Experience a family study holiday in a beautiful campus on the Dublin seaside.
An activity programme helps to make this the perfect study holiday for your family.
Study English with families from all over the world, make friends and really use English
English for kids with a focus on communication for children aged 6-16
Optional English language courses for parents and other family members
Exciting activity programme helps you discover Dublin
Our Family Programmes for juniors under 11 years of age are not covered by our ACELS accreditation
Programme Name
Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
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.
Language Skills
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.
Language for You!
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.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In Action
Really experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency.
- Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods.
- Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTS
Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
This fun programme is designed for young learners. The emphasis is on spoken English and communication. Imaginative activities and group project work, led by our energetic teachers, encourage speaking and rapid learning. Visits to local places of interest may also be included.
20Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
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.
Language SkillsExpand 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.
Language for You!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.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In ActionReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTSReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your 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.
20Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
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.
Language SkillsExpand 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.
Language for You!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.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In ActionReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTSReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
Our summer school for teenagers and families takes place in a superb school located in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey in South County Dublin. The school location is the perfect spot to discover Dublin with your family.
Age
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.
Courses fees include
• placement test and assessment
• welcome pack
• school certificate
• some optional activities
Course fees do not include
• bank charges
• travel and excursions
• some optional activities
• course book, €35 for adult course of 3 weeks or longer
• health & travel insurance
Start Dates
Summer Programme 2023
June 26 (1-7 weeks)
July 3 (1-6 weeks)
July 10 (1-5 weeks)
July 17 (1-4 weeks)
July 24 (1-3 weeks)
July 31 (1-2 weeks)
August 7 (1 week)
*NOTE: Week commencing August 7 is a public holiday but classes will be held.
Family Activities
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.
We offer a range of family activities with each of our programmes. These may include:
Jeanne Johnston Ship
Make and Do Class
Trip to the Coast
Natural History Museum
Dublin Zoo
Dublinia
Archaeology Museum
Rock Climbing
Viking Splash Tour
Trip to the Farm
Leprechaun Museum
Malahide Castle
Picnic and Games in the Park
Accommodation
We can offer homestay accommodation suitable for families, in excellent locations, close to public transport and accessible to our school. We recommend Airbnb and Booking.com to find and book studios, apartments and hotels.
When viewing our accommodation section, please look in the bottom right corner for the “Family Accommodation Icon”.
Dublin is regarded as one of the friendliest cities in the world, the home of 100,000 welcomes.
What Students & Teachers Say...
Annina Manser
Student at Frances King School
The teachers are very experienced and friendly. You get to know all about the examination and can take mock tests. I got a successful result!
Liz Porter
Teacher at Frances King London School
Frances King Dublin is a friendly and stimulating place to work set in a beautiful building with a lot of history and an excellent location. I enjoy helping students work towards their learning goals and make the most of their time in this friendly, cosmopolitan city where everyone is guaranteed a warm welcome.
Our Accommodation
Browse our wide selection of accommodation for every budget, with easy access to our schools.
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