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1 Frances King School of English 45 Years Experience in Teaching London & Dublin 2018 English Language Programmes Families Young Learners speaking English We’ll get you
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45 Years
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Whether you come as a family or to our teenager summer camps, in London or in Dublin, we hope you will have a great experience at Frances King. We want all participants to have the time of their lives - an exciting and enriching experience! We strongly believe that learning should engage students’ interests. We use the resources of the wonderful cities where our schools are, while taking every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of participants throughout their stay. Best wishes for a wonderful stay at Frances King!
Welcome toFrances King
Frances King School of English - London is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.
Frances King is a member of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.
Frances King School of English - London is a member of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.
Frances King is also a member of IALC,the International Association of Language Centres.
Frances King School of English - Dublin is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching.
ACCREDITATIONS
Frances King School of English - Dublin is a member of MEI.
English language programme and activities for children aged 6-16, optional classes for parents and other family members in London and Dublin. We can also arrange accommodation for your family.London family programme pages 4-7Dublin family programme pages 8-11
English language programme and activities in a superb, self-contained residential campus in Kensington, central London, for ages 12-17. You can choose between Day School and Residential Programmes.London teenager programme pages 12-14
English language programme and activities for teenagers in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey, Dublin with excellent homestay accommodation all within 30 minutes travel to the school, for ages 12-17. You can choose between Day School and Homestay Programmes.Dublin teenager programme pages 16-18
For those who would like to organise a group of children to come to London or Dublin, we would be pleased to design a programme for you. We can include tuition, accommodation, airport transfers, activities and excursions. London Year-round Young Learners page 15Dublin Year-round Young Learners page 19
London and Dublin Family Programme
London Teenager Programme
Dublin Teenager Programme
Year-round Young Learners
Our Programmes
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This fun course is designed for young learners. The emphasis is on spoken English and communication. Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning and there is a visit to a local place of interest or sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
While their children are at school, parents and other family members have the option of taking a course at Frances King. Our adult programmes focus on spoken English and there is also concentrated language skills practice.
London Family Junior London Family Adult
COURSE FACTS
START DATES
LONDON FAMILY JUNIOR LONDON FAMILY ADULT
Class size Avarage 12 / maximum 14 Avarage 8 / maximum 10
Levels A1 and over A2 and over (summer A1 and over)
Lessons/week 20 20
Hours/week 16h 40m 16h 40m
TimetableMonday to Friday
9.00-13.00Monday to Friday
9.00-12.45
Summer Programme 2018
June 11 (1-11 weeks)June 18 (1-10 weeks)June 25 (1-9 weeks)July 2 (1-8 weeks)July 9 (1-7 weeks)July 16 (1-6 weeks)July 23 (1-5 weeks)July 30 (1-4 weeks)August 6 (1-3 weeks)August 13 (1-2 weeks)August 20 (1 week)
Autumn Programme 2018
October 22 (1-2 weeks)October 29 (1 week)
Winter Programme 2017/2018
2017: December 18 (1-6 weeks)December 27 (1-5 weeks)
2018: January 2 (1-4 weeks)January 8 (1-3 weeks)January 15 (1-2 weeks)January 22 (1 week)
Spring Programme 2018
March 26 (1-6 weeks)April 3 (1-5 weeks) April 9 (1-4 weeks)April 16 (1-3 weeks)April 23 (1-2 weeks)April 30 (1 week)
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5 Week commencing December 24: 12 lessons/week. December 25 and 26 are public holidays.
6 Week commencing December 31: 16 lessons/week. Tuesday, January 1, 2019, is a public holiday.
Winter Programme 2018/2019
2018: December 24 (1-6 weeks) December 31 (1-5 weeks)
2019: January 7 (1-4 weeks)January 14 (1-3 weeks)January 21 (1-2 weeks)January 28 (1 week)
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Week commencing December 27, 2017: 12 lessons/week. December 25 and 26 are public holidays.
2 Week commencing January 2: 16 lessons/week. Monday, January 1 is a public holiday.
3 Week commencing March 26: 16 lessons /week. Friday, March 30 is a public holiday.
4 Week commencing April 3: 16 lessons /week. Monday, April 3 is a public holiday.
Bond StreetMarble Arch
Baker Street
Euston Kingʼs Cross
Tottenham Court Road
Leicester Square
VictoriaSloane Square
SouthKensington
Hyde ParkCorner
GloucesterRoad
Earls Court
High StreetKensington
Notting HillGate
Bayswater
Paddington
Hammersmith
Hyde Park
Regent’sPark
GreenPark St.
James’sPark
KensingtonGardens
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Chelsea
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TrafalgarSquare
BuckinghamPalace
WestminsterAbbey
ScienceMuseum
Royal Albert Hall
KensingtonPalace
PortobelloMarket
Victoria & Albert Museum
Harrods
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London Family ProgrammeFamily study holiday in the heart of London. Courses for children aged 6-16 and optional courses for parents and other family members. We can arrange accommodation in homestays, studios and apartments and the whole family can enjoy an activity programme. Programmes available in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
“We all enjoyed our course and really improved our English. The school is very
friendly and looked after our family very well.”Alejandro Artiles Vizcaino,
Gema Nuez and family,Spain
LOCATION Parents and their children study in the same locations. The summer programme takes place in our Belgravia school, near Victoria station. The winter, spring and autumn programmes take place in our Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road station.
AGES Children of ages 6-16 are accepted. A parent or guardian of a 6 year old must also take a programme or remain in the school during lesson times.The minimum age for adult in charge is 21.
PRIVATE LESSONS AND MINI GROUPS
After group classes, we can also arrange private lessons for children, to concentrate on a particular skill or language area. We can also offer private lessons and Mini Group tuition for children at other times of the year. Please ask for more details.
TRINITY SPOKEN ENGLISH TEST Children and adults on a course of 2 weeks or more in the summer have the option to take a Trinity Spoken English test, an internationally recognised examination, suitable for all levels.
YOUR FREE TIME Classes are in the mornings - families are free in the afternoons to enjoy London’s many attractions and to take part in a special activity programme, 2 or 3 days a week.
DAY SCHOOL FOR TEENAGERSFor children aged 12-17 we can also offer our London Teenager Programme - Day School in Kensington.See pages 12-14
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2- FK Belgravia
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Shared bathroom
• Modern, stylish, self-contained studios (for 2 people) and 1 bedroom apartments (for 2-4 people)
• Available all year, minimum stay 1 week
• Location: Zone 1, Gloucester Road, less than 5 minutes’ walk to Frances King Kensington, about 15 minutes by underground to Frances King Belgravia. Located in Kensington, near fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars and a short walk to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and world-famous museums.
• Attractively designed, self-contained serviced studios (for 2 people) and 1 bedroom (for 1-3 people) and 2 bedroom apartments (for 2-4 people)
• Available all year, minimum stay 1 week
• Location: Zone 1, South Kensington, about 15 minutes’ walk to Frances King in Kensington and about 20 minutes by foot and underground to Frances King Belgravia. Located near the fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants of Chelsea and a short walk to world-famous museums.
• Modern, stylish, self-contained serviced 2 bedroom apartments (for 4/5 people)
• Available all year, minimum stay 1 week
• Location: Zone 2, Putney Bridge, 25 minutes by underground to Frances King. Located in Fulham, near restaurants and bars. A short walk to fashionable shops and nearby Fulham Palace Gardens and the River Thames.
Studios and Apartments Homestay
• Good homes in pleasant areas with kind hosts
• Location: Zone 1, 2 (and zone 3 from June-September)
• Choose between:• Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board
• Luxury central London apartments near our schools: studios, 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, in areas such as Kensington, Chelsea, Earls Court, Pimlico, Knightsbridge and Belgravia. The apartments are let while the owner is away.
Please advise us on [email protected] to be sure you will get the best available price and we’ll put you in touch with the organisers for more details of properties available for your preferred dates. Please inform us of dates of stay, number of adults and children, preferred location, budget per night. We will get back to you with the possible options.
• Superior homes in excellent areas
• Location: Zone 1, 2 (and zone 3 from June-September)
• Choose between:• Single Bed and Breakfast • Twin/double Bed and Breakfast• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board
Self Catering
Self Catering
Self Catering
Citadines ****1
Our 3 and 4 star hotels, offering breakfast every day, are carefully selected for good value and quality and are close to our schools. Prices may vary depending on the time of year.
Hotels
Chelsea Cloisters *** 2 Go Native Fulham ****3 One Fine Stay ****4 Standard Homestay ** Premium Homestay ***
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
Free laundyFree coffee Free gym
If you prefer to be independent we offer studios, apartments and hotels. Our apartments and studios provide the comfort of a hotel at a lower price, include private bathrooms and kitchens and are in excellent locations for our schools. We can also offer a range of 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and other apartments for larger groups in central London. Please contact us for more information.
Staying in a Homestay is by far the most cost-effective way of living in London. Our hosts are friendly and welcoming and located in residential areas approximately 15-45 minutes from the school by public transport. Staying with a homestay is also the best way to learn about English life and culture and the opportunity for you and your family to practise your English.
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London Family ProgrammeAccommodation
Self Catering
Free WiFi
Private bathroom
Bond StreetMarble Arch
Baker Street
Euston Kingʼs Cross
Tottenham Court Road
Leicester Square
VictoriaSloane Square
SouthKensington
Hyde ParkCorner
GloucesterRoad
Earls Court
High StreetKensington
Notting HillGate
Bayswater
Paddington
Hammersmith
Hyde Park
Regent’sPark
GreenPark St.
James’sPark
KensingtonGardens
Kensington
Chelsea
Mayfair
NottingHill
Marylebone
Belgravia
Euston Road
Cromwell Road
Kings Road
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The Mall
Whitehall
Strand
Fleet Street
Gower Street
Tottenham Court Road
Regent SquarePark Lane
Piccadilly
Oxford Street
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Baker Street
Marylebone Road
Edgware Road
Bayswater Road
Ladbroke Grove
Westway A40(M)
Houses ofParliament
Chelsea FootballStadium
TrafalgarSquare
BuckinghamPalace
WestminsterAbbey
ScienceMuseum
Royal Albert Hall
KensingtonPalace
PortobelloMarket
Victoria & Albert Museum
Harrods
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FRANCES KING ACCOMMODATION
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Frances King Schools and Accommodation
1 Citadines2 Chelsea Cloister3 Go Native Fulham4 One Fine Stay
Prices for studios and apartments are for bookings of 7 nights or more, 1-6 night prices on request.
Frances King - Kensington
Frances King - Belgravia
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Zone 6
HammersmithTurnham Green
Putney
WimbledonStreatham
WandsworthClapham
Fulham
ChelseaKensington
Marylebone
FinsburyPark
KilburnQueens Park
Belgravia
Battersea
WestHampstead
Highbury & IslingtonWillesden Green
Stamford Brook
Dulwich
Herne Hill
Balham
Ealing
We can offer a variety of accommodation suitable for families, all located in excellent and safe locations within walking distance, or well connected with public transport to our school.
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LOCATION Children and parents can enjoy studying in a 17th century Georgian building with modern teaching facilities in the heart of the city centre. The school location, either in Merrion Square or a nearby annex, is the perfect spot to discover Dublin with your family.
AGES Children of ages 6-16 are accepted. A parent or guardian of a 6 year old must also take a programme or remain in the school during lesson times.The minimum age for adult in charge is 21.
PRIVATE LESSONS After group classes, we can also arrange private lessons for children, to concentrate on a particular skill or language area. We can also offer private lessons and Mini Group tuition for children at other times of the year. Please ask for more details.
YOUR FREE TIME Classes are in the morning – families are free in the afternoon to enjoy Dublin’s many attractions and to take part in the special family activity programme 3 days a week or join the adult activity programme which runs every day.
DAY SCHOOL FOR TEENAGERSFor children aged 12-17, we can also offer our Dublin Teenager Programme Day School in Dalkey. See pages 16-18
Portobello
Rotunda
NorthWall
MerrionSquare
St Stephen’sGreen
National Gallery
National Museumof Ireland
LUAS Tram Line
DARTTrain Line
Temple Bar
Dublin Castle
ChristchurchCathedral
Trinity College Dublin
Wood Quay
Dublin Family ProgrammeFamily study holiday in the heart of Dublin. Courses for children aged 6-16 and optional courses for parents and other family members. We can arrange accommodation in homestays, studios and apartments and the whole family can enjoy an activity programme. Programmes available in summer and take place in our Merrion Square school or nearby annexe.
“On my first day I was nervous, but very quickly I
could see that the atmosphere at Frances King was friendly and that
the school was full of people who were ready to help and make me feel comfortable”Chiara Angeloni (9 years) in Dublin with her brother Leonardo and family, Italy
This fun course is designed for young learners. The emphasis is on spoken English and communication. Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
While their children are at school, parents and other adult family members have the option of taking a course at Frances King. Our adult programmes focus on spoken English and there is also concentrated language skill practice.
Dublin Family Junior Dublin Family Adult
COURSE FACTS
START DATES
DUBLIN FAMILY JUNIOR DUBLIN FAMILY ADULT
Class size Avarage 12 / maximum 15 Avarage 12 / maximum 15
Levels A1 and over A1 and over
Lessons/week 20 20
Hours/week 16h 40m 16h 40m
TimetableMonday to Friday
9.00-13.00Monday to Friday
9.00-12.45
1 Week commencing August 7, 2018: 16 lessons/week. August 6 is a public holiday.
Summer Family Programme 2018
June 11 (1-11 weeks)June 18 (1-10 weeks)June 25 (1-9 weeks)July 2 (1-8 weeks)July 9 (1-7 weeks)July 16 (1-6 weeks)
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July 23 (1-5 weeks)July 30 (1-4 weeks)August 7 (1-3 weeks)August 13 (1-2 weeks)August 20 (1 week)
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Portobello
NorthWall
MerrionSquare
St Stephen’sGreen
National Gallery
LUAS Tram Line
DARTTrain Line
Temple Bar
Dublin Castle
ChristchurchCathedral
Trinity College Dublin
Wood Quay
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We can offer a variety of accommodation suitable for families, all located in excellent and safe locations within walking distance, or well connected with public transport to our school.
Shared bathroom
Shared bathroom
• High quality self-contained studios (1-2 people) offering single, double and twin beds
• Available in summer only, minimum stay 1 week
• Location: Multiple locations, all within walking distance of Frances King School and Dublin city centre
• Luxurious serviced 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and houses (1-6 people) in excellent areas close to the school
• Available in summer only, minimum stay 1 week
• Location: Multiple locations, all within walking distance of Frances King School and Dublin city centre
Our excellent range of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, offering breakfast everyday, are carefully selected for their quality and good value. They are all within 5 minutes’ walk to our school.
Prices available on request.
Studios, Apartments and Hotels Homestay
• Good homes in pleasant areas with kind hosts
• Location: Mainly Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W, 12, 14, 16, 18 & South County Dublin
• Choose between:• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board
• Superior homes in excellent areas
• Location: Mainly Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W, 12, & South County Dublin
• Choose between:• Single Half-board• Twin/double Half-board
Self Catering
Self Catering
Studios ***1 Apartments *** 2 Hotels Standard Homestay ** Premium Homestay ***
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
We offer a wide range of high quality serviced studios and apartments located in the city centre within 30 minutes walking distance of our school in Merrion Square. These offer more independent living for your family and the opportunity to experience Dublin as a local. They are fully serviced, bed linen is changed and the studio or apartment cleaned weekly. These options offer the comfort of a hotel at lower prices and include a private bathroom and kitchen.
Our homestays are friendly and welcoming and located in residential areas with a travel time of approximately 15-45 minutes to the school. Staying with a homestay is the best way to learn about Irish life and culture and the opportunity for you and your family to practise your English. Our homestays are half-board and offer breakfast and dinner every day and lunch in the weekend.
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London Teenager ProgrammesUnique campus in Kensington, central London, for teenagers aged 12-17. As well as English language, students choose a theme, Discover London, Fashion, Art & Design or Sports Fan and some classes and activities match their interest. Accommodation is on campus and there is a day school only for students in London with their family.
TEENAGER PROGRAMME • English Language Programme with
exciting workshops, activities and excursions
• Students choose a theme – Discover London, Fashion, Art & Design or Sports Fan and some classes and activities relate to the interest
• Students can also choose weekly Young Leader workshops
LOCATION• Kensington is one of central
London’s finest areas
• The entrance is in beautiful Kensington Square, near High Street Kensington underground station, with many shops and the new Design Museum on our door step
• Kensington Place and the museum district (The Science, Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums) are just a walk away
CAMPUS • The programme takes place
at Heythrop College, a small self-contained campus which is part of the University of London
• The campus is arranged around a lovely garden. A unique, private environment in the centre of Kensington.
• Maximum of 75 residential students and 30 day students so close supervision and personal attention is guaranteed
STUDENTSMost students are individuals. A limited number of small groups may be accepted.
TRINITY SPOKEN ENGLISH TESTStudents on a course of 2 weeks or more have the option to take a Trinity Spoken English test, an internationally recognized examination, suitable for all levels.
2- FK Kensington Square
Students live on campus in a multi-storey residence. There are 11 single rooms per floor with separate male and female floors. One or two staff members stay on each floor. There is Wi-Fi throughout. Each room has a wash basin and Internet point. Showers and toilets are shared. All meals are taken on campus except excursion day. There is a choice of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option and other special diets such as gluten free. Halal meat is available.
Tuition and afternoon activities as for the residential programme, 6 days a week, without accommodation. Lunch is included. Dinner can be arranged as an extra. Students should be dropped off at 8.30 and collected again at 17.45 or after dinner, from Monday to Saturday.
London Teenager Residential
London Teenager Day School
COURSE FACTS
START DATES AND LENGTH
LONDON TEENAGER RESIDENTIAL / DAY SCHOOL
Class size Avarage 10 / maximum 15
Levels A2 and above
Lessons/week 23
Hours/week 20h
Timetable
Monday to Saturday (except Thursday)9.00-13.00 + Afternoon Activities
ThursdayFull day excursion
London Teenager Residential London Teenager Day School
Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. Participants must be 16 or 17 to join for more than 27 nights.
INCLUDEDü Full board residential accommodation on
campusü Tuition and materialsü Lunchü Activity programmeü Weekly excursionsü Supervision by our staffü Medical & travel insurance
INCLUDEDü Tuition and materialsü Lunchü Activity programmeü Weekly excursionsü Supervision by our staffü Medical & travel insurance
1 week course: (6 nights) July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5
2 week course: (13 nights) July 1, 15, 293 week course: (20 nights) July 1, 224 week course: (27 nights) July 1, 156 week course: (41 nights): July 1
July 2 (1-6 weeks)July 9 (1-5 weeks)July 16 (1-4 weeks)July 23 (1-3 weeks)July 30 (1-2 weeks)August 6 (1 week)
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HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION• Homestays arranged by Frances
King• Located in zones 2 and 3, travel
time to Frances King is about 15-45 minutes
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION• Located about 30 minutes from the
school by public transport• Ensuite single, twin or triple rooms,
24 hour reception, on-site café, outdoor space.
TUITIONStudents of 16 and over, studying for 2 weeks or more, can usually join multi-national classes.Students under 16 can join multinational classes, if they take morning classes in these periods only: Winter December 18, 2017 – January 26, 2018 Spring March 26 – May 4, 2018 Summer June 11 – August 24, 2018 Autumn October 22 – November 2, 2018
ACTIVITIESWe can propose a programme of activities
• Guided walking tours• Museum and gallery visits• Major attractions such as
Kensington Place, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Monument
• Boat trips to Greenwich or Hampton Court
• Bicester shopping village, Harry Potter studio tour
• Full day excursions outside London – Windsor, Cambridge, Oxford, Stratford and so on
• Evening activities such as shopping centre visits, musicals and fish and chips supper
TEENAGER PROGRAMME The programme consists of:
• English Language Programme of 20 lessons a week – focus is on spoken English, with structured language input, and a skills session for everyday English conversation, talking about sport or fashion and Trinity examination preparation
• Workshops for Discover London, Fashion, Art & Design, and Sports Fan and visits and excursions related to the option
• Optional Young Leader workshop once every two weeks
• Action-packed activity programme
• For the residential programme an evening activities on and off campus including visits to shopping centres and West End shows
• Weekly full day excursions take place in the London area or nearby where there is a wealth of attractions such as a river trip to Greenwich and a bus or train journey to Windsor or Brighton
FREE TIME Students aged 16 and 17, with parental permission, may leave the campus in pairs or small groups after dinner until evening activities start.
London Year-round Young LearnersEnglish and optional activity programmes in Kensington, central London, for groups of students aged 14 and over with a leader. Choose residential accommodation (ages 14-18) or homestay accommodation (ages 16 and over).
2- StayClub Residence
PRIVATE LESSONSPrivate lessons for 1-3 students can be arranged in our Kensington school all year. Please ask for details.
TEENAGER PROGRAMME - EXAMPLE WEEK
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
8.00 - 9.00
Late breakfast, Kensington Gardens,
shopping & games
Breakfast
9.00 - 13.00
Focus on Spoken English and Skills Sessions: Conversation, talking about sport or fashion, Trinity
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Focus on Spoken English and Skills Sessions: Conversation, talking about sport or fashion, Trinity
examination preparation
13.00 - 14.00 LUNCH LUNCH
14.00 - 18.00 Discover London
Option Trip
Option Workshops
School Trip
School Trip
Choice afternoon
Buckingham Palace
Discover London: Tower of London
Discover London
Fashion, Art & Design
Sports Fan
Young Leader
British Music Experience
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Personal trainer
The Mall Fashion, Art & Design: Camden Market
Bank of England
Portobello market
St. James’s Park
Sports Fan: Football stadium tour
Millenium Bridge
Harrods Department Store
18.00 - 19.00 DINNER
19.00 - 20.00 FREE TIME
20.00 - 22.00 EVENING ACTIVITIES A selection of activities on and off campus including: night tours, shopping centre visits, optional West End theatre
visits, computer room, movie night, cultural cafes, creative writing, film making, photo challenges, sports and others.
WORKSHOPS AND VISIT - EXAMPLES
DISCOVER LONDON
• Sightseeing – London’s top attractions • Museum visits – British, Science Museums• British Culture including afternoon tea
FASHION, ART AND DESIGN
• Department store visit • Street markets • Fashion and Design Museums• Student fashion show and photo shoot
SPORTS FAN
• Tour of Chelsea or Wembley Stadium • Climbing wall • Wimbledon Tennis Museum • Football and baseball in the park
YOUNG LEADER
• Team building • Public speaking • Presenting ideas • Debating
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Dublin Teenager ProgrammesBeautiful campus on Dublin seaside for teenagers aged 12-17. TEENAGER PROGRAMME
• English Language Programme with Workshops and a full sporting and cultural activities programme
• For individuals and groups - a safe and enjoyable environment for teenagers
LOCATION• Superb school located in the
beautiful coastal village of Dalkey in South County Dublin
• Dalkey is an urban oasis on the east coast of Ireland just half an hour by DART train to Dublin city centre. A warm welcoming atmosphere awaits you there
• With its castles, panoramic scenery, markets, hills, cafes and restaurants, this picturesque village is extremely safe and perfect to place young international learners
CAMPUS • The school is located by the sea
only a 5 minute walk to the village centre
• This is a unique school with great facilities
• Classrooms overlook the spectacular coastline and there are excellent sporting facilities
STUDENTSIndividuals and groups are accepted
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English language and a full sports and cultural activity programme. Accommodation is with welcoming homestays nearby and there is a day school only for students in Dublin with their family.
Students stay with carefully selected host families in Dalkey and surrounding villages. Many of our host families are walking distance to the school. If they are not Frances King will provide a travel card for the student. There is a maximum of 3 students per host family. No student will be placed with another student of the same nationality unless requested. Families provide full board to the students with a packed lunch on afternoons when there are activities. Students live as part of the family for the duration of their stay.
Tuition and afternoon activities on 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.00) with a full day excursion by coach at the weekend.
Dublin Teenager Homestay
Dublin Teenager Day School
COURSE FACTS
START DATES AND LENGTH
DUBLIN TEENAGER HOMESTAY / DAY SCHOOL
Class size Avarage 10 / maximum 15
Levels A1 and over
Lessons/week 20 / 23
Hours/week 16h 40m / 19h 10m
Timetable
Monday to Friday9.00-13.00 + Afternoon Activities
Weekend Full day excursion
Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays.
INCLUDEDü Full board homestayü Tuition and materialsü Activity programmeü Weekly excursionsü Supervision by our staff
INCLUDEDü Tuition and materialsü Activity programmeü Weekly excursionsü Supervision by our staff
Dublin Teenager Homestay Dublin Teenager Day School
June 24 (2-6 weeks)July 1 (2-5 weeks)July 8 (2-4 weeks)July 15 (2-3 weeks)July 22 (2 weeks)
June 25 (1-6 weeks)July 2 (1-5 weeks)July 9 (1-4 weeks)July 16 (1-3 weeks)July 23 (1-2 weeks)July 30 (1 week)
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TEENAGER PROGRAMME EXAMPLE WEEK
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
8.00 - 9.00 Breakfast with hostfamily
9.00 - 13.00
Free time with host family
English Language Classes
Full day excursion by coach to Glendalough
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch with host family Packed lunch at the school Packed lunch
on coach tour
14.00 - 18.00
Free time with host family
Guided tour of the National Gallery of Ireland
Football tournament in the school’s sports hall
Dublinia – Experience Viking & Medieval Dublin
Visit to Dublin Zoo
Basketball tournament in the school’s sports hall
18.00 - 19.00 Dinner with hostfamily
19.00 - 22.00
Free time with host family
Free time with host family
Free time in Dalkey
Free time in Dalkey
Movie night in the school
Free time in Dalkey
Free time with host family
TEENAGER PROGRAMME The programme consists of:
• English Language Programme of 20 lessons a week with a focus on spoken English
• One afternoon a week there is a Young Leader workshop including team building, public speaking, presenting ideas and debating
• Afternoon sporting and cultural activities and one evening activity
• A full day excursion every weekend to a place of interest
WEEKLY EXCURSION Every weekend, students go on a full day excursion by coach to a place of interest outside Dublin including Kilkenny, Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall and Glendalough
FREE TIME In the evenings students socialise with their host families or together in small groups in the village. We offer 24 hour support to all our students.
YOUNG LEADER Choose our exciting Young Leader workshop on one afternoon per week from
14.00 to 17.00
ACCOMMODATION• Homestay accommodation
arranged by Frances King for an authentic Irish family experience
• Travel time to Frances King is about 15-45 minutes
TUITIONTuition in closed groups, morning or afternoon classes. Students of age 16 and over studying for 2 weeks or more may join international classes.
ACTIVITIESWe can propose a programme of activitiesMorning or afternoon activities • National Gallery of Ireland• Natural History Museum• Coastal Tour• The Phoenix Park• Dublinia• Dublin Castle• St Patrick’s Cathedral• Wax Museum• Guinness Storehouse• Trinity College and the Book of
Kells• Dublin Zoo
Evening activities• Irish Dancing• Bowling• Cinema• Greyhound Racing
Weekend full day excursions• Kilkenny Castle • Powerscourt Townhouse Gardens • Glendalough • The Cliffs of Moher • The Giant’s Causeway
Dublin Year-round Young LearnersEnglish and optional activity programmes in Merrion Square, central Dublin, for groups of students aged 12 and over with a leader. Tuition is in morning or afternoon classes, and accommodation is in welcoming homestays.
PRIVATE LESSONSPrivate lessons for 1-3 students can be arranged in our Merrion Square school all year. Please ask for details.
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For details of our Programmes for Adult Learners in London and Dublin, please see our website or ask for a brochure.
For more information please contact:
Booking Office
Tel: (London) +44 20 7870 6533 (Dublin): +353 (0)1 486 6000Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Web: www.francesking.com
Frances King School of English77 Gloucester RoadLondon SW7 4SSUnited KingdomEmail: [email protected]
Frances King School of English26 Merrion SquareDublin 2IrelandEmail: [email protected]
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