Enrolment Details 2013
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1. Enrolment You can enrol in the following ways: •V isit www.francesking.co.uk and enrol online:
• By post to: Frances King School of English, Enrolment Office, 77 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS, UK
•D ownload the enrolment form: http://www.francesking.co.uk/DownloadFiles /Enrolment/FKEnrolmentForm2013.pdf
• By fax to: +44 20 7341 9771
Send the form to us in one of the following ways: • By email to: info@francesking.co.uk
• Make an appointment to visit our London school:
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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.
2. Payment terms 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:
•P ayment in full in the following cases:
- £200 if you want to book a course - £500 if you want to book a course and accommodation
- If you are applying for a Student Visa - If you are booking less than 15 days before arrival - If you are booking A17-A19 or A34-A35 accommodation
• 15 days before your arrival you need to pay the balance of your course and accommodation fees
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• D ocuments for visa applications will not be issued unless students have paid course fees in full.
• Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable
3. How to pay You can pay in the following ways: •C redit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
Bank sort code: Account number: IBAN BIC number (SWIFT): IBAN number:
Please complete your card details on the Enrolment Form or pay online at: www.francesking.co.uk/enrol/xtrapayment.asp
It is safe to give your credit card details on our secure server.
• I nternational Bank Transfer to our bank:
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- You need to email / fax a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form. - Please make certain that your name appears clearly on the bank transfer.
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4. Confirmation • 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. We will contact you if the course or accommodation you want is not available and offer you an alternative.
• If 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.
• 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 4), otherwise we will not arrange your accommodation until a visa has been issued.
• You 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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• Students 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 4.
5. Medical, Travel and Course Insurance • Before you arrive in the UK, you must 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 Insurance.
• Insurance Fees: £5.50 per week • For further details, please visit: http://www.francesking.co.uk/downloads/insurance.pdf
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Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Course Fees 2013 Course Number and Name
1 S uper Intensive General English 2 Intensive General English 3 S emi-Intensive General English - Morning 4 S emi-Intensive General English - Afternoon 5 P art-Time General English - Morning 6 P art-Time General English - Afternoon 7 P art-Time General English - Evening 8 C hristmas and New Year in London
2 Weeks
Lessons Max per week Class Size
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
24
28
General English Programmes
36
42
48
30
15
£420
£782
£1114
£1416
£1953
£2515
£3080
£3662
£4848
£6104
£7216
£7973
25
15
£374
£698
£994
£1262
£1741
£2242
£2746
£3265
£4322
£5443
£6434
£7109
£8458
£9868 £11282
20
15
£303
£565
£815
£1039
£1448
£1861
£2276
£2686
£3577
£4487
£5294
£5882
£7060
£8237
£9423
20
15
£381
£544
£680
£936
£1200
£1482
£1750
£2334
£2916
£3450
£3831
£4593
£5358
£6127
15
15
£428
£619
£778
£1062
£1395
£1707
£2021
£2684
£3363
£3981
£4423
£5309
£6194
£7077
15
15
£274
£405
£511
£716
£919
£1122
£1317
£1758
£2187
£2593
£2884
£3463
£4040
£4602
6
15
£80
£115
£143
£195
£254
£300
£350
£463
£586
£691
12/16
15
£301
£9485 £11065 £12653
£601
Semester and Academic Year Programmes 9 I ntensive Semester 25 15 £6273 1 £7074 2 £8254 3 £8930 4 / Academic Year 10 S emi Intensive Semester 20 15 £5162 1 £5867 2 £6845 3 £7455 4 / Academic Year - Morning 11 S emi Intensive Semester 20 15 £3364 1 £3831 2 £4469 3 £4849 4 / Academic Year - Afternoon 15/1 £4027 £7959 £10744 12 I ntensive University English 26 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 13 S uper Intensive 30 15 £1416 £2515 £3080 £3662 Preparation for FCE or CAE 14 I ntensive Preparation 25 15 £1262 £2242 £2746 £3265 for FCE or CAE 15 S emi-intensive Preparation 20 15 £1039 £1861 £2276 £2686 for FCE or CAE 16 S uper Intensive Preparation for IELTS 17 I ntensive Preparation for IELTS 18 S emi-intensive Preparation for IELTS - Morning 19 S emi-intensive Preparation for IELTS - Afternoon 20 P art-time Preparation for IELTS - Afternoon 21 S emi-intensive Preparation for TOEFL 22 C lub 8 Super Intensive English 23 Club 8 Intensive English 24 Club 8 Combination 25 C lub 8 Super Intensive Business English 26 C lub 8 Super Intensive Legal English 27 28 29 30 31 32
One-to-One 40 One-to-One 30 One-to-One 20 One-to-One Flexitime One-to-Two Flexitime O ne-to-One 9 day immersion
33 Family Junior Course 34 Family Adult Course 35 Family Junior Course - Afternoon 36 Family Adult Course - Afternoon 37 L ondon Teenager Programme - Residential 38 L ondon Teenager Programme - Day School
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15
£1416
£2515
25
15
£1262
£2242
20
15
£1039
£1861
20
15
£1200
15
15
£919
20
15
£1039 English Programmes for Business and Professional People
28
8
£510
£919
£1318
£1662
£2226
£2671
£3339
£3972
20 22 or more
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£407
£735
£1056
£1329
£1782
£2140
£2673
£3180
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28
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Fees as for Course 23, plus special rate of £63 per lesson for One-to-One lessons £510
£919
£1318
£919
£1662
£2226
£2671
£1662
One-to-One and One-to-Two Programmes £2857 £5715 £8572 £11429 £2069 £4136 £6205 £8271 £1379 £2757 £4136 £5515 £73 per lesson (£63 with concurrent group course) £43 per lesson per person (£33 per person with concurrent group course)
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£5145
20 20
15 10
£309 £407
£576 £735
£830 £1056
Family Programmes £1058 £1476 £1896 £1329 £1782 £2140
15
15
£215
£403
£580
£739
15
10
£290
£523
£751
£946
£2317 £2673
London Teenager Programmes 20
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£1994
£2992
£3988
£5982
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£1158
£1668
£2126
£2965
Internship Fee: £525 for placements of 12 weeks or less. Supplement for placements of 13 weeks or more: £180. For work sectors such as Law and Engineering: £575. To calculate the total price, you must add the English course fee for Courses 1-6 or 9-11 above. Timetable: each hour consists on average of 50 minutes’ tuition and a 10 minute break. 72 lessons = 60 hours’ tuition, 40 lessons = 33 hours’ tuition, 30 lessons = 25 hours’ tuition, 28 lessons = 23.5 hours’ tuition, 26 lessons = 21 hours 50 minutes tuition’, 25 lessons = 21 hours’ tuition, 20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition, 15 lessons = 12.5 hours’ tuition, 12 lessons = 10 hours’ tuition, 8 lessons = 6.5 hours’ tuition, 6 lessons = 5 hours’ tuition. Students should also expect to spend a minimum of 6 hours/week on homework and self-study activities. 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, 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 and IELTS: £23, TOEFL: £32. Supplementary materials are included. (All prices correct at time of print). Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533
Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771
Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Accommodation Fees 2013 Accommodation Number and Name
A2
Prices/Person/Week
Zone 1 and 2 (Zone 1, 2 or 3 June - September)
Quality Rating
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Zone 3 (October - May)
Standard Homestay - Single Bed and Breakfast
£158
B2
£148
Standard Homestay - Twin Bed and Breakfast
£143 per person
B3
£128
2 people must book together
A4
Standard Homestay - Single 4 Dinner Plan
£179
B4
£164
Breakfast every day and dinner from Monday - Thursday
A5
£199
B5
£185
£172 per person
B6
£157
A8
Superior Homestay - Single Bed and Breakfast
£191
B7
£176
Superior Homestay - Twin Bed and Breakfast
£163 per person
B8
£148
2 people must book together
A9
Superior Homestay - Single 4 Dinner Plan
£220
B9
£205
Breakfast every day and dinner from Monday - Thursday
A7
Standard Homestay - Single Half Board Standard Homestay - Twin Half Board
A10 Superior Homestay - Single Half Board
A11 Superior Homestay - Twin Half Board A12 S uperior Homestay - Private Bathroom Supplement
£241
B10 £226
£201 per person
B11 £186
£45 per room
A13 E xecutive Homestay - Single Bed and Breakfast
£260
A14 Executive Homestay - Single 3 Dinner Plan
£294
B1
B12
Location
16 years and also children under 16 accompanied by a parent/ guardian (21 years and over)
Zones 1, 2 and 3
Availability
2 people must book together
2 people must book together
All year minimum 1 week
£35 A13-A14: with private bathroom
Not available
Zone 3 all year
Private Home - Single Self-Catering
Minimum Age
Homestays
A3
A6
3
Facilites Fee, one payment: £70 per person or £120 per family, per apartment or per 2 people booking a twin room.
Zones 1 and 2 only
Breakfast every day and dinner on 3 evenings (arrange with the host) With use of kitchen
£141
Zone 3 only
Use of kitchen is only available in B1 Private Home. In all other homestay accommodation (A2-A14, B2-B11), students are not able to use the kitchen to prepare meals. Superior Self-Catering Apartments (with private bathroom and kitchen facilities) A15 T hink Apartments: 1 bedroom (2 people) 18, children From: £131 / night / apartment Prices vary depending on number of All year - Self-Catering accompanied by Earls Court, nights, summer supplements may apply maximum parent/guardian Zone 1 A16 T hink Apartments: 2 bedroom (4 people) from June - September 4 weeks From: £228 / night / apartment (21 years and over) - Self-Catering
We also offer Deluxe Studios and Apartments (Fraser Suites and Citadines in Kensington) - please ask for a quote Residences £355 (January - August) Private bathroom and kitchen A17 Mansion Chelsea: Single Studio Self-Catering £369 (September - December) £215 / person (January - August) You can book a twin room for 2 people booking together or we will place you £224 / person (September A18 Mansion Chelsea: Twin Self-Catering - December) with another student of the same sex A18-A19: twin room has private £390 (January - August) bathroom and shared kitchen on the A19 Mansion Chelsea: Large Single Studio or £406 (September - December) same floor. Large single has private Twin room for one person - Self-Catering bathroom and kitchen A20 B owden Court: Budget Residence - Single Half Board
Self-Catering Studios (with private bathroom and kitchen facilities) £355
A22 T he Residence: Budget Mini Studio - Twin Self-Catering
2 people must book together
£225 / person
A23 V ancouver Studios: Studio - Single Self-Catering
£620
A24 V ancouver Studios: Studio - Twin Self-Catering
£425 / person
18, children (14 years All year - miniand over) mum accompanied by South 2 weeks a parent/guardian Kensington, (4 weeks in (21 years and over) in Zone 1 July and Winter and August) Easter only 18, children accompanied by a parent/guardian (21 years and over)
Bayswater, Zone 1
All year minimum 1 week. Extra bed in Twin Studio: £395/ person/week
A25-A26: 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 years
Zones 1 and 2
All year minimum 4 weeks
Prices vary seasonally
18, children accompanied by a parent/guardian (21 years and over)
Zone 1
All year
18, children accompanied by parent/guardian (21 years and over)
South Kensington, Zone 1
Minimum 2 weeks, July 13 September 22
18 years
Near Regent’s Park, Zone 1
Minimum 2 weeks, June 23 - September 15
18, children accompanied by parent/guardian (21 years and over)
Zone 1 (subject to availability)
Minimum 1 week, June 15 September 15
2 people must book together Self-Catering Flatshares
A25 L ondon Solutions: Budget Flatshare - Single Self-Catering
£187
A26 L ondon Solutions: Budget Flatshare - Twin Self-Catering
£132 / person
A28 T hree Star Hotel - Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From £60 / person / night
A29 F our Star Hotel - Single/Twin Bed and Breakfast
From £80 / person / night
Hotels
A30 S outhside and Eastside: Superior Summer Residences - Single Bed and Breakfast A31 S outhside and Eastside: Superior Summer Residences - Twin Bed and Breakfast A32 S outhside and Eastside: Evening Meal Supplement A33 S chafer House: Budget Summer Residence - Single Self-Catering
Summer Residences £348 £240 / person
You must book this for the full period of your stay
£278
Shared bathroom and kitchen
Summer Budget Apartments (with private bathroom and kitchen) £1185 / apartment
A35 London Solutions: Budget Apartments - Self-Catering 3 bedroom (maximum 7 people)
£1392 / apartment
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533
Private bathroom, no kitchen facilities. For evening meal, book A32 supplement. Twin rooms: 2 people must book together
£90 / person
A34 L ondon Solutions: Budget Apartments - Self-Catering 2 bedroom (maximum 5 people)
All year - minimum 2 weeks
Notting Hill Gate, Zone 1
Shared bathroom, no kitchens, microwaves and kettles in TV room
£255
A21 T he Residence: Budget Mini Studio - Single Self-Catering
18 years
Chelsea, Zone 1
6 weeks’ notice to cancel
Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771
Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Terms and Conditions 2013
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1. Course Information
5. Cancellation Policy
•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.
a. Cancellation of courses and accommodation BEFORE arrival in the UK: if you want to cancel your booking before starting your course or before arrival in the UK you must give notice in writing. We will refund all fees minus the £200 Course Deposit and £300 Accommodation Deposit. If the accommodation fees for the notice period exceed £300 you will be charged the difference. This also applies to students whose accommodation has been confirmed by the school and have had their visa granted.
•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 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 22-26, Family Adult Courses 34 and 36: age 21; Internship Programmes: age 18; London Teenager Programmes 37-38: age 13; Family Junior Courses 33 and 35: 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 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.
•N otice period to cancel accommodation is: 6 weeks’ notice: London Solutions Budget Apartments (A34-A35) 3 weeks’ notice: Mansion Chelsea Residence (A17-A19), Flatshares (A25-A26) 2 weeks’ notice: Schafer House Residence (A33), Bowden Court Residence (A20), The Residence Mini Studios (A21-A22) 1 week’s notice: Homestays (A2-A14, B1-B12), Southside/Eastside Residences (A30-A31) 24 hours’ notice: Vancouver Studios (A23-A24), Hotels (A28-A29) • I n Apartments (A15-A16): 48’ hours notice is required for stays of 13 nights or less: 7 days’ notice for stays of 14 nights or more, otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged of 1 night for stays of 1-7 nights or 3 nights for stays of 7 nights or more. b. Cancellation of courses and accommodation BEFORE arrival in the UK when a student is refused a visa: if you want to cancel your booking before arrival in the UK, you must send us a copy of your visa refusal letter issued by the British Embassy/Consulate.
•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.
•A ll course fees will be refunded less an administration charge of £100
•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. 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 £50 retainer/week. 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 UK) you should request extra weeks when applying for your visa, if you wish to take a holiday either during or after your course. This does not apply to students on courses 9, 10 and 11.
• I f you cancel your course and accommodation before arrival and have paid your fees in full, all fees minus an administration charge of £100 for the course and £100 for the accommodation, will be refunded, provided notice to cancel accommodation is given. See notice period (above) to cancel accommodation.
•S emester and Academic Year Courses (9, 10 and 11): 28 week programme: 4 weeks’ holiday, 36 and 42 week programme: 6 weeks’ holiday, 48 week programme: 8 weeks’ holiday. There is an extra 2 weeks’ holiday for those present from December 23, 2013 - January 6, 2014. •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 purpose. 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 (A15-A16), Studios (A23-A24), Hotels (A28-A29) can be booked from other days, subject to availability. •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. •A rrival times: it is not always possible to arrive at accommodation before 7:00 or after 22:00 (or after 20.00 for Flatshare). Please check with us before making travel arrangements. •L ocation of Frances King accommodation: 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 or bus. In July and August, for late bookings (and with the agreement of students) we may also use homestays in zone 4. •S pecial diets: available for supplement of £30/week. •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.
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 London Teenager Programme. •S tudents age 16 and 17, without a guardian in the UK, must stay with a homestay. They must book an arrival airport transfer unless a guardian (over 21 years) is meeting them at the airport (see page 5). •S tudents age 16 and 17 should carry a letter of consent to travel alone and present it, if requested, on arrival in the UK. 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.
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533
•A ll accommodation fees will be refunded less an administration charge of £100, provided notice to cancel accommodation is given.
c. Cancellation of courses AFTER arrival in the UK: if you cancel or curtail your course after arrival in the UK there is no refund in any circumstances: • I f your course is longer than 4 weeks, you must give 4 weeks’ notice in writing. Responses will be given in writing and discussions will not be entered into. You may apply for a credit for the unused part of the course. There is no credit for cancelled courses during the first 4 weeks of a course. The course credit may be used within 2 years and cannot be transferred to another student. Course credits may not be used to pay for One-to-One lessons or accommodation. •T o cancel One-to-One courses you must give 1 weeks’ 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. •T o 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 may be able to claim reimbursement of fees through your insurance. d. Cancellation of accommodation AFTER arrival in the UK: if you cancel or curtail your accommodation after arrival in the UK, you will be charged a £70 cancellation fee. You must give Frances King notice, beginning at a weekend. • See notice period (above) to cancel accommodation •W here notice is not received, accommodation fees for the above periods will be added to the cancellation fee. e. 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. f. 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 •F light details must be received in writing before 14.00 (UK time) on the Friday before arrival in the UK. •T o 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 07768 325 391. •A £25 supplement will be charged for an airport transfer service between 23.00-05.00. A supplement will also be charged for airport transfers on UK 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: £20 per ½ hour (transfer for 1-3 people) or £40 (transfer 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 Flatshare (A25-A26) and Budget Apartment (A34-A35) accommodation, 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, 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.
Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771
Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Further Information
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Public Transport from Airports Single Journey To/From Central London
Approximate Time and Cost/Single Journey (All prices correct at time of print) By Bus (to Victoria Station)
By London Underground
By Train
By Black Taxi
London City Airport (9.5kms)
From £5 - National Express, 35 minutes
From £5 - 45 minutes
From £4 - 25 minutes to Bank Station
From £40
Heathrow (32kms)
From £5 - National Express, 40-70 minutes
From £5 - 45 minutes
£16.50 - Heathrow Express to Paddington Station,15 minutes
From £60
Gatwick (45kms)
From £8 - National Express, 1 hour and 20 minutes
£18.90 - Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, 30 minutes
From £80
Luton (56kms)
From £15 - Green Line, 1 hour and 15 minutes
From £12 - First Capital / East Midland Trains to King’s Cross Station, 45 minutes
From £80
Stansted (64kms)
From £10 - National Express, 1 hour and 40 minutes
£20 - Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station, 45 minutes
London Southend (68kms)
From £15 - National Express, 1 hour and 45 minutes
From £14.50 - Greater Anglia Trains to Liverpool Street Station, 55 minutes
From £80
Transfer Fees - London Airports and 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
London Southend
£140
£170
To/From
Transfer Terms and Conditions
Accommodation arranged by the school, in zones 1, 2 and 3
For Transfer Terms and Conditions - see page 4
Guide to English Language Levels Frances King Levels
Your present level of English
CEFR
IELTS
Cambridge
TOEIC
BULATS
BEC
TOEFL (Paper)
TOEFL (Computer)
TOEFL (IBT)
625-680 600
263-300 250
113-120 100
G - Advanced 2
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 1
I am fluent and confident in expressing myself although I sometimes have problems with more complex ideas or unfamiliar situations
C1
6.57.0
CAE
785-900
75-89
BEC Higher
575 550
232 213
90-91 79-80
D/E - 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
B2
4.56.0
FCE
605-780
60-74
BEC Vantage
525 500
196 173
69-70 59-60
C - Intermediate
I understand and speak quite well in familiar everyday situations
B1
3.54.0
PET
405-600
40-59
BEC Preliminary
475 450
152 133
49-50 39-40
B - Elementary
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
113
29-30
A - Beginner
I do not understand or speak any English
Calendar 2013 January WK
M
1
February
T
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
WK
M
T
W
T
March F
S
S
1
2
3
WK
M
T
W
T
April F
S
S
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
S 7
2
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
6
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
3
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
7
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
16
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
4
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
8
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
12
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
17
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
5
28
29
30
31
9
25
26
27
28
13
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
18
29
30
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
WK
M
T
W
WK
M
T
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
May
June T
July F
August
S
S
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
W
19
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
23
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
32
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
20
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
24
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
29
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
33
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
21
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
25
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
30
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
34
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
22
27
28
29
30
31
26
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
29
30
31
35
26
27
28
29
30
31
WK
M
T
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
WK
M
T
WK
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
September W
T
October F
S
S 1
November W
T
December F
S
S
1
2
3
S 1
36
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
41
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
45
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
49
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
37
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
42
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
46
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
50
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
38
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
43
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
47
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
51
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
39
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
44
28
29
30
31
48
25
26
27
28
29
30
52
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
40
30
1
30
31
2013: The school starts on Monday, January 7. Holidays in 2013: January 1-4; March 29; April 1; May 6, 27; August 26; December 23-31. Christmas 2013: The school will be closed from Monday December 23 and will open again on Monday January 6, 2014. 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 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: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Course Details 2013
A
Beginner
B
Elementary
C D/E
Intermediate
F
Advanced
Upper Intermediate
G
Advanced 2
Course Number
Lessons / Week
Course Name
Start Date
1
30
Super Intensive General English
2
25
Intensive General English
3
20
Semi-Intensive General English - Morning
4
20
Semi-Intensive General English - Afternoon
5
15
Part-Time General English - Morning
6
15
Part-Time General English - Afternoon
7
6
Part-Time General English - Evening
8
12/16
Christmas and New Year in London December 23 (1-2 weeks), December 30 (1 week) Semester and Academic Year Programmes
9
25
Intensive Semester / Academic Year
10
20
Semi-intensive Semester / Academic Year Morning
11
20
Semi-intensive Semester / Academic Year Afternoon
12
26
Intensive University English
13
30
Super Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE
14
25
Intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE
15
20
Semi-intensive Preparation for FCE or CAE
16
30
Super Intensive Preparation for IELTS
17
25
Intensive Preparation for IELTS
18
20
Semi-intensive Preparation for IELTS
19
20
Semi-intensive Preparation for IELTS - Afternoon
20
15
Part-time Preparation for IELTS - Afternoon
21
20
Semi-intensive Preparation for TOEFL
22
28
Club 8 Super Intensive English
23
20
Club 8 Intensive English
24
21 or more
Club 8 Combination
25
28
Club 8 Super Intensive Business
26
28
Club 8 Super Intensive Legal English
27
40
One-to-One 40
28
30
One-to-One 30
29
20
One-to-One 20
30
2-45
One-to-One Flexitime
31
2-45
One-to-Two Flexitime
32
72
One-to-One 9 Day Immersion
General English Programmes
Every Monday
English Level
and above
B
Every Monday for Elementary and above. Beginners and near beginners accepted on Programme 3 and on these dates only: January 7; February 4; March 4; April 2; May 7; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4.
Every Monday
and
B above
and
Every Monday
B above
C
and above
FCE - 10 weeks: January 14. 12 weeks: March 25; September 16. 8 weeks: July 1. 4 weeks: July 1, 29; September 2. CAE - 10 weeks: January 7. 12 weeks: March 25; September 16. 8 weeks: July 1. 4 weeks: July 1, 29; August 27.
D/E
F
8 weeks (Courses 16, 17, 18): January 7; February 4; March 4; April 2, 29; May 28; July 1, 29; August 27; September 23; October 21. 8 weeks (Courses 19, 20): January 7; March 4; April 29; July 1; August 27; October 21 4 weeks (Courses 16, 17, 18): July 1, 29.
C
and above
D/E
and above
B
and above
Examination Preparation Programmes
January 7; February 4; March 4; April 2, 29; June 3; July 1, 29; September 2, 30; October 28; November 25. English Programmes for Business and Professional People Every Monday July 1 (1-8 weeks); July 8 (1-7 weeks); July 15 (1 to 6 weeks); July 22 (1-5 weeks); July 29 (1-4 weeks); August 5 (1-3 weeks); August 12 (1-2 weeks); August 19 (1 week). 2 weeks: January 7, 14; July 1, 15, 29; August 12. 4 weeks: January 7; July 1, 29.
and
C above D/E
and above
One-to-One and One-to-Two Programmes
Every Monday
All levels
Every Saturday Family Programme
33
34
20
20
Family Junior Course
Easter Programme March 25 (1-2 weeks); April 2 (1 week). Summer Programme June 17 (1-11 weeks); June 24 (1-10 weeks); July 1 (1-9 weeks); July 8 (1-8 weeks); July 15 (1-7 weeks); July 22 (1-6 weeks); July 29 (1-5 weeks); August 5 (1-4 weeks); August 12 (1-3 weeks); August 19 (1-2 weeks); August 27 (1 week). Winter Programme 2013 January 7 (1-4 weeks); January 14 (1-3 weeks); January 21 (1-2 weeks); January 28 (1 week); December 23 (1-6 weeks); December 30 (1-5 weeks) 2014 January 6 (1-4 weeks); January 13 (1-3 weeks); January 20 (1-2 weeks); January 27 (1 week).
Family Adult Course
35
15
Family Junior Course - Afternoon
36
15
Family Adult Course - Afternoon
37
20
London Teenager Programme - Residential
38
20
London Teenager Programme - Day School
Junior: all levels Adult:
B and
above
July 1 (1-4 weeks); July 8 (1-3 weeks); July 15 (1-2 weeks); July 22 (1 week). London Teenager Programme 2 week course: (13 nights) June 30; July 14, 28. 3 week course: (20 nights) June 30; July 21. 4 week course: (27 nights) June 30; July 14. 6 week course: (41 nights) June 30.
B
and above
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes. 72 lessons = 60 hours’ tuition, 40 lessons = 33 hours’ tuition, 30 lessons = 25 hours’ tuition, 28 lessons = 23.5 hours’ tuition, 26 lessons = 21 hours 50 minutes’ tuition, 25 lessons = 21 hours’ tuition, 20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition, 15 lessons = 12.5 hours’ tuition, 12 lessons = 10 hours’ tuition, 8 lessons = 6.5 hours’ tuition, 6 lessons = 5 hours’ tuition. When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on the following Tuesday: April 2; May 7, 28; August 27.
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533
Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771
Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
6
Enrolment Form 2013 Personal Details (please write your name exactly as it is written in your passport)
Company or Sponsor Details (DO NOT complete if you are paying yourself)
First Names:
Name of company or sponsor:
Address in your country:
Address:
Family Name:
Postcode:
7
Please complete ALL sections using BLOCK CAPITALS and tick (P) where appropriate.
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 (if known):
Telephone: Mobile:
Telephone in London:
Email:
How did you hear about Frances King?
I studied at Frances King before: (if so, when?) The British Council Local Agent: Name:
A friend
Frances King website Other website:
English UK
Visa Application Do you need to apply for a visa before entering the UK? If yes, which visa will you apply for?
Yes
Will you apply in your own country (pre-entry clearance)?
No
General Student Visa (GSV)
Student Visitor Visa (SVV)
Extended Student Visitor Visa (ESVV)
Yes
No
Child Visitor Visa (CVV)
(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)
I would like to book the following:
Course Name
Lessons Per Week
Course Number
Level of English
Beginner
Elementary
Intermediate
Number of Weeks
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Start Date
Finish Date
Preferred Time
(for one-to-one only)
(you can test your level of English at: www.francesking.co.uk)
Language skills: for programmes 1, 3-4, 10-11, 13, 15-16, 18. Beginner level students must choose Conversation. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Conversation
Vocabulary Development
Reading and Writing
Electives: for programmes 1-2, 9, 13-14, 16-17. Elementary level students must take Social English. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Social English English for Work and Business Academic English TOEIC Culture, Arts and Media Electives: for programmes 22, 25-26. Elementary level students must take Social English. Students of other levels, please choose one of: Social English
English for Work and Business
Culture, Arts and Media
Cambridge Examination Programmes 13, 14, 15: please choose one of:
Accommodation
English for the Oil and Gas Industry
FCE
CAE
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/B12, 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
Course and Accommodation deposit of £500
Pay online with a credit card: www.francesking.co.uk/enrol/xtrapayment.asp
Payment in full of £ Sterling cheque (drawn on an English bank in UK)
International Bank Transfer
Our bank account details are: Business Education Ltd trading as Frances King School of English, National Westminster Bank, 208 Piccadilly, London, W1A 2DG, UK 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 your bank transfer charges. Please send/fax a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form and make certain that your name appears clearly on the bank transfer
Visa Card
MasterCard
Name on card:
Card Number: Expiry Date: Month
Year
Company payment: my company will pay for my course and accommodation
Tel: Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533
Postcode: Security Code: Position in company:
Fax: Overseas: +44 20 7341 9771 UK: 020 7341 9771
Email:
Email: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk
Enrolment Form 2013
8
For non-EU students applying for a student visa Why have you chosen the UK 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
How do you plan to pay for your course and accommodation fees in the UK?
For my studies in my country
Parental/family/support
For travel/social life
Government grant
Savings
Other (state): 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 and Work 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 (school, when, how long, level): Other Schools/Colleges in UK (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?
BULATS IELTS
Cambridge PET
IELTS
TOEFL
Cambridge First Certificate TOEFL
Cambridge First Certificate TOEIC
Cambridge Advanced Certificate
Results/Score:
Cambridge Advanced Certificate
Cambridge Proficiency
TOEIC
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
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
London Southend
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
London Southend
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 officials may telephone the above person when you arrive in the UK to check that they are waiting to meet you)
Medical, Travel and Course Insurance Before you arrive in the UK, you must 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. I would like Frances King to arrange insurance for me
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 - 2013. 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: info@francesking.co.uk Website: www.francesking.co.uk