How can we help you make the most of your time in London on a YMS visa?
If you are looking to work in London, you will need to prove to an employer that you have a good level of English and are confident in speaking English, have good listening and writing skills.
Attending an English language course will help you:
- Achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English.
- Develop the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Prepare for an international examination (IELTS) required by many international employers.
- Learn the English you need for the workplace.
- Feel more confident when writing job applications and attending job interviews.
You may choose:
- Intensive, Standard or Part-time General English
- IELTS Preparation
- Business English
Frances King Job Club helps you find paid work
We offer a Job Club with regular meetings available to our students, which is designed to help students navigate the UK job market and increase their career opportunities. We will provide you with a detailed Job Club Information Pack to prepare you for finding a job. Our staff will help you to:
- Write an effective CV.
- Write cover letters to accompany your CV.
- Master interview techniques.
- Learn more about the London job market and work conditions.
- Know where to look to find a job.
Express Barista Course
Prepare to find work in one of the many cafes in London with this express course – a mix of classroom and practical lessons on a coffee-making machine:
- Classroom lessons include an introduction to coffee and the barista role; vocabulary for types of coffee; “café English” – speaking and listening skills in a café setting
- Coffee machine lessons include making a variety of different types of coffee; operating, cleaning and maintaining coffee machines; how to foam and texture milk; coffee art
Course facts:
- Classroom lessons maximum 8 students, coffee machine lessons maximum 2 students.
- 6 classroom lessons and 4 lessons on a coffee machine, spread over 2 weeks, on 5 afternoons after your English Course.
- Start dates: March 16, April 27, June 15, September 14 2026
- Price: £335
Volunteering
You can volunteer to work for a charity doing unpaid work for up to 30 days. Positions include administration, IT, marketing, social media, social care, care-giving and retail. You will practise your English in a practical way, enhance your CV, meet local people and develop ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, customer service, problem-solving, etiquette and cultural awareness.
- Ages: 17 and over
- Minimum level: B1
- Length: 1-6 weeks
- Start dates by arrangement
- Price: Retail £528; Other £627.
Professional and Specialist Internship Programmes
Enhance your career prospects and improve your English by combining an English language programme with a period of unpaid work for a small or medium sized London company. You will learn English in a real working environment, meet local people, as well as learning practical work skills. Adding UK experience will also improve your C.V.
- Ages: 18-30
- Minimum Level: B1
- Start dates by arrangement
- Professional Internship, 6-24 weeks, £811
- Specialist Internship, 12-24 weeks, £897
Enrolment
The process needs to be started at least 4 weeks before your arrival in the UK.
Step 1: Complete and send both the school enrolment form and the internship application form
Step 2: We’ll confirm acceptance on the internship programme
Step 3: The internship organiser contacts suitable companies and during your English course you’ll have an interview before placement is finalised.
Step 4: The organiser is available during your placement and monitors your progress
Step 5: At the end of your placement, you complete a report on your experience and a certificate is awarded
For the English Course download the enrolment form.
For the internship, ask london@francesking.com for the extra application form for internships.
The Youth Mobility Scheme
The Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa offers a fantastic opportunity to live, work, and study in the UK for up to two years.
The scheme allows young people to experience British life and culture while working part-time or full-time, travelling, volunteering, or studying. Many of our students choose the YMS visa to combine English language courses with part-time employment.
At Frances King, we welcome students on the Youth Mobility Scheme visa and offer:
- Flexible English courses to fit around your work or travel schedule.
- Advice and support during your stay
- A vibrant international community in central London
Whether you’re here to improve your English, gain international work experience, or enjoy London life and culture, the Youth Mobility Scheme can offer a unique and enriching experience.
What is the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) Visa?
- The YMS visa allows holders to work and study at an English language school in the United Kingdom or just work for up to 2 years.
- YMS holders can work in most jobs, do voluntary work, or even be self-employed and set up a company under specific conditions.
- UK companies can more easily employ young workers/professionals from an eligible country on the YMS visa, as it avoids complex and expensive processes to sponsor workers on a Working Visa
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be:
- Aged 18-30 (35 for South Koreans)
- Able to provide evidence of sufficient funds to live in London (minimum £2,530)
- A national from Japan, South Korea, San Marino, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Iceland, Andorra, and Uruguay
In some countries, the Youth Mobility Scheme visa is subject to a Ballot System and ballots are open on a certain date and applicants must enter their data during a 48-hour period. If they are chosen, they have 90 days to apply for the visa.
What is the application process and requirements?
Students must:
- Apply from their home country, online and attend a biometric appointment. The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before departure.
- Submit documents: passport, bank statements with at least £2,530 in savings.
- Pay for the visa fee: £298 + the healthcare surcharge at £776 per year.
You can apply online here.
