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2020
Enrolment
Information
for Families
and Young
Learners
London and DublinFamily Programme London 2020
Registration fee £125 per family
Price per week
FAMILY PROGRAMME NOTES
Lessons
Code Course Ages Minimum level Visa document courier £45
per week 1-3 4-7 8-11
Family Programme Optional medical, travel and course
insurance £5.53/week
Book at: www.guard.me/francesking
FJ Family Junior 20 £366 £313 £292 6-16 A1
Optional Trinity Examination fee £140
Adults of all ages;
FA Family Adult 20 £420 £350 £322 A1/A2 Courses fees include
adult in charge 21
• placement test and assessment
Family Junior Day School 20 plus afternoon
FJD £742 £689 £657 12-16 A2 • welcome pack
(Summer only) activities
• school certificate
WINTER PROGRAMME SUMMER PROGRAMME WINTER PROGRAMME • some optional activities
2019/2020 2020 2020/2021 1 Week commencing
December 23: 12 lessons/ Family Junior Day School - fees also
2019: June 15 (1-11 weeks) 2020:
week. Wednesday include
December 23 (1-6 weeks) 1 June 22 (1-10 weeks) December 21 (1-6 weeks) 5 December 25 and Thursday
• supervision 8.45-17.00
December 30 (1-5 weeks) 2 June 29 (1-9 weeks) * December 29 (1-5 weeks) 6 December 26 are public
holidays. • projects, activities, excursions in
2020: July 6 (1-8 weeks) 2021: afternoons
January 6 (1-4 weeks) July 13 (1-7 weeks) * January 4 (1-4 weeks)
2 Week commencing
December 30: 16 lessons/ • any entrance charges
January 13 (1-3 weeks) July 20 (1-6 weeks) January 11 (1-3 weeks) week. Wednesday January
Course fees do not include
January 20 (1-2 weeks) July 27 (1-5 weeks) * January 18 (1-2 weeks) 1, 2020 is a public holiday.
January 27 (1 week) August 3 (1-4 weeks) January 25 (1 week) 3 Week commencing April 6: • bank charges
August 10 (1-3 weeks) * 16 lessons/week. Friday, • lunch
April 10 is a public holiday. • travel and excursions
August 17 (1-2 weeks) *
SPRING PROGRAMME 4 Week commencing April 14: • some optional activities
2020 August 24 (1 week)
16 lessons/week. Monday,
March 23 (1-6 weeks) * Trinity Examination available April 13 is a public holiday. Class size
March 30 (1-5 weeks) for children and adults 5 Week commencing Junior Course - maximum 15
December 21: 16 lessons/ Adult Course - maximum 10 in summer,
April 6 (1-4 weeks) 3 8/14 at other times
week. Friday, December 25
April 14 (1-3 weeks) 4 is a public holiday.
AUTUMN PROGRAMME Timetable
April 20 (1-2 weeks) 2020 6 Week commencing 1 lesson = 50m
April 27 (1 week) October 19 (1-2 weeks) December 29: 12 lessons/ 20 lessons = 16h 40m
October 26 (1 week) week. Monday, December
28 and Friday, January 1 are Monday-Friday
public holidays. 9.00-12.50 Family Adult
9.00-13.00 Family Junior
Family Junior Day School
Monday-Friday
Code Accommodation type Star rating Price
20 lessons 9.00-13.00
Homestays Lunchtime 13.00-14.00
Activities, excursions 14.00-17.00
A2 Standard Homestay: Single Bed and Breakfast ** £156 Students must bring a packed lunch
with drink every day and a travel card for
A3 Standard Homestay: Twin/Double Bed and Breakfast ** £138 / week / person Zone 1 & 2.
A5 Standard Homestay: Single Half-Board ** £214 / week ACCOMMODATION NOTES
A6 Standard Homestay: Twin/Double Half-Board ** £175 / week / person Homestay supplements
• Special diets: £30/week/person
A7 Premium Homestay: Single Bed and Breakfast *** £192 / week
• Homestay bookings which include
A8 Premium Homestay: Twin/Double Bed and Breakfast *** £162 / week / person weeks commencing December 21,
28: £25/week
A10 Premium Homestay: Single Half-Board *** £250 / week
Arrival/departure
A11 Premium Homestay: Twin/Double Half-Board *** £220 / week / person Accommodation is booked from
Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to
A12 Premium Homestay: Private Bathroom Supplement *** £45 per week / room Sunday. Apartments, studios and hotels
can be booked to start on other days.
Studios and Apartments
Studio and apartment prices are for
A410 Chelsea Cloisters: Studio (1-2 people), Self-Catering *** £121 / night / studio bookings of 7 days or more, 1-6 night
prices on request.
A411 Chelsea Cloisters: 1 Bedroom Apartment (1-3 people), Self-Catering *** £162 / night / apartment
Extra nights
A412 Chelsea Cloisters: 2 Bedroom Apartment (2-4 people), Self-Catering *** £217 / night / apartment Subject to availability at 1/7th of weekly
fee.
A910 Citadines: Studio (1-2 people), Self-Catering **** £178 / night / studio
Frances King Quality Ratings
A912 Citadines: 1 Bedroom Apartment (1-4 people), Self-Catering **** £262 / night / apartment ** Standard
*** Premium
A209 Native: 2 Bedroom Apartment (2-4 people), Self-Catering **** £306 / night / apartment **** Deluxe
A371 Fulham Palace Studios, Twin Studio, Self-Catering ** £210 / week / person Homestay travel zone and times
Premium 15-45 minutes (zones 1-3)
Hotels Standard 30-45/50 minutes (zones 2, 3)
Prices on request. Please supply arrival and departure dates and preferred star rating.
TRANSFER NOTES
Supplement for transfer 23.00-5.00
Transfers Price / Single Transfer 1-3 people: £15, 4-7 people: £25.
(from/to) 1-3 people travelling to same address 4-7 people travelling to same address Waiting time
2 hours included. Extra time: 1-3 people
Heathrow £95 £120 £25 per 30 minutes, 4-7 people £40 per
Gatwick £120 £160 30 minutes.
Stansted/Luton £130 £160 Arrival time
It is not always possible to arrive at
London City £100 £130 accommodation before 7.00 or after 22.00.
Please check with us before making travel
London Railway Stations £90 £120
arrangements.
Double fares apply on public holidays and December 24-26, 28, 31; January 1 2021
2 Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.comFamily Programme Dublin 2020
Registration fee €125 per family
Price per week FAMILY PROGRAMME NOTES
Lessons
Code Course Ages Minimum level Visa document courier €50
per week 1-3 4-7 8-11
Family Programme Optional medical, travel and course
insurance
To book your insurance contact
FJ Family Junior 20 €276 €260 €239 6-16 A1 dublin@francesking.com
Adults of all ages; Courses fees include
FA Family Adult 20 €233 €223 €212 A1
adult in charge 21
• placement test and assessment
• welcome pack
SUMMER PROGRAMME Week commencing
2020
1 • school certificate
August 4: 16 lessons/ • some optional activities
June 8 (1-11 weeks) week. Monday, August
June 15 (1-10 weeks) 3 is a public holiday. Course fees do not include
June 22 (1-9 weeks) • bank charges
June 29 (1-8 weeks) • travel and excursions
July 6 (1-7 weeks) • some optional activities
July 13 (1-6 weeks) • course book, €35 for adult course
of 3 weeks or longer
July 20 (1-5 weeks)
July 27 (1-4 weeks) Class size
Maximum 15
August 4 (1-3 weeks) 1
August 10 (1-2 weeks) Timetable
August 17 (1 week) 1 lesson = 50m
20 lessons = 16h 40m
Monday-Friday
9.00-12.50 Family Adult
9.00-13.00 Family Junior
ACCOMMODATION NOTES
Code Accommodation type Star rating Price Special diets in Homestay
€50/week/person
Homestays Arrival/departure
Accommodation is booked from
D5 Standard Homestay: Single, Half-Board ** €210 / week
Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to
D6 Standard Homestay: Twin/Double, Half-Board ** €195 / week / person
Sunday. Apartments, studios and hotels
can be booked to start on other days.
D1 Premium Homestay: Single, Half-Board *** €245 / week Extra nights
Subject to availability at 1/7th of weekly
D2 Premium Homestay: Twin/Double, Half-Board *** €225 / week / person
fee.
D3 Premium Homestay: Private Bathroom Supplment *** €60 / week / room Frances King Quality Ratings
Studios and Apartments ** Standard
*** Premium
D901 Studios: 2 people, Self-Catering ** From €850 / week / studio
D902 Serviced Apartments: 1 Bedroom, 1-3 people, Self-Catering *** From €1050 / week / apartment
D903 Serviced Apartments: 2 Bedrooms, 2-4 People, Self-Catering *** From €1300 / week / apartment
D904 Serviced Apartments: 3 Bedrooms, 3-6 People, Self-Catering *** From €1600 / week / apartment
Hotels
Prices on request. Please supply arrival and departure dates and preferred star rating.
When the price is stated as “from”, this is the lowest price possible at quiet times. At busy times, such as summer, and for late bookings,
prices will be higher. Please check with us.
Price / Single Transfer TRANSFER NOTES
Transfers
Supplement for transfer 23.00-5.00 €25.
(from/to) 1-2 people travelling to same address 3-5 people travelling to same address
Waiting time
Dublin Airport €85 €150 1 hour and 15 minutes included. Extra
time: car parking charge €9/hour plus €10
for every 15 minutes.
Arrival time
It is not always possible to arrive at
accommodation before 7.00 or after
22.00. Please check with us before
making travel arrangements.
Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.com 3Teenager Programme London 2020
Lessons / TEENAGER PROGRAMME NOTES
Code Course workshops Accommodation Price per week Minimum level Visa document courier £45
per week
Teenager Programme Class size
Maximum 15
LTR London Teenager Residential 24 Full board accommodation on campus £940 A2 Ages
12-17
Tuition timetable
London Teenager Residential
1 lesson/workshop = 45m
20 lessons = 15h
1 week course: (6 nights) June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2 4 workshops = 3h
2 week course: (13 nights) June 28, July 12, 26
Monday-Saturday (except Thursday)
3 week course: (20 nights) June 28, July 19
20 lessons 9.00-12.30
4 week course: (27 nights) June 28, July 12
6 week course: (41 nights) June 28 Tuesday
4 workshops 13.30-17.00
Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. Participants must be 16 or 17 to join for more than 27 nights.
What is included What is not included
Full board residential accommodation, registration, tuition, materials, Transfers from airports or stations, incidental expenses and pocket
certificates, travel, activity programme and weekly excursions, money, optional musical or concert and dinner off-campus on
supervision by resident staff and medical and travel insurance. Saturday nights.
TRANSFER NOTES
Transfers (from/to) Return transfer prices for 1-3 people
Supplement for transfer 23.00-5.00
Heathrow £180 £15
Gatwick £230 Waiting time
Stansted/Luton £250 Up to 2 hours and cars may be shared.
Extra time: £30 for every 30 minutes.
London City £190
London Railway Stations £170 Arrival time
It is not always possible to arrive at
Transfers may be shared. For 3+ please ask for price. For students under 16 we will provide a chaperone. accommodation before 7.00 or after
22.00. Please check with us before
making travel arrangements.
Teenager Programme Dublin 2020
Lessons / TEENAGER PROGRAMME NOTES
Code Course workshops Accommodation Price per week Minimum level Visa document courier €50
per week
Teenager Programme Class size
Maximum 15
DTP Dublin Teenager Homestay 20 - 23 Full board homestay accommodation €735 A1 Ages
12 - 17
DTD Dublin Teenager Day School 20 - 23 Without accommodation €481 A1 Tuition timetable
1 lesson/workshop = 50m
20 lessons = 16h 40m
Dublin Teenager Homestay Dublin Teenager Day School 3 workshops = 2h 30m
Monday-Friday 9.00-13.00
June 21 (2-6 weeks) June 22 (1-6 weeks)
Friday 14.00-17.00
June 28 (2-5 weeks) June 29 (1-5 weeks)
July 5 (2-4 weeks) July 6 (1-4 weeks)
July 12 (2-3 weeks) July 13 (1-3 weeks)
July 19 (2 weeks) July 20 (1-2 weeks)
July 27 (1 week)
Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays.
What is included What is included
Full board homestay accommodation, registration, tuition, materials, Registration, tuition, materials, certificates, activity programme and
certificates, travel, activity programme and weekly excursions, weekly excursions, supervision by staff.
supervision by staff.
What is not included
What is not included Transfers from airport, incidental expenses and pocket money,
Transfers from airport, incidental expenses and pocket money, medical and travel insurance, homestay accommodation, travel
medical and travel insurance. expenses from and to the school, packed lunch.
Dublin Teenager Programme Dalkey - Transfers Price TRANSFER NOTES
Supplement for transfer 23.00-5.00
Dublin airport 1 person return transfer € 170 €25.
Dublin airport 2 people (same flights) return transfer € 220 Waiting time
1 hour and 15 minutes included. Extra
Dublin airport 3-4 people (same flights) return transfer € 300 time: €10 for every 15 minutes.
Dublin airport 5-8 people (same flights) return transfer € 420 Arrival time
It is not always possible to arrive at
Chaperone Service with Frances King member of staff 1 person return transfer € 320
accommodation before 7.00 or after
Chaperone Service with Frances King member of staff 2-3 people (same flights) return transfer € 450 22.00. Please check with us before
making travel arrangements
4 Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.comEnrolment details, terms and conditions 2020
If you want to book an airport transfer (either a single or return) you must email us
LONDON AND DUBLIN FAMILY PROGRAMME your flight details and phone number. We will then confirm that we have booked this
for you.
ENROLMENT
You must inform your homestay or other accommodation provider of your arrival
You can book in the following ways: time. If you do not do this, we cannot guarantee that your host/accommodation
1. Online at www.francesking.com provider will be there to meet you.
2. By email to london@francesking.com or dublin@francesking.com
Download the Family Programme Enrolment Form from
INSURANCE
www.francesking.com/school-of-english-london/more-information/downloads
Before you arrive in the UK/Ireland, you should take out insurance for your own
3. Visit one of our schools
financial and personal security. EU nationals should bring their European Health
London: 77 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4SS
Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows you access to health care services.
Tel: 020 7870 6533
Dublin: 26 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 • You can take out your own insurance or the International Student Policy offered
Tel: 01 486 6000 by Guard.Me Insurance
• Take a test, pay a deposit and reserve a place on the next course For further details, please visit:
• Please bring your passport/ID card with you to make a booking London insurance: http://www.francesking.com/school-of-english-london/more-
information/downloads
PAYMENT Dublin insurance: http://www.francesking.com/school-of-english-dublin/more-
information/downloads
You must send payment with your enrolment. We can confirm your course or
accommodation booking and send a letter of confirmation when you or your
company have paid: COURSE INFORMATION
• Registration fee of £125/€125 per family and a deposit per person of Passport/ID card
• £200 (London) / €200 (Dublin) if you want to book a course All students are required to present their passport/ID card on their first day and the
• £500 (London) / €500 (Dublin) if you want to book a course and school will retain a copy.
accommodation Contact details
– 15 days before your arrival you need to pay the balance of your course You are required to provide, and keep up-to-date, your contact details in London/
and accommodation fees Dublin and next of kin contact details in your own country and any other changes of
– Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable circumstance that would affect your visa.
• Payment in full, in the following cases: Private lessons
Requests for a change to your timetable must be made 48 hours in advance (during
• If you are applying for a Student Visa
office hours, 9.00-17.00, Monday- Friday).
• If you are booking less than 15 days before arrival
Photography/videos
– Documents for visa applications will not be issued unless students have
Sometimes Frances King or our representatives take photographs and videos during
paid course and accommodation fees in full
our courses which may be used for promotional purposes. Please advise us at the
You can pay by: time of booking if you do not wish to appear in any promotional material. It is your
• Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please request our card authorisation form or responsibility to absent yourself when photographs are being taken or videos made.
pay on line at: Unless directed by your teacher, classes cannot be filmed or otherwise recorded
• London: https://secure.francesking.com/payment/page010.aspx?city=LON without the permission, in writing, of a Director, Principal or Academic Director.
• Dublin: https://secure.francesking.com/payment/page010.aspx?city=DUB Teachers may organise filming and recording to enhance your educational
experience.
It is safe to give your credit card details on our secure server.
Public holidays
• International Bank Transfer to our bank:
There is no reduction in course fees when a course includes a public holiday.
London Dublin Travel to/from school
Nat West Bank Bank of Ireland Students must be accompanied to and from the campus by an adult of 21 years
Business Education Ltd, trading Business Education Ltd, trading as or over (unless 14 or over with parent/guardian permission). Students should be
as Frances King School of English, Frances King School of English (Ireland) dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 13.00 or 17.00.
National Westminster Bank plc, Ltd, Bank of Ireland,
Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Cost of activities
Bank sort code: 56 00 03 Bank sort code: 90 14 90 Family Junior/Adult - any entrance charges not included. See details in More
Account number: 17054524 Account number: 62783119 Information/Downloads on our website for upcoming and current Activity
IBAN BIC number (SWIFT): IBAN BIC Number (SWIFT): BOFIIE2D Programmes.
NWBKGB2L IBAN number: Day School - entrance charges included.
IBAN number: IE18 BOFI 9014 9062 7831 19
GB62 NWBK 5600 0317 0545 24
CANCELLATION
– Frances King is not responsible for any bank transfer charges. Payment a) Cancellation of group courses
must be received in full– please instruct your bank to remit the full amount plus Before arrival: if you want to cancel your booking before starting your course or
additional funds to cover ALL bank transfer charges. before arrival in the UK / Ireland, you must give notice in writing. We will refund all
– You need to email a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form. fees minus the Registration fee £125/€125/family and the deposit: £200/person
– Please make certain that your name appears clearly on the bank transfer. (London) / €200/person (Dublin).
• Sterling cheque drawn on an British bank account (for London) or Euro cheque
Before arrival when a student is refused a visa: if you want to cancel your
drawn on an Irish bank account (for Dublin)
booking before arrival in the country, you must send us a copy of your visa refusal
letter issued by the respective Embassy/Consulate. We will refund all course fees
CONFIRMATION less registration fee of £125/€125/family.
When we receive your Enrolment Form and payment, we check the availability of After arrival: if you cancel or curtail your course after arrival in the country, there is
your course and accommodation and send your confirmation documents by email no refund in any circumstances.
or post within 3-4 working days. We can also send your documents by courier b) Cancellation of Private Lessons
(DHL): £45/courier (for London) / €50/courier (for Dublin). We will contact you if the
• You must give 1 week’s notice in writing. You may apply for a credit for the
course or accommodation you want is not available and offer you an alternative.
unused part of the course. This may be used as part- payment towards any
If you would like us to arrange accommodation before your pre-entry visa is issued, Frances King course within 1 year.
you need to agree to our Accommodation Cancellation Policy, otherwise we will not
• To postpone lessons you must give 48 hours’ notice (during office hours 9.00
arrange your accommodation until a visa has been issued.
-17.00, Monday-Friday). All late cancellations are charged at the full rate.
Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.com 5c) Cancellation of bookings made at a distance TRANSFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For course bookings made ‘at distance’ (e.g. via our website, telephone, email), you • Flight details and your mobile telephone number must be received in writing
have the right to cancel, with a full refund of monies paid, without giving a reason, before 14.00 (UK / Irish time) on the Friday before arrival
within 14 days (the Cancellation Period) of our confirmation. Cancellation must be • To cancel or change an airport transfer you must inform us in writing 12 hours
made in writing by post or email within the Cancellation Period. We will not start before the flight arrival or departure time or you will be charged for the transfer
providing services to you during the Cancellation Period unless you request us to do
so in writing. We will refund fees paid within 14 days of the date of your cancellation • For last minute changes or cancellations, please phone +44 (0) 7768 325 391
request. In the event that you have confirmed in writing that you wish us to start (London) / +353 (0) 83 450 2204 (Dublin)
providing services within the Cancellation Period, we will deduct from the refund, a • A supplement of £15 (London) / €25 (Dublin) will be charged for an airport
reasonable sum for the services provided, based on the proportion of the course transfer service between 23.00- 05.00. A supplement will also be charged for
undertaken. airport transfers on public holidays (and during the Christmas period) - please
d) Cancellation of accommodation ask for prices
Before arrival: if you want to cancel your accommodation before arrival in the • Waiting time of 1¼ hours (Dublin) / 2 hours (London) is included in the transfer
UK / Ireland you must give notice in writing. We will refund all fees minus the price. If you do not contact the driver within 1¼ hours (Dublin) / 2 hours
Accommodation Deposit, £300/person (London) / €300/person (Dublin) unless the (London) of the flight arrival time, the driver will leave the airport and any request
accommodation fees for the notice period exceed that amount. If so you will be for a further transfer will be charged at the full rate. Waiting time starts from the
charged £300/person (London) / €300/person (Dublin) plus the difference. This also scheduled time of arrival, unless the flight is early.
applies to students whose accommodation has been confirmed by the school and • Please read your airport transfer confirmation documents carefully before
have had their visa granted. departure as they include important baggage allowance and arrival information
Before arrival when a student is refused a visa: if you want to cancel your
booking before arrival in the country, you must send us a copy of your visa refusal
COMPLAINTS AND CONDUCT
letter issued by the respective Embassy/Consulate. All accommodation fees will
be refunded less an administration charge of £125/family (London) / €125/family Complaints
(Dublin), provided the correct notice to cancel accommodation is given. If notice is Problems and complaints with courses, accommodation and other services should
insufficient you will be charged for the notice period. See notice period (below) to be brought to our attention immediately so that we can help.
cancel accommodation. Conduct
After arrival: if you cancel or curtail your accommodation after arrival in UK / Frances King reserves the right to cancel a student’s course and accommodation in
Ireland, you will be charged a cancellation fee of £75 (London) / €75 (Dublin). The the event of misconduct or unsatisfactory behaviour. Students will be responsible for
notice period required varies according to your accommodation type. See Notice all costs arising.
Period to cancel accommodation below. There is no refund for this period.
e) Non-arrival
PERSONAL INFORMATION
In case of non-arrival on booked dates, when the school has not received
We will keep your information in electronic and paper format. Details will be passed
notice of cancellation in advance, there will be no refund or credit of course or
to airport transfer accommodation and other providers as needed. Information will
accommodation fees.
also be passed to UK or Irish via and immigration and other government authorities
f) Refunds if required.
Course and accommodation refunds may take up to 60 days to days to process.
Refunds cannot be processed until the school has been paid in full for all services
FORCE MAJEURE
booked. Refunds will only be made to the person or organisation that paid in the
first instance. Frances King School of English is not liable in the event of the school being unable
to supply services to which it is contractually bound resulting from causes outside
the school’s control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, labour disputes,
NOTICE PERIOD TO CANCEL ACCOMMODATION government action, pandemics and the like. Refunds will not be made in such
Providers may vary notice periods during the year. If there is a change, we circumstances.
will inform you when you book. You must give notice as below, “the notice
period”, to cancel accommodation before arrival, otherwise you must pay
for the period.
2 weeks’ notice: London - Fulham Palace Studios. Dublin - Serviced Studios and
Apartments
1 week’s notice: London and Dublin Homestays LONDON AND DUBLIN TEENAGER PROGRAMMES
24 hours’ notice: London and Dublin Hotels
Fulham Palace Studios: 4 weeks’ notice is required to shorten a stay. ENROLMENT
Citadines Studio & Apartments: Stays of 7-29 nights – you must give 5 days’ You can book in the following ways:
notice prior to arrival, otherwise a cancellation fee of 5 nights will be charged. Stays 1. By email to london@francesking.com or dublin@francesking.com
of 30 nights or more – you must give 10 days’ notice prior to arrival, otherwise a Download the Teenager Programme Enrolment Form from
cancellation fee of 10 nights will be charged www.francesking.com/school-of-english-london/more-information/downloads
Chelsea Cloisters Studios & Apartments: 7 days’ notice is required to cancel, 2. Visit one of our schools
otherwise a fee of 2 nights is charged. No refund is given if a stay is shortened or London: 77 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4SS
cancelled after arrival. Tel: 020 7870 6533
Native Apartments: 7 days’ notice is required for stays up to 27 nights. When Dublin: 26 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
notice period is not given, students will be charged for 7 nights. For stays of 28 Tel: 01 486 6000
nights or more, there is a 14-day notice period and a 14-day cancellation charge if • Take a test, pay a deposit and reserve a place on the next course
notice is not given. • Please bring your passport/ID card with you to make a booking
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
PAYMENT
In arranging accommodation Frances King will be acting as agent for the supplier,
You must send payment with your enrolment. We can confirm your course or
as principal or a sub-agent. The status of Frances King in relation to specific
accommodation booking and send a letter of confirmation when you have paid:
accommodation will be explained on request. Frances King is not responsible for
payment of any tax claimed from students by UK, Irish or foreign authorities. • Deposit of £500/€500 is payable on enrolment
The balance is payable 45 days before arrival. For bookings made less than 45 days
before the course start date, payment in full is required.
6 Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.comYou can pay by: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please request our card authorisation form or a) Cancellation policy
pay on line at: If you want to cancel your booking you must give notice in writing. Cancellation fee:
• London: https://secure.francesking.com/payment/page010.aspx?city=LON • More than 45 days before arrival – deposit of £500/€500
• Dublin: https://secure.francesking.com/payment/page010.aspx?city=DUB • Less than 45 days – full fees
It is safe to give your credit card details on our secure server. • Visa refusal received more than 45 days before course start date – £200/€200
• International Bank Transfer to our bank: • Visa refusal received less than 45 days before course start date – £500/€500
London Dublin b) Refunds
Nat West Bank Bank of Ireland Course and accommodation refunds may take up to 60 days to days to process.
Business Education Ltd, trading Business Education Ltd, trading as Refunds cannot be processed until the school has been paid in full for all services
as Frances King School of English, Frances King School of English (Ireland)
booked. Refunds will only be made to the person or organisation that paid in the
National Westminster Bank plc, Ltd, Bank of Ireland,
first instance.
Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Bank sort code: 56 00 03 Bank sort code: 90 14 90 c) Valuables
Account number: 17054524 Account number: 62783119 Students are requested to avoid bringing valuables. We do not accept any liability for
IBAN BIC number (SWIFT): IBAN BIC Number (SWIFT): BOFIIE2D loss of money or valuables in our safekeeping or anywhere else.
NWBKGB2L IBAN number:
IBAN number: IE18 BOFI 9014 9062 7831 19 d) Responsibilities
GB62 NWBK 5600 0317 0545 24 Students are accepted on the assumption that they are in good health. We do not
accept responsibility for injury or loss of life, loss or damage to property, expenses
– Frances King is not responsible for any bank transfer charges. Payment due to delays in transport services or anything else out of our control. It is the
must be received in full– please instruct your bank to remit the full amount plus student’s responsibility to have a valid passport and, if required, a visa. Students are
additional funds to cover ALL bank transfer charges. responsible for the full cost of any damage they may cause.
– You need to email a copy of the bank transfer with your Enrolment Form.
e) Changes to or cancellation of programme
– Please make certain that your name appears clearly on the bank transfer.
Frances King reserves the right to change or cancel course programmes in case of
• Sterling cheque drawn on an British bank account (for London) or Euro cheque
low enrolments or unforeseen events outside our control.
drawn on an Irish bank account (for Dublin)
f) Promotional materials/photography
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE Sometimes Frances King or our representatives take photographs and videos during
our courses which may be used for promotional purposes. Parents must advise us
London: Insurance is included in the course fees. For details of the cover see:
at the time of booking if they do not wish their children to appear in any promotional
www.francesking.com//downloads/insurance.pdf
material.
Dublin: Before arriving in Ireland students should take out their own medical and
Unless directed by your teacher, classes cannot be filmed or otherwise recorded
travel insurance. They can take out their own insurance or the International Student
without the permission, in writing, of a Director, Principal or Academic Director.
Policy offered by guard.me.
Teachers may organise filming and recording to enhance your educational
EU nationals should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows experience.
them access to UK and Irish health care services.
g) Illness or injury
• In case of illness or injury Frances King will follow the advice of the attending
PROGRAMME INFORMATION medical consultant unless advised otherwise by a parent or guardian.
What to bring • Students may be charged for a medical consultation.
We will provide you with a list of things to bring when we confirm your programme. • Students from countries outside Europe are not entitled to free treatment.
Contact with family For London insurance included in the fee will cover costs but pre-existing
Students are asked to telephone their families on arrival. conditions and the first £50 of any claim are not covered. For Dublin we strongly
Pocket money and valuables recommend all students take out travel and medical insurance before travelling.
Students are recommended to bring £60-£80/€70-€90 per week to pay for incidental • In case of emergency all students are taken to the nearest Accident and
expenses such as drinks and souvenirs. We will charge a handling fee should any Emergency Hospital. In Dublin there is a charge of €100 for the initial visit to
extra pocket money be sent during the programme. In London, tickets, passports, Accident and Emergency. Frances King can pay this fee and be reimbursed at a
valuables and money must be handed to the Centre Manager for safety. later date.
Laundry • Our appointed First Aiders will administer common medicines, but not
Towels and bed linen are supplied and laundered weekly. prescription medicines, unless we are advised not to by parents.
h) Force majeure
SCHOOL RULES Frances King School of English is not liable in the event of the school being unable
Students are accepted on the understanding that they follow these important rules to supply services to which it is contractually bound resulting from causes outside
and are prepared to obey them at all times: the school’s control,such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, labour disputes,
government action, pandemicand the like. Refunds will not be made in such
ALWAYS... circumstances.
• Carry your Frances King student card with you i) Day school
• Be on time for classes, meals and activities everyday
• Take an active part in lessons and all activities Students must be accompanied to and from the campus by an adult of 21 years
• Treat other students and staff members politely and kindly or over, or 18 or over by arrangement, (unless 14 or over with parent/guardian
• Be careful not to endanger others or yourself permission). Students should be dropped off at 8.45 and collected at 17.45.
• Keep your room tidy and be quiet after bedtime The school rules, except those relating to accommodation, apply to day students.
• Try to speak English at all times
NEVER... PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Smoke, drink, use drugs, steal or shoplift We will keep your information in electronic and paper format. Details will be passed
• Use bad language or fight with anyone to airport transfer accommodation and other providers as needed. Information will
• Use your mobile phone or any handheld equipment during lessons or activities also be passed to UK or Irish via and immigration and other government authorities
• Break any UK or Irish law if required.
• Behave in an anti-social way
• Eat chewing gum on campus COMPLAINTS
These rules must be obeyed at all times. Frances King reserves the right to cancel Problems and complaints with courses, accommodation and other services should
a student’s course and accommodation in the event of misconduct or unsatisfactory be brought to our attention immediately so that we can help.
behaviour. The student’s family will be responsible for all extra costs arising.
Overseas: +44 20 7870 6533 UK: 020 7870 6533 London: london@francesking.com Dublin: dublin@francesking.com www.francesking.com 72020 Calendar
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Holiday There are no classes on public holidays. There are no classes for 2 weeks from
LONDON DUBLIN BOTH December 21 2020-January 1 2021, except for the Christmas Course and Family
Programme in London. In 2021 the schools will open again on January 4.
Guide to English levels
TOEFL TOEFL
Your present level of English CEFR IELTS Cambridge TOEIC BEC
(Paper) (IBT)
I speak English fluently and understand almost 625-680
everything, although I sometimes have difficulty with Proficiency C2 8.0 CPE 850-975 116-120
(600)
very colloquial English
I am fluent and confident in expressing myself although BEC 575
I sometimes have problems with more complex ideas or Advanced C1 7.0-7.5 CAE 750-850 94-115
Higher (550)
unfamiliar situations
I speak well but not fluently in a variety of situations. Upper BEC 525
I can express quite complex ideas, but I find it difficult B2 5.5-6.5 FCE 450-750 47-93
Intermediate Vantage (500)
to understand fast speech of native speakers
I understand and speak quite well in familiar everyday BEC 475
Intermediate B1 4.0-5.0 PET 300-450 32-46
situations Preliminary (450)
I can understand and speak basic English in familiar
Elementary A2 3.5 KET 125-300 425 29-31
situations
3 or
I speak very little English Beginner A1 0-125
below
Complete
I am a complete beginner A0
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