersmith and 20 minutes by underground to Frances King

• Pilates, yoga and other classes available

Free WiFi

2 Fulham Palace Studios **

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 2 weeks

• Own kitchen area in your studio and a dining room and kitchen can be booked to entertain friends

Self Catering

Studios and Apartments

Dining Room

Private Kitchen

Exercise classes

Self catering

Free WiFi

TV Room

Private Kitchen

Private bathroom

Sloane Square. About • Location: zone 1, 15 minutes’ walk to Frances King, 10 minutes by bus. Located in King’s Road, Chelsea, a famous street with many fashionable boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private Kitchen

Communal Kitchen

Private bathroom

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

Free coffee

Gym

You can book a twin room for 2 people (twin room) or we will place you with another student of the same sex (twin share)

Regent’s Park

Zone 6

1 iQ Hammersmith

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2 Fulham Palace Studios 3 Lightfoot Hall Chelsea 4 Chelsea Cloisters

Trafalgar ll Ma Square

St. James’s Park

eet Fleet Str

Hotels We can also offer a range of 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and other apartments for larger groups in central London. Please contact us for more information.

Quality Rating

** Budget *** Standard **** Premium

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Westminster Abbey

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Belgravia

Green Park Buckingham Palace

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South Kensington

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Kingʼs Cross

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Victoria & Albert Museum

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Gloucester Road

Harrods

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Leicester Square

Earls Court

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Hammersmith

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Mayfair

Hyde Park Corner

Royal Albert Hall Science Museum

Tottenham Court Road

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High Street Kensington

Zone 1

Ox ford

Marble Bond Street Arch

Hyde Park

Kensington Palace

Marylebone

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Gardens

Road

Ma ryl eb

Bayswater

Notting Hill Kensington Gate

Marylebone

Ba ke

Zone 2

Chelsea Kensington Belgravia Stamford Brook Hammersmith Herne Hill Turnham Green Fulham Battersea Dulwich Putney Clapham Wandsworth Balham Streatham Wimbledon

Bayswater

e Road

Portobello Market

Paddington

Grove

Zone 3

Highbury & Islington

Notting Hill

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Westway A40(M)

Zone 4

Mar yl

Lad bro ke

Ealing

Finsbury Park

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Baker Street

Zone 5 West Hampstead Willesden Green Queens Park Kilburn

Euston

Sloane Square

Chelsea

Victoria

Chelsea Football Stadium

Frances King School of English

Featured Residence

DUBLIN

1 The Point *** • Modern, newly built student residence offering single studios, suitable for students and young professionals

• Communal spaces help you socialise and relax; study zones are ergonomic

• Penthouse studios arranged in cluster apartments with 8 en suite bedrooms and a communal kitchen, with sofa and TV

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Cinema

Games Room

Courtyards

Gym

Communal Kitchen

Flatshares

2 Baggot Street **

3 Budget Flatshares *

• Popular half-board residence with twin rooms shared with other young people of the same sex1 w

• Located in Point Village, in the heart of Dublin’s regenerated Docklands area, with waterside views and excellent transport links. 25 minutes’ walk to Frances King and 10 minutes by tram to the city centre.

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 2 weeks

Other Student Residence

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 1 week • Location: Dublin 2, 10 minutes’ walk to Frances King

Fitness Studio

Rooftop Gardens

Half Board

Free WiFi

Study room

Free refreshments

Private bathroom

Studios and Apartments

4 Studios ***

5 Apartments ***

• Budget flatshares in comfortable apartments and houses. Suitable for students on a budget who want to meet other people and live independently

• High quality self-contained studios offering single, double and twin beds. Suitable for couples, friends coming together and professionals

• Luxurious serviced 1,2 or 3 bedroom apartments and houses in excellent areas close to the city centre. Perfect for families and groups of friends

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 2 weeks

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 1 week

• Location: multiple prime locations near the city centre with good transport connections to Frances King

• Location: multiple locations, all within walking distance of Frances King and Dublin city centre

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Self Catering

Shared bathroom

Communal Kitchen

Two people of the same sex coming together can request to share the same room. Food allergies can be catered for.

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

A limited number of triple rooms available. Private bathroom available on request at an extra charge.

Rotunda

15 5

9 Phoenix Park

2 6W

13 Temple Bar

Wood Quay

County Dublin

Merrion Square Park

2 Baggot Street

Hotels We can also offer a range of 3 and 4 star hotels. Please contact us for more information.

Quality Rating

* Budget ** Standard *** Premium

3 Budget Flatshares 4 Studios

5 Apartments

St Stephen’s Green

Portobello

County Dublin 18

National Gallery

Frances King - Merrion Square 1 The Point

Trinity College Dublin

Christchurch Cathedral

Dublin Castle

5 3

Locations

North Wall

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