English for Life and Experience

Achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the 4 skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - by learning and practising language in real life situations.

  • Spoken English classes and listening for fluency in everyday English
  • Learn English for everyday life – travelling, emails, social media and much more
  • Practise English language using real life Everyday situations
  • Choose our intensive course for rapid progress

Parents of students under the age of 18 should read Information for Parents of Students aged 16 & 17.

Programme Name
Sessions per weekThe number of sessions included per week.
Language DevelopmentFocus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language SkillsExpand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!Focus on international communication in English
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, one day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In ActionReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency
- Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods
- Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning
Price P/W (from)
 
Standard General English Morning
20
€170
Standard General English Afternoon
20
€148
Intensive with Language for You!
28
€228
Standard Academic Year Morning
20
€170
Standard Academic Year Afternoon
20
€148
Intensive Academic Year
28
€228
Standard Work & Study Morning
20
€150
Standard Work & Study Afternoon
20
€123

Programme Descriptions

Standard General English Morning E20

This programme is for adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English and develop the 4 skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 09:00 - 12:15
    Monday to Friday
1-3 Weeks 4-7 Weeks 8-11 Weeks 12-24 Weeks 25+ Weeks Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Language Development
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €233 1-3 Weeks
  • €223 4-7 Weeks
  • €212 8-11 Weeks
  • €200 12-24 Weeks
  • €170 25+ Weeks
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 1-52 Weeks
  • Levels:A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Standard General English Afternoon EA20

Economy price for the Standard Programme for afternoon study, with a focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy. Expand the depth and range of your skills in English through reading, writing, speaking and listening.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 13:00 - 16:15
1-3 Weeks 4-7 Weeks 8-11 Weeks 12-24 Weeks 25+ Weeks Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 13:00 - 15:30 Language Development
  • 15:30 - 16:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €191 1-3 Weeks
  • €180 4-7 Weeks
  • €170 8-11 Weeks
  • €158 12-24 Weeks
  • €148 25+ Weeks
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 1-52 Weeks
  • Levels:A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Intensive with Language for You! E28

This more intensive programme brings extra focus on communication and personalised learning. Build vocabulary and your ability to operate in real life situation.

  • Intensity
  • 21h per week
  • 09:00 - 14:30
    Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 14:30, Friday 09:00 - 12:15. FK Lunch Club one day a week.
1-3 Weeks 4-7 Weeks 8-11 Weeks 12-24 Weeks 25+ Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, one day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Language Development
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Language Skills
  • 12:15 - 13:00 FK Lunch Club
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Language for You!

Prices

  • €313 1-3 Weeks
  • €302 4-7 Weeks
  • €292 8-11 Weeks
  • €278 12-24 Weeks
  • €228 25+ Weeks
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 1-52 Weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Standard Academic Year Morning AY20

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. The programme may include General and Business English and you can prepare for IELTS or Cambridge Examinations.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 09:00 - 12:15
    Monday to Friday
Per Week Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Language Development
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €170 Per Week
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 25-52 Weeks
  • Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Flexible programme:
During your stay you can move to an IELTS preparation (minimum level B1). Timetable 09:00 - 12:15 Monday to Friday (you must buy a course book for examination as directed by your teacher. Price guide: £35-£40/4 weeks).

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Standard Academic Year Afternoon AYA20

Economy priced course for long term students who wish to achieve fluency for their work or study, focussing on spoken English with structured language input.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 13:00 - 16:15
    Monday to Friday
Per Week Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 13:00 - 15:30 Language Development
  • 15:30 - 16:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €148 Per Week
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 25-52 Weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Intensive Academic Year IAY28

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. The programme may include General and Business English and you can prepare for IELTS or Cambridge Examinations.

  • Intensity
  • 21h per week
  • 09:00 - 14:30
    Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 14:30, Friday 09:00 - 12:15. FK Lunch Club one day a week.
Per Week Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, one day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Language Development
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Language Skills
  • 12:15 - 13:00 Lunch Break / Lunch Club once a week
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Language for You!

Prices

  • €228 Per Week
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available 25-52 weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Flexible programme:
During your stay you can move to an intensive IELTS preparation (minimum level B1). Timetable 09:00 - 12:15 Monday to Friday and 13:00 - 14:30 Monday to Thursday (you must buy a course book for examination as directed by your teacher. Price guide: £35-£40/4 weeks).

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Standard Work & Study Morning WS20

This long term course is for non-EEA students who wish to achieve fluency for their work or study over a 25 week period. The programme focuses on spoken English with structured language input. Develop the 4 skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Practise English language using real life situations.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 09:00 - 12:15
    Monday to Friday
Per Week Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Language Development
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €150 Per Week
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 25 Weeks only
  • Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lesson is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- TIE Examination
- Learner protection insurance
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Standard Work & Study Afternoon WSA20

Economy price for non-EEA students who wish to achieve fluency for their work or study over a 25 week period. The programme focuses on spoken English with structured language input. Develop the 4 skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Practise English language using real life situations.

  • Intensity
  • 15h per week
  • 13:00 - 16:15
    Monday to Friday
Per Week Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions per week The number of sessions included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
FK Lunch Club
Language In Action
View Pricing & Info Add to Enquiry

Timetable

  • 13:00 - 15:30 Language Development
  • 15:30 - 16:15 Language Skills

Prices

  • €123 Per Week
Prices are per week
Registration fee: €75

Information

  • Available: 25 Weeks only
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Maximum class size: 15
  • Each lessons is 45 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday. 06 April ; 04 May; 08 June; 03 August; 26 October 2021.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2021: 01 January; 17 March; 05 April; 03 May; 07 June; 02 August; 25 October; 27 December; 28 December.

This course will not run for two weeks over Christmas and New Year: from 20 December 2021 to 03 January 2022. In 2022 the schools will open again on 04 January.

Timetable includes break time.

Course book - €35 for course of 3 weeks or more. Students will be required to purchase a new book every time they move to a new level.

Course fees include:
- TIE Examination
- Learner protection insurance
- Welcome Pack
- Study Guide
- Placement test and assessment
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Study Plan
- Regular progress meetings
- Activity Programme
- Language Workshops
- Certificate

Additional Information

WORK & STUDY PROGRAMMES

WORK PERMIT:

Students can apply for permission to stay in Ireland for 8 months and work casually for up to 20 or 40 hours per week depending on the time of the year. For full details visit www.inis.gov.ie

STUDENT SUPPORT:

- Helpful information on finding accommodation

- Job Club to help you find work

- Welfare officer to help you with any personal issues

- Examinations officer to give guidance and help you prepare for your end-of-course examination

- Help with your GNIB application

- Help with opening a bank account

- Download our Long Term Student Guide in the download section here

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What Students & Teachers Say...

Emeric Lamaire

Emeric Lamaire

Student at Frances King School

I improved my vocabulary and practical use of English which will help me keep in touch with my new friends all over the world.

Ceveagh Chan

Ceveagh Chan

Teacher at Frances King London School

As a teacher, Frances King is a wonderful place to work and is committed to ensuring each student is heard and looked after. It is a place where you can make friends for life and learn valuable lessons beyond the classroom. We are proud to play a part in students’ English language journey and strive to make it a memorable experience.

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