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Frances King Summer School of English
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Frances King Summer School of English
Vacation English course for teenagers
Quick overview of summer combined program for teenagers, allowing to improve English and get acquainted with London better.
The vacation course is divided into two blocks. The first, academic, provides a weekly load of 15 lessons. The second, cognitive, is designed for 5 lessons per week. The subject of the block is chosen by students independently. The program provides for three areas:
- History, culture, features of London;
- Sport;
- Fashion & Style.
The main block provides for the improvement of general language skills, including understanding of speech, reading, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary. Particular attention is paid to spoken English.
The duration of the studying with accommodation is 2 - 6 weeks, without residence - 1-6 weeks.
- Student age: 13 - 17 years.
- Start dates: June 28 - July 12 (residence program), June 28 - August 3 (full-time program, without accommodation).
- Admission requirements: the level of English from elementary.
- Learning outcomes: Increasing English proficiency, overcoming the language barrier, gaining experience in English speaking environment, acquiring new friends, getting to know the famous sights of London.
- Class size: up to 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The cost of studying includes accommodation, meals and entertainment program.
Description of Frances King Summer School of English
Frances King Summer School of English is one of the most famous and prestigious language schools in central London. Here year-round programs and summer vacation courses are offered. The latter take place on the campus of Heythrop College in Kensington. The school is located within walking distance from the main academic infrastructure of Frances King School.
In the summer school there is an international environment, optimal for the development of communicative skills. Engaged in English classes, students can quickly and effectively adapt to studying in Britain.
- Location: Kensington, central London,
- Founded: 1973,
- Students: about 2,000 per year,
- Language of instruction: English.
Frances King School of English offers General English, Academic Year, IELTS Examination Preparation, Business English, Pronunciation, 30+ English, 50+ English and Culture, Family Program, Bildungsurlaub, Youth Mobility Scheme, Private Lessons, and Express Barista courses.
The London school is accredited by the British Council and is a member of Quality English, IALC, and EnglishUK. It is regularly inspected under the British Council accreditation scheme.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Family accommodation includes homestays, studios, and apartments in central locations near public transportation and the school. These options are available throughout the year.
- Preferred homestay locations are in zones 1, 2, or 3 and within easy reach of an Underground station or local transportation,
- hosts provide a clean room with a desk, change bed linen weekly, provide laundry or access to laundry facilities, and give each student a house key,
- hosts provide a balanced diet when a meal plan is selected.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Frances King Summer School of English
The Family Program includes guided activities for parents and children on two or three afternoons per week. Children can attend supervised afternoon activities five days a week, including arts and crafts, games, projects, and excursions.
Possible activities include the Tower of London, walks around Covent Garden, a Harry Potter walk, Madame Tussauds, and sports in Hyde Park. Parents must accompany their children during family activities.
Advantages
- Courses focus primarily on spoken English and communication and are designed around individual student needs,
- Family Program classes have no more than 15 students.
Facilities and equipment at Frances King Summer School of English
Classrooms have large-screen televisions. The school buildings are not accessible to wheelchair users or people who have difficulty using stairs.
Admission dates and extra charges
The Family Program is offered in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Morning classes run Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 12:50, with four 50-minute lessons each day.
Included services depend on the selected Family Program option.
- morning course fees include a welcome pack, study guide, guided activity program, and school certificate,
- bank charges, lunch, and travel are not included,
- excursions and entrance fees are included in the full-day program but not in the morning course,
- a registration fee is charged separately.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 75 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 95 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 120 GBP
- One way transfer - Stansted 130 GBP
- One way transfer - London City 100 GBP
- Medical insurance 6 GBP
- Visa fees 45 GBP
Enrolment process
The school uses a vocabulary, grammar, and writing test to determine each student’s English level and place them in a suitable class. Students should allow at least 30 minutes to complete the test.
Smapse specialists will support you throughout every stage of enrollment.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- a child aged 5–6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who takes a course or remains at the school during lessons. The accompanying adult must be at least 21,
- special learning needs must be disclosed in advance. Limited support may be available for sight or hearing difficulties and dyslexia, but the courses are not suitable for students who are completely blind or have severe hearing loss. Special examination arrangements may be available,
- the school does not accept students with significant mental health problems. Participation must be discussed before enrollment if the student has a history of these difficulties.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
