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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 49

Jump into English, General English and Academic Year

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.

• Jump into English - integrated programme including lessons, activities, outside speakers, some meals and an evening event

We look forward to welcoming you to Frances King in London or Dublin.

• General English programmes for fluency and accuracy in everyday English • Academic Year programmes for immersion in the English language 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 General English programmes, designed above all to improve your spoken English, IELTS Examination Preparation, Professional English or Private Lessons.

• Work-Study in Dublin

English for Professionals • “Club 8” Professional English - English for professional people aged 24 and over in smaller groups

IELTS Preparation • Preparation for success in the IELTS Examination 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.

Private Lessons • Customised courses One-to-One, Oneto-Two or One-to-Three

ENGLISH LEVELS

ACCREDITATIONS

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

Frances King School of English

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 conversational fluency, accuracy and confidence in English and discover our fascinating cities. You’ll make new friends and have many new experiences.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

If you need advice about which course or accommodation will suit you, go to our website. Use our Live Chat to talk to an expert and take our online level test at https:// test.francesking.com

Frances King School of English

YOUR ARRIVAL

You can choose our “meet and greet” transfer service and our representative will welcome you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. Otherwise, we’ll advise how to use public transport.

YOUR FIRST DAY

Meet our student services staff who will explain how to make the most of your time at Frances King and in London or Dublin.

YOUR CLASS

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. The teaching programme can be adapted to your individual needs.

YOUR PROGRESS

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.

OUTSIDE THE CLASS

*With the EDMODO digital learning platform, you can keep in touch with your teacher and classmates, sharing ideas and doing tasks together. Your course also includes Lunch Club - a light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

Discover London or Dublin with your teachers and other students. Events include language workshops, guided walks, visits to museums, galleries, attractions and unusual places. There are also sports activities, parties and day trips. Most events are free of charge.

END OF COURSE CERTIFICATE

All students receive an end of course certificate. In addition, you can take Linguaskill an internationally recognised test of English.

AFTER YOUR COURSE

With Frances King Online you can continue learning after you return home. And if you come back to the school, you’ll qualify for reduced tuition fees.

Frances King School of English

200 Capacity

+ 10

Classrooms in summer annexe

140 Capacity

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

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Trafalgar l alSquare

St. James’s Park

Belgravia

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Victoria & Albert Museum

Studios and Apartments

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Residences

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Homestays

Leicester Square

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Kensington

Mayfair

Hyde Park Corner

Royal Albert Hall

Kingʼs Cross d Ro a

Tottenham Court Road

St reet

Marble Bond Street Arch

Hyde Park

Kensington Palace

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Marylebone

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Gardens

Hammersmith

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Eastern / Central Europe

Bayswate

Central / South America

Bayswater

Asia / Far East

Paddington e

Africa / Middle East

Notting Hill

Notting Hill Kensington Gate

• The University Placement Service can help you enter a university.

Western Europe

Westway A40(M)

Portobello Market

Ro a d le bone

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Ma ry

• 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.

Euston

Regent’s Park

(all courses)

Christmas and New Year Family Programmes Teenager Programmes Programmes for groups Internship Programmes

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

NATIONALITIES

• 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.

Grove

41+

• • • • •

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36-40

Jump into English General English Academic Year Club 8 Professional English IELTS Preparation Private lessons

OTHER COURSES

• 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.

B a ke

30-35

• 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.

Ma r y l e

24-29

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Club 8 programmes

YOUR COURSE

Classrooms

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

13 - 19

OUR SCHOOL IN KENSINGTON

Self-access study

Pala

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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Interactive Whiteboards

South Kensington ng Ki

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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 • • • • •

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

OTHER COURSES

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

Rotunda

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

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

Family Programmes Teenager Programmes Programmes for groups Internship Programmes

YOUR ACCOMMODATION Homestays

North Wall

Residences Studios and Apartments Hotels

Wood Quay

Temple Bar 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

• • • •

• 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.

General English Work-Study in Dublin Academic Year IELTS Preparation Private lessons

LUAS Tram Line National Museum of Ireland

DART Train Line

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

Choose from our range of courses, for adults of all ages, to achieve fluency for your everyday, leisure, academic or professional life.

GUIDE TO ENGLISH LEVELS

Choose your course

Beginner

I speak very little English

Elementary

I can understand and speak basic English in familiar situations

Upper Intermediate

I speak well but not fluently in a variety of situations. I can express quite complex ideas, but I find it difficult to understand fast speech of native speakers

Intermediate

I understand and speak quite well in familiar everyday situations

Advanced

I am fluent and confident in expressing myself although I sometimes have problems with more complex ideas or unfamiliar situations

Proficiency

I speak English fluently and understand almost everything, although I sometimes have difficulty with very colloquial English

Course Name

Course Description

Where can I take this course?

Hours per week

Minimum Level

Course Length (weeks)

Lunch Club 1

More information

Jump into English

Learn by doing with this integrated programme which includes taskbased learning, language input and out of school activities with authentic language practice - discovering London and meeting Londoners.

London

30h

1-4

Once a week

Page 12

Standard General English

For those who want to achieve fluency, and accuracy and confidence in everyday English. Develops the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

London and Dublin

16h 40m

London: A2 Dublin: A1

1-24

Once every 2 weeks

Page 14

Intensive General English

General English in the mornings with extra vocabulary, speaking and conversation in the afternoons.

London and Dublin

23h 20m

London: 4-24 Dublin: 1-24

Once every 2 weeks

Page 14

Standard & Intensive Academic Year

Long term programmes to achieve fluency for future work and study, through a long period of immersion in the English language, with the option of IELTS preparation.

London and Dublin

16h 40m / 23h 20m

London: A2 Dublin: A1

25-52

Once every 2 weeks

Page 16

Work & Study

Long term programmes for non-EEA students to achieve fluency for future work and study. Students have permission for part time work in Ireland.

Dublin

16h 40m

3 times in the first weeks of your course 2

Page 18

Standard & Intensive Professional English

For professional people and other mature, motivated learners with a minimum age of 21. Learn in smaller groups of 5-8 students for greater personal attention, with Business Communication option.

London

16h 40m / 23h 20m

1-11

Once a week

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Part Time, Standard and Intensive IELTS Preparation

Prepare for success in the IELTS Examination, for future employment or entrance to an English-speaking university.

London and Dublin

6h 40m / 16h 40m / 23h 20m

2-8

Once every 2 weeks

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Private Lessons

Customised language training for your language or professional needs – for 1, 2 or 3 students booking together.

London and Dublin

2 or more

Any

Page 24

Christmas and New Year

Combine study in London at this special time of the year with a leisure and sightseeing programme.

London

10 / 16h 40m

1/2

Page 25

Frances King School of English

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, twice a week, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school. Morning option only.

Frances King School of English

SAMPLE WEEK - ART / MUSIC (topics are changed weekly)

Jump Into English®

Task-based sessions

Integrated and intensive programme: each week you’ll combine language with London tourism and culture, and meeting

English speakers. You will learn in and outside the classroom –

9.00 - 12.15

active ‘learning by doing’, sharing new experiences with your classmates.

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

Discover London – Activities and Excursions

Authentic Learning Experiences The programme for the week is based on themes, such as Art & Music, Architecture & Urban Life and Fashion & Design. The focus is on improving your spoken fluency and includes project and task-based learning, workshops and presentations. You’ll develop confidence in speaking and presenting ideas and thoughts in English.

Escorted cultural and touristic trips to beautiful and interesting parts of the city are based on the weekly themes and integrated with the course. Twice a week lunch with an English-speaker and a group of students is included and there is an evening activity as well.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack ü Activities and Guided Tours

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Coffee time & networking Students introduce themselves in a minipresentation

Language Input Feedback & Error Correction from task session day 1

Presentation 1 Homework and preparation for presentation

Coffee time Discussion of visit and evening activity and introduction to new topic

Visit Royal Albert Hall tour

Meeting Londoners

ü Language Workshops

In language development sessions you’ll improve your grammar, increase your vocabulary and study the language needed for the projects and tasks. Teacher feedback and error correction will improve your accuracy.

There will be opportunities to meet English speaking Londoners, and to practise and speak ‘real English’ with them.

ü Certificate

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14, average 12 JUMP INTO ENGLISH® City Minimum level Length Sessions/week Hours/week

Review of Tate Britain visit (plus vocabulary)

Art Task Session A ranking discussion where students choose a famous work of art for the school to hang in its lobby

Native Speaker Morning Curator from the Wallace collection

Presentation 1 Students identify and bring in a copy of a piece of art by an artist from their country, with relevant history and background and reason for choosing it

Music Task Session Students create and design their own music festival

Presentation of task Groups present work of art they chose and final class decision is made

Q & A session with Native Speaker

Tutorials 1:1 Feedback on presentation

Presentation of task Groups present their festivals and the best is chosen in a class vote

Coffee time and discussion of visit

FREE FOR LUNCH AND ONCE A WEEK ACCOMPANIED LUNCH CLUB Visit Tate Britain

Language Input Lesson based on morning error correction. The teacher identifies language area to work on

Free guided tour of selected artist

Language Input Presentation Skills needed for the first presentation

ü Study Guide

Language Input

Meeting native English speakers

TUESDAY

12.15-13.00 13.00-16.15

Language input and feedback

MONDAY

Week’s plan explained

Cyrill Roessler, Switzerland

ü Placement Test and Assessment

Activities and excursions

Visit Walking music tour

Language Input The teacher identifies language area to focus on based on morning task

Presentation 2 Students promote and market a new band or singer

ü Lunch Club

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, twice a week, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

London only

Coffee time and discussion of visit Wednesday from 19:00

Language Input Grammar / vocabulary useful for the second presentation 2 Evening Activity Music event Ain’t nothin but the blues - Soho

End of week Party

* Some evening activities may be for 18+ only.

A2 1-4 weeks 18 classroom sessions, 1 lunch, 3/4 outside activities/excursions (classroom session = 45 minutes)

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30h Monday to Friday 9.00-12.15 and 13.00-16.15

Timetable

One day a week 12.15-13.00 Lunch Club

One evening activity / week Start dates 12

Frances King School of English

Every Monday

Christmas and New Year in London - English course and activities page 25

Frances King School of English

General English For adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing – by learning and practising

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

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON

Language Development

• Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy

Language Skills

Ginevra De Castro, Italy

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

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

Language Skills

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

ü Welcome Pack

Lunch Club

ü Study Guide

Language for You!

• Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class

ü Activity Programme

• Focus on international communication in English • Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays

Lunch Club

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

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: London maximum 14, average 12. Dublin maximum 15, average 12.

Length

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON

INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH

London and Dublin

Dublin only

London and Dublin

London A2, Dublin A1

1-24 weeks

London 4-24 weeks Dublin 1-24 weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 13.00-17.00 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Lessons/week Hours/week

Timetable

Start dates 14

One day every 2 weeks 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Every Monday

Frances King School of English

Mert Onal, Turkey

Language Development

Language Skills

Minimum level

“I am very happy to be in London and studying at Frances King. There are so many different cultures and it’s easy to make friends. English is the common language to communicate and this motivates me a lot!”

INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH

• Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English

City

“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.”

ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

With Frances King ® Online, you can study before and after your course in London or Dublin.

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 24

JUMP INTO ENGLISH

In London, students can also choose to include Jump into English, an integrated programme of language and activities with 2 lunches a week, for 4 weeks - see pages 12 and 13

Christmas and New Year in London - English course and activities page 25

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Language for You! Every Monday

Every Monday Frances King School of English

Academic Year Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the

English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING

INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR

Language Development

Language Skills

• Course content - page 14

Jump into English

IELTS Preparation

• Course content - page 22

“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

IELTS Preparation • Course content - page 22

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON

Language for You! • Course content - page 14

Language Development

Lunch Club

Language Skills

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Study Plan ü Regular progress meetings ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide

• Course content - page 14

ü Activity Programme ü Language Workshops

Students start with a General English course, including Language Development & Language Skills and progress to an IELTS Preparation Course once they reach level B1. Students taking an Intensive Academic Year programme in London have the option of joining a Jump Into English course for 4 weeks once they reach level A2.

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: London maximum 14, average 12. Dublin maximum 15, average 12.

Minimum level Length

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON

INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR

London and Dublin

Dublin only

London and Dublin

London A2, Dublin A1

25-52 weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

Lessons/week Hours/week

16h 40m Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills / IELTS Preparation

Timetable

Start dates 16

Emeric Lamaire, France

• London only. Course content page 12

Lunch Club

City

“I improved my vocabulary and practical use of English which will help me keep up with my studies and enable me to keep in touch with my new friends all over the world.”

Monday to Friday Monday to Friday 13.00-17.00 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Development, Language Skills / IELTS Language Skills / IELTS Preparation Preparation / Jump into English (1)

Frances King School of English

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Language for You! / IELTS Preparation / Jump into English (1) Every Monday

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EXAMINATION PREPARATION

IELTS Preparation is available with Standard Morning and Intensive courses.

One day every 2 weeks 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Every Monday

ü Certificate

With Frances King ® Online, you can study before and after your course in London or Dublin.

Christmas and New Year in London - English course and activities page 25

(1) Jump into English is offered in London only. Timetable: 9-30-15.30

Every Monday Frances King School of English

Work-Study in Dublin Long term programmes for non-EEA students allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Develop the 4 skills listening, speaking, reading and writing - and make significant progress in your English language development through continuous practice using real life situations. STANDARD WORK-STUDY MORNING

STUDENT SUPPORT

Language Development

• Helpful information on finding accommodation

Language Skills

• Job Club to help you find work

• Course content - page 14

Welcome Lunch Club

“I have really enjoyed my time at Frances King. I have made lots of friends from all over the world and my course has helped me to communicate with more confidence and fluency.” Felipe C. Pereira, Brazil

• Lower prices for afternoon courses with the same quality

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

ü Welcome Pack

• Help with your GNIB application

ü Activity Programme

• Help with opening a bank account

Language Development

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

Language Skills • Course content - page 14

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

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

Welcome Lunch Club Three light lunches with an English speaker and a group of students in the first weeks of your course, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 18 Class size: maximum 15, average 12 STANDARD WORK-STUDY MORNING Dublin only

Starting level Length Lessons/week

Timetable

Dublin only

A1 - B2

A2 - B2

25 weeks

20 16h 40m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday 13.00-17.00 Language Development, Language Skills

Frances King School of English

Every Monday

With Frances King ® Online, you can study before and after your course in London or Dublin.

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 24

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 IELTS Students will be able to switch to an IELTS Preparation course once they reach level B1.

3 times in the first weeks of your course 12.50-13.45 Welcome Lunch Club

Start dates 18

STANDARD WORK-STUDY AFTERNOON

16h 40m

Hours/week

Byeongpil Son, Korea

• Welfare officer to help you with any personal issues

STANDARD WORK-STUDY AFTERNOON

City

“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.”

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

Every Monday Frances King School of English

Club 8 - Professional English Designed for professional people and other mature, motivated learners – minimum age 24. You will learn in small groups of 5-8 students for greater personal attention and interaction with your teacher. The aim is for confident communication and fluency in English. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other professionals from all over the world. CLUB 8 STANDARD PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

Language Development

• Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy

Language Skills

• Topics and tasks of interest to professional people

Lunch Club

Utku Anil Cicek, Turkey

• Focus on language skills for the business world such as telephoning, meeting people, negotiating and attending meetings • Improve business writing skills such as emailing, placing orders, making and responding to complaints, writing reports • Increase your vocabulary for business topics such as marketing, finance, HR, management and online commerce

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

• As for Club 8 Standard, with private lessons to focus on your individual language or professional needs. See page 22 for information about private lessons

Age: minimum 24 Class size: maximum 8, average 12 CLUB 8 STANDARD PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 COMBINATION PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

London only

1-11 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

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 Business Communication

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

Minimum level Length Lessons/week Hours/week

Timetable

Start dates 20

One day a week 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Every month by arrangement and every Monday within these dates: Spring (March 21-April 29); Summer (June 13-August 26); Autumn (October 10-28)

Frances King School of English

Aleksandra Ginevra De Fedorova, Castro, Russia Italy

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

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

Bildungsurlaub Club 8 Intensive is eligible for the Bildungsurlaub in many German states Linguaskill General and Business Linguaskill test available

ü Lunch Club

Lunch Club CLUB 8 COMBINATION

Lunch Club

City

“I“I really the school, teachers have like improved my English and entertainment programme. every day – lessons are both My accommodation modern stimulating and fun. isSpeaking with a gym and 10 minutes to my host family helped my from school by underground. English become more fluent: Imaybe will recommend Frances King one day they will come to my friends.” to visit me in Italy.”

Business Communication

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

COURSE FACTS

“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.”

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once a week, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

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, Pernod-Ricard, Renault Finance, Saipem, Samsung, Santander, Schweppes, Shell, Siemens, Unilever, Volvo.

With Frances King ® Online, you can study before and after your course in London or Dublin.

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning page 24

Christmas and New Year in London - English course and activities page 25

Frances King School of English

IELTS Examination For those who need to prepare for success in the IELTS

Examination. This internationally recognised qualification will

help with future employment or entrance to an English speaking university.

STANDARD IELTS

INTENSIVE IELTS

IELTS Preparation

• A language and skills class to improve your success in the IELTS examination • Practise your reading and listening skills, and increase your fluency and accuracy in writing and speaking

“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.”

Lunch Club IELTS Preparation • Practice examinations and exercises to improve your IELTS score

Takahiro Ishiyama, Japan

“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!” Annina Manser, Switzerland

• Write to describe, discuss and evaluate INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

• Improve your reading and listening for general and detailed understanding

PART TIME IELTS

• Speak with confidence and good pronunciation

IELTS Preparation

ü Welcome Pack ü Study Guide ü Practice examinations ü Activity Programme

Lunch Club

ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

Lunch Club

COURSE FACTS

Age: minimum 16 Class size: London maximum 14, average 12. Dublin maximum 15, average. Minimum level: B1

City

STANDARD IELTS

INTENSIVE IELTS

PART TIME IELTS

London or Dublin

2-8 weeks

16h 40m

23h 20m

6h 40m

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 IELTS Preparation

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 IELTS Preparation

One day every 2 weeks 12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Length Lessons/week Hours/week

Timetable

Monday to Thursday 13.45-15.30 IELTS Preparation

Start dates

Frances King School of English

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

With Frances King ® Online, you can study before and after your course in London or Dublin.

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EXAMINATION DATES

The IELTS examination is held on the Saturday at the end of your course. 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.

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The complete course is 8 weeks starting on January 4, February 28, April 25, July 4, August 30, October 24 (shorter courses, 2-7 weeks, and other start dates by arrangement) Frances King School of English

Private Lessons

Our other courses

for adults

Suitable for people who want a personal, intensive focus on

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDON

their learning.

Combine study in London at this special time of the year with a leisure and sightseeing programme in the afternoons and weekends.

• 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.

For students aged 18 and over there are special prices in Chapter Portobello student residence (see page 26).

“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.”

COURSE FACTS

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDON

Age

Minimum 18

Class size

Average 12, maximum 14

Minimum level

Bruna Brunner, Portugal

Start dates and length

December 19 (1/2 weeks); December 28 (1 week)

Lessons/hours/weeks

Week 1: 20 lessons (16h 40m). Week 2: 12 lessons (10h) Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

Timetable

FLEXITIME

ONLINE LESSONS

2+ lessons per week

Teams /Zoom / Skype lessons

• Private lessons for 1, 2 or 3 people with same English level and learning needs

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

• 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.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

ü Welcome Pack

Our other courses

ü Study Guide ü Activity Programme

ü Language Workshops ü Certificate

2022

London Family Programme We’ll get you speaking English

including enrolment details and fees

for families and young learners OUR PROGRAMMES FOR FAMILIES IN LONDON AND DUBLIN English language programmes and activities for children aged 6-16, optional classes for parents and other family members. We can also arrange accommodation for your family.

2022

London Teenager Programme We’ll get you speaking English

WEEKENDS AND OUT OF HOURS We are able to arrange private lessons at weekends and out of normal school hours both at school and other central London addresses such as your home, a hotel or office. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Our other courses

including enrolment details and fees

OUR SUMMER CAMPS FOR TEENAGERS IN LONDON AND DUBLIN English language programmes and activities in superb, self-contained residential campus in London, for ages 12-17. In Dublin: English language programmes and activities for teenagers in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey with excellent homestay accommodation, for ages 12-17.

for groups

ü Free tea and coffee ü Computer access COURSE FACTS FLEXITIME City

London or Dublin

Age

Adults of all ages, children from age 5

Class size Levels Lessons/week

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.

ü Wireless Internet ü TV, newspapers and magazines

Our other courses

All

Hours/week

By arrangement

Timetable

By arrangement

Start dates

By arrangement

groups@francesking.com

ü Help with planning your free time in London or Dublin

1, 2 or 3

2 or more, lessons are 60 minutes

Please contact:

COMBINATION COURSES

You can combine private lessons with any Frances King course

Internship Programmes

Internship Programmes are available in Dublin for EU and EEA nationals and students with a working holiday visa. Please ask for our information leaflet.

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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 or 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

Studios and apartments

Homestay

Student Residences

Studios and Apartments

Hotels

• The best way to learn about English life and culture and to practise English

• For an independent lifestyle – perfect for students, young working people and professionals

• Quality, serviced accommodation for young working people and professionals with private bathrooms and cooking facilities

• Carefully selected 3, 4 and 5 star hotels to offer good value and quality and are close to our schools in London and Dublin

• 3 categories: Standard, Premium and Deluxe

• 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 included

Frances King School of English

• Excellent locations near our schools in London and Dublin - easy journeys by public transport or walking distance

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

Hotels

Homestay

• We select homestays for their location, the quality and cleanliness of their home and a caring ‘home away from home’

Student Residences

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

Standard **

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

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 4 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

Free WiFi

Self catering

Gym

Regent’s Park

Euston Eust

Frances King – Kensington 1 iQ Hammersmith

Green Park

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Belgravia

eet Fleet Str

2 Chapter Portobello

3 Lightfoot Hall Chelsea 4 Chelsea Cloisters

Trafalgar ll Ma Square

St. James’s Park

Buckingham Palace

Private bathroom

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

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.

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

Free coffee

Gym

Quality Rating

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

5 Citadines

Wh iteh all

Locations

Communal Kitchen

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K in

Private Kitchen

Kingʼs Cross

Cinema

South Kensington

Free WiFi

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Victoria & Albert Museum

Self Catering

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

Private bathroom

Pic

Gloucester Road

Earls Court

Science Museum

S tr

Road

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Harrods

Ro a

Leicester Square

Hammersmith

C rom

Mayfair

Hyde Park Corner

Royal Albert Hall

Tottenham Court Road

Stree t

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Kensington

High Street Kensington

Ox ford

Marble Bond Street Arch

Hyde Park

Kensington Palace

Zone 1

Gardens

Road

Re g

Notting Hill Kensington Gate

Marylebone

et r St re

Bayswater

Marylebone

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Zone 2

Ba ke

Bayswater

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Highbury & Islington

Paddington

Grove

Portobello Market

Notting Hill

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Westway A40(M)

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Baker Street

Mar yl

Westbourne Park

Zone 4

Zone 3

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

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

Exercise classes

Lad bro ke

Ealing

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

Ma ryl eb

Zone 5 Finsbury Park

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

Private Kitchen

Zone 6

West Hampstead Willesden Green Queens Park Kilburn

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

Pala

Study room

• Modern, newly built, student residence, suitable for students

Cinema

Private Kitchen

5 Citadines ****

Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey

Gym

Dining Room

4 Chelsea Cloisters ***

k in

Private bathroom

3 Lightfoot Hall Chelsea ***

Westbourne Park. • Location: zone 2, About 30 minutes by underground to Frances King. Located in a tranquil location with a canal running alongside the building. All the many attractions of Notting Hill, one of London’s liveliest areas, are a short walk away - many bars, cafes, boutiques, markets, street food, sports clubs, cinemas, theatres and much more.

• Pilates, yoga and other classes available

Free WiFi

2 Chapter Portobello **

• Minimum age 18, single studios, 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

Buc

LONDON

Sloane Square

Chelsea

Victoria

Chelsea Football Stadium

Frances King School of English

Featured Residence

DUBLIN

Other Student Residences

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

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

Studios and Apartments

2 Ardcairn House ***

3 Baggot Street **

4 Studios and Apartments ***

• Stylish, newly built student residence offering single en suite rooms suitable for students. Kitchen/living rooms shared with 6-9 others.

• Popular residence with single and twin rooms for two people booking togetherw

• Luxurious studios and 1-3 bedroom apartments in excellent areas close to the city centre. Perfect for families and groups of friends

• Normal minimum stay 24 weeks, shorter stays may be possible by arrangement • Location: Grangegorman suburb, Dublin 7, 35 minutes’ walk to Frances King or 25 minutes by public transport

Fitness Studio

Rooftop Gardens

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

• Location: Dublin 2, 10 minutes’ walk to Frances King

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Communal Kitchen

Cinema

Bowling

Study room

Communal Kitchen

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

Self Catering

Private bathroom

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Private Kitchen

Facilities also include a fitness studio, games and music rooms, courtyards and rooftop gardens Rotunda

15 5

9 Phoenix Park

2 6W

Wood Quay

Temple Bar

National Gallery

County Dublin

Frances King - Merrion Square 1 The Point

Trinity College Dublin

Christchurch Cathedral

Dublin Castle

5 3

Locations

North Wall

Merrion Square Park

2 Ardcairn House

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

Quality Rating

** Standard *** Premium

3 Baggot Street

4 Studios and Apartments

St Stephen’s Green

Portobello

County Dublin 18

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