Frances King School of English

77 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, UK, SW7 4SS

About School

Rating :
4.4
Accreditations :
British council (British Council)
English UK (English UK)
No. of classrooms :
20
School Description :
School facilities :
The school features a cafeteria, kitchen for student use, lounge, and student support desk. Students can enjoy table soccer/football and self-study areas, with free Wi-Fi available. All indoor areas are non-smoking, though some outdoor areas may allow smoking.
School opening dates :
All year
Public holidays :
This Year Holidays (2025)
  • 01 January 2025
  • 18 April 2025
  • 21 April 2025
  • 05 May 2025
  • 26 May 2025
  • 25 August 2025
  • 25 December 2025
  • 26 December 2025
Next Year Holidays (2026)

All courses

General English

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
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.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-8 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
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.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-3 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Description :

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-3 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
30 lessons a week focusing on language development and language skills. 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 includes General English and you can prepare for the IELTS Examination. You can join the Jump into English course in January and in summer.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Description :
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

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
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 abilities 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
30+ English

Category :
30+ English
Duration :
1-12 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A1,A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:15
Description :
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.

Category :
30+ English
Duration :
1-12 weeks
Min Age:
30 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 20
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
For adults of 30 years and over who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English, available in summer. This more intensive programme brings extra focus on taking part in communicative activities. Build vocabulary and your ability to operate in real life situations. 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.
Family Programme for children and their parents

Category :
Family Programme for children and their parents
Duration :
1-12 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
06 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 20
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Description :
While their children are at school, parents and other family members have the option of joining the Standard General English Morning course. Designed 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.

Category :
Family Programme for children and their parents
Duration :
1-12 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
Business English

Category :
Business English
Duration :
1-8 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Description :
IELTS Examination Preparations

Category :
IELTS Examination Preparations
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A1,A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon 13:45 - 15:30
Description :
This programme combines General English with IELTS preparation. Achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English, develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing and prepare for success in the IELTS examination.

Accommodation

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
20 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
20 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
40 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
16

Extra Service Fees (kitchen and linen packs and initial or end of stay cleaning): GBP 125. Modern, newly built, student residence, suitable for students It is located in zone 2, Westbourne Park, in a tranquil location with a canal running alongside the building. All the many attractions of Notting Hill, one of London’s liveliest areas, are a short walk away - many bars, cafes, boutiques, markets, street food, sports clubs, cinemas, theatres and much more.
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2025 - 12 Jul 2025, 24 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Situated in London zones 1, 2 and 3. Homestay hosts Welcome you and make you feel at home Show you the best way to travel to the school Respect your cultural background Encourage you to speak English Provide a clean and comfortable room Provide internet access Provide a desk or table for private study Clean your room and provide a regular change of bed linen Provide a balanced diet if you choose to take meals Provide you with your own house key
Distance from school :
30 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 8:00-22:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
16

One off service fee covering bedding and kitchen packs: GBP 190. Modern, newly built student residence offering large, stylish single studios, suitable for students and young professionals. It is located in zone 2, in lively Hammersmith in the heart of West London, near shopping centres, bars and restaurants.
Distance from school :
15 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025, 24 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Includes kitchen and linen packs, end of stay cleaning, grocery kit and your choice of iron or kettle or hair dryer). Modern student residence with en-suite rooms a shared living space and kitchen (rooms are on lower floors with frosted windows to ensure privacy).
Distance from school :
15 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Saturday
Minimum Age :
19

Attractively designed self-catering studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Chelsea Cloisters is located in fashionable Chelsea, one of London’s most vibrant areas, close to shops, restaurants and world-famous museums and parks. Chelsea Cloisters is a 15-20 minute walk to our Kensington school and is suitable for families and professionals.
Distance from school :
15 minutes walking.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

This option accommodates up to 3 people. Attractively designed self-catering studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Chelsea Cloisters is located in fashionable Chelsea, one of London’s most vibrant areas, close to shops, restaurants and world-famous museums and parks. Chelsea Cloisters is a 15-20 minute walk to our Kensington school and is suitable for families and professionals.
Distance from school :
15 minutes walking.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Attractively designed self-catering studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Chelsea Cloisters is located in fashionable Chelsea, one of London’s most vibrant areas, close to shops, restaurants and world-famous museums and parks. Chelsea Cloisters is a 15-20 minute walk to our Kensington school and is suitable for families and professionals.
Distance from school :
15 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025, 03 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025, 10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

Attractively designed self-catering studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Chelsea Cloisters is located in fashionable Chelsea, one of London’s most vibrant areas, close to shops, restaurants and world-famous museums and parks. Chelsea Cloisters is a 15-20 minute walk to our Kensington school and is suitable for families and professionals.
Distance from school :
5 minutes walking.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025, 03 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025, 10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

This option accommodates up to 3 people. Attractively designed self-catering studios and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Chelsea Cloisters is located in fashionable Chelsea, one of London’s most vibrant areas, close to shops, restaurants and world-famous museums and parks. Chelsea Cloisters is a 15-20 minute walk to our Kensington school and is suitable for families and professionals.
Distance from school :
15 minutes walking.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
18

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School location :
77 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, UK, SW7 4SS
UK

Price Panel

No. of students
Course
Weeks
Start date
Course Fee £ 0.00
Registration Fee £ 100
Accommodation
Accommodation fee £ 120.00
Airport transfer
Airport transfer fee £ 0.00
Total Fee £ 370.00
Course material not included