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2020 English Language Programmesfor Adults

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2 Frances King School of English

Founded in 1973, Frances King has taught more than 200,000 students over the last 47 years. In our schools we aim above all to get you speaking English while making new friends and enjoying your stay. Our experienced staff are always available to offer support, to help you reach your learning goals and to get maximum benefit from your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you to Frances King in London or Dublin.

Welcome toFrances King

PERFECT CENTRAL LOCATIONS

Whether you choose to study in London or Dublin you will find yourself in the heart of a city full of amazing things to see and do. Our schools are in excellent locations, in beautiful parts of our cities, within walking distance of world-famous tourist attractions, parks and museums.

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE

Activities in the afternoons and evenings encourage you to speak English and put into practice what you have learnt in the classroom, while getting to know your chosen city. At the weekends you can take excursions with other students and travel outside London or Dublin and experience the best of the UK or Ireland.

LOVELY SCHOOLS

Our schools are well-equipped and comfortable learning environments with spacious student areas to enjoy your free time.

DEDICATED STAFF

Our experienced and friendly staff are here to help you achieve your personal goals. The Student Services team are always available to help you with every aspect of your visit and our academic team will help tailor your programme to suit your needs.

PROGRAMMES DESIGNED FOR YOU

Choose from programmes for life and experience - designed above all to improve your spoken English; for your career – business and professional English; for your education – preparation for IELTS and Cambridge examinations.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

We offer an excellent choice of accommodation to suit different tastes and budgets including welcoming homestays, convenient residences, modern apartments and a range of hotels. Your accommodation is a very important part of your stay and we work very hard to ensure we provide you with the best options.

Frances King School of English - London is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

Frances King is a member of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.

Frances King School of English - London is a member of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.

Frances King is also a member of IALC,the International Association of Language Centres.

Frances King School of English - Dublin is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching.

ACCREDITATIONS MEMBERSHIPS

Frances King School of English - Dublin is a member of MEI.

TWO CITY EXPERIENCE

Discover both London and Dublin during your course. London is a multi-cultural global city of endless variety and surprise while Dublin is a more intimate city, famous for the friendliness of its welcome. We can design programmes suitable for adults, teenagers and families.Contact: [email protected]

Programmes designed for you

• General English programmes for fluency and accuracy in everyday English

• Academic Year programmes for immersion in the English language

• Work-Study in Dublin

English for Life and Experience English for your Career English for your Education

• General and Business English • English for professional people aged 24

and over in smaller groups• Internships to enhance your career

prospects

• Preparation for success in IELTS and Cambridge examinations

London

Dublin

ENGLISH LEVELS A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper Intermediate C1 Advanced C2 Proficency

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Learning English at Frances King is an unforgettable experience. We’ll help you with all aspects of your stay. You’ll improve your fluency, accuracy and confidence in English and discover our fascinating cities. You’ll make new friends and have many new experiences.

Have you got any questions? Do you need any advice about which programme and accommodation is the best for you? You can find what you need on our website and even use our Live Chat to talk to our experts.

Take our online level test – this will save time on your first day. https://test.francesking.com

Take a look at our social media pages and see what’s going on at Frances King.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVEFrom time to time, you will have meetings about your progress with one of your teachers to help you use your time well. And on longer programmes you can expect regular progress tests.

YOUR PROGRESSArrive an hour before your first lesson so you can meet our staff and start your class straight away.

Our staff will explain how you can make the most of your time at Frances King and in London or Dublin.

YOUR FIRST DAYDiscover London or Dublin with your teachers and other students, after class and in the evenings and weekends. Most events are free of charge.• Language workshops such

as study skills, conversation and pronunciation

• Guided walks• Visits to museums, galleries,

attractions and unusual places

• Sports activities • Parties• Day trips

ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEYour classmates will come from around the world and you’ll quickly make new friends. Teachers have a communicative style and focus on speaking and listening and interactive techniques.

The carefully designed curriculum focuses on learning outcomes.

The teaching programme can be adapted to your individual needs.

Morning classes may include preparation for afternoon activities.

YOUR CLASS

All students receive an end of course certificate.

In addition you can take Linguaskill an internationally recognised end-of-course test of English proficiency.

END OF COURSE CERTIFICATEYou can choose our “meet and

greet” transfer service and our representative will welcome you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

For students who want to be more independent, we’ll provide information about how to use public transport.

YOUR ARRIVALWe believe it’s important to keep on learning outside class times:• Your teachers will set

homework• You can use self-study

materials at the school

OUTSIDE THE CLASS

The experienceof a lifetime

FK LUNCH CLUBIntensive courses include lunch with an English speaker and a group of students once a week.


Coffee Area

Kitchen Area

Free WiFi

Interactive Whiteboards

Student Lounge

Self-accessstudy

Bond StreetMarble Arch

Baker Street

Euston Kingʼs Cross

Tottenham Court Road

Leicester Square

VictoriaSloane Square

SouthKensington

Hyde ParkCorner

GloucesterRoad

Earls Court

High StreetKensington

Notting HillGate

Bayswater

Paddington

Hammersmith

Hyde Park

Regent’sPark

GreenPark St.

James’sPark

KensingtonGardens

Kensington

Chelsea

Mayfair

NottingHill

Marylebone

Belgravia

Euston Road

Cromwell Road

Kings Road

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Baker Street

Marylebone Road

Edgware Road

Bayswater Road

Ladbroke Grove

Westway A40(M)

Houses ofParliament

Chelsea FootballStadium

TrafalgarSquare

BuckinghamPalace

WestminsterAbbey

ScienceMuseum

Royal Albert Hall

KensingtonPalace

PortobelloMarket

Victoria & Albert Museum

Harrods

Frances KingLondonOne of the world’s most exciting cities, with 2000 years of history, London has everything to offer from culture and shopping to entertainment and food – whatever it is you love, you’ll find something new and exciting to do every day.

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22Classrooms

10Classrooms in

summer annexe

300Capacity

140Capacity

AGE BREAKDOWNAdult programmes

NATIONALITIES

Club 8 programmes

16-17

18-23

24-29

24-29

30-35

30-35

36-40

36-40

(all courses)

41+

41+

• General English

YOUR COURSE

English for Life and Experience

English for your Career

English for your Education

Internship Programmes

Private lessons

Other courses

• Business English• Club 8 Professional English

• IELTS and Cambridge Preparation

• Evening Courses• Christmas and New Year• Family Programmes• Teenager Programmes• Programmes for groups

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Homestays

Residences

Studios and Apartments

Hotels

Western Europe

Africa / Middle East

Central / South America

Asia / Far East

Eastern / Central Europe

OUR SCHOOL IN KENSINGTON

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

• World-famous attractions a short walk away - the museum district (including the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums), Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace and the new Design Museum.

• Social, sporting and cultural activities and language workshops take place most afternoons and evenings giving you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the many interesting people you will meet.

• We can help you plan exciting trips outside the city at the weekends. Explore the wonderful culture of the UK while using your English language skills in a variety of diverse situations.

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

• The University Placement Service can help you enter a university and the Job Club can help you find work.

• Our experienced academic team will work with you throughout your programme to ensure you achieve your learning goals.


Coffee Area

Kitchen Area

Portobello

Rotunda

NorthWall

MerrionSquare

St Stephen’sGreen

National Gallery

National Museumof Ireland

LUAS Tram Line

DARTTrain Line

Temple Bar

Dublin Castle

ChristchurchCathedral

Trinity College Dublin

Wood Quay

Frances KingDublinDublin is a city like no other. Steeped in culture and history, it’s known as the city of a hundred thousand welcomes. Bustling with energy and entertaining people, it will feel like home in no time.

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11Classrooms

9Classrooms in

summer annexe

210Capacity

135Capacity

Free WiFi

Interactive Whiteboards

Student Lounge

Self-accessstudy

Student terrace

AGE BREAKDOWNAdult programmes16-17

18-23

24-29

30-35

36-40

41+

• General English• Work and Study

YOUR COURSE

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

English for Life and Experience

English for your Education


Private lessons

Other courses

Homestays

Residences

Flatshares

Studios and Apartments

Hotels

• IELTS and Cambridge Preparation

• Family Programmes• Teenager Programmes• Programmes for groups

• Our impressive Georgian building with modern teaching facilities is located in the best area of Dublin city centre. Beside Government buildings and surrounded by the best cafes, bars and restaurants, you cannot find a better location. During the summer months students may study in a nearby annex.

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

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

• Social, sporting and cultural activities take place every afternoon giving you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the many interesting people you will meet.

• We can help you plan exciting trips outside the city at the weekends. Explore Ireland while using your English language skills in a variety of diverse situations.

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

• The University Placement Service can help you enter a university and the Job Club can help you find work.

• Our experienced academic team will work with you throughout your programme to ensure you achieve your learning goals.

OUR SCHOOL IN MERRION SQUARE

NATIONALITIES

Western Europe

Africa / Middle East

Central / South America

Asia / Far East

Eastern / Central Europe

English for your Career

• Business English

(all courses, except afternoon courses)


Lunch Club

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

Cyrill Roessler,Switzerland

Language Development


Language Skills

Language Skills

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON

LONDON

DUBLIN

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. “I have improved my English

every day – lessons are both stimulating and fun. Speaking to my host family helped my English become more fluent: maybe one day they will come to visit me in Italy.” Ginevra De Castro, Italy

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

Language for You!

ü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü Certificate


Language Skills

• Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy

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

• Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English

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

• Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class

• 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

• Really experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency

• Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods

• Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning

• Lower prices for afternoon courses with the same quality

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING



City London and Dublin London Dublin

Minimum level A1 A2 A2

Length 1-24 weeks 1-24 weeks 1-24 weeks

Lessons/week 20 20 20

Hours/week 16h 40m 16h 40m 16h 40m

Timetable

Monday to Friday 9.00-12.50

Language Development, Language Skills

Monday to Friday13.45-17.30

Language for You!, Language Development,

Language Skills



Start dates Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday

Add private lessons for completely personalised learning

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We offer evening classes for people working or studying in London

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Christmas and New Year in London - English course and activities

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English for Life and Experience Standard General English

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH MORNING

Intensive course options for more rapid learning - choose from Language for You!, for more communication and personalised learning or Language in Action, exploring and learning in London or Dublin.



INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE FOR YOU!

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE IN ACTION

City London and Dublin London and Dublin

Minimum level A2 A2

Length 1-24 weeks 1-7 weeks

Lessons/week 28 28

Hours/week 23h 20m 23h 20m

Timetable


Language Development, Language SkillsOne day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday

13.45-15.30Language for You!


Language Development, Language Skills One day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch ClubMonday to Thursday

13.45-15.30Language in Action

Start dates Every MondayJuly 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3 (4 in Dublin), 10, 17. The last day of the programme

is August 21.


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English for Life and Experience Intensive General English

Language for You!

• 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


Language Skills

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE FOR YOU!

Language in Action

• Course content - page 10• Course content - page 10


Language Skills

COURSE FACTS

COURSE FACTSAge: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

INTENSIVE WITH LANGUAGE IN ACTION

Lunch Club

A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students

Lunch Club


Lunch Club

“The course was very intensive. My English improved so much that I was able to get a new job where I now use my English everyday.”

Belen Maldonado Pestana, Spain

Language for You!

Language for You!

Business English

Language in Action

• Course content - page 10



Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. The programme may include General and Business English and you can prepare for IELTS or Cambridge Examinations.


ü Study Planü Regular progress meetingsü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü Certificate


Language Skills

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON

INTENSIVEACADEMIC YEAR

City London and Dublin London and Dublin London and Dublin

Minimum level A1 A2 A2




Timetable


Monday to Friday London: 13.45-17.30 Dublin: 13.00-16.45


One day a week12.50-13.45 Lunch Club

Monday to Thursday13.45-15.30



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EXAMINATION PREPARATION

Dublin: Examination Preparation is available with the Intensive Academic Year course only.

London: IELTS Preparation is available with all courses. Students

on the Standard Academic Year Afternoon course may change to a morning FCE or CAE Preparation

course for no extra charge.

English for Life and Experience Academic Year


• Course content - page 16 • Course content - page 16


• Course content - page 17 • Course content - page 17


Language Skills

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR MORNING



Language Skills

INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR AFTERNOON

COURSE FACTSAge: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

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

Students can apply for permission to stay in Ireland for 8 months and

work casually for up to 20 or 40 hours per week depending on the

time of the year. For full details visit www.inis.gov.ie

“When I arrived in Dublin I spoke very little English but, with the help of my teachers, I learnt a lot. The school really cares about each student.”

Byeongpil Son, Korea

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY MORNING

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY AFTERNOON


ü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü TIE Examinationü Certificateü Learner protection insurance



Language Skills

Language Skills



English for Life and Experience Work and Study in Dublin

IELTS Students on a Standard Morning

course can add IELTS in the afternoon,

Monday to Thursday 8 lessons per week

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IELTS Preparation IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation

FCE or CAE Preparation FCE or CAE Preparation

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY MORNING

STANDARD WORK AND STUDY AFTERNOON

City Dublin only Dublin only

Starting level A1 - B2 A2 - B2

Length 25 weeks 25 weeks

Lessons/week 20 20

Hours/week 16h 40m 16h 40m

Timetable





Start dates Every Monday Every Monday

COURSE FACTSAge: minimum 18 Class size: Average 12, maximum 15



Students may take a professional internship in a Dublin company

after the course

Internships

• Helpful information on finding accommodation

• Job Club to help you find work, see page 19

• Welfare officer to help you with any personal issues

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

• Help with your GNIB application

• Help with opening a bank account

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

STUDENT SUPPORT


Lunch Club

Work and Study


Lunch Club

“Studying at Frances King is an enjoyable way to learn English. I have improved my speaking and writing skills - lessons were never boring; we learn through practising and meeting other nationalities.”Utku Anil Cicek,Turkey

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

CLUB 8 STANDARD PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH


CLUB 8 INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 COMBINATION


Business Communication

Language Skills

ü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Course materialsü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü Certificate


Language Skills


• Topics and tasks of interest to professional people


• Expand the depth and range of your language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing

• Learning activities, such as preparing and delivering presentations, of interest to both general and business learners


• Focus on language skills for the business world such as telephoning, meeting people, negotiating and attending meetings

• Improve business writing skills such as emailing, placing orders, making and responding to complaints, writing reports

• Increase your vocabulary for business topics such as marketing, finance, HR, management and online commerce

• As for Club 8 Standard, with private lessons to focus on your individual language or professional needs. See page 18 for information about private lessons

CLUB 8 STANDARDPROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 INTENSIVEPROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

CLUB 8 COMBINATIONPROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

City London only London only London only

Minimum level B1 B1 B1


Lessons/week 20 28 20 + Private Lessons

Hours/week 16h 40m 23h 20m 16h 40m + Private Lessons

Timetable




Language Development, Language SkillsOne day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday13.45-15.30 Business

Communication



Afternoon2-10 private lessons/week; timetable by arrangement


We have taught employees from many Embassies and organisations including: Accenture, Agip, Alitalia, Barclays, BBC, BHP Billiton, BOC Gases, Bosch, Chanel, Citibank, Clarins, Daimler-Benz, Deutsche Bank, ENI, Gucci, IKEA, IBM, ING, Itochu Corporation, KPMG, Louis Vuitton, Lufthansa, Lukoil, Mobil, Monsanto, Nestlé, Nikko Europe, Nomura Research, Ogilvy & Mather, Pernod-Ricard, Renault Finance, Saipem, Samsung, Santander, Schweppes, Shell, Siemens, Unilever, Volvo.

English for your Career Club 8 - Professional EnglishEnglish for your Career General and Business English

CORPORATE CLIENTS

COURSE FACTSAge: minimum 24 Class size: Average 6, maximum 8

“I really like the school, teachers and entertainment programme. My accommodation is modern with a gym and 10 minutes from school by underground. I will recommend Frances King to my friends.” Aleksandra Fedorova,Russia

For those planning a career in business and who want to prepare to use English in the work place. Combine 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 at work.



COURSE FACTS

INTENSIVE WITH BUSINESS ENGLISH

City London and Dublin

Minimum Level B1

Length 1-12 weeks

Lessons/week 28

Hours/week 23h 20m

Timetable


Language Development, Language Skills One day a week


13.45-15.30Business English

Start dates Every Monday

EEA nationals may take a professional internship

in a London or Dublin company after the course

Club 8 Intensive is eligible for the Bildungsurlaub in many

German states

General and Business Linguaskill test available

General and Business Linguaskill test available

Internships

Bildungsurlaub

Linguaskill

Linguaskill

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin)

Lunch Club

Business English

• Business English language and topics

INTENSIVE WITH BUSINESS ENGLISH


Language Skills



• Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English

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


• Business topics vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel

• Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports

• “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations

Example topics and language


Lunch ClubA light lunch with an English

speaker and a group of students

Lunch Club


Lunch Club

Lunch ClubLunch Club

Lunch Club

FCE or CAE Preparation

INTENSIVE WITH CAMBRIDGE


Language Skills• Course content- page 10

EXAMINATION DATES FOR LONDON AND DUBLIN

FCE: April 18; June 6; July 30; August 27; November 7

CAE: April 18; July 31; August 28; November 21

Examinations are on Saturdays, except:FCE: Thursday, July 30 & August 27

CAE: Friday, July 31 & August 28Examination dates are subject to change

For those who need to prepare for success in Cambridge English language Examinations. These internationally recognised qualifications will help you with your future career or entrance to an English-speaking university.

“The teachers are very experienced and friendly. You get to know all about the examination and can take mock tests. I got a successful result!”

Annina Manser, Switzerland


ü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Practice examinationsü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü Certificate


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English for your Education Cambridge Examinations


STANDARD CAMBRIDGE

• Choose between FCE or CAE and improve your language and skills for examination success

• Experienced examination preparation course teachers

• Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examinations

• Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises

• Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin) Minimum levels: FCE: B2, CAE: C1

STANDARD CAMBRIDGE

INTENSIVE CAMBRIDGE

INTENSIVE WITH CAMBRIDGE

City London only London only Dublin only

Length 4 weeks 4 weeks 2+ weeks



Timetable


FCE / CAE Preparation


FCE / CAE PreparationOne day a week


13.45-15.30 Language for You! / Business English / Language in

Action

Monday to Friday9.00-12.50 Language

Development, Language SkillsOne day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday

13.45-15.30 FCE or CAE Preparation

Start dates FCE: March 23; May 11; July 6; August 3; October 12CAE: March 23; July 6; August 3; October 26

Every Monday from June 22 - August 10

COURSE FACTS


Language for You!• Course content- page 10

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.

“The IELTS teacher at Frances King always gives me useful hints and techniques to tackle the complicated IELTS test - he is really supportive, friendly and kind.”

Takahiro Ishiyama, Japan


ü Welcome Packü Study Guideü Practice examinationsü Activity Programmeü Language Workshopsü Certificate

English for your Education IELTS Examination

STANDARD IELTS

• A language and skills class to improve your success in the IELTS examination

• Practise your reading and listening skills, and increase your fluency and accuracy in writing and speaking

• Write to describe, discuss and evaluate

• Improve your reading and listening for general and detailed understanding

• Speak with confidence and good pronunciation

IELTS Preparation

INTENSIVE WITH IELTS

• Course content- page 10

IELTS Preparation

INTENSIVE IELTS

• Practice examinations and exercises to improve your IELTS score

IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation

PART TIME IELTS

IELTS Preparation


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EXAMINATION DATES FOR LONDON AND DUBLIN

The IELTS examination is held on the Saturday at the end of

the course in London and most weeks in Dublin.

You can book the examination at the school on the first day of your course except in summer when you book the examination with

your course.

COURSE FACTS

STANDARD IELTS

INTENSIVE IELTS

INTENSIVE WITH IELTS

PART TIME IELTS

City London only London only London and Dublin London and Dublin

Length 4/8 weeks 4/8 weeks 1-24 weeks 1-24 weeks

Lessons/week 20 28 28 8

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

Timetable

Monday to Friday9.00-12.50 IELTS

Preparation

Monday to Friday9.00-12.50 IELTS

Preparation One day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch Club Monday to Thursday13.45-15.30 IELTS

Preparation

Monday to Friday9.00-12.50 Language

Development,Language Skills One day a week

12.50-13.45 Lunch ClubMonday to Thursday13.45-15.30 IELTS

Preparation

Monday to Thursday13.45-15.30 IELTS

Preparation

Start dates

4 or 8 weeks – February 10; April 14; June 29; September 1, 28; October 26

4 weeks – January 6; March 9; May 11; July 27, November 23

Every Monday Every Monday

Age: minimum 16 Class size: maximum 14 (London) / 15 (Dublin) Minimum level: B1


Language Skills

INTENSIVE CAMBRIDGE


Lunch ClubA light lunch with an English

speaker and a group of students

Lunch Club


Lunch Club

ü Regular meetings with a student advisor

ü Information packü Help with your CV

ü Job hunting guidanceü Help to open a bank accountü Interview techniques

Enhance your career prospects and improve your English by combining an English language programme with a period of unpaid work for a small or medium sized London or Dublin company. You will learn English in a real working environment, meet local people, as well as learning practical work skills. Adding UK or Irish experience will improve your C.V.

For EU passport holders who want help to find a job in the UK or Ireland and for non-EU students with a work-study visa in Ireland. There is no charge for this service.

“At Frances King I met students from all over the world and then I worked in a dynamic international environment which will be great for my future.”

Arne Wokittel, Germany

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

ACCOMMODATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Start at least 4 weeks before your arrival in the UK or Ireland

Get an application form from the school and send with your CV and letter of motivation

During your English course you’ll have interviews with suitable companies and your internship placement is finalised

The organiser is available during your placement and monitors your progress

At the end you complete a report on your experience and a certificate is awarded

PROGRAMME FACTS

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

City London and Dublin

Nationality EU or EEA nationals and students with a working holiday visa

Age 18-30

Minimum level B2

Course length Minimum 2 weeks

Guide internship length

Charity Retail and Business Start: 2 weeks, Professional: 6 weeks, Specialist, such as Engineering, IT, Graphic Design: 12 weeks

Start dates Every Monday


Job Club

Choose from General English, Club 8 Professional (London Only), IELTS or Cambridge Examination Preparation.

We can arrange accommodation for the whole period of your programme in homestay or student residence.

Internships are not covered by British Council accreditation in London or ACELS recognition in Dublin.

WEEKENDS AND OUT OF HOURS

Suitable for people who want a personal, intensive focus on their learning.

“Frances King was more than I expected. I’m more fluent than I have ever been before and finally I feel ready to work with native English speakers.”

Bruna Brunner,Portugal

STANDARD PRIVATE

FLEXITIME ONLINE LESSONS

INTENSIVE PRIVATE


FACILITIES AND SERVICES

PRIVATE LESSON CENTRE


ü Free tea and coffee ü Computer accessü Wireless Internetü TV, newspapers and

magazinesü Help with planning your free

time in London or Dublin

In London, tuition takes place in our dedicated executive centre. There are 8 private teaching rooms arranged around a student area. In Dublin, tuition takes place in well equipped rooms in the main building.

COURSE FACTS

STANDARDPRIVATE

INTENSIVE PRIVATE FLEXITIME

City London and Dublin London and Dublin London and Dublin

Age Adults of all ages, children from age 5

Adults of all ages, children from age 5

Adults of all ages, children from age 5

Class size 1, 2 or 3 1, 2 or 3 1, 2 or 3

Levels All All All

Lessons/week 20 28 2 or more, lessons are 50 minutes

Hours/week 16h 40m 23h 20m By arrangement

Timetable Morning or afternoon Morning and afternoon By arrangement

Start dates By arrangement By arrangement By arrangement

Combination CoursesYou can combine private lessons

with any Frances King course

Private Lessons

We are able to arrange private lessons at weekends and out of normal school hours both at school and other central London and Dublin addresses such as your home, a

hotel or office.

• Choose any number of private lessons per week or combine private lessons with another course. 2 or more lessons per week. Reduced fee if you book a group programme for the same week.

• Tailor made programmes

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

• For all ages - our teachers are experienced with children, young adults and professionals. Intensive practice of speaking and pronunciation and error correction help you to make faster progress.

• You can focus on specific needs such as language for business or professional situations and preparation for presentations, conferences and business meetings. You can also focus on examinations such as IELTS, Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEIC, TOLES, GMAT and Linguaskill.

• We have teachers experienced in English for special subjects - HR, Law, Management, Medicine, Nursing, the Arts, Music, Architecture, Intercultural Awareness, Journalism and others.

• You can combine One-to-One lessons with other classes for faster progress. One-to-Two and One-to-Three lessons can be arranged for two or three friends, colleagues or family members of the same level that wish to study together.

20 lessons per week

2+ lessons per week Skype lessons

28 lessons per week


Lunch Club


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MORNING9.00-12.50

General / Professional / Examination Preparation Class

Buckingham Palace Tour

and lunch with school mates and

FK leader

LUNCHTIMEFK lunch Club

School meeting certificate

presentation to leaving students

Lecture/presentation

AFTERNOON

Guided visit to Spitalfields and Brick Lane

markets

13.45-15.30 General / Business / Professional / Examination Preparation Class

LATE AFTERNOON Guided walking

tour of the City of London

Job Club Meeting

Homework Club

Guided visit to the Tate

Modern Gallery

EVENING BBC Proms concert with FK

leader

Indian restaurant with

FK leader

Party at the Ministry of Sound with school mates

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MORNING9.00-12.50

General Class

Day trip to Cliffs of Moher

LUNCHTIMEFK lunch Club Job Club Meeting

School meeting certificate

presentation to leaving students

Lecture/presentation

AFTERNOON

World CultureMarket

13.45-15.30 General / Business / Examination Preparation Class

LATE AFTERNOON Dublin city center

walking tourConversation

Skills WorkshopHomework

ClubGuided visit to Trinity College

EVENINGThe oldest pub

in IrelandBray

Bowling Temple Bar for

Traditional Music

Example WeeksClasses Activities with FK Guide Discover new foods and conversation with FK Guide School meetings and lectures Activities with classmates

LONDON

DUBLIN

For those who would like to organise a group of students to come to London or Dublin we would be pleased to design a programme for you. We can include tuition, accommodation, airport transfers, activities and excursions. Please contact: [email protected]

Our other courses

Our other courses

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDONCombine study in London at this special time of the year with a leisure and sightseeing. programme in the afternoons and weekends.

For students aged 18 and over there are special prices in iQ Hammersmith student residence (see page 24).

OUR PROGRAMMES FOR FAMILIES IN LONDON AND DUBLINEnglish language programmes and activities for children aged 6-16, optional classes for parents and other family members in London and Dublin. We can also arrange accommodation for your family.

OUR SUMMER CAMPS FOR TEENAGERS IN LONDON AND DUBLINIn London: English language programmes and activities in superb, self-contained residential campus in London, for ages 12-17.

In Dublin: English language programmes and activities for teenagers in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey with excellent homestay accommodation, for ages 12-17.

for adults

for families and young learners

Our other courses for groups

EVENING COURSES IN LONDONFor students and working people living in London. Choose General, Business and Examination English in our convenient location opposite Gloucester Road underground station.

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COURSE FACTS EVENING COURSES IN LONDON

Age Minimum 18

Class size Maximum 14

Minimum level General English A2, Business English / Examination Preparation B1

Start dates and Length 1-52 weeks, starting every Monday

Lessons/hours/week 6 lesson/week (5h)

TimetableMonday, Tuesday, Thursday

18.30-20.20 General English / Business English / Examination Preparation

COURSE FACTS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LONDON

Age Minimum 18

Class size Average 12, maximum 14

Minimum level A2

Start dates and length December 21 (1/2 weeks); December 29 (1 week)

Lessons/hours/weeks Week 1: 16 lessons (13h 20m). Week 2: 12 lessons (10h)

Timetable Monday to Friday9.00-12.50 Language Development, Language Skills

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FRANCES KING HOMESTAY HOSTS…

ü Welcome you and make you feel at home

ü Show you the best way to travel to the school

ü Respect your cultural backgroundü Encourage you to speak Englishü Provide a clean and comfortable

room ü Provide internet accessü Provide a desk or table for private

studyü Clean your room and provide a

regular change of bed linenü Provide a balanced diet if you choose

to take mealsü Provide you with your own house key

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5

Zone 6

Turnham Green

Putney

W imbledonStreatham

WandsworthClapham

Fulham

ChelseaKensington

Marylebone

FinsburyPark

KilburnQueens Park

Belgravia

Battersea

WestHampstead

Highbury & IslingtonWillesden Green

Stamford Brook

Dulwich

Herne Hill

Balham

Ealing

12

15

18

1

2

7

9 5

4

6

5

3PhoenixPark

8

County Dublin

10

County Dublin

12

24

16

20

22

17

6W

13

11

14

London Dublin (1) Private bathroom available in Premium Homestays for a supplement.

(2) Twin/double rooms are for 2 people booking together for the same dates.

Key to Meal Plan B/B: breakfast every day, no use of kitchen 3 dinner plan: breakfast every day and dinner on 3 evenings, no use of kitchen 4 dinner plan: breakfast every day and dinner on 4 evenings, no use of kitchen H/B: breakfast and dinner every day, no use of kitchen. In Dublin, lunch is also provided at weekends.Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for students under 18

Deluxe ****

• For professionals and students - special care in luxurious homes located in prime parts of our cities

• Minimum age 18

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

Private Home **

• Suitable for students on a budget who would like to be independent and live with friendly local people

• Minimum age 18

• Location London: zone 2 & 3Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

Premium ***

• For young professionals and students – superior homes in excellent areas

• Minimum age 16

• LocationLondon: zone 1, 2 and 3Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

Standard **

• For all students – good homes in pleasant areas with kind hosts

• Minimum age 16

• Location London: zone 2 and 3 Dublin: Dublin 4, 6, 6W, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin

• Our most popular accommodation option is also the most affordable and suitable for adults of all ages of 16 and over

• Travel times to our schools are about 15-50 minutes

• Choose Half Board, with breakfast and evening meal, (and in Dublin lunch at the weekend) or Private Home, with cooking facilities. In London there is also the option of Bed and Breakfast

Accommodation Homestays

Choosing the right type of accommodation for your stay in London and Dublin, where you feel happy and comfortable, is very important and we have carefully selected a variety of accommodation to meet your individual needs.

• The best way to learn about English or Irish 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’

• 3 categories: Standard, Premium and Deluxe

HOMESTAY

• Share flats with other young people for an enjoyable lifestyle

• Suitable for students and young working people on a budget

• Flats have simply furnished rooms and shared kitchens and bathrooms

FLATSHARE

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

• Central locations – easy journeys to our schools in London and Dublin by public transport or walking distance

• Comfortable rooms with your own private bathroom

• Kitchen facilities or meals included

STUDENT RESIDENCES

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

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

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

STUDIOS, APARTMENTS AND HOTELS

Frances King Accommodation

Student Residences

Homestay

Studios and apartments

Flatshare

LONDON

DUBLIN

• Single Bed and Breakfast • Single 3-Dinner Plan

• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board

Private bathroom

LONDON

DUBLIN

• Single Self-catering (use of kitchen)

• Single, twin/double Self-catering (use of kitchen)

LONDON

DUBLIN

• Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast• Single 4-Dinner Plan• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board


Private or shared bathroom

LONDON

DUBLIN

• Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board


Shared bathroom

Shared bathroom

There may be up to 4 students in a London homestay and up to 3 in a Dublin homestay.


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

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

• Location: zone 1, Sloane Square. About 15 minutes’ walk to Frances King, 10 minutes by bus. Located in King’s Road, Chelsea, a famous street with many fashionable boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries

You can book a twin room for 2 people (twin room) or we will place you with another student of the same sex (twin share)

Self Catering

Lightfoot Hall Chelsea ***3

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

• Modern residence, single or twin studios, suitable for students and young professionals

• Twin studios are for 2 people booking together for the same dates

• Minimum age 18, available all year, minimum stay 2 weeks

• Location: zone 2, Hammersmith, a short walk to the shopping centres, bars and restaurants of Hammersmith and 20 minutes by underground to Frances King

• Modern, newly built student residence offering large, stylish single studios, suitable for students and young professionals

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

• Own kitchen area in your studio and a dining room and kitchen can be booked to entertain friends

• Pilates, yoga and other classes available

Fulham Palace Studios **2

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


• Location: zone 1, South Kensington, 15 minutes’ walk to Frances King. Located in South Kensington, near the fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants of Chelsea and a short walk to world-famous museums

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


• Location: zone 1, Gloucester Road, less than 5 minutes’ walk to Frances King Located in Kensington, near fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars and a short walk to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and world-famous museums

BudgetStandard Premium

*********

Locations Hotels Quality Rating

1 iQ Hammersmith2 Fulham Palace Studios3 Lightfoot Hall Chelsea4 Chelsea Cloisters5 Citadines

Frances King – Kensington

Chelsea Cloisters *** 4 Citadines **** 5

GymPrivateKitchen

PrivateKitchen

• Location: zone 2, Hammersmith. About 15 minutes by underground to Frances King. Located in lively Hammersmith in the heart of West London, near shopping centres, bars and restaurants

Self Catering

DiningRoom

iQ Hammersmith ***1

Free WiFi

PrivateKitchen

Private bathroom

Exerciseclasses

Gym Cinema Study room

Bond StreetMarble Arch

Baker Street

Euston Kingʼs Cross


Leicester Square

VictoriaSloane Square

SouthKensington

Hyde ParkCorner

GloucesterRoad

Earls Court

High StreetKensington

Notting HillGate

Bayswater

Paddington

Hammersmith

Hyde Park

Regent’sPark

GreenPark St.

James’sPark

KensingtonGardens

Kensington

Chelsea

Mayfair

NottingHill

Marylebone

Belgravia

Euston Road

Cromwell Road

Kings Road

Buck

ingh

am P

alac

e Ro

ad

The Mall

Whitehall

Strand

Fleet Street

Gower Street


Regent SquarePark Lane

Piccadilly

Oxford Street

Marylebone H

igh Street

Baker Street

Marylebone Road

Edgware Road

Bayswater Road

Ladbroke Grove

Westway A40(M)

Houses ofParliament

Chelsea FootballStadium

TrafalgarSquare

BuckinghamPalace

WestminsterAbbey

ScienceMuseum

Royal Albert Hall

KensingtonPalace

PortobelloMarket

Victoria & Albert Museum

Harrods

3

451

2

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3Zone 4

Zone 5

Zone 6

HammersmithTurnham Green

Putney

WimbledonStreatham

WandsworthClapham

Fulham

ChelseaKensington

Marylebone

FinsburyPark

KilburnQueens Park

Belgravia

Battersea

WestHampstead

Highbury & IslingtonWillesden Green

Stamford Brook

Dulwich

Herne Hill

Balham

Ealing

LONDON Other Student Residences Studios and Apartments

We can also offer a range of 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and other apartments for larger groups in central London. Please contact us for more information.

PrivateKitchen

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Self catering

TV Room

Featured Residence

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

PrivateKitchen

Free coffee

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Communal Kitchen


• Popular half-board residence with twin rooms shared with other young people of the same sex1 w


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

Baggot Street **2

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Study room Free refreshments

Two people of the same sex coming together can request to share the same room. Food allergies can be catered for.

Half Board

• Luxurious serviced 1,2 or 3 bedroom apartments and houses in excellent areas close to the city centre. Perfect for families and groups of friends


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

Apartments *** 5

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

Self Catering

• High quality self-contained studios offering single, double and twin beds. Suitable for couples, friends coming together and professionals


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

Studios *** 4

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

BudgetStandard Premium

******1 The Point

2 Baggot Street3 Budget Flatshares4 Studios5 Apartments

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

• Located in Point Village, in the heart of Dublin’s regenerated Docklands area, with waterside views and excellent transport links. 25 minutes’ walk to Frances King and 10 minutes by tram to the city centre.

Portobello

Wood Quay

Rotunda

NorthWall

MerrionSquare

ParkSt Stephen’s

Green

National Gallery

Trinity College Dublin

Temple Bar

Dublin Castle

ChristchurchCathedral

2

1

5

5

55

4

4

3

3

12

15

18

1

2

7

9 5

4

6

5

3PhoenixPark

8

County Dublin

10

County Dublin

24

16

20

22

17

6W

13

11

14

• Modern, newly built student residence offering single studios, suitable for students and young professionals


• Penthouse studios arranged in cluster apartments with 8 en suite bedrooms and a communal kitchen, with sofa and TV

The Point ***1

Locations Hotels Quality Rating

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

• Budget flatshares in comfortable apartments and houses. Suitable for students on a budget who want to meet other people and live independently


• Location: multiple prime locations near the city centre with good transport connections to Frances King

Self Catering

Budget Flatshares *3

Free WiFi

Shared bathroom

A limited number of triple rooms available.Private bathroom available on request at an extra charge.

Other Student Residence Flatshares Studios and Apartments

Self Catering

Free WiFi

Private bathroom

FitnessStudio

Gym

Cinema Games Room

Courtyards RooftopGardens

DUBLIN Featured Residence

Frances King - Merrion Square

PrivateKitchen

PrivateKitchen

Communal Kitchen

Communal Kitchen

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For details of our Programmes for Families and Young Learners in London and Dublin, please see our website or ask for a brochure.

For more information please contact:

BookingOffice

Tel: London +44 (0)20 7870 6533, Dublin +353 (0)1 486 6000 [email protected] [email protected]

www.francesking.com

Frances King School of English77 Gloucester RoadLondon SW7 4SSUnited KingdomEmail: [email protected]

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