Learn English in London
Students can study online with Frances King’s friendly, highly qualified and experienced teachers
– Live virtual classrooms with students from all over the world
– Access to Frances King Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to undertake project work and network with our learning community
– Courses designed to develop learners’ communicative skills in English for professional, social and academic contexts
– For adults – General English & IELTS preparation
Language school & English lessons London
“If a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” Samuel Adams
Your English language trip to London takes you to the DESR partner center Frances King school of English, which has existed since 1973 and is one of the best addresses among London language schools. It is located in an impressive old Victorian building that has been completely modernized. The location in London Zone 1 Kensington Gardens on Gloucester Road, is ideal for shopping, lunch and post-course sightseeing; e.g. in the Natural and Science Museum also called the Victoria and Albert Museum. The school has three other centers in Chelsea and Mayfair just as centrally.
The 25 classrooms are bright, tastefully furnished and have modern technical equipment. A cozy student café awaits you during breaks. The teachers have academic training and many years of specialized professional experience. Consultations (tutorials) with a supervisor are scheduled at regular intervals for each participant to check their learning progress. Good luck learning English in London!
Teaching content of the English courses
General language with a focus on pronunciation, idioms, text work on vocabulary, reading practice, listening comprehension, grammar, group work, role plays with improvisations and video use. The composition of the participants is very international (over 80 countries), proportion of German speakers: 5%, average age: 20-35 depending on the season: total capacity per center 100 participants. Up to 400 students study in all 4 centers in the summer.
After and before lessons, the Multi-Media and Study Center with library, internet and language laboratory is available for guided self-study. The quality feature is membership in IALC and ARELS as well as recognition by the British Council.
General information:
- Year founded: 1973
- Minimum age: 17 years
- Average age: 20-30 years.
- Proportion of German speakers: approx. 3%
- Quality feature: British Council, IALC, ARELS
- Other facilities: Multimedia study center, Internet WiFi, library, student café
- Number of students: 100 in winter, 300 in summer.
English courses in London
A English Standard Course I
- Duration: 1 week to 48 weeks
- Weekly hours: 20 to 50 minutes.
- Classes: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
- Group size: max. 15 participants
- Skill levels: A2 – C1 beginner – advanced
- Contents: All areas of general language teaching are included in the course: role plays, vocabulary expansion, grammar and exercises, oral expression/conversation, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and written work.
B English Standard Course II
- Duration: From 1 week to 48 weeks
- Weekly hours: 20 to 50 minutes.
- Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
- Group size: max. 15, avg. 10 participants
- Knowledge levels: A1 – C1
- Contents: Same as A
C English Intensive Course I
- Duration: From 1 week to 48 weeks
- Weekly hours: 28 á 50 min./week. (50′)
- Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
- Group size: average. 8, max 15 participants
- Knowledge levels: A2 – C1
- Content: General language
- Recognized English educational leave in Lower Saxony and Hamburg
English class
D English Business I
- Duration: From 1 week to 48 weeks
- Weekly hours: 20 á 50 min./week.
- Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
- Group size: 6, max 8 participants
- Knowledge levels: B1 – C1
- Content: Business English
E Business English Intensive II
- Duration: From 1 week to 12 weeks
- Weekly hours: 28 á 50 min.
- Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
- Group size: 6, max 8 participants
- Knowledge levels: B1 – C2
- Contents: International communication skills, everyday social English, grammar & pronunciation together with reading and writing skills.
F family course
- Duration: From 1 week
- Weekly hours: 20 á 50 min./week.
- Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Business English Intensive
G online course
- Duration: From 1 week
- Weekly hours: 5 of 55 minutes.
- Lessons: Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Sun. in the morning or evening between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m
- Group size: max. 10
- Knowledge levels: A1 – C2
Accommodation
1+2.Guest family: with locals in a double or single room including breakfast and/or half board. Approximately 30-40 minutes drive to school (Zone 3). Additional homestay options (Zone 1 and private bathroom) at an additional cost.
3.Apartment/WG: Single or double rooms in apartments of different sizes with other students, bathroom and kitchen are shared, self-catering. The apartments are about a 30-40 minute drive from the school.
4. Residence: double or single room, approx. 20 minutes drive to school; central location, cafeteria, shared bathroom, a good opportunity to talk to other students. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
Services
English course & accommodation (arrival Sunday, departure Saturday after course) as booked, placement test, teaching material, certificate of participation, organization of leisure activities, learning magazine, local map, arrival, school and country information. 85 € registration fee excluding.
Dates 2024
A – E Course starts every Monday from January 8th, 2024
Holidays 2024: January 1st, March 29th, April 1st, May 6th, May 27th, July 26th, December 25th, December 26th, 2024
School closed: December 23rd – January 5th, 2025
