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Welcome to the world of Kings!
Welcome to the world of Kings!
Kings Schools UK was established in 1957 and now offers a
wide variety of quality educational courses for international
students from around the world.
Over the past 50 years, thousands of adults and children
from all around the world have studied English at our schools
in London, Bournemouth and Oxford. We have given them a
warm welcome, excellent teaching, a lively social life and an
enjoyable, educational experience.
Kings English Schools in London, Oxford and
Bournemouth offer the very best in international education
and English language training. Our students actively learn
and "live" the English language! We welcome students of all
ages and all levels from beginner to advanced.
50 years of Excellence 1957-2007
This year we are celebrating our 50th
anniversary, having started teaching
English in 1957. We have gained a worldwide reputation for excellence and, with
your help, will remain one of the longest
established family-owned groups of
schools in the UK.
Why choose Kings?
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Excellent locations
Multi-centre courses
Excellent choice of courses
Excellent facilities
Quality guaranteed
Excellent value
 One simple promise - whether your students spend two
weeks on an intensive language course or two years
studying to go to a British university, we will give them the
best possible opportunity to learn and develop.
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Kings School Bournemouth
 Accredited by the British Council
 Excellent location - 5 minutes walk from
Bournemouth town centre and 10 minutes
from Bournemouth beach
 Gardens and terraces for relaxing outside
 In-school facilities include basketball /
volleyball court, table-tennis, mini-cinema
and lecture hall for parties, debates, lectures,
etc.
 2 restaurants (English, Oriental, Middle
Eastern and European food)
 Free email and internet (broadband and wi-fi)
 Computer room & Self-access Study Centre
 Interactive whiteboards (in selected
classrooms)
Kings School London
 Accredited by the British Council
 20 minutes by train to Central London
 Train station, shops, cinema, pubs, bars,
sports club, library, etc. all within 5 minutes
walk of the school
 Adults only in the winter (ages 16+), ages 14+
in the summer
 Large, sunny garden for relaxing outside
 Coffee shop
 Free email / internet (broadband & wi-fi)
 Computer room / Self-access Study Centre
 Programme of weekly lectures and regular
social events
 Most students can walk from their host family
to school (10 - 25 minutes)
Kings School Oxford
 Accredited by the British Council
 8 minutes by bus to Oxford centre
 Shops, supermarket, pubs, bars, sports club,
swimming pool, library, etc. all within 5
minutes walk of the school
 Specialist school for University Preparation
and IELTS (IELTS Exam Centre)
 Patio for relaxing outside
 Coffee shop and Student Zone with email
 Free email / internet (broadband & wi-fi)
 Computer room / Self-access Study Centre
 Regular social events
 Most students can walk from their host family
to school (10 - 25 minutes)
 Residential accommodation available in the
summer
Kings Residential Centres
We have 2 summer camps (near London and Reading) and they both offer. . .
 Full supervision from arrival to departure
 All-inclusive programmes - only minimum
pocket money required
 Airport transfers, all meals, laundry, school
bank, etc. all included
 Comfortable residential accommodation
 A full-time programme with lots to do every
day
 Fantastic sports and activities every afternoon
and evening
 Excursions to famous places (including
London)
 Qualified and experienced teachers
 Fun and interesting lessons
 Truly international classes
Courses run at Kings
 General English
 Summer Courses for juniors,
teenagers and adults
 Residential Summer Camps
 Business English
 University Access
 Examination and Certificate
 Juniors (10-16 years)
 Work Placement
 Group Courses
General English Courses
Kings offers an excellent selection of general English courses ranging from 20 - 35 lessons per week. We have courses for students of all
levels from beginner to advanced. All students are tested on arrival and placed in a class at the correct level.
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An excellent choice of courses available all year
Courses for all levels from beginners to advanced
Short and long courses available
Study longer and pay less
A balanced syllabus covering the essential areas of
general English
 Options in IELTS, business English, conversation, etc.
are included on the Intensive Course
 Regular progress tests and regular homework to ensure
steady progress
 End-of-course certificate linked to the Common
European Framework
Summer Courses for juniors,
teenagers and adults
Kings London, Oxford and Bournemouth have a superb range of summer courses for juniors, teenagers and adults including 2 residential
summer camps, Summer Vacation, Summer Extra and Summer Intensive courses!
Our summer courses are truly international with a great mix of students from around the
world! All courses include at least one free activity per day while the Summer Camps and
Summer Vacation / Extra also include at least one weekly excursion. If you're active and
sporty, there is lots to do; if you like relaxing and making new friends, that's fine too!
All our summer courses offer a great opportunity to improve your English while having a
memorable summer holiday.
Kings Summer Vacation Course
(available in London, Oxford and Bournemouth)
International summer courses combining English language lessons with activities and excursions! Great value and great fun! This course
combines English language lessons with a weekly excursions and a programme of optional sports and activities.
This course is ideal for students who want to improve their English, meet lots of new
people and see lots of new places! The minimum age is 16 in Oxford and 14 in
Bournemouth and London.
The Summer Vacation is fun, summer course with a "holiday" feel and we therefore
recommend that students who require a more serious course should attend the Intensive
Course or the Summer Intensive Course.
Summer Vacation Sample
Timetable
Kings Summer Extra Course
(available in London and Bournemouth)
The Summer Extra is very similar to the Summer Vacation but includes lots of EXTRAS including: daily lunch, weekly laundry, school
bank service, lots of extra activities and an extra half-day excursion every week.
The Summer Extra is our recommended course for younger students aged 14 -17 as it
includes all meals and a fully-inclusive sports and activities programme. There is a good
choice of activities every day and 2-3 evening activities every week. Our full and varied
activity programme helps students to keep busy and make new friends. We expect all
students to join in with the activities as it is a great way to practise speaking English!
Summer Extra Course Timetable
Residential Summer Camps
Imagine spending your summer in a beautiful English boarding school, learning English, making friends from around the world , visiting
famous places and having some serious fun doing sports and adventure activities with new friends!
Farringtons is an elegant and spacious school with beautiful gardens and excellent facilities
including a swimming pool, sports hall, dance studio, tennis courts, football field and art
room.
Pangbourne is ideal for kids who love sport and adventure activities run in an impressive
and prestigious school situated near Pangbourne village on the River Thames.
Business English
Kings has been teaching Business and Commercial English for over 40 years. We have an excellent selection of courses in which business
English is a key part of the course. Our courses range from short, intensive courses for busy executives and professionals to a long-term
business-based University Access Course.
All our schools offer the Intensive Course with Business English while Kings Bournemouth
and London offer more specialised Business English courses including the Intensive
Business Course, the Business English Diploma and the University Business Access Course.
Kings has a long history of providing tailor-made business and commercial English courses
for companies, banks, armed forces and government departments.
University Access
Kings Oxford and Bournemouth have a wealth of expertise in providing university preparation courses and each year over 50 students
gain a place at a British University after completing a Kings Foundation or Access course.
With a choice of 4 different programmes Kings has the right university preparation
programme for everyone.
All of our university preparation programmes include IELTS preparation, academic study
skills, academic studies, regular individual tutorials and assistance with university
applications.
With links to over 70 universities, Kings will help students achieve their university dreams!
Examination and Certificate
OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE HELPS YOUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE EXAM SUCCESS!
Intensive
Course with IELTS preparation
Super Intensive IELTS Course
First Certificate Course
GCE A-Level Course
Business English Diploma
Our specialist courses are taught by a team of experienced teachers, some of whom are
examiners. Kings Oxford is the second largest IELTS test centre in the UK and has an
excellent record of exam success. Kings London is a Cambridge Exam Centre.
Juniors (10-16 years)
Kings has been running specialised courses for juniors and teenagers for over 30 years. We have a wealth of expertise and experience
which ensures that our students have both an enjoyable and educational experience.
We keep our young learners busy and active with stimulating English lessons, lots of sports
and activities and excursions to fun places and famous cities.
We offer a great selection of courses for young learners including 3 residential summer
camps, Summer Vacation and Summer Extra courses, special year-round courses for groups
and Kings Easy English for groups of teenagers
Work Placement
Kings Paid Work Placement programmes are a great way to improve your English, gain practical work experience and earn some extra
pocket money! We have work paid placement programme for students of all nationalities.
Kings also offers an Internship Programme which includes a period of non-paid work
experience in a British or Multinational company in a field or sector which is relevant to
particular career objectives your interests.
If students are interested in a work placement programme, they need to be reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic - it's not a holiday but it is a great life experience!
Group Courses
Kings offers a great selection of courses for groups of juniors, teenagers and adults both year-round and in the summer.
Low season courses
Easy English Course: is ideal for school groups who want a low-cost course.
English Experience Course: is a fully inclusive course which is ideal for younger students.
The English Academic Term: is an innovative programme which allows students to have
English lessons in the morning and lessons with their own teachers in the afternoons.
Summer courses
The most popular summer courses for groups include our 3 Residential Summer Camps,
the Summer Vacation Course and the Summer Extra Course.
Accreditation
Kings is accredited by the British Council and is a member of EnglishUK.
British Council Accreditation
Accreditation UK, run by the British Council and English UK, is the quality assurance scheme for the UK ELT sector.
They regularly inspect organisations in the UK offering courses in English as a foreign language. If the school meets agreed high
standards of quality they are accredited by the British Council.
The inspection lasts several days and the inspectors examine all aspects of the services provided by the school including the teaching, the
school restaurant, the accommodation, the welfare provision, the free time programme and the administration and management of the
school.
Accreditation provides students with a guarantee of choice and quality and provides English language centres with a range of promotional
and developmental benefits.
Agent support
We run a dedicated agent website with a wide range of resources to help you improve and extend your business. The site is located in a
secure area prohibiting the general public from gaining access.
2007 Brochures available
Kings Schools UK supplies a wide range of brochures to
assist you in the promotion of the courses. We can also
supply template copies for you to print in your own
language.
Main
Brochure
Summer
Courses
University
Access
Residential
Courses
Business
Courses
The wonderful world of Kings!