Family Programme
- Summer courses for juniors aged 8-15, optional courses for parents and
other family members in central London
- Children must be accompanied in London by a parent or guardian
- We can arrange accommodation in homestays, summer residences,
studios, family apartments or hotels in excellent areas
- Free afternoons, evenings and weekends to enjoy London
Junior Course
This fun course is designed for 8-15 year olds. The emphasis is on spoken English and communication activities. New language – vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar – is introduced and practised in small groups. Imaginative activities and group project work encourage real communication and rapid learning. Children on these courses must be accompanied to and from the school each day by a parent or guardian.
Course location
The summer programme takes place at our Hyde Park Corner summer school, in Grosvenor Place, or nearby annexe in Grosvenor Gardens. The winter and Easter programmes take place at our Kensington school or nearby annexe.
Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) Trinity College London
Children who are taking the London Junior Course of 2 weeks or more can also take a GESE examination.
Key features of the GESE examinations.
- Assessment of speaking and listening skills, suitable for all students, at any level of English
- It is a one-to-one oral examination with a native English-speaking Trinity examiner who comes to the school
- There are 12 GESE grades at 4 development stages: Initial (Grades 1-3); Elementary (Grades 4-6); Intermediate (Grades 7-9); Advanced (Grades 10-12)
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No special preparation is needed - the skills assessed form a natural part of any course of English language study
- Provisional results are available straight after the examination session
If you would like your child /children to take a GESE examination during their course this summer ( £50 / child), please download and complete the GESE Enrolment Form and return it by fax, email or post as soon as possible.
Adult Course
While their children are at school in the morning, parents and other adult family members have the option of also taking a course at Frances King:
Course 29 Club 8 Intensive English
in Winter or Easter, Course 45 and 47 Family Programme Adult Courses in summer.
Your free time
Families are free outside class times to enjoy London's many attractions and can join some events on the Frances King social programme. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult family member. Extra One-to- One or One-to-Two tuition can also be arranged – please ask for more information and special rates.
Family Programme Junior Course (41) and Family Winter Junior Course (45)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
20 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
1-4 weeks (Winter programme)
1-2 weeks (Easter programme)
1-11weeks (Summer programme)
|
| Levels |
Beginner and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Winter programme:
January 3 (1-4 weeks); January 9(1-3 weeks); January 16 (1-2 weeks); January 23 (1 week); December 17
(1-7 weeks); December 24 (1-6 weeks) December 31 (1-5 weeks) Easter programme:
April 2 (1-2 weeks) ; April 10 (1 week)
Summer programme:
June 18 (1-11 weeks); June 25 (1-10 weeks); July 2 (1-11 weeks); July 9 (1-8 weeks); July 16 (1-7 weeks); July 23 (1-6 weeks); July 30 (1-5 weeks); August 6 (1-4 weeks); August 13 (1-3 weeks); August 20 (1-2weeks ); August 28 (1 week) |
| Timetable |
9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday
|
Family Programme Adult Course (42) and Family Winter Adult Course (46)
| Max Class Size |
10 (8 to 15 for Family Winter Adult Course) |
| Lessons Per Week |
20 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
1-4 weeks (Winter programme)
1-2 weeks (Easter programme)
1-11 weeks (Summer programme)
|
| Levels |
Elementary and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Winter programme:
January 3 (1-4 weeks); January 9(1-3 weeks); January 16 (1-2 weeks); January 23 (1 week); December 17
(1-7 weeks); December 24 (1-6 weeks) December 31 (1-5 weeks) Easter programme:
April 2 (1-2 weeks) ; April 10 (1 week)
Summer programme:
June 18 (1-11 weeks); June 25 (1-10 weeks); July 2 (1-11 weeks); July 9 (1-8 weeks); July 16 (1-7 weeks); July 23 (1-6 weeks); July 30 (1-5 weeks); August 6 (1-4 weeks); August 13 (1-3 weeks); August 20 (1-2weeks ); August 28 (1 week) |
| Timetable |
9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday
|
Value Junior Course – Afternoon (43)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
15 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
1-4 weeks (Summer programme) |
| Levels |
Beginner and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Summer programme:
July 2 (1-4 weeks); July 9 (1-3 weeks); July 16 (1-2 weeks); July 23 (1 week) |
| Timetable |
14.00-17.00 Monday to Friday
|
Value Adult Course – Afternoon (44)
| Max Class Size |
10 |
| Lessons Per Week |
15 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
1-4 weeks (Summer programme) |
| Levels |
Elementary and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Summer programme:
July 2 (1-4 weeks); July 9 (1-3 weeks); July 16 (1-2 weeks); July 23 (1 week) |
| Timetable |
14.00-17.00 Monday to Friday
|
General Notes
Easter Week 1: 16 lessons/week, Monday-Thursday. Friday April 6 is a public holiday
Easter Week 2: 16 lessons/week, Tuesday-Friday. Monday April 9 is a public holiday
Monday August 27 is a public holiday and there is no classes.
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes
20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes' tuition
15 lessons = 12 hours 30 minutes' tuition
Minimum age: Adult in charge: 21; Other adults: 16; juniors: 8