Standard General English Morning
⏱ 20 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£447
Our price
£447
20 lessons per week14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)
Starts: Weekly (every Monday)
Frances King School of English
Focus on speaking skills in a prime Kensington location.
ADULTS only M 📍 kensington 5.0 (2 ratings) ✓ Verified partner
£447
≈ $568
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About Frances King School of English
Focus on speaking skills in a prime Kensington location.
✓ What we like
- +Coffee bar and student lounge.
- +Free Frances King guided walks through the city.
- +Excellent rating of teaching quality
! What we dislike
- −None mentioned
Location
Frances King School of English has a prime location in London's Kensington neighbourhood. Less than a ten-minute walk from the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, Imperial College London, and the Science Museum. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are 15–20 minutes away on foot.
Programmes
Founded in 1973, the school provides English training for all age groups: General English for adults, Family programmes, and English & Culture programmes for mature students.
Accommodation
A wide selection of homestays and residences, mostly in Zone 1 central London (where the school sits) or Zones 2–3 homestays. Every option has easy connections to the school — right across the street from Gloucester Road Underground.
Social activities
Monthly programme of varied activities, many guided by teachers: restaurant and pub visits, theatre, sporting events, afternoon tea, sightseeing, plus guided thematic walks around London.
Accreditations
British CouncilQuality EnglishEnglish UK
Courses at Frances King School of English
Exact prices from languagecourse.net. Pick your stay length:
Intensive General English
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£555
Our price
£555
30 lessons per week14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)
Starts: Weekly (every Monday)
Christmas in London
⏱ 12 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£500
Our price
£500
12 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: 21 Dec 2026
New Year in London
⏱ 16 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£600
Our price
£600
16 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: 29 Dec 2026
30+ General English - Morning
⏱ 20 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 30+
Price at school
£447
Our price
£447
20 lessons per week14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)
Starts: Weekly (every Monday)
30+ Intensive + Business English
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 30+
Price at school
£555
Our price
£555
30 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026...
30+ Intensive General English
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 30+
Price at school
£555
Our price
£555
30 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026...
Intensive General English + IELTS
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£555
Our price
£555
30 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: Weekly (every Monday)
Part Time IELTS
⏱ 10 lessons/wk · 50 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£223
Our price
£223
10 lessons per week14 students (max)
Starts: Weekly (every Monday)
Student ratings
Based on 2 verified reviews on languagecourse.net.
Overall 5.0/5
Teaching quality 5.0/5
Social activities 5.0/5
Location 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5
Accommodation 5.0/5
Rating comparison
Frances King School of English vs England UK average — sourced from languagecourse.net.
Teaching 5.0 / 5
Social activities 4.5 / 5
Organization 5.0 / 5
Facilities 4.0 / 5
Accommodation 4.0 / 5
Nationality mix
Korea 10% Japan 10% Germany 5% England 5% Netherlands 5% Spain 5% Switzerland 5% Other nationalities 55%
Student opinions
From languagecourse.net verified students.
Not specified · 52 · 17. Apr. 2026
★ 5.0
Great team. Great location. Good class size.
Not specified · 45 · 5. Aug. 2025
★ 5.0
Knowledgeable teachers, centrally located school, and helpfulness of all staff.
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What students do outside the classroom.
●World-famous Museums and Galleries
●Guided walks
●Special events at different times of the year
●In-house workshops & activities
●Visits to London parks and markets
●Restaurant outings
●Nights out
●Famous London landmarks
●Visits to interesting areas on the edge of London
●Art/design events
●Trips to other towns/cities
Accommodation
Options offered by Frances King School of English — weekly prices in GBP.
Premium Homestay
🛏 Single room
🍽 Breakfast
📍 30 minutes by public transport
£262 / week
Deluxe Homestay
🛏 Single room
🍽 Breakfast
📍 20 minutes by public transport
£342 / week
Chapter Portobello Residence
🛏 Single room
🍽 No meals
📍 30 minutes by public transport
£470 / week
Chelsea Cloisters - One Bedroom Apartment
🛏 Double room
🍽 No meals
📍 15 minutes walking
£1,197 / week
Where is Frances King School of English?
📍 77 Gloucester Road - SW7 4SSLondon
Open larger map ↗ · Airport transfers: London Heathrow Airport - one way (£169), London Heathrow Airport - return (£338), Luton Airport - one way (£234), Luton Airport - return (£468), London Gatwick Airport - one way (£205), London Gatwick Airport - return (£410), London City Airport - one way (£169), London City Airport - return (£338), London Stansted Airport - one way (£219), London Stansted Airport - return (£438)
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FAQ
Is a placement test carried out before the course starts? ▾
Yes, for adults, the test will be sent via email. Children will have an assessment test on the first day.
As a 14-year-old, can I take a course at the school on my own? ▾
I am sorry, but we cannot accept 14-year-olds coming on their own. Min age is 16 years old.
Is airport pickup offered by Frances King School of English? ▾
Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (169 £), Luton Airport (234 £), London Gatwick Airport (205 £), London City Airport (169 £), London Stansted Airport (219 £).
What is the number of students per class at Frances King School of English? ▾
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Frances King School of English varies from 1 to 14.
Which countries are students of Frances King School of English from? ▾
The highest Nationality percentage at Frances King School of English comes from Japan with a 10% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Germany (5%).
Brochures & price lists
Official documents from Frances King School of English (via languagecourse.net).
