Enrolment Details for London and Dublin 2015
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1. Enrolment You can enrol in the following ways: • By post to: Frances King School of English, Enrolment Office, 77 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS, UK • By fax to: +44 20 7341 9771
•D ownload the enrolment form:
• Make an appointment to visit one of our schools: Take a test, pay a deposit and reserve a place on the next course. Please bring your passport/ID card with you to make a booking. In London telephone +44 (0)20 7870 6533; in Dublin telephone +353 (0)1 4866000
https://secure.francesking.com/enrol-london (for London) https://secure.francesking.com/enrol-dublin (for Dublin) http://www.francesking.co.uk/DownloadFiles/Enrolment/FKEnrolmentForm2015.pdf
Send the form to us in one of the following ways: • By email to: london@francesking.com (for London) dublin@francesking.com (for Dublin)
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2. Payment terms
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•E nrol online at:
You must send payment with your enrolment. We can confirm your course or accommodation booking and send a letter of confirmation when you or your company have paid: • A deposit of:
• In full in the following cases: – If you are applying for a Student Visa – If you are booking less than 15 days before arrival – If you are booking Summer Budget Apartments in London (A801-A802)
– £200 (London)/€200 (Dublin) if you want to book a course – £500 (London)/€500 (Dublin) if you want to book a course and accommodation
• 15 days before your arrival you need to pay the balance of your course and accommodation fees • Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable
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3. How to pay
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• D ocuments for visa applications will not be issued unless students have paid course fees in full
You can pay in the following ways: • Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
Dublin Frances King School of English (Ireland) Ltd Bank sort code: 90 14 90 Account number: 62783119 IBAN BIC Number (SWIFT): BOFIIE2D IBAN number: IE18 BOFI 9014 9062 7831 19
Please complete your card details on the Enrolment Form or pay online:
London: https://secure.francesking.com/payment-london
Dublin: https://secure.francesking.com/payment-dublin
It is safe to give your credit card details on our secure server. • I nternational Bank Transfer to our bank:
London Business Education Limited trading as Frances King School of English, Bank sort code: 56 00 03 Account number: 17054524 IBAN BIC number (SWIFT): NWBKGB2L IBAN number: GB62 NWBK 5600 0317 0545 24
– Frances King is not responsible for any bank transfer charges. Payment must be received in full – please instruct your bank to remit the full amount plus additional funds to cover ALL bank transfer charges. – You need to email/fax a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form. – Please make certain that the student’s name appears clearly on the bank transfer. • Sterling cheque drawn on an English bank account (for London) or Euro
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• When we receive your Enrolment Form and payment, we check the availability of your course and accommodation and send your confirmation documents by email or post within 3-4 working days. We can also send your documents by courier (DHL): £45/courier (for London) and €50/courier (for Dublin). We will contact you if the course or accommodation you want is not available and offer you an alternative.
• I f you want to book an airport transfer (either a single or return) you must fax or email us your flight details and we will then confirm that we have booked this for you. •S tudents aged 16 and 17 must book an arrival airport transfer unless a guardian (over 21 years) is meeting the student at the airport – see page 7.
• If you would like us to arrange accommodation before your pre-entry visa is issued, you need to agree to our Accommodation Cancellation Policy (see page 8), otherwise we will not arrange your accommodation until a visa has been issued.
•Y ou must inform your homestay or other accommodation provider of your arrival time. If you do not do this, we cannot guarantee that your host/accommodation provider will be there to meet you.
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5. Medical, Travel and Course Insurance
• Before you arrive in the UK/Ireland, you should take out insurance for your own financial and personal security. EU nationals should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows you access to health care services. You can take out your own insurance or the International Student Policy offered by Guard.Me Insurance.
Applying for a Visa • Before completing the Enrolment Form and to ensure that you apply for the correct visa for your age, level of English and length of stay, please visit: • For UK visas: UKBA website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/ • For Ireland visas: INIS website www.inis.gov.ie • If you are applying for a General Student Visa (GSV) for the UK, to take a course of over 6 months, you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from the school. The cost of this is £14 (subject to change) and will be added to your invoice. • If you are applying for a visa, please send a photocopy of the main page of your valid passport.
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4. Confirmation
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cheque drawn on an Irish bank account (for Dublin)
• Insurance fees for London: £5.25 per week • Insurance fees for Dublin: €50 (up to 12 weeks), €125 (Annual) • For further details, please visit: • London insurance: http://www.francesking.com/prices-transfer.aspx • Dublin insurance: http://www.francesking.com/prices-transfer-in-dublin.aspx
Teenager Programme in London and Dublin Different terms and conditions apply. Please ask for the Teenager Programme – Enrolment Details, Terms and Conditions 2015.
Address and Office Hours Frances King School of English, 77 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS, UK Gloucester Road Underground Station. District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines. Frances King School of English, 26 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland Office hours: 08:30-18:00
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Course Fees for London 2015 Course Number and Name
Lessons Timetable per week
1
S uper Intensive General English
30
2
Intensive General English
25
3
8
S emi-Intensive Plus General English - Morning S emi-Intensive Plus General English - Afternoon S emi-Intensive General English - Morning S emi-Intensive General English - Afternoon P art-Time General English Evening C hristmas Programme
9
I ntensive Academic Year
4 5 6 7
10 S emi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Morning 11 S emi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Afternoon
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00
2 Max Class Size
1
2
3
4
6
General English Programmes
8
10
Weeks
12
20
24
28
36
42
48
15
£439
£818
£1165 £1480 £2041 £2629 £3220 £3829 £6382 £7544 £8336
£9917
£11569 £13228
15
£391
£729
£1039 £1320 £1820 £2344 £2871 £3414 £5691 £6727
£7433
£8843
£10317 £11795
20
9.00-13.00
15
£317
£591
£853
£1086 £1514 £1946 £2380 £2808 £4691 £5535 £6150
£7382
£8611
£9852
20
13.00-17.00
15
£214
£398
£568
£711
£979
£1255 £1550 £1830 £3049 £3607 £4005
£4802
£5602
£6405
15
9.00-12.00
15
£240
£447
£647
£813
£1110 £1459 £1785 £2113 £3516 £4163 £4625
£5551
£6476
£7399
15
14.00-17.00
15
£154
£287
£423
£534
£748
£961
£1173 £1377 £2287 £2711 £3015
£3620
£4223
£4812
6
18.30-20.30
15
£45
£83
£120
£149
£204
£265
£314
16/12
9.00-13.00
15
25
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00
15
£6559
1
£7396
2
£8629 3 £9336
4
20
9.00-13.00
15
£5397
1
£6134
2
£7157 3 £7794
4
20
13.00-17.00
15
£3517
1
£4005
2
£4672 3 £5070
4
£366
£613
£723
£314 £628 Academic Year and Pathway Programmes
9.00-12.00 & 26 15/1 £4214 £8326 £11241 12 I ntensive University English 13.00-15.00 1 28 weeks, 24 weeks’ tuition and 4 weeks’ holiday 2 36 weeks, 30 weeks’ tuition and 6 weeks’ holiday 3 42 weeks, 36 weeks’ tuition and 6 weeks’ holiday 4 48 weeks, 40 weeks’ tuition and 8 weeks’ holiday. (Programme length and holiday will increase by 2 weeks for students whose course runs over the Christmas holiday period) Examination Preparation Programmes 9.00-12.00 & 13/ Super Intensive Preparation 30 15 £1480 £2629 £3220 £3829 13.00-16.00 14 for FCE or CAE 9.00-12.00 & 15/ Intensive Preparation 25 15 £1320 £2344 £2871 £3414 13.00-15.00 16 for FCE or CAE 17/ Semi-intensive Plus Preparation 20 9.00-13.00 15 £1086 £1946 £2380 £2808 18 for FCE or CAE 9.00-12.00 & 19 S uper Intensive Preparation 30 15 £1480 £2629 13.00-16.00 for IELTS 9.00-12.00 & 20 I ntensive Preparation 25 15 £1320 £2344 13.00-15.00 for IELTS 21 S emi-intensive Plus Preparation 20 9.00-13.00 15 £1086 £1946 for IELTS - Morning 22 S emi-intensive Plus Preparation 20 13.00-17.00 15 £1255 for IELTS - Afternoon 23 S emi-intensive Preparation 15 14.00-17.00 15 £961 for IELTS - Afternoon English Programmes for Business and Professional People 9.00-13.00 & 8 £538 £970 £1391 £1755 £2350 £2820 £3525 £4193 26 C lub 8 Super Intensive English 28 14.00-16.00 20 9.00-13.00 8 £430 £776 £1115 £1403 £1881 £2260 £2822 £3358 27 Club 8 Intensive English 22 or Fees as for Course 27, plus special rate of £65 per lesson for One-to-One lessons 9.00-13.00 8/1 28 Club 8 Combination more 9.00-13.00 & 29 C lub 8 Super Intensive 28 8 £538 £970 £1391 £1755 £2350 £2820 14.00-16.00 Business English 9.00-13.00 & 30 C lub 8 Super Intensive 28 8 £970 £1391 14.00-16.00 Legal English One-to-One and One-to-Two Programmes 9.15-13.15 £2936 £5872 £8808 £11744 Lunch with teacher 1 40 32 One-to-One 40 14.15-17.15 9.15-13.15 & 30 1 £2125 £4250 £6375 £8498 33 One-to-One 30 14.15-16.15 20 9.15-13.15 1 £1417 £2833 £4250 £5666 34 One-to-One 20 2-45 1 £75 per lesson (£65 with concurrent group course) 35 One-to-One Flexitime 2-45 2 £44 per lesson per person (£34 per person with concurrent group course) 36 One-to-Two Flexitime 1 £5286 37 O ne-to-One 9 day immersion 72 Family Programmes 38 Family Junior Course 20 9.00-13.00 15 £327 £611 £881 £1123 £1565 £2012 £2458 Morning 39 Family Adult Course Morning 40 Family Junior Course Afternoon 41 Family Adult Course Afternoon
42 L ondon Teenager Programme - Residential 43 L ondon Teenager Programme - Day School
20
9.00-13.00
10
£430
£776
£1115 £1403 £1881 £2260 £2822
15
14.00-17.00
15
£228
£427
£615
£784
15
14.00-17.00
10
£306
£552
£793
£998
London Teenager Programmes 20
9.00-13.00
15
20
9.00-13.00
15
£2146 £3220 £4292 £6439 £697
£1246 £1796 £2288 £3191
Internship and Work Experience Fees: 6-16 week unpaid placements: £525. Supplement for unpaid placements of 17 weeks or more: £180. For work sectors such as Law and Engineering: £575. 2-6 week unpaid placements: £140/week. 12-24 week paid placements: £230 . To calculate the total fee, you must add the English course fee for Courses 1-6 or 9-11 above. Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes. Full details in the brochure and on page 6 of Enrolment Details 2015. What is included: placement test and assessment, ‘Welcome Pack’, school certificates, use of Study Centres (normal opening hours 12.00-17.30) and some social activities. (see website for more details). What is NOT included: medical, travel and course insurance, airport transfers, bank charges, examination fees, travel, excursions and some other social activities. Students must buy course books for Examination Preparation courses as directed by their teachers: Cambridge: £25, IELTS: £28. Supplementary materials are included.
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Accommodation Fees for London 2015 Accommodation Number and Name
A2 A3
Standard Homestay: Single Bed and Breakfast Standard Homestay: Twin Bed and Breakfast
A4
Standard Homestay: Single 4 Dinner Plan
A5 A6 A7 A8
Standard Homestay: Single Half-Board Standard Homestay: Twin Half-Board Premium Homestay: Single Bed and Breakfast Premium Homestay: Twin Bed and Breakfast
A9
Premium Homestay: Single 4 Dinner Plan
A10 Premium Homestay: Single Half-Board A11 Premium Homestay: Twin Half-Board A12 Premium Homestay: Private Bathroom Supplement A13 Deluxe Homestay: Single Bed and Breakfast
Quality Rating
Zone 3 (October - May) B2 £143 B3 £124
£179
B4
£158
£199 £172 per person £191 £163 per person
B5 B6
£179 £151
Notes
Homestays
£45 per room
Location
Availability
2 people must book together Breakfast every day and dinner from Monday - Thursday 2 people must book together 2 people must book together Breakfast every day and dinner from Monday - Thursday
£220 £241 £201 per person
Ages
Not available
2 people must book together
16 years and over and children under 16 accompanied by a parent/ guardian
Zones 1, 2 and 3
All year minimum 1 week
A13-A14: with private bathroom Zones 1 Breakfast every day and dinner on and 2 only 3 evenings (arrange with the host) Zone 3 all year £136 With use of kitchen Zone 3 only Private Home: Single Self-Catering Use of kitchen in Private Home (B1) to prepare meals and snacks and in Deluxe Homestays (A13-A14) for refreshments and snacks. In all other homestay types students cannot use kitchens. Apartments (with private bathroom and kitchen facilities)
A14 Deluxe Homestay: Single 3 Dinner Plan B1
Prices/Person/Week
Zones 1 and 2 (Zones 1, 2 or 3 June - September) £158 £143 per person
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Facilites Fee, one payment: £70 per person or £120 per family, per apartment or per 2 people booking a twin room.
A410 C helsea Cloisters: 1 bedroom (1-3 people) Self-Catering A912 C itadines: 1 bedroom (2-4 people) Self-Catering
£260
£294
£145/night/apartment Facilities Fee, one payment: £120 £229/night/apartment
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
South Kensington, Zone 1
All year
Kensington, Zone 1
We also offer a range of Deluxe Studios and Apartments (including Fraser Place in Kensington, Citadines in Trafalgar Square & Casa Londra in other zone 1 locations) from: £120/night/studio. Residences – all year
A301 M ansion Chelsea: Premium Single Studio Self-Catering
£395 (January - August) £405 (September - December) £245/person (January - August) £250/person (September - December)
You can book a twin room for 2 people booking together or we will place you with another student of the same sex
A306 P ure Hammersmith: Premium Residence Single Studio Self-Catering
£325
Private bathroom and kitchen
A310 B owden Court: Standard Residence Single Half-Board
£270
Shared bathroom, no kitchens, microwaves and kettles in TV room
A302 Mansion Chelsea: Premium Twin Self-Catering
Private bathroom and kitchen
Chelsea, Zone 1 18 years and over
Studios (with private bathroom and kitchen facilities) A401 T he Residence: Budget Mini Studio Single Self-Catering
£275
A411 C helsea Cloisters: Double Studio Self-Catering
£345/person
A910 C itadines: Double Studio Self-Catering
£511/person
A404 V ancouver Studios: Single Studio Self-Catering
£650
A405 Vancouver Studios: Twin Studio Self-Catering
£465/person
18 years and over
Two people must book together Facilities Fee, one payment: £120 18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian 2 people must book together
All year minimum 2 weeks
All year minimum 2 weeks South (4 weeks in July Kensington, & August) Zone 1 All year minimum 1 week Kensington, Zone 1 All year minimum 1 week. Extra bed in Twin Bayswater, Studio: £399/ Zone 1 person/week
Budget Flatshares
A501 L ondon Solutions: Budget Flatshare Single Self-Catering
£197
A502 L ondon Solutions: Budget Flatshare Twin Self-Catering
£139/person Hotels
A601 T hree Star Hotel: Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From £60/person/night
A602 Four Star Hotel: Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From £80/person/night
A501-A502: shared bathroom and kitchen You can book a twin room for 2 people booking together or we will place you with another student of the same sex
18-30 years
Zones 1 and 2
Prices vary seasonally. 2 & 5 star hotels also available
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
Zone 1
Summer Residences
A701 S outhside & Eastside: Premium Summer Residences - Single Bed and Breakfast
£380
A702 S outhside & Eastside: Premium Summer Residences - Twin Bed and Breakfast
£260/person
A505 V ictoria League: Budget Summer Residence - Single Self-Catering
Hammersmith, Zone 2 Notting Hill Gate, Zone 1
Private bathroom, no kitchen facilities Twin rooms: two people must book together. Evening meal available in restaurant from £10/person/meal
£170
Shared bathroom and kitchen
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
£1400/apartment
A802 L ondon Solutions: Budget Self-Catering Apartments - 3 bedroom (maximum 7 people)
£1600/apartment
Suitable for adults and for children accompanied by a parent/guardian
10 weeks’ notice to cancel. Facilities Fee, one payment: £120
All year
Minimum 1 week, South July 7 Kensington, September 27 Zone 1
18-30 years
Bayswater, Zone 1
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
Zone 1 (subject to availability)
Budget Apartments (with private bathroom and kitchen) – summer only A801 L ondon Solutions: Budget Self-Catering Apartments - 2 bedroom (maximum 5 people)
All year minimum 4 weeks
Minimum 2 weeks, June 27 August 8
Minimum 1 week, June 20 September 5
Summer only
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Course Fees for Dublin 2015 Course Number and Name
Lessons Timetable per week
1
S uper Intensive General English
30
2
Intensive General English
25
3
S emi-Intensive Plus General English - Morning S emi-Intensive Plus General English - Afternoon S emi-Intensive General English - Morning S emi-Intensive General English - Afternoon P art-Time General English Evening
4 5 6 7
9
I ntensive Academic Year
10 S emi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Morning 11 S emi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Afternoon 12 I ntensive University English 13/ 14 15/ 16 17/ 18 19
Super Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE Semi-intensive Plus Preparation for FCE or CAE S uper Intensive Preparation for IELTS 20 I ntensive Preparation for IELTS 21 S emi-intensive Plus Preparation for IELTS - Morning
3
4
6
8
General English Programmes
10
Weeks
12
20
25
28
36
42
48
15
€322
€616
€882
€1120 €1562 €2016 €2464 €2890 €4592 €5561 €6115
€7661
€8820
€9946
15
€276
€528
€756
€960
€1339 €1728 €2112 €2477 €3936 €4767
€5242
€6566
€7560
€8525
€230
€440
€630
€800
€1116 €1440 €1760 €2064 €3280 €3972 €4368
€5472
€6300
€7104
20
13.00-17.00
15
€161
€308
€441
€560
€781
€1008 €1232 €1445 €2296 €2781 €3058
€3830
€4410
€4973
15
9.00-12.00
15
€172
€330
€472
€600
€837
€1080 €1320 €1548 €2460 €2979 €3276
€4104
€4725
€5328
15
14.00-17.00
15
€126
€242
€346
€440
€614
€792
€968
€1135 €1804 €2185 €2402
€3010
€3465
€3907
4
18.30-20.30
15
€36
€72
€108
€144
€204
€256
€300
€348
€580
€725
Academic Year and Pathway Programmes
25
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00
15
€4290 €4704
€5904
€6804
20
9.00-13.00
15
€3620 €3976
€5004
€5754
20
13.00-17.00
15
€2510 €2716
€3384
€3906
26
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00
15/1
€6017
€8366
30 25 20 30 25 20
20 22 or more
32 One-to-One 40
40
33 One-to-One 30
30
34 35 36 37
20 2-45 2-45 72
44 D ublin Teenager Homestay Programme 45 D ublin Teenager Programme - Day School
2
15
27 Club 8 Intensive English
38 Family Junior Course 39 Family Adult Course
1
9.00-13.00
28
One-to-One 20 One-to-One Flexitime One-to-Two Flexitime O ne-to-One 9 day immersion
Max Class Size
20
26 C lub 8 Super Intensive English 28 Club 8 Combination
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00
4
9.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00 9.00-13.00 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00 9.00-13.00
Examination Preparation Programmes 15
€1120
€2464 €2890
15
€960
€2112 €2477
15
€800
15
€1120
€2016
€1760 €2064
15
€960
€1728
15
€800
€1440
English Programmes for Business and Professional People
9.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 9.00-13.00
8
9.00-13.00
8/1
8
€388
€742
€1063 €1350 €1823 €2187 €2700 €3200
€310
€594
€850
€1080 €1458 €1750 €2160 €2560
Fees as for Course 27, plus special rate of €50 per lesson for One-to-One lessons One-to-One and One-to-Two Programmes
9.15-13.15
Lunch with teacher 1
€2120 €4240 €6360 €8480
1
€1590 €3180 €4770 €6360
1 1 2 1
€1060 €2120 €3180 €4240 €55 per lesson (€50 with concurrent group course) €34 per lesson per person (€29 per person with concurrent group course) €3816 Family Programmes €241 €462 €661 €840 €1172 €1512 €1848 €310 €594 €850 €1080 €1458 €1750 €2160 Dublin Teenager Programmes
14.15-17.15 9.15-13.15 & 14.15-16.15 9.15-13.15
20 20
9.00-13.00 9.00-13.00
15 10
20
9.00-12.00
15
20
9.00-12.00
15
€1322 €1885 €2457 €3528 €432
€848
€1176 €1512 €2110
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes. What is included: placement test and assessment, ‘Welcome Pack’, school certificates, use of Study Centres (normal opening hours 12.00-17.30) and some social activities. (see website for more details). What is NOT included: medical, travel and course insurance, airport transfers, bank charges, examination fees, travel, excursions and some other social activities. Students must buy course books for Examination Preparation courses as directed by their teachers: Cambridge: €30 and IELTS: €30. Supplementary materials are included.
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Accommodation Fees for Dublin 2015 Accommodation Number and Name
Prices/Person/Week
5
Facilites Fee, one payment: €70 per person or €120 per family, per apartment or per 2 people booking a twin room. Quality Rating
Notes
Homestays
D5
Standard Homestay: Single Half-Board
€195
Breakfast and dinner every day, and lunch at the weekends
D6
Standard Homestay: Twin Half-Board
€185 per person
2 people must book together
D1
Premium Homestay: Single Half-Board
€230
Breakfast and dinner every day, and lunch at the weekends
D2
Premium Homestay: Twin Half-Board
€215 per person
2 people must book together
D3
Premium Homestay: Private Bathroom Supplement
D8
Deluxe Homestay: Single Half-Board
€280
Breakfast and dinner every day, and lunch at the weekends
D9
Deluxe Homestay: Twin Half-Board
€260 per person
2 people must book together
D4
Private Home: Single Self-Catering
€175
With use of kitchen
€30/room
Ages
€395
Single room in a shared apartment. Ensuite bathroom with shared living area and kitchen.
D202 Shared Serviced Apartments: 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Single Room Shared Bathroom
€365
Single room in a shared apartment. Shared bathroom with shared living area and kitchen.
D203 Shared Serviced Apartments: 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Double Room Ensuite
€280/person
Double room in a shared apartment with ensuite bathroom. Two people must book together.
D204 Shared Serviced Apartments: 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Double Room Shared Bathroom
€250/person
Double room in a shared apartment with a shared bathroom. Two people must book together.
Availability
South Dublin
16 years and over and children under 16 accompanied by a parent/ guardian
Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W and some parts of County Dublin
All year minimum 1 week
South Dublin
Shared Serviced Apartments D201 Shared Serviced Apartments: 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Single Room Ensuite
Location
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
Dublin 2, 4, 6 and 6W
All year minimum 1 week
Family Serviced Apartments D901 Family Serviced Apartments 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments
A combination of single, twin and double rooms available.
Prices on request
18 years and over and children Dublin 2, 4, accompanied by 6 and 6W a parent/guardian. Suitable for families or groups of friends
All year minimum 1 week
Baggot Street Residence D301 Baggot Street Residence: Single Half-Board D302 Baggot Street Residence: Twin Half-Board
€300
Private ensuite bathroom, breakfast and dinner included, no kitchen facilities
€265/person
You can book a twin room for 2 people booking together or we will place you with another student of the same sex. Shared ensuite bathroom, breakfast and dinner included, no kitchen facilities
18 years and over
Dublin 2: 8 minutes from Frances King Merrion Square
All year minimum 1 week
Trinity College Premium Apartments and Residences D401 Trinity College Premium Residences: Single Ensuite
€490
Ensuite bathroom. Shared kitchenette available. No common living area.
18 years and over
D402 Trinity College Premium Residences: Twin Ensuite
€399/person
2 people must book together. Shared ensuite bathroom. Shared kitchenette available. No common living area.
Children accompanied by a parent/guardian
€490
Apartments for between 2 and 8 people. Shared bathroom. Common kitchen and living area.
Children accompanied by a parent/guardian
D404 Trinity College Premium Apartment: Double Room
€399/person
2 people must book together. Apartments for between 2 and 8 people. Shared bathroom. Common kitchen and living area.
18 years and over
D405 Trinity College Premium Residences: Twin Ensuite - Children under 14 years
€210/person
2 people must book together. Shared ensuite bathroom. Shared kitchenette available. No common living area.
Children accompanied by a parent/guardian
D406 Trinity College Premium Apartment: Single Room - Children under 14 years
€210
Apartments for between 2 and 8 people. Shared bathroom. Common kitchen and living area.
Children accompanied by a parent/guardian
D403 Trinity College Premium Apartment: Single Room
Summer OnlyDublin 2: minimum 8 minutes 1 week from Frances May 23 King Merrion September 11 Square
Aungier Street Residence
D601 Aungier Street Residence: Single Ensuite
Ensuite bathroom. Shared living and kitchen area.
€290
18 years and over
Summer Onlyminimum 1 week Dublin 2: In June 28 the centre August 30 of the city.
Hotels D801 Three Star Hotel: Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From €83/person/night
D802 Four Star Hotel: Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From €125/person/night
D803 Five Star Hotel: Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From €260 /person/night
Suitable for adults and for children accompanied by a parent/guardian
18 years and over and children accompanied by a parent/guardian
Dublin 2: 200m from Frances King Merrion Square
All year
Summer only
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Course Details for London and Dublin 2015 Course Number
Lessons/ Week
Course Name
1 2
30 25
Super Intensive General English Intensive General English
3
20
Semi-Intensive Plus General English - Morning
4
20
Semi-Intensive Plus General English - Afternoon
6
Start Date London
Start Date Dublin
English Level
General English Programmes
and above and BEG above and B above and BEG above and B above and A above B
5
15
Semi-Intensive General English - Morning
6 7
15 4/6
Semi-Intensive General English - Afternoon Part-Time General English - Evening
8
16/12
Christmas Programme
Every Monday
December 21 (1-2 weeks); December 29 (1 week)
Not available
Academic Year and Pathway Programmes 9
25
Intensive Academic Year
10 11
20 20
Semi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Morning Semi-Intensive Plus Academic Year - Afternoon
12
26
Intensive University English
13/14
30
Super Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE
15/16
25
Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE
17/18
20
Semi-Intensive Plus Preparation for FCE or CAE
19 20
30 25
and above and A above and C above B
Every Monday
Examination Preparation Programmes
21 22 23 26 27 28 29
10 weeks: January 5 12 weeks: March 23; September 14 8 weeks: June 29 4 weeks: FCE: July 6, 27 CAE: June 29; July 27
10 weeks: January 5 12 weeks: March 23; September 14 8 weeks: not available 4 weeks: June 29; July 27
Super Intensive Preparation for IELTS 8 weeks: January 5; February 2; March 2, 30; May 5; June 1; Intensive Preparation for IELTS July 6; September 1, 28; October 26; November 23 Semi-Intensive Plus Preparation for IELTS 4 weeks: July 6; August 3 20 Morning Semi-Intensive Plus Preparation for IELTS 20 Afternoon 8 weeks: March 2; May 5; July 6 15 Semi-Intensive Preparation for IELTS - Afternoon English Programmes for Business and Professional People 28 Club 8 Super Intensive English 20 Club 8 Intensive English Every Monday 22 or more Club 8 Combination June 29 (1-8 weeks); July 6 (1-7 weeks); July 13 (1-6 weeks); 28 Club 8 Super Intensive Business English July 20 (1-5 weeks); July 27 (1-4 weeks); August 3 (1-3 weeks); August 10 (1-2 weeks); August 17 (1 week)
30
28
Club 8 Super Intensive Legal English
32 33 34 35 36 37
40 30 20 2-45 2-45 72
One-to-One 40 One-to-One 30 One-to-One 20 One-to-One Flexitime One-to-Two Flexitime One-to-One 9 Day Immersion
38
20
Family Junior Course - Morning
39
20
Family Adult Course - Morning
2/3 weeks: January 5; June 29; July 20; August 10
8 weeks: January 5; March 2; May 5; August 31; October 27 4 weeks: July 6; August 4
FCE:
D and
above CAE: F and above
C
Not available
and
B above
Not available
C
and above
Not available
D
and above
BEG
and above
One-to-One and One-to-Two Programmes Every Monday By arrangement Every Saturday Family Programme Winter Programme (2014/2015) 2014: December 22 (1-6 weeks); December 29 (1-5 weeks) 2015: January 5 (1-4 weeks); January 12 (1-3 weeks); January 19 (1-2 weeks); January 26 (1 week) Winter Programme (2015/2016) 2015: December 21 (1-6 weeks); December 29 (1-5 weeks) 2016: January 4 (1-4 weeks); January 11 (1-3 weeks); January 18 (1-2 weeks); January 25 (1 week)
Junior: and above
BEG
Not available
Spring Programme March 23 (1-5 weeks); March 30 (1-4 weeks); April 7 (1-3 weeks), April 13 (1-2 weeks), April 20 (1 week) Summer Programme June 15 (1-11 weeks); June 22 (1-10 weeks); June 29 (1-9 weeks); July 6 (1-8 weeks); July 13 (1-7 weeks); July 20 (1-6 weeks); July 27 (1-5 weeks); August 3* (1-4 weeks); August 10 (1-3 weeks); August 17 (1-2 weeks); August 24 (1 week)
Adult: and above
B
BEG
* August 4 in Dublin
40
15
Family Junior Course - Afternoon
41
15
Family Adult Course - Afternoon
42
20
London Teenager Programme - Residential
43
20
London Teenager Programme - Day School
44
20
Dublin Teenager Homestay Programme
45
20
Dublin Teenager Programme - Day School
BEG
Beginner
A
Elementary
B
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes 72 lessons = 60 hours’ tuition 40 lessons = 33 hours 20 minutes’ tuition
Pre-Intermediate
Autumn Programme October 26 (1-2 weeks); November 2 (1 week)
Not available
June 29 (1-4 weeks); July 6 (1-3 weeks); July 13 (1-2 weeks); July 20 (1 week)
Not available
Teenager Programme 2 week course: (13 nights) June 28; July 12, 26 3 week course: (20 nights) June 28; July 19 4 week course: (27 nights) June 28; July 12 6 week course: (41 nights) June 28 Every Monday from June 29 - August 3 Not available
C Intermediate
D Upper Intermediate 1
30 lessons = 25 hours’ tuition 28 lessons = 23 hours 20 minutes’ tuition 26 lessons = 21 hours 40 minutes’ tuition 25 lessons = 20 hours 50 minutes’ tuition
and above
and above in summer in London
and above and A above
BEG
Not available
A and
June 28 (2-6 weeks); July 5 (2-5 weeks); July 12 (2-4 weeks); July 19 (2-3 weeks); July 26 (2 weeks) Every Monday from June 29 - August 4
A and
E Upper Intermediate 2
20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition 16 lessons = 13 hours 20 minutes’ tuition 15 lessons = 12 hours 30 minutes’ tuition 12 lessons = 10 hours’ tuition
F
Advanced
above
above
G Proficient
6 lessons = 5 hours’ tuition 4 lessons = 3 hours 20 minutes’ tuition
When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on the following Tuesday: London: April 7; May 5, 26; September 1; Dublin: April 7; May 5; June 2; August 4; October 27 Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Further Information for London and Dublin
7
Public Transport – from London and Dublin Airports Approximate Time and Cost/Single Journey (All prices correct at time of print)
Single Journey To/From
By Bus (to Victoria Station)
London City Airport (9.5km)
By London Underground
From £6 – National Express, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes From £8 – National Express, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes From £10 – National Express, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes From £10 – National Express, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
Heathrow (32km) Gatwick (45km) Luton (56km) Stansted (64km)
From £4.70 – 45 minutes From £5.70 – 45 minutes
By Train
By Black Taxi
From £21.00 – Heathrow Express to Paddington Station, 15 minutes From £17.75 – Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, 30 minutes From £12.00 – First Capital/East Midland Trains to King’s Cross Station, 45 minutes From £23.40 – Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station, 45 minutes
From £40 From £60 From £80 From £80
Single Journey To/From
By Air Coach
By Taxi
Dublin Airport (10km)
€7 – approximately 35 minutes
From €22
Transfer Fees – from London and Dublin Airports and London Stations Airport Transfer From/To
Price/Single Transfer (for 1-3 people travelling to the same address)
Price/Single Transfer (for 4-7 people travelling to the same address)
Heathrow
£110
£135
Gatwick
£130
£160
Stansted/Luton
£140
£170
London City Airport
£110
£135
London Railway Stations
£95
£115
Dublin Airport
€75
€100
Transfer Terms and Conditions
To/From
Accommodation arranged by the school, in zones 1, 2 and 3 in London
For Transfer Terms and Conditions – see page 8
Accommodation arranged by the school
Guide to English Language Levels Frances King Levels
Your present level of English
CEFR
IELTS
Cambridge
TOEIC
BULATS
TOEFL (Paper)
TOEFL (IBT)
625-680 600
113-120 100
BEC
G - Proficient
I speak English fluently and understand almost everything, although I sometimes have difficulty with very colloquial English
C2
7.5+
CPE
905-990
90-100
F - Advanced
I am fluent and confident in expressing myself, although I sometimes have problems with more complex ideas or unfamiliar situations
C1
6.5-7.0
CAE
785-900
75-89
BEC Higher
575 550
90-91 79-80
E-U pper Intermediate 2 D-U pper Intermediate 1
I speak well but not fluently in a variety of situations. I can express quite complex ideas, although I find it difficult to understand fast speech of native speakers
B2
4.5-6.0
FCE
605-780
60-74
BEC Vantage
525 500
69-70 59-60
C - Intermediate
I understand and speak quite well in familiar everyday situations
B1
3.5-4.0
PET
405-600
40-59
BEC Preliminary
475 450
49-50 39-40
B - Pre-Intermediate
I can understand and speak basic English in familiar situations
A2
3.0
KET
255-400
20-39
A1
Below 3
10-250
0-19
425
29-30
A - Elementary Beg - Beginner
I do not understand or speak any English
Calendar 2015
Holidays in 2015:
January WK
M
1 2
T
W
1 5
6
7
February
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
WK
M
T
W
T
2
3
4
5
Ireland only
F
S
S
WK
M
T
W
T
6
7
8
F
S
S
WK
M
T
1 10
2
3
4
5
UK and Ireland
April
1 6
UK only
March
6
7
8
15
6
7
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
S 5
8
9
10
11
12
3
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
11
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
4
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
8
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
12
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
17
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
5
26
27
28
29
30
31
9
23
24
25
26
27
28
25
26
27
28
29
18
27
28
29
30
WK
M
T
W
F
S
S
May WK 19
M 4
T 5
W 6
13
23
24
14
30
31
WK
M
T
June T 7
July
F
S
S
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
23
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
24
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
28
6
7
August
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
32
3
4
5
T 6
7
1
2
8
9
20
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
25
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
29
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
33
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
21
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
30
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
34
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
22
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
27
29
30
31
27
28
29
30
31
25
26
27
28
29
30
S
September WK 37
M 7
October
T
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
WK 41
M 5
T 6
W 7
35
24
36
31
S
WK
M
1
49
8
50
November
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
WK 45
M 2
T 3
W 4
T 5
December F 6
S 7
7
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
38
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
42
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
46
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
51
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
39
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
43
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
47
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
52
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
40
28
29
30
44
26
27
28
29
30
31
48
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
1
28
29
30
31
30
2015: The school starts on Monday, January 5. Holidays in 2015: London: January 1-2; April 3, 6; May 4, 25; August 31. Dublin: January 1-2; March 17; April 3, 6; May 4; June 1; August 3; October 26. Christmas 2015 in London and Dublin: closed from Monday December 21 and will open again on Monday January 4, 2016. When Monday is a public holiday, all courses start on the following Tuesday. Club 8 afternoon classes will be held from Tuesday to Friday and evening classes (in London) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. One-to-One classes will be scheduled on different days by agreement with the school. There is no reduction in the fee, when a course includes a public holiday. Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Enrolment Form for London and Dublin 2015
Please complete ALL sections using BLOCK CAPITALS and tick (P) where appropriate.
Company or Sponsor Details (DO NOT complete if you are paying for yourself)
Personal Details (please write your name exactly as it is written in your passport)
Name of company or sponsor:
Family Name: First Names: Address in your country:
Address:
Postcode:
Country:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Telephone:
Email:
Email: Nationality:
Emergency Contact Details
First language:
Date of birth:
/
Sex:
Age:
/
Female
Family Name:
Occupation:
Male
First Name:
Relationship to you:
Address in London/Dublin (if known):
Telephone: Mobile:
Telephone in London/Dublin:
Email:
How did you hear about Frances King? Other website:
I studied at Frances King before: (if so, when?) I saw the school English UK The British Council
A friend/relative Frances King website Local Educational Advisor: Name:
Visa Application Location of Study I would like to book:
London
Dublin
London & Dublin
Visa Application London Bookings: Do you need to apply for a visa before entering the UK?
Yes
Dublin Bookings: Do you need to apply for a visa before entering Ireland?
Yes
If yes, which visa will you apply for? If yes, which visa will you apply for?
General Student Visa (GSV) C Type Visa
No
Will you apply in your own country (pre-entry clearance)?
Yes
Will you apply in your own country (pre-entry clearance)?
Yes
Student Visitor Visa (SVV) No
D Type Visa
Extended Student Visitor Visa (ESVV)
No
Child Visitor Visa (CVV) No
If you are applying for a visa, you must send a copy of your passport with the Enrolment Form. All students must bring their passport/ID card to the school on the first day I would like to receive my visa letter by:
Course
Email (PDF)
Post
DHL (£45 London / €50 Dublin)
I would like to book the following:
Course Name
Lessons Per Week
Course Number
Level of English
Beginner
Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Number of Weeks
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Start Date
Finish Date
Preferred Time
(for one-to-one only)
Proficient (you can test your level of English at: www.francesking.com)
Language Skills: for programmes 3,10,17-18, 21. Beginner and Elementary level students take Essential English. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Conversation
Vocabulary Development
Reading and Writing
Electives: for programmes 1-2, 9,12,13-16,19-20. Pre-Intermediate level students must take Social English. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Social English English for Work and Business Academic English Culture, Arts and Media Electives: for programmes 26, (29-30 available in London only). Pre-Intermediate level students must take Social English. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Social English
English for Work and Business
Accommodation
I would like to book the following:
Accommodation Number
Accommodation Name
Number of Weeks
Arrival Date
Departure Date
1st Choice: 2nd Choice: Supplement: Homestay bookings only: Do you want?
Internet access (WIFI)
Do you have a strong dislike/allergy to:
Cats?
Do you smoke?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Dogs?
If yes, are you happy to smoke outside?
Private Bathroom (A12/D3, weekly supplement) Yes
Yes
No No
Do you eat meat?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Do you eat fish?
Yes
No
Do you have any special requirements? (i.e disabilities, diet):
Payment I enclose:
Course only deposit of £200 (London)/€200 (Dublin)
Method of payment: Credit card online for: Sterling cheque for:
Course and Accommodation deposit of £500 (London)/€500 (Dublin)
London at: https://secure.francesking.com/payment-london London (drawn on an English bank in UK)
Payment in full of £/€
Dublin at: https://secure.francesking.com/payment-dublin Euro cheque for:
Dublin (drawn on an Irish bank in Ireland)
International Bank Transfer for:
London to: Business Education Ltd trading as Frances King School of English. Bank sort code: 56 00 03 IBAN BIC Number (SWIFT): NWBKGB2L Account Number: 17054524 IBAN Number: GB62 NWBK 5600 0317 0545 24 Dublin to: Frances King School of English (Ireland). Bank sort code: 90 14 90 IBAN BIC Number (SWIFT): BOFIIE2D Account Number: 62783119 IBAN Number: IE18 BOFI 9014 9062 7831 19 Please send/fax a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form with the student’s name clearly on the bank transfer
Visa Card
MasterCard
Name on card:
Card Number: Company payment: my company will pay for my course and accommodation
Postcode: Security Code: Position in company:
Expiry Date: Month
Year
Email:
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Enrolment Form for London and Dublin 2015
Please complete ALL sections using BLOCK CAPITALS and tick (P) where appropriate.
For non-EU students applying for a student visa Why have you chosen the UK to study English? Why have you chosen Ireland to study English? Why have you chosen to study at Frances King School of English? Why do you need to learn English?
For my job/career
To go to university in the UK/ireland
For my studies in my country
For travel/social life
Other (state): How do you plan to pay for your course and accommodation fees in the UK/Ireland?
Parental/family/support
Government grant
Savings
Bank Loan
Other, please state:
Are you aware that:
You will need to pay your course fees in full and will also need to prove you have living costs?
Yes
No
Study History Please describe your previous study of English Language at: High School (when, how long, level): University/College (when, how long, level): Language Schools in UK/Ireland (school, when, how long, level): Other Schools/Colleges in UK/Ireland (school/college, course, when, how long): Language Schools in your country or abroad (when, how long, level): If you are currently in the middle of studying a course in your home country, please give details (course name, where, how long to completion): Have you taken the following examinations?
BULATS
Cambridge KET
Cambridge Proficiency Do you intend to take the following?
Cambridge PET
IELTS
BULATS
Cambridge First Certificate
IELTS
TOEFL
TOEFL
Cambridge First Certificate TOEIC
Cambridge Advanced Certificate
Results/Score:
Cambridge Advanced Certificate
Cambridge Proficiency
Future Plans What is the relevance of the course you hope to do at Frances King to what you currently do or plan to do in the future? What do you intend to do when you have finished your course at Frances King?
Visa and Travel History Have you previously been refused a visa or entry to the UK? Have you lived in any other country?
Yes
No
Yes
Ireland?
No
Yes
No
If yes, under what circumstances:
If yes, please give details (why, where, when, how long):
Transfers - (Airports and Stations) Do you want the school to arrange an airport transfer for you? Arrival transfer: Heathrow
Gatwick
Departure transfer: Heathrow
Yes
No
Arrival transfer only
Flight arrival time/date/city: Stansted
Luton
St Pancras or other station
Dublin Airport
Flight arrival time/date/city:
Gatwick
Stansted
Luton
Arrival and departure transfer
Departure transfer only
Flight number: Other Airport:
Flight number: St Pancras or other station
Dublin Airport
Other Airport:
Students age 16 or 17 years must book an arrival airport transfer or give details of a guardian (over 21 years) who is meeting them at the airport: Name:
Mobile telephone number:
(UK Border Agency/Irish immigration officials may telephone the above person when you arrive in the UK/Ireland to check that they are waiting to meet you)
Medical, Travel and Course Insurance Before you arrive in the UK/Ireland, you should take out insurance for your own financial and personal security. You can take out your own insurance or the International Student Policy offered by guard.me. EU nationals should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows you access to health care Services. I will arrange insurance with guard.me at: http://www.francesking.co.uk/prices-transfer.aspx (London bookings) I will arrange insurance with guard.me at: http://www.francesking.ie/prices-transfer.aspx (Dublin bookings) I will arrange insurance with another company and bring a copy of my insurance policy with me
Declaration I understand and agree to the conditions of enrolment and I confirm that the above details are correct and complete. Signature:
Date:
/
/
(Day / Month / Year)
If the student is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign this form and in doing so, the parent or guardian agrees to the Terms and Conditions.
Š Frances King School of English – 2015. 77 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4SS, UK. Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com
Terms and Conditions for London and Dublin 2015 1. Course Information
•S tarting day: most courses start on a Monday (Tuesday, when Monday is a public holiday) and finish on a Friday. On your first day you may miss one or more lessons because of the time needed to administer the entry test, complete registration and travel to your Frances King School. •P assport/ID card: all students are required to present their passport/ID card on their first day and the school will retain a copy. •C ontact details: you are required to provide, and keep up-to-date, your contact details in London/Dublin and next of kin contact details in your own country and any other changes of circumstance that would affect your visa. •M inimum age: 16, except Club 8 Courses 26-30, Family Adult Courses 39 and 41: age 21; Internship Programmes: age 18; Teenager Programmes 42-45: age 13; Family Junior Courses 38 and 40: age 8. •L ocation and course: Frances King cannot guarantee a particular course, timetable or Frances King School until you have finished the entry test at the school. Every attempt will be made, however, to place you in the school or course of your choice. In the event of insufficient enrolments for a course, the school reserves the right to offer an alternative course of equal value. Frances King also reserves the right to change course programmes and locations without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control or if in the best interests of the school. •A ttendance: you are required to attend regularly and on time. •T imetable: In addition to timetabled classes, students should also expect to spend a minimum of 6 hours/week on homework and self-study activities. •P rogress meetings: from time to time you will have a short, 5 minute meeting with your teacher. About 20-30 minutes per week of class time will be used for personal meetings, while the class carries on with work set by the teacher. •S tudent holidays: if you are on a course of more than 12 weeks, except examination preparation courses, you may take a holiday of two weeks every 12 weeks without losing your course fee for this period, providing one week’s notice is given. Holidays may not be taken within the first 8 weeks of your course. If you are staying in Frances King homestay accommodation and wish to take a holiday, you must give one week’s notice to the school. To leave your luggage at the homestay during your holiday you must pay a retainer fee of: £50/week (London)/€50/ week (Dublin). In all other accommodation, you will be charged the full weekly rate during your holiday period and may leave your luggage in your room. If you book a course of 12 weeks or more and need a visa to enter the country and wish to take a holiday either during or after your course, you should request extra weeks when you apply for your visa. This does not apply to students on courses 9, 10 and 11 in London. • Semester and Academic Year Programmes (9,10,11): in London, 28 week programme: 4 weeks’ holiday, 36 and 42 week programme: 6 weeks’ holiday, 48 week programme: 8 weeks’ holiday. In Dublin students can take the following holidays, 25 week programme: 4 weeks’ holiday, 28 week programme: 4 weeks’ holiday, 36 week programme: 6 weeks’ holiday, 42 week programme: 6 weeks’ holiday. There is an extra 2 weeks’ holiday for those present from December 21, 2015 - January 4, 2016. •O ne-to-One lessons: requests for a change to your timetable must be made 48 hours in advance (during office hours, 9.00-17.00, Monday-Friday). Payment for One-to-One lessons must be made at the time of the booking. •P hotography: sometimes Frances King or our representatives take photographs and videos during our courses which may be used for promotional purposes. Please advise us at the time of booking if you do not wish to appear in any promotional material.
2. Accommodation Information
•A rrival and departure: accommodation is booked from Saturday-Saturday or Sunday-Sunday (7 nights). Apartments, Studios and Hotels can be booked from other days, subject to availability. In Dublin, students can book Trinity College from Monday to Sunday. •F irst and second choice of accommodation: please always include a second choice of accommodation on the Enrolment Form. Where the first choice of accommodation is not available we will book the second choice. •A ccommodation only: we are happy to organise accommodation for people who do not study with us (subject to availability). Accommodation only prices apply, inclusive of VAT. • Arrival times: It is not always possible to arrive at accommodation before 7.00 or after 22.00 (or after 20.00 for flatshares). Please check with us before making travel arrangements. •L ocation of Frances King accommodation: In London, accommodation is located in zones 1, 2 and 3 with an approximate travelling time of 10-55 minutes (or longer in the summer) by underground, mainline train or bus to the school. In Dublin, accommodation is located in Dublin 2, Dublin 4, Dublin 6, Dublin 6W and some parts of South County Dublin with a travel time of no more than 30 minutes to the school. •H omestay supplements: special diet: £30/week (London); €30/week (Dublin). Homestay bookings which include Christmas and New Year: £25/week (London); €25/week (Dublin). •A ccommodation arrangements: in arranging accommodation Frances King will be acting as agent for the supplier, as principal or a sub-agent. The status of Frances King in relation to specific accommodation will be explained on request. Frances King is not responsible for payment of any tax claimed from students by UK, Irish or foreign authorities.
3. 16 and 17 year old students
•S tudents age 16 and 17 study alongside adult students with minimal supervision outside class times. If closer supervision is required, we recommend our Teenager Programmes. •S tudents age 16 and 17 without a guardian in the country must stay with a homestay. They must book an arrival airport transfer unless a guardian (21 years and over) is meeting them at the airport (see page 7). •S tudents age 16 and 17 should carry a letter of consent to travel alone and present it, if requested, on arrival in the country. We will send a form letter with the confirmation documents.
4. Complaints and Conduct
•C omplaints: problems and complaints with courses, accommodation and other services should be brought to our attention immediately so that we can help. We do not accept complaints after your course has finished. •C onduct: Frances King reserves the right to cancel a student’s course and accommodation in the event of misconduct or unsatisfactory behaviour. Students will be responsible for all costs arising.
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5. Cancellation Policy
a. Cancellation of courses: Before arrival: if you want to cancel your booking before starting your course or before arrival in the UK/Ireland you must give notice in writing. We will refund all fees minus the Course Deposit: £200 (London) / €200 (Dublin). Before arrival when a student is refused a visa: if you want to cancel your booking before arrival in the country, you must send us a copy of your visa refusal letter issued by the respective Embassy/Consulate. All course fees will be refunded less an administration charge of £100 (London) / €100 (Dublin). After arrival: if you cancel or curtail your course after arrival in the country there is no refund in any circumstances: • There is no credit for courses cancelled during the first 4 weeks. If the course is longer than 4 weeks, you must give advance notice to cancel or postpone your course. The course credit may be used within 2 years and cannot be transferred to another student. Course credits may be used to pay for group courses or One-to-One lessons, but may not be used to pay for accommodation. • To cancel One-to-One courses you must give 1 week’s notice in writing. You may apply for a credit for the unused part of the course. This may be used as part-payment towards any Frances King course within 2 years. • To cancel One-to-One lessons you must give 48 hours’ notice (during office hours 9.00 -17.00, Monday-Friday). All late cancellations are charged at the full rate. • If you leave because you are ill or because of the death or serious illness of a close relative you maybe able to claim reimbursement of fees through your insurance. No refund will be given if a student leaves for what is an insurable risk. b. Cancellation of accommodation: Before arrival: if you want to cancel your accommodation before arrival in the UK/Ireland you must give notice in writing. We will refund all fees minus the Accommodation Deposit, £300 (London ) / €300 (Dublin). If the accommodation fees for the notice period exceed that amount you will be charged £300 (London) / €300 (Dublin) plus the difference. This also applies to students whose accommodation has been confirmed by the school and have had their visa granted. Before arrival when a student is refused a visa: if you want to cancel your booking before arrival in the country, you must send us a copy of your visa refusal letter issued by the respective Embassy/Consulate. All accommodation fees will be refunded less an administration charge of £100 (London) / €100 (Dublin), provided notice to cancel accommodation is given. See notice period (below) to cancel accommodation. After arrival: if you cancel or curtail your accommodation after arrival in UK/Ireland, you will be charged a cancellation fee of £70 (London) / €70 (Dublin). The notice period required varies according to your accommodation type. See Notice Period to cancel accommodation below. There is no refund for this period. Notice period to cancel accommodation: • 3 weeks’ notice: Mansion Chelsea Residence (A301-A302); Pure Hammersmith (A306); The Residence Mini Studios (A401); Flatshares (A501-A502) • 2 weeks’ notice: Bowden Court Residence (A310); Victoria League (A505); Serviced Apartments (D201-D204, D901); Aungier Street Residence (D601); Baggot Street Residence (D301-D302) • 1 week’s notice: Homestays (A2-A14, B1-B6, D1-D9); Southside/Eastside Residences (A701-A702) • 72 hours’ notice: Trinity College Apartments & Residences (D401-D404) • 24 hours’ notice: Vancouver Studios (A404-A405); Hotels (A501-A502; D801-D803) • Citadines Studios & Apartments (A910, A912): 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel accommodation, otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged of 1 night for stays of 1-6 nights, 2 nights for stays of 7-14 nights, 6 nights for stays of 15-29 nights and 10 nights for stays of 30 nights or more. • Chelsea Cloisters Studios & Apartments (A410-A411): 7 days’ notice is required to cancel before arrival. If you cancel less than 7 days before arrival, you will be charged for 2 nights. No refund is given if a stay is shortened or cancelled after arrival. • London Solutions Budget Apartments (A801-A802): 10 weeks’ notice is required to cancel, otherwise the cancellation charge will be 30% of the total accommodation fee. No refund is given if less than 6 weeks’ notice. c. In case of non-arrival on booked dates, when the school has not received notice of cancellation in advance, there will be no refund or credit of course or accommodation fees. d. Course and accommodation refunds may take between 30-60 days to process. Refunds cannot be processed until the school has been paid in full for all services booked. Refunds will only be made to the person or organisation that paid in the first instance. 6. Transfer Terms and Conditions • Flight details must be received in writing before 14.00 (UK/Irish time) on the Friday before arrival. • To cancel or change an airport transfer you must inform us in writing 24 hours before the flight arrival or departure time or you will be charged for the transfer. For last minute changes or cancellations, please phone +44 (0) 7768 325 391 (London) / +353 (0) 83 450 2204 (Dublin). • A supplement of £25 (London) / €25 (Dublin) will be charged for an airport transfer service between 23.00-05.00. A supplement will also be charged for airport transfers on public holidays (and during the Christmas period) - please ask for prices. • Waiting time of 1½ hours is included in the transfer price. If you do not contact the driver within 1½ hours of the flight arrival time, the driver will leave the airport and any request for a further transfer will be charged at the full rate. Extra waiting time per ½ hour for a transfer: £20 (London) / €20 (Dublin) for 1-3 people; £40 (London) / €40 (Dublin) for 4-7 people. Waiting time starts from the scheduled time of arrival, unless the flight is early, in which case waiting time will start from the actual flight arrival time. • In London Solutions Flatshares (A501-A502) and Budget Apartments (A801-A802), the airport transfer is to the London Solutions office in Kensington and not to the flatshare or apartment. A supplement will apply if you request an extra transfer. • Please read your Airport Transfer confirmation documents carefully before departure for the UK/Ireland, as they include important arrival information. 7. Force Majeure Frances King School of English is not liable in the event of the school being unable to supply services to which it is contractually bound resulting from causes outside the school’s control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, labour disputes, government action, pandemics and the like. Refunds will not be made in such circumstances.
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771 Email: London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com Website: www.francesking.com