Enjoy a family study holiday in the heart of London
Our excellent family accommodation options and family activity programme make this the perfect study holiday for your family.
Experience an international environment, make friends and really use your English.
English for kids with a focus on communication for children aged 5-16.
Guided Activity Programme for parents and children on 2-3 afternoons per week.
Supervised activities for the children on 5 afternoons per week: Art & Craft at the school (Afternoon Club) or Projects & Excursions in and out the school (Day School).
Optional English language courses for parents and other family members.
Courses available in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Parents and their children study in the same location in our Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road station, or nearby annexe within walking distance.
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.
Junior course
Fun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised Activities
Guided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
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 may be a visit to a local place of interest.
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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Children aged: 5-16 years.
Maximum class size: 15 students
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates: For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Timetable includes break time.
A parent (or guardian) of a 5-6 year old must either take a course or remain in the school during lesson times. The minimum age for adult in charge is 21.
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are not included). Activities are guided. Parents must accompany their children.
- school certificate
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel and excursions
This programme is available in summer and winter for ages 8-16 (8-11 in summer). Participants join the Family Junior Morning Course and in the afternoon there are activities, in the school, such as arts, crafts and games, on 5 afternoons / week. Activities are guided and supervised. Groups are mixed levels and ages. Children should be dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 15.30. Students must bring a packed lunch if not meeting with their parents for lunch.
20+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 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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
12:50 - 13:40
Families meet for lunch or children eat packed lunch at school.
13.40 - 15.30
Activities
Prices
£663
1-3 Weeks
£597
4-11 Weeks
£564
12 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Children aged 8-16 (8-11 in summer)
Maximum class size: 15 students
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates:
- Winter 2025/2026
- Summer 2026 from June 15 2026
- Winter 2026/2027
For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Supervised lunchtime 13:00 -13:40 (or lunch with parents)
Activities 13:40-15:30 (activities are guided and supervised)
Timetable includes break time.
Children should be dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 15:30
Parents not eating lunch with their children must provide a packed lunch.
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- school certificate
- supervision 8.45-15:30
- arts & crafts, games in afternoons
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel
This all day programme is for ages 12-16 in summer. Participants join the Family Junior Morning Course and in the afternoon there are activities, excursions and projects. Children should be dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 17.00. Students must bring a packed lunch and a travel card.
20+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 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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
16:45 - 17:00
Parents pick up children from school
Prices
£921
1-3 Weeks
£829
4-11 Weeks
£783
12 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
Children aged 12-16 years
Maximum class size: 15 students
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates: Summer only, from June 15 2026. For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Supervised lunchtime 12:50 -14:00
Activities/excursions 14:00-17:00 (activities are guided and supervised, entrance charges are included)
Timetable includes break time.
Children should be dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 17.00.
Parents must provide a packed lunch with drink every day and a travel card for Zone 1 & 2.
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- school certificate
- supervision 8.45-17.00
- projects, activities, excursions in afternoons (all supervised)
- any entrance charges
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel
London Family Adult - Standard General English FAS
While their children are at school, parents and other family members have the option of joining our 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.
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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
09:00 - 12:50
Language Development / Language Skills
Prices
£447
1-3 Weeks
£402
4-11 Weeks
£379
12 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1 (A1 in summer only)
Adults of all ages; adult in charge minimum age: 21
Maximum class size: 14
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates: For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Timetable includes break time.
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are not included). Activities are guided. Parents must accompany their children.
- school certificate
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel and excursions
London Family Adult - Intensive General English FAI
While their children are at school, parents and other family members have the option of joining our Intensive 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.
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.
30Lessons 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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
09:00 - 12:50
Language Development / Language Skills
12:50 - 13:40
Lunch Break
13:40 - 15:30
Language for You!
Prices
£555
1-3 Weeks
£500
4-11 Weeks
£472
12 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
Adults of all ages; adult in charge minimum age: 21
Maximum class size: 14
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates: For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:40-15:30
Timetable includes break time.
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are not included). Activities are guided. Parents must accompany their children.
- school certificate
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel and excursions
London Family Adult - General English Afternoon FAA
While their children are at school, parents and other family members have the option of taking a course at Frances King. The afternoon option is for parents who are busy with child care in the mornings.
10Lessons 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.
Junior courseFun course designed for young learners.
- Emphasis on spoken English and communication.
- Imaginative activities and group project work encourage speaking and rapid learning.
- Visit to a local place of interest.
- Sports on Friday afternoon in Hyde Park.
Afternoon Supervised ActivitiesGuided and supervised activities, excursions and projects, 5 afternoons a week.
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £105 per student or £130 per family.
Information
Available: 1-12 Weeks
Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
Adults of all ages; adult in charge minimum age: 21
Maximum class size: 14
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
Start dates: For dates, check "Additional Information" section below.
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:40-15:30
Timetable includes break time
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe - a 4 minute walk away.
Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are not included). Activities are guided. Parents must accompany their children.
- school certificate
Course fees do not include:
- bank charges
- lunch
- travel and excursions
Parents and their children study in our main Kensington school, opposite Gloucester Road underground station, except in the summer, when parents study in a nearby annexe – a 4 minute walk away.
Start Dates
WINTER PROGRAMME 2025/2026
December 22 (1-7 weeks); December 29 (1-6 weeks); January 5 (1-5 weeks); January 12 (1-4 weeks); January 19 (1-3 weeks); January 26 (1-2 weeks); February 2 (1 week).
Week commencing December 22: December Thursday 25 and Friday 26 are public holidays.
Week commencing December 29: Thursday, January 1 is a public holiday.
SPRING PROGRAMME 2026
March 30 (1-4 weeks); April 6 (1-3 weeks); April 13 (1-2 weeks); April 20 (1 week).
Week commencing March 30: 16 lessons / week. Friday April 3 is a public holiday.
Week commencing April 7: 16 lessons / week. Monday, April 6 is a public holiday.
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2026
June 8 (1-12 weeks); June 15 (1-11 weeks); June 22 (1-10 weeks); June 29 (1-9 weeks); July 6 (1-8 weeks); July 13 (1-7 weeks); July 20 (1-6 weeks); July 27 (1-5 weeks); August 3 (1-4 weeks); August 10 (1-3 weeks); August 17 (1-2 weeks); August 24 (1 week).
Afternoon Club & Day School will only start from June 15 2026 (1-11 weeks).
AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2026
October 12 (1-3 weeks); October 19 (1-2 weeks); October 26 (1 week).
WINTER PROGRAMME 2026/2027
December 21 (1-7 weeks); December 28 (1-6 weeks); January 4 (1-5 weeks); January 11 (1-4 weeks); January 18 (1-3 weeks); January 25 (1-2 weeks); February 1 (1 week).
Week commencing December 21: 16 lessons / week. Friday December 25 is a public holiday.
Week commencing December 29: 12 lessons / week. Monday, December 28 and Friday, January 1 are public holidays.
Lessons are Monday to Friday. Private lessons in the afternoon, as requested.
Accommodation
We can offer a variety of accommodation suitable for families, all located in excellent central locations, close to public transport and our schools. We can offer Homestays, Studios and Apartments all year round.
When viewing our accommodation section, please look for the mention: “Suitable for students and families“.
We offer a range of family activities with each of our programmes. Activities are guided. Parents must accompany their children. Entrance charges are not included. The activity programme may include:
Tower of London (From £33.60/adult and £16.80/child under 18 years old)
Covent Garden Walk (Free)
Harry Potter Walk (Free)
Madame Tussauds (From £37/adult and £33/child aged 3-15 years old)
Canal Walk to Camden Town (Free)
Hamley’s Toy Shop (Free)
The Guards Museum (From £8/adult and free for child aged below 16 years old)
Climb the Monument (From£6/adult and £3/child aged 5-15 years old)
River Walk (Free)
Tower Bridge (Free)
Whispering Gallery (From £23/adult and £10/child under 18 years old)
River cruise to Tower Bridge (From £12.40/adult and £8.40/child)
London Zoo (From £31/adult and £21.70/child aged 3-15 years old)
Prices subject to change. Last updated: Sept 2023.
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.
Click here for more information on private lessons.
Explore our Family Programme Brochure
Available in multiple languages for families around the world.
You can find all versions in the More Information section.
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What Students & Teachers Say...
Alejandro, Gema and family - Spain
Students at Frances King School
We all enjoyed our course and really improved our English. The school is very friendly and looked after our family very well.
Ceveagh Chan
Teacher at Frances King London School
As a teacher, Frances King is a wonderful place to work and is committed to ensuring each student is heard and looked after. It is a place where you can make friends for life and learn valuable lessons beyond the classroom. We are proud to play a part in students’ English language journey and strive to make it a memorable experience.
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We can offer a variety of accommodation suitable for families, all located in excellent central locations, close to public transport and our schools. We can offer Homestays, Studios and Apartments all year round.
