Frances King School of English (IELTS)

Ages: 16+

Dates: All year round, classes start every Monday.

Frances King School of English has taught over 200,000 students over the last 52 years. Founded in 1973, the school has a wealth of experience in English language teaching. Our constant pursuit of excellence makes it one of the leading schools in London.

Frances King is ideally located for exploring London. Situated in Kensington, one of London’s best areas, opposite Gloucester Road Underground Station, the school offers a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums and entertainment options within walking distance. World-famous attractions are all within easy reach.

This programme is an opportunity to discover London through the school’s programme of activities. They include guided walks, visits to museums, galleries, landmarks and unusual places. There are also parties and day trips. Most activities are free.

The IELTS Preparation program is for those who need to prepare for success in the IELTS exam. This internationally recognized qualification will help in future employment or admission to an English-speaking university.

Key factors

• The minimum level for participation in the IELTS program is B1 (Intermediate) and above.
• Frances King Teaching Staff– this is a warm and friendly team, ready to help at any time
• A cheerful international atmosphere (representatives of more than 40 nationalities study at the school).
• Small classes, maximum 14 students.
• Each lesson lasts 50 minutes.
• Before the start of the course, each student takes a test to determine their level of English. This ensures that they are placed in a group of the appropriate level and can make maximum progress.
• The IELTS exam is held on the Saturday after the end of the course. The school will help you book the exam, except during the summer period, when students must book the exam in advance online.

Facilities

Frances King – This is a well-equipped school with a comfortable learning environment, areas for studying and spending time with other students, and a helpful staff.

• Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards
• Relaxation areas
• Free WI-FI
• Air conditioning
• Café and kitchen area
• Quiet room for self-study

Program

Standard Course

Start dates in 2026:
Winter/spring: February 2 - March 27 (1-8 weeks).
Summer: July 6 - August 28 (1-8 weeks).
Autumn: October 5 - November 27 (1-8 weeks).

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50

During lessons, students practice reading and listening skills, improve fluency and accuracy of written and spoken language.

Intensive Course

Start dates in 2026:
Winter/spring: February 2 - March 27 (1-8 weeks).
Summer: July 6 - August 28 (1-8 weeks).
Autumn: October 5 - November 27 (1-8 weeks).

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30

This is a more intensive programme, with thorough preparation for all aspects of the exam and additional lessons on topics and language skills.

The programme includes participation in a lunch club. This is a bi-weekly lunch with a native English speaker and a group of students. It is a great opportunity to socialise and get to know each other. The school pays for the lunch, which can be ordered from local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

Part-time course

Dates: Throughout the year, classes start every Monday.
Duration: 1-24+ weeks.

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

Flexible IELTS preparation in the afternoon. Includes practice mock exams and exercises to improve your possible IELTS score.

Intensive English with IELTS

General English + IELTS lessons

Dates: Throughout the year, classes start - every Monday.
Duration: 1-24+ weeks.

25 hours of lessons per week.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30

9:00-12:50 - General English,
12:50 - 13:45 - Break,
13:45 - 15:30 - IELTS lessons.

This programme combines General English with IELTS preparation. Students achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English, developing the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. As a result - excellent preparation for passing the IELTS.

The programme includes participation in a lunch club.then lunch with a native English speaker and a group of students every two weeks. This is a great opportunity to socialise and get to know each other. The school pays for lunch, which can be taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.

Accommodation

Choosing the right type of accommodation for your stay in London, where you will feel happy and comfortable, is very important. The school has carefully selected a variety of accommodation options to suit the individual needs of each student.

Student Residences

For an independent lifestyle - ideal for students and adults.

• Central London location - easy access to school by public transport or on foot
• Comfortable en-suite rooms
• Facilities with kitchen facilities

Studios and apartments

• High-quality accommodation with private bathroom and kitchen facilities
• Great location close to school – easy access by public transport or on foot

Activities

London is a huge, cosmopolitan city – one of the most exciting places in the world to live and study English. The school runs an active leisure programme, which includes activities in and around London every week. Each month the programme of activities changes, so even if a student is at the school for a long term, each month they will have the opportunity to see and do something new.

Each week there are 3 guided activities and 2 recommended activities (where students arrange to meet and go together). Many activities are free, while at others students only pay for food and drinks, transport and entrance fees.

The programme of activities is – is:

• A great way to make friends, socialise and practise your English.
• The chance to discover different parts of London and learn more about British history and culture.
• The chance to eat and see the sights in a group rather than on your own.

Examples of activities:

• World-famous museums and galleries, such as the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Design Museum (mostly free)
• School-guided walks, such as the Harry Potter tour; Camden Canal walk, Covent Garden (free)
• Workshops and events at school, eg good pronunciation workshop (free)
• Famous London landmarks, eg Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace (free or up to £30)
• Restaurant outings, eg Fish & Chips or Indian restaurant (£18 - £30)
• Live jazz night, classic Soho pub tour, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre performance (£10 - £25)
• Special events at different times of the year eg Easter Parade, fireworks, carols (free)

At weekends the school organises longer, full-day activities such as:

• Visits to places of interest outside London such as Greenwich, Richmond or Kew Gardens (free or up to £20)
• Trips to other cities such as Oxford, Brighton or Windsor (train tickets from £15 to £40)
• Art/design events eg Open House weekends (£10 to £20)
• Visits to London parks and markets (free)

• The school works with a carefully selected company who organise weekend excursions with day and overnight trips around the UK and European highlights such as Paris, Amsterdam and Bruges, Edinburgh and the Highlands, Liverpool and Manchester.

Fees, 2026

Standard course:
1–3 weeks – £447 per week
4–8 weeks – £402 per week

Intensive course:
1–3 weeks – £555 per week
4–8 weeks – £500 per week

Part-time course:
1–3 weeks – £223 per week
4–11 weeks – £201 per week
12–23 weeks – £190 per week
24+ weeks – £168 per week

Intensive English with IELTS:
1–3 weeks – £555 per week
4–11 weeks – £500 per week
12–23 weeks – £472 per week
24+ weeks – £416 per week

Included in the price

• Training
• Programme of activities (entrance fees are extra)
• Certificate of completion
• Lunch club (if included in the price)gram)

Additional payment

• Private lessons with a teacher – £95 for 1-4 lessons
• IELTS exam fee – £215
• Registration fee – £105
• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Transfers from and to the airport

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We have been working since 1996
• We select camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We only place children in good conditions
• We have personally inspected almost all the schools we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning clients
• Telephone 24/7 always works 
• Why our clients value us

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