Welcome to the world of Kings!

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Welcome to the world of Kings!
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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.

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50 years of Excellence 1957-2007

• This year we are celebrating our 50th
  anniversary, having started teaching English in
  1957. We have gained a world-wide reputation for
  excellence and, with your help, will remain one
  of the longest established family-owned groups of
  schools in the UK.

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Why choose Kings?

• 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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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.

• 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

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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.
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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.
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Summer Vacation Sample Timetable
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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!
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Summer Extra Course Timetable
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.

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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
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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, hard-working and
enthusiastic - it's not a holiday but it is a
great life experience!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

University Access
Residential Courses
Summer Courses
Business Courses
Main Brochure
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The wonderful world of Kings!