Kings-London
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| Country & city | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Courses | 10 |
| Accommodation | 9 |
| Address | 25 Beckenham Rd, Beckenham Kent BR3 4PR, United Kingdom |
| Official website | www.kingseducation.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Kings London is located in the pleasant area of Beckenham, 20 minutes by train from central London. Kings London welcomes students warmly and combines a comfortable atmosphere, outstanding teaching methods and a high academic standard. A high proportion of its long-term students are preparing to enter university in the UK. The school has spacious, beautiful gardens, a coffee shop, and email and internet facilities, and is a 2-minute walk from a sports centre, a library and an art centre. A shopping centre famous in the UK is close to the school. Kings London has excellent homestay families, and most students can walk or cycle to school. Transport from all London airports can be arranged. Bus and train connections to central London and the airports are also very good. Courses offered [English Language] ㆍ IELTS Preparation ㆍ Intensive Course ㆍ English Plus Art and Design ㆍ Vacation Course ㆍ Super Intensive IELTS ㆍ English Plus Business and Finance ㆍ Beginners' Intensive Course ㆍ Super Intensive Course ㆍ Cambridge English: FCE/CAE ㆍ English Plus Law ㆍ Diploma of English [University Preparation] ㆍ GCSE ㆍ A-level/ Extended A-level ㆍ Advanced Level Foundation/ Extended Foundation ㆍ Art Foundation ㆍ English for Academic Study [Summer vacation courses] ㆍ Vacation Course/ Vacation Extra
School Features
- Guaranteed improvement in English: We guarantee that all teachers hold CELTA, DELTA (English teaching qualifications) (UK university), a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) master's degree (US university) or equivalent qualifications and experience. Kings also provides specialist exam preparation. Many Kings teachers are also examiners. Kings Oxford is an official IELTS test centre. Long-term Study Centre: The longer you study on the intensive and super-intensive English courses, the greater the benefits. >Benefits when enrolling for 24 weeks or more:
- Benefits when enrolling for 12 weeks or more
- Guaranteed walking distance to school (see Panel 6)
- Free university application service
- Free grammar book >Benefits when enrolling for 12 weeks or more:
- Free study until you reach your pre-set goal.
- ClassMate, a specially created study information guide (online supplementary learning system)
- Up to 4 free tutoring sessions per week (including a 1.5-hour session with a teacher)
- One-to-one meeting with the study programme coordinator
- Personalised study plan. All benefits are given to students who attend all classes and complete all assignments. Admission guarantee: For applications received from Monday to Friday between August and May, we guarantee to process them within 24 hours. Diverse student nationalities
- Students from 81 countries have studied at Kings.
- Students from 10 countries made up 65% of all students.
- The remaining 35% came from 63 countries. Activities guarantee: Kings offers a wide range of activities, events and trips all year round. You can choose from a variety of activities every week, and we guarantee that at least 2 of them are free. There is also an activities manager who helps make sure you have fun, exciting days. Accommodation options: If you enrol in an intensive English course of 24 weeks or longer, we will provide accommodation within walking distance of the college for the duration of the course. Internet costs are also included in all accommodation fees. * Does not apply to Kings Oxford - St Michael's campus, and excludes the summer peak season. ClassMate (supplementary learning): ClassMate is a study companion that is always with you. It supplements the lessons led by teachers with multimedia content. Latest technology: Kings continues to invest in the latest technology - Wi-Fi, interactive whiteboards, online video/audio and mobile broadband - to improve students' learning experience. Excellent locations: [Kings Boston Centre] Located in one of the most upscale suburbs of Boston. It is only 20 minutes from downtown Boston by public transport and has excellent facilities, including on-campus residences. [Kings Los Angeles Centre] Located near the fantastic Hollywood Sunset Boulevard, a 5-minute walk from Hollywood's main attractions. The residence is a 15-minute walk away. [Kings Bournemouth Centre] Ideally located in the centre of the seaside town, just a 5-10 minute walk from shops, the beach and entertainment, with excellent college facilities for both study and leisure. [Kings London Centre] 20 minutes from central London. With plenty of transport, shopping and entertainment options and many homestays within walking distance, getting to school is easy. [Kings Oxford Centre] A newly refurbished campus in the city centre. It is equipped with the latest technology, with interactive whiteboards throughout the facilities. Many of Oxford's attractions are within walking distance.
Highlights
- Beckenham, a little way from central London
- British Council and English UK accredited school
- Study alongside students from more than 60 countries
- Guaranteed residence assignment within walking distance of each centre
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$583 | week |
| Diploma of Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$443 | week |
| General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$462 | week |
| Diploma of General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$374 | week |
| IELTS Preparation | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$583 | week |
| Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE/CAE) | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | FCE/CAE; 4 weeks | about US$2,330 | 4 weeks |
| English Plus Art and Design | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$602 | week |
| English Plus Business, Marketing and Finance | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$602 | week |
| English for Law | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 15 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$602 | week |
| Advanced Level Foundation | Target age: 17+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 12 students |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay application fee (same price as 2025)(branch) (non-refundable) | about US$63 |
| Homestay London Zone 2 (2025: ￡1100/4 weeks)(branch) (shared bathroom, 14 meals per week) | about US$1,460 |
| Homestay London Zone 2 (2025: ￡1280/4 weeks)(branch) (private bathroom, 14 meals per week) | about US$1,650 |
| Homestay London Zones 3-4 (Branch) (private bathroom, 14 meals per week) | about US$1,330 |
| Homestay London Zones 3-4 (2025: £950/4 weeks) (branch) (shared bathroom, 14 meals per week) | about US$1,240 |
| Homestay 16+ (single room, HB, shared bathroom) View details Twin room: £220 Check-in: Sunday / Check-out: Sunday Homestay accommodation includes internet access. In low season, twin rooms are offered to groups only, except when a couple or friends request to share. Individual students will not be placed in a twin room during low season (Jan 4-Jun 14 and Aug 9-Dec 27). If no other student is booked to share the twin room, the student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$348 |
| Homestay 16+ - Single room, HB, shared bathroom / Peak season (6/14-8/9) View details Twin room: £275 Check-in: Sunday / Check-out: Sunday Homestay accommodation includes internet access. In the off-peak season, twin rooms are offered to groups only, except when a couple or friends request to share. Individual students will not be placed in a twin room during the off-peak season (January 4-June 14 and August 9-December 27). If no other student is booked to share the twin room, that student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$399 |
| Apartments student residence 18+ (single room, shared bathroom, self-catering) View details Various options (off-peak season: 1/4-6/28 & 8/2-12/27) (peak season 6/28-8/2: additional £25 per week) Single room, shared bathroom and living space /Self catering £420 Twin Room, shared bathroom and living space / Self catering £270 Single room, private bathroom, shared living space with balcony / Self catering £445 Twin room, private bathroom, shared living space with balcony / Self catering £315 Single occupancy of a one bedroom apartment / Self catering £510 Twin occupancy of a one bedroom apartment / Self catering £365 Internet access is included in the published prices for accommodation and student houses (subject to our fair use policy). Laundry facilities are available in student residences and houses at no extra charge. The room retention fee for all student residences and houses is charged in full. Summer residences are available only to students aged 18 and over. | about US$532 |
| Student houses 18+ (single room, shared bathroom, self-catering) View details 1/4-12/27 Internet access is included in the posted price for residences and student houses (subject to our fair use policy). Laundry facilities are available at student residences and houses at no extra charge. Room retention fees for all student residences and houses are charged in full. Summer residences are available only to students aged 18 and over. | about US$456 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | about US$108 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (2025: £159 per trip) (branch office) (Heathrow Airport) | about US$209 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Heathrow Airport) | about US$127 | Once |
| 1:1 lesson (45 minutes) | about US$101 | 1 lesson |
| Pre-paid lunch (Mon–Fri) | about US$57 | 1 week |
| Letter of acceptance issuance fee | about US$70 | Once |
| Homestay surcharge (Christmas) | about US$120 | 1 week |
| Express delivery fee (Courier fee) | about US$82 | Once |
| Student Insurance | about US$8 | 1 week |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) - 6-11 months of study (equivalent USD applied) | about US$271 | Once |
| Student Visa - study of 11 months or more (equivalent USD applies) | about US$664 | Once |
| IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) (medical insurance) - for stays in the UK of 6 months or more (equivalent USD applied) | about US$1,310 | 1 year |
| eTA (under 6 months) | about US$20 | Once |
Facilities
18 classrooms, wireless internet, interactive whiteboards, library, cafeteria, table-tennis tables, garden
Activities
Volleyball, football, table-tennis, swimming, London sight-seeing, river cruise, shopping trips, treasure hunt, roller-blading, cycle ride, mini-Olympics, cinema, cabaret, fashion show, quizzes, bingo, sing-along, karaoke, cream teas, art club, talent show, boat trip, picnics, barbecues
Surroundings
Located in Beckenham, in Zone 4 south of London. It is about 20 minutes from central London by public transport. The London public library in the Beckenham area, located close to the school, is especially useful. Leisure facilities, sports facilities, theatres and other entertainment and cultural facilities are also close to the school.
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 GBP = about US$1.27 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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