Groups

Frances King offer tailor-made group packages in London and Dublin, designed to meet the needs of each individual group. Our experienced staff will work closely with you at all stages of the process, to ensure a great experience for learners of all ages. Frances King have welcomed groups of students from all over the world, many of whom return to us year on year.

Choose Frances King for

  • A fast quotation and booking service, with a dedicated contact person.
  • Convenient locations in London and Dublin to explore the city.
  • Friendly, helpful and caring staff.
  • Sightseeing tours, excursions and activities led by Frances King staff and designed around the interests of each group.
  • A full programme of services available, including airport transfers, travel-cards on arrival, lunch and evening meal options, external exams, Frances King certificate and leaving ceremony.
  • An English speaking environment, with students from over 50 countries.
  • Services of a Group Co-ordinator before and during your stay.
  • Dedicated team of experienced teachers, for adults, young learners and professionals.

Year Round:

  • Closed groups or mixed nationality programmes for adults of 16+ years
  • Closed groups for young learners aged 8+ years
  • Family Programme and mixed international classes for young learners in winter, spring, summer and autumn
  • Specialised language options and programmes for professionals
  • PON groups
  • Accommodation in Homestays (16+), hotels, hostels, residences (18+)

Summer:

  • Closed groups or mixed nationality programmes for adults of 16+ years
  • London Teenager Summer Camp at Roehampton University, with accommodation on campus, for students aged 12 to 17 years
  • Dublin Teenager Summer Camp in Dalkey, Dublin seaside, with nearby host families, for students aged 12 to 17 years
  • Family Programme and mixed international classes for young learners aged 8 to 15 years
  • Accommodation in Homestays (16+), hotels, hostels, residences (16+, Family groups)

Example Activities Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Orientation + Natural History Museum 007 (James Bond) River Walk Free Day Tower of London Camden Market and Primrose Hill Day trip to Brighton + The Pavilion Free Day
National Gallery and Trafalgar Square Tower Bridge to Borough Market Free Day Madame Tussauds Guided Walk – Sky Gardens and City Walk Day trip to Windsor + Windsor Castle Free Day
British Museum Notting Hill Free Day London Eye Harry Potter Walk Day trip to Oxford + Christchurch College Free Day

Enquiries and Bookings

Contact groups@francesking.com.

To get an accurate and personalised quote, just email the age range of the students, length of stay, the approximate size of the group, the number of leaders (if any), which services you would like included and any special requests.

To book a group, please send as much information as possible, including the names, dates of birth and nationalities of students and leaders. If you are booking accommodation, we also need to know any special requests or allergies, which students will share rooms etc. Bookings should be sent to groups@francesking.com.

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Mini Stays for School Groups

Please ask us for a quotation for a mini stay in London, for school groups, ages 12 and over.

Features of mini stays at Frances King:

• Fantastic Kensington location (zone 1), directly opposite Gloucester Road underground station, on the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines.

• Walking distance to Kensington Gardens & Hyde Park and world-famous museums such as, The Natural History, Victoria and Albert and Science Museums.

• Fun, dynamic, and stimulating General English lessons with an emphasis on spoken English and communication with imaginative activities and group project work.

• Tailor-made programme for closed groups – choice of General English, Examination Preparation or Business English.

• Students stay with Homestays in safe, family friendly areas, a 25–35-minute journey to the school, on the Piccadilly line, direct to the school.

• Homestays take students, under 16 years, to the nearby underground station to meet Group Leaders and collect them at the end of the day.

Trinity Examination Centre

Frances King is a centre for the Trinity Graded Examinations in Spoken English. The examinations are available for school groups and take place in the school. GESE exams are for people of all ages who want to develop communicative English language speaking and listening skills for use in real life — whatever the purpose.