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2010 SUMMER COURSES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

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Page 1: Family Summer Programme 2010

2010 SUMMER COURSES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

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Choose Frances King for:■ An English speaking environment, with

children from all over the world

■ Friendly, helpful and caring staff

■ A range of levels from Beginner to Advanced

■ Enjoyable intensive classes to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

■ Convenient locations in Belgravia close to Hyde Park Corner and Victoria underground stations

■ A range of accommodation in central locations to suit the needs of families

Age of childrenOur Junior Course is designed for children from 8 to 15 years. The programme is only for children accompanied by a parent or other adult family member over 21 and is not suitable

for children travelling alone or for groups of for children travelling alone or for groups of children. Children must be brought to the children. Children must be brought to the school each day and collected after the class. school each day and collected after the class.

Location Our Junior Course is taught in our Hyde Our Junior Course is taught in our Hyde Park Corner school in Belgravia, overlooking Park Corner school in Belgravia, overlooking the gardens of Buckingham Palace, a short the gardens of Buckingham Palace, a short walk from Hyde Park Corner and Victoria walk from Hyde Park Corner and Victoria underground stations. underground stations.

While children are at school in the morning, While children are at school in the morning, parents (and other adult family members parents (and other adult family members over 21) have the option of taking the Adult over 21) have the option of taking the Adult Course which is a 7 minute walk from the Course which is a 7 minute walk from the school for children. Students older than school for children. Students older than 16 years can join a General English course 16 years can join a General English course (20 lessons/week from 09.00-13.00hrs) at (20 lessons/week from 09.00-13.00hrs) at one of our other London schools in Kensington one of our other London schools in Kensington or Marylebone.or Marylebone.

Welcome to Frances King School of English in LondonFrances King’s commitment to excellence has made us one of London’s leading English language schools. In addition to teaching adults all year round in our Kensington schools, we also offer a summer course for children (8-15 years) and optional courses for their parents and other family members. Children and and optional courses for their parents and other family members. Children and their parents can join a course every week, from June 21 to August 16 and study their parents can join a course every week, from June 21 to August 16 and study for 1 to 9 weeks. Both adults and children are taught in the prestigious area of for 1 to 9 weeks. Both adults and children are taught in the prestigious area of Belgravia near to the gardens of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park.Belgravia near to the gardens of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park.

FAMILY PROGRAMME

Frances King – Hyde Park Corner Frances King – Victoria

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TeachersOur teachers are all qualifi ed to teach English and have been carefully selected for their experience and ability in teaching younger learners – they are enthusiastic, friendly and caring and offer fun imaginative classes for all ages and abilities.

Course DirectorThe Course Director for the London Junior Programme is Diane Briggs who has directed the programme for Frances King for more than 7 years. Diane is an experienced Course Director and teacher, particularly with younger learners.

Social ProgrammeWe do not offer a special social programme for families but they can join some events on the Frances King social programme including weekly excursions outside of London and sightseeing events in London.

End of Course Certifi cateAt the end of the course, all children (and adults) will receive a Frances King certifi cate stating the level of English achieved during their class.

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JUNIOR COURSE STUDENT PROFILE

Diane Briggs – Course Director

Main nationalities of students■ Western Europe Western Europe■ Central and Eastern Europe ■ Asia and the Far East■ Central and South America■ Africa and the Middle East

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FAMILY PROGRAMME

COURSE FACTS

COURSE 38 – FAMILY PROGRAMME JUNIOR COURSE

Lessons/week: 20 lessons of 50 minutes

Timetable: 9.00-13.00 (Monday to Friday)

Class size: Average 12, maximum 15

Starting dates and course length:

June 21 (1-9 weeks), June 28 (1-8 weeks), July 05 (1-7 weeks), July 12 (1-6 weeks), July 19 (1-5 weeks), July 26 (1-4 weeks), August 02 (1-3 weeks), August 09 (1- 2 weeks), August 16 (1 week)

Levels: Beginner and above

Ages: 8-15

Location: 8/9 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, SW1

Course fees per child

1 week 2 wks 3 wks 4 wks 5 wks 6 wks 7 wks 8 wks 9 wks

£252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725 £252 £470 £678 £864 £1049 £1205 £1370 £1548 £1725

COURSE 39 – FAMILY PROGRAMME ADULT COURSE

Lessons/week: 20 lessons of 50 minutes

Timetable: 9.00-13.00 (Monday to Friday)

Class size: Average 8, maximum 10

Starting dates and course length: as for Junior Course as for Junior Course

Levels: Elementary and above

Ages: 21+

Location: 5 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgravia, SW1

Course fees per adult

1 week 2 wks 3 wks 4 wks 5 wks 6 wks 7 wks 8 wks 9 wks

£339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020 £339 £611 £878 £1106 £1304 £1482 £1634 £1780 £2020

Course NotesCourse materials are provided by the teacher. There is no course registration fee.Course materials are provided by the teacher. There is no course registration fee.

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AccommodationFrances King can offer a variety of accommodation suitable for families, all located in excellent central locations close to public transport and tourist attractions. We can offer: homestays, studios, apartments, residences and hotel accommodation. There is an arrangement fee of £100 per family for all accommodation options.

Homestay (A2-A11)■ The most economical way of staying in London, with home cooking, pleasant

conversation and comfortable surroundings. Homestays are located in good residential areas in zones 1, 2 and 3, travel time of 25-40 minutes by public transport to the school.

■ Single and twin rooms in standard, superior and executive homestays with a range of meal plans: bed & breakfast, half-board (breakfast and dinner) and 4 dinner plan (breakfast every day and evening meal 4 times per week). Supplement payment to guarantee private bathroom & Internet access.

From £108/twin room/person/week (bed and breakfast)

Self-Catering Studios (A16, A19-A20)■ Newly furnished self-catering studios (to sleep 2-3 people) in excellent locations

in Bayswater and Kensington (zone 1), travel time of 15-20 minutes by public transport to the school.

■ Decorated to a high standard and well equipped with private bathroom/shower, television and DVD, telephone, kitchen area for the preparation of light meals, daily cleaning and free wireless connection.

From £385/person/week (depending on length of stay and studio type)

Budget Apartments (A36-A37)■ Simply furnished self-catering apartments, in pleasant locations in zone 1, travel Simply furnished self-catering apartments, in pleasant locations in zone 1, travel

time of 25-45 minutes by public transport to the school.time of 25-45 minutes by public transport to the school.■ 2 bedroom apartments (to sleep 5 people) and 3 bedroom apartments (to sleep 7 2 bedroom apartments (to sleep 5 people) and 3 bedroom apartments (to sleep 7

people) with single, twin and triple rooms and a budget price for larger family groups. people) with single, twin and triple rooms and a budget price for larger family groups. ■ All apartments have a sitting room with a television, well equipped kitchen with All apartments have a sitting room with a television, well equipped kitchen with

washing machine, weekly cleaning and bathroom with a bath and a shower. washing machine, weekly cleaning and bathroom with a bath and a shower. £880/week/apartment (2 bedroom) or £1130/week/apartment (3 bedroom) £880/week/apartment (2 bedroom) or £1130/week/apartment (3 bedroom)

Deluxe 1 and 2 bedroom Apartments (A16)■ Stylishly furnished self-catering apartments, excellently located in zone 1, in Stylishly furnished self-catering apartments, excellently located in zone 1, in

Kensington and Mayfair. 10 minute walk from Mayfair and 15-20 minutes by Kensington and Mayfair. 10 minute walk from Mayfair and 15-20 minutes by public transport from Kensington to the school.public transport from Kensington to the school.

■ 1 bedroom deluxe ( 2 people in 1 bedroom and 2 on a sofa bed in the main area) 1 bedroom deluxe ( 2 people in 1 bedroom and 2 on a sofa bed in the main area) and 2 bedroom apartments (2 people in each bedroom) with a private bathroom and 2 bedroom apartments (2 people in each bedroom) with a private bathroom and the latest in-room technology including cable television and DVD, telephone, and the latest in-room technology including cable television and DVD, telephone, well equipped kitchenette with washing machine and dryer, daily cleaning and free well equipped kitchenette with washing machine and dryer, daily cleaning and free wireless connection.

From £115/apartment/night (depending on length of stay and apartment type)From £115/apartment/night (depending on length of stay and apartment type)

Southside & Eastside Residence (A30)■ Centrally located residence in South Kensington (zone 1), travel time of 15-20 Centrally located residence in South Kensington (zone 1), travel time of 15-20

minutes by public transport to the school.minutes by public transport to the school.■ Spacious, well-furnished twin rooms with private bathroom, telephone, shared Spacious, well-furnished twin rooms with private bathroom, telephone, shared

TV lounge and laundry, daily cleaning and free wireless connection.TV lounge and laundry, daily cleaning and free wireless connection.■ Breakfast is included (supplement payment for evening meal: £115/person/Breakfast is included (supplement payment for evening meal: £115/person/

week) and there is a café and mini market nearbyweek) and there is a café and mini market nearby£195/twin room/person/week (bed and breakfast)£195/twin room/person/week (bed and breakfast)

Full details can be found on the Frances King website: Full details can be found on the Frances King website: www.francesking.co.uk or in our brochure. or in our brochure.www.francesking.co.uk or in our brochure.www.francesking.co.uk

FAMILY PROGRAMME

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1 2Frances King – Hyde Park Corner (Junior Course) Frances King – Victoria (Adult Course)

For details of our adult programmes (16+) available all year round, please see our website or ask for a brochure.

For further information, please contact:Frances King School of English77 Gloucester RoadLondon SW7 4SSUnited Kingdom

Telephone: + 44 20 7870 6533Facsimile: + 44 20 7341 9771Email: [email protected]: www.francesking.co.uk

© Frances King School of English, 2010

Frances King School of Frances King School of English is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

Frances King is a member Frances King is a member of Quality English, the of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.

We are members of English UK, the of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.

Frances King is also a member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centres.

For details of our adult programmes (16+) available all year round,