English schools
Frances King
Founded in 1973, Frances King has taught more than 220,000 students over the last 52 years. In our school we aim above all to get you speaking English while making new friends and enjoying your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to Frances King and to London.
Price starting from
£552
Frances King
School features
IELTS Preparation
For those who need to prepare for success in the IELTS Examination. This internationally recognised qualification will help with future employment or entrance to an English speaking university.
Conversation-focused
Classes emphasise real-world speaking practice. Students spend most of their time interacting, building the confidence to communicate naturally in everyday situations.
Business English
For professionals and those planning a career in business who want to prepare to use English in the workplace. The programme combines a General English course, developing fluency and accuracy in everyday English, with a Business English course, focusing on the language and skills to use English as an international language. Study in dynamic classes with others who work, or plan to work, in business.
Over 50+ programs
50+ English for adults of 50 years and over who want to practise and improve their everyday English, while enjoying the company of other like-minded people as they discover London outside of the classroom. Available in summer and at set times during the year.
Frances King
Our Courses
Frances King
General English
For adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing – by learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking.
Course length
1-24 weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 9:00 - 12:50
Course hours per week: 20
School intensity
Medium-high intensity
Balanced courses with steady progress and time for cultural activities.
Other features
English Test prep elective classes
We offer TOEFL classes that will prepare you for 75 or 95 scores. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and on preparing you for each section that you will encounter.
Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.
Conversation classes
This school offers elective classes in English conversation. These classes focus on speaking practice and help students build confidence in everyday communication.
Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
At Frances King, your fees include tuition, registration, course materials, and a school certificate. Accommodation, insurance, travel costs, and airport transfers are not included and are paid separately.
COURSE DETAILS
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BEGINNER
Students learn basic grammar, vocabulary, and practise simple everyday communication.
INTERMEDIATE
Students review basic structures and expand their vocabulary and grammar for more natural conversations.
ADVANCED
Students focus on fluency, accuracy, and complex grammar for advanced communication in real-life and academic situations.
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Intensive General English
Focus on international communication in English. Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays. Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
Course length
1-24 weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon class: 13:40 - 15:30
Course hours per week: 25
School intensity
Medium-high intensity
Balanced courses with steady progress and time for cultural activities.
Other features
English Test prep elective classes
We offer TOEFL classes that will prepare you for 75 or 95 scores. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and on preparing you for each section that you will encounter.
Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.
Conversation classes
This school offers elective classes in English conversation. These classes focus on speaking practice and help students build confidence in everyday communication.
Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
At Frances King, your fees include tuition, registration, course materials, and a school certificate. Accommodation, insurance, travel costs, and airport transfers are not included and are paid separately.
BEGINNER
Students learn basic grammar, vocabulary, and practise simple everyday communication.
INTERMEDIATE
Students review basic structures and expand their vocabulary and grammar for more natural conversations.
ADVANCED
Students focus on fluency, accuracy, and complex grammar for advanced communication in real-life and academic situations.
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Intensive with IELTS
Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy. Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking practice. Teachers carefully select materials to encourage team work and confident communication. Expand the depth and range of your language in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English. Pronunciation classes for more natural English.
Course length
1-24 weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 9:00 - 12:50 (General English)
Afternoon class: 13:40 - 15:30 (IELTS Preparation)
Course hours per week: 25
School intensity
Medium-high intensity
Balanced courses with steady progress and time for cultural activities.
Other features
English Test prep elective classes
We offer TOEFL classes that will prepare you for 75 or 95 scores. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and on preparing you for each section that you will encounter.
Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.
Conversation classes
This school offers elective classes in English conversation. These classes focus on speaking practice and help students build confidence in everyday communication.
Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
At Frances King, your fees include tuition, registration, course materials, and a school certificate. Accommodation, insurance, travel costs, and airport transfers are not included and are paid separately.
Students learn basic grammar, vocabulary, and practise simple everyday communication.
Students review basic structures and expand their vocabulary and grammar for more natural conversations.
Students focus on fluency, accuracy, and complex grammar for advanced communication in real-life and academic situations.
Frances King
Campuses & Location
London
Frances King is perfectly located to explore London. The school is in Kensington, one of London’s finest areas, opposite Gloucester Road underground station. There are many shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums and places of entertainment a short walk away. World-famous attractions are within easy reach. Whatever it is you love, you’ll find something new to do every day.
0min from Gloucester Road Station
Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly
Accommodation
Available accommodations
Homestay: From £189/ week
The best way to learn about English life and culture and to practise English.
We select homestays for their location, the quality and cleanliness of their home and a caring ‘home away from home’.
Student Residences: From £594 / week
For an independent lifestyle – perfect for students, young working people and professionals.
Central locations – easy journeys to our school in London by public transport or walking distance.
Comfortable rooms with your own private bathroom.
Kitchen facilities included.
If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.
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Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
