Frances King School of English in London
77 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS, UK
Frances King School of English in London
This fun course is designed for young learners. The emphasis is on spoken English and communication. Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning and there is a visit to a local place of interest or sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
The course includes some extra social activities. Some of them are free and other require the purchase of tickets (paid museums and attractions).
Children of ages 6-16 are accepted. In summer, a parent or guardian of a 6 year old must also take a course.
At other times of the year they must either take a course or remain in the school during lesson times. The minimum age for adult in charge is 21.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Frances King School of English in London does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 6 - 16 years old |
Average | 11 years old (12 in the summer) |
Frances King School of English in London is the ideal place to improve your English for personal or professional or academic reasons.
More than 45 years’ experience, the seriousness of our English courses and the fun way our experienced teachers are teaching English have earned us a reputation which annually attracts more than 4,000 students from over 80 countries.
We have a wide choice of English courses to suit individual needs with flexible course starting dates throughout the year. Most courses start every Monday. You can improve your English for your Career in various fields such as finance, law, and marketing. You can opt for English for Life and Experience courses or focus on English for your education with intensive courses for exams such IELTS.
We have advanced technologies such as interactive whiteboards and online learning tools, and WiFi in all our buildings to offer the latest tools for our students.
We offer a wide choice of student accommodation in residences and a network of over 200 host families all located within easy travelling distance of our schools. We also arrange a programme of activities for our students with daily outings and visits to the city’s main attractions (museums, concerts, restaurants, parties ...) and also travel throughout England available at the weekends.
The nationality and age mix at Frances King School of English in London varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 11. In the summer, the average age is 12.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Frances King London is located in one of the finest areas in London - Kensington and Chelsea - which are renowned for its history, cultural life, shops, bars and restaurants. The schools are near to Gloucester Road underground station on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines (zone 1). Many of London's most popular museums, such as the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science Museum are within walking distance.
The environment is very welcoming and the teachers have always been very helpful and professional. The afternoon activities are very interesting and allow you to practise your English even more.
Show details » Read more...I loved all. My teacher was friendly and patient. I’ve met a lot of people of all nations, and I’ve done new friends. It was all perfect, the school near the metro station and a lot of restaurant.
Show details » Read more...I liked the games.
All the rest was all right. I liked te experience.
the teacher was nice, she explained very well. The visit to the Museum was interesting.
Show details » Read more...I liked the teacher a lot, lessons were interesting. Location ok, near Victoria station.
Show details » Read more...I really liked the classes they were interesting and i learnt a lot but there could be harder material too.I made a lot of friends and we keep in touch.I would like to study here next year too beacuse the teachers were lovely and the school was friendly
Show details » Read more...Dear all,
I would like to thank everyone I met so far, teachers, classmates, guide of extra activities, staff of school and so on. This course has been a good experience for me and I expect when its ends up I can feel more confident to put in practice everything I am learning.
Once I have just done two weeks of course I think I need more time for may improvement and I expect in this three weeks left I can learn more.
The school has experienced teachers and the facility also are very comfortable.
For while I have no complaint.
Best regards
I liked my teacher,
the courses it's very good.
I improved my English very well.
I had a very nice teacher. I found quickly two new friends. My mother had first planed just 1 one, as I liked it so much we added a second week. If we are in London next summer, i might like to came back. we will see next school year how much it will help me for my English class.
Show details » Read more...The class was well organised.
My teacher and the staff were so kind and nice.
The location of the school is practical where Victory station is just few minutes far.
The activistes were encourage me to learn in active way in pairs and small groups and the trips were very useful and i had fun.
I liked meeting new friends from different countries and backgrounds.
It was a great experience. The teachers were perfect and they explained very well and also the classes were good.
However, the level of each student was not that perfect because I think the online test is not accurate. This is the only issue I found. The atmosphere is good. Everything was amazing.
I would like to register again next year.
My kids loved everything in the school, the staff were helpful, the location was good.
Show details » Read more...My teacher was nice and my friends were very funny! We had a nice classroom at the center of London, close to Hyde Park where my mom took me after school.
The program of English was clear and useful. We visited an interesting museum: The Museum of Transports.
The location was good for the position. The school for adult courses lacked everything (laboratory, information, materials). I hadn't had a proper test at my arrival, so I attended the first week course in the wrong level. The teachers didn't use the same methods. Actually, it seemed they didn't even have a method.
The children's courses were better. My daughter enjoyed the class and loved the teacher.
I was in London last summer with Frances King and attended a course of General English and exam preparation (IELTS). I went alone without friend but it wasn’t a problem at all.
The thing I liked the most was my class! We were 12 students from 10 different countries!
The teachers were very good at teaching, and they were kind and nice. They also were very important for my IELTS, because without all their tips and advice I might have failed the exam.
I was in a student residence (half board).The room was fine but the food most of the time wasn't good.
Anyway I really enjoyed spending time there and I met a lot of new friends.
I wish to come back next summer :)
I had a nice experience here in London. I really improved my English and now I feel quite confident during a conversation with native speakers of English. This is possible thanks to the teachers of Frances King school.
Moreover, my host family was kind to me and i felt comfortable all the time.
Teachers were funny during lessons and I was never bored. I would like to come back again.
Show details » Read more...I like the school but there was a problem with the location that I don't like.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. These homes are often between 20 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in London, but this tends to be more expensive. Frances King School of English in London provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 45 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
Have questions? Get answers from Frances King School of English in London staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionFrances King School of English in London