Frances King School of English

Learn English, Live English in London

Frances King has over 52 years’ experience of teaching English. We teach more than 3,500 students a year from over 70 different countries. Our school is in the beautiful area of Kensington in zone 1, central London, near major museums, Kensington Palace, attractive shopping streets and markets, and entertainment. We offer a wide range of quality courses for adults, families and teenagers. Excellent facilities – 20 classrooms and 8 more in our nearby annexe. We offer carefully selected accommodation in zones 1 and 2. Our professional and friendly teachers emphasize communication skills and use up-to-date methods to get you speaking. The Frances King Activity Programme helps you get to know other students and members of staff and enjoy the culture and entertainment of London and Britain. This includes language workshops, guided walks, excursions, sports and cultural visits.
  • School size: Medium
  • Class size for Junior programs: 14
  • Age Group: Adults (16+), Juniors (5+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 15
  • Levels: All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence, Studio

Highlights

  • Perfect location in beautiful Kensington, central London
  • Lovely school with excellent facilities
  • Programmes to suit different needs – English for Experience, English for your Career, English for your Education
  • A whole experience – afternoon, evening and weekend activities to experience the best of London and the UK

Programmes Offered

30+ English

50+ English and Culture

General and Intensive English

Academic Year

English for Professionals

IELTS Preparation

Private Lessons

YMS Visa Courses/Internships/Job Club

Christmas and New Year in London

PROGRAMMES FOR FAMILIES:

For children aged 5-16 in London with their parents, Optional courses for adults, Accommodation in homestays, studios or apartments, Available in winter, spring, summer, autumn.

ONLINE COURSES

General English, IELTS Preparation, English for Business, Law and Medicine

Contact

Contact School

Homestay We select our homestays for their location, the quality and cleanliness of their home and a caring ‘home from home’, in travel zones 1-3. Student residences Our modern student residences all have en-suite bathrooms and excellent facilities. Journeys to our schools are easy by public transport (10-15 minutes) or within walking distance. Studios and Apartments Hotels We can arrange modern, well-equipped studios and apartments only a short walk from the school.

  • Homestay
  • Residence
  • Studio

Our school is located in Kensington – a beautiful, relaxing part of central London with all the fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants, galleries and entertainment of Kensington and Chelsea nearby. World-famous attractions are 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. There are several street markets including famous Portobello market and Harrods department store is also within walking distance. Within 10-15 minutes you can be in Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden or Westminster. The perfect London location.

Exams

IELTS Preparation Courses start every week. You will prepare for all aspects of the examination and learn techniques to improve your score. Study skills that will help you at University are also included.

More Features

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 and our University Placement Service can help enter a British university.
  • Our experienced academic team will work with you throughout your programme to ensure you achieve your learning goals.
  • If you take an Intensive course, once a week you’ll have Lunch Club. You go with a small group of students and an English speaker to a local restaurant or café for conversation and lunch is free of charge. Accredited by the British Council, member of English UK, Quality English and IALC.

Testimonials

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.
There’s a really nice atmosphere in class and the programme is creative with lots of trips and excursions.
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.
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.
This school shows there are so many ways to learn enjoyably.
We all enjoyed our course and really improved our English. The school is very friendly and looked after our family very well.