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KingsLondon, England UK

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

26 students - overall rating
25 Beckenham Road - BR3 4PR London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Elegant Suburb only 17 minutes by train to Central London
  • Most homestays within walking distance
  • TOP 8% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 24%
18-24 years 54%
25-34 years 16%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Position in London: Kings is located in Beckenham, in Greater London. It is south of the main centre of the capital city, close to Crystal Palace. The school is situated on a busy road within the area, with shops and restaurants lining the streets.

Getting around: A few minutes walk from the school, on the same street, is the train station Clock House. This station has the southeastern line running through it. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre of London from the station. Beckenham Junction, the main travel hub of Beckenham, is 10 minutes by foot from Kings. From here, there are a selection of train lines for other locations, bus routes and the tram station.

Things to do: All the central London attractions are accessible once in the centre of the city, using either the buses or the tube. Kings is located in between Bromley and Crystal Palace. Bromley has a large shopping centre, cinema and a performing arts centre. Crystal Palace has a lively nightlife and a huge park known as The Crystal Palace Park. Students can relax in the park or visit one of the many attractions located in the park.

Courses at Kings: There are exam preparation courses in IELTS and the Cambridge exams. The school teaches academic year courses as well as a diploma or foundation course for those needing this to further their English skills for education. A holiday package is available, which includes accommodation. Kings teaches English for those wanting to enter a career in either law or the business world.

Junior courses: Kings has packages for younger learners that include accommodation and an activity programme. These take place on the school premises, as well as in other locations in London.

Chain school: Kings is a number of well established English language schools in the UK and USA. They understand that learning English is a journey, and there are different needs for the language as this progresses. As a result of this, each school provides a range of courses to cater for these requirements ranging from exam courses, academic programmes, diplomas and courses for specific fields of study such as business. Kings has partnered with academic establishments worldwide to help students to transition into furthering their education at a university in either the UK or the USA

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Kings include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about Kings, London

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Kings, London
26 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (12 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Involvement of school employees, taking care of every detail so that students can feel good at school. The school staff was very helpful and friendly, which meant that the person who first went to a language course could feel calm and relaxed.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [Angielski] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Klaudia Muszyńska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really liked the homestay that the school arranged for me. I think this course is the perfect program for a 15-year-old.
Disliked
I had a lot of friends who came in groups, so it was a little disappointing that 7 out of 12 people in one class were from the same country.
Review details
Course: Experience London (Beckenham) - Twin Room  - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2024 by Seoryeong Choi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The method of teaching, the professionalism of teachers, administrators' skills, in fact everything.
Review details
Other comments Really the school is great, so nothing negative to report.
Course: English Plus Business & Finance  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2017 by Fazila Gacem
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere, different people from different countries that go great together
Insider tip: Participate as much as possible to the lessons
Review details
Other comments I loved it and it was necessary to unblock myself using the language! But a class with fewer people allows to force the boys to intervene, avoiding to get by just because they are forced to do it
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Dec. 2013 by Stefano Dalla Via
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The Teachers, they always try to make the classes more enjoyable.
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2010 by Xiao Xi Qiu Wang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good introduction and help for leisure activities.
Review details
Course: English Plus Art & Design - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Nov. 2023 by Dirk Rydvan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The monitors were friendly and open.
Insider tip: Try to fit in from day 1 and enjoy the experience.
Review details
Course: Vacation Extra Programme (14-17 yrs) - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2016 by Daniel Pérez Fernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The the second week classroom
Insider tip: Itàs better you know that you will make a lot of friends
Review details
Course: Summer Vacation Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2013 by Francesca Gianola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Everything was well organised
Review details
Other comments there was no fresh air in the calssrooms. the teachers didn
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Feb. 2012 by Petra Kaandorp
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organizational structure.
Insider tip: Don't worry, the school is like a group of friends.
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2011 by Dejan Callegari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers and the classes
Insider tip: The activities and excursions are really good.
Review details
Other comments The food was excellent, I didn't like that I had to get up so early in the mornings but I did enjoy the excursions and social activities.
Course: Residential Summer camp - Farringtons School (10-15 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2014 by Gian Franco Rodriguez Straccia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Attendance organization
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2017 by Elisia Machado Mattos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Friendly environment
Insider tip: Become acquainted to other people. Don't be shy and hang out with your classmates or other people since that's exactly why you're here for. While hanging out, you'll have a nice conversation with each other. Having fun overall is the main goal here and to improve your speaking skills and to meet brilliant people.
Review details
Other comments I did enjoy the students and teachers. Everyone was so nice. However, I didn't like the quality and quantity of teaching. The teachers should be stricter. I believe in this way, students will have more progress.
Course: IELTS Preparation Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2017 by Mikael Chikovani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The lessons by Danny
Insider tip: The lessons of Danny
Review details
Other comments More teachers like Danny
Course: Compact Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Aug. 2017 by Tamara Toerko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Company, teachers
Disliked
Law lessons, food
Review details
Course: English for Law - 1 week
Review date: 14. Aug. 2023 by Ludovica Corsello
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The availability
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2012 by Gabriella Grosso
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Kings compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Kings LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Kings

“"Communication is at the heart of the Kings approach to teaching and learning. We recognise that knowledge about the English language is not enough. Your ability to use the language is our shared goal and passion. Lessons are designed to help you express your ideas, feelings and knowledge - whether in order to pass an exam, find your dream job or to communicate your ideas to the world. The Kings classroom combines a focus on both fluency and accuracy. We understand that you need to practice what you have learnt, whether that be a new piece of grammar or a new set of vocabulary. New language is practised in a range of creative, imaginative and stimulating ways, all of which put you and your ability to communicate right at the centre of everything. In addition to learning and using new language, the Kings classroom also supports and promotes cultural, academic and personal development. Classes discuss world events, culture and those aspects of life which are of greatest importance to all our lives. We take time to listen to each other, to question our own understandings of the world around us and to celebrate, in English, the life-changing experience of learning together."”
Danny Carroll
– 
Danny Carroll
Director of Kings
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Kings and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1957
Legal name/parent company
Prime Education and Training Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB236678865
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 24
    • Number of public PC workstations: 28

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • We make our best efforts to accommodate students with a range of disabilities. Please ask for more information on application.
Additional comment about facilities of school

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 160
Throughout the year: 105
Junior courses - In summer: 33
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 12%
Korea 10%
Turkey 8%
France 7%
Japan 6%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Switzerland 4%
China 4%
Brazil 3%
Germany 3%
Spain 2%
Other nationalities 37%

Information for all courses offered by Kings

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Supplements and other charges:
-Pre-paid lunch (Monday to Friday - requires a minimum of 4 weeks): GBP 40 (price per week).
-Assisted check-in fee (departure): GBP 75
-Student insurance: GBP 6 (per week).

Additional individual hours of tuition cannot be booked for young learners booking the Experience Course.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
215 £ one way
430 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
155 £ one way
310 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
195 £ one way
390 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from India require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Zumba
Basketball
Table tennis
Yoga
Badminton
Football
Art and crafts
Film night
* Visits to London museums and sights

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling
Swimming
Gym
Spa treatments at the local Beckenham Spa
West End musicals (GBP 25+)
Concerts (GBP 20+)
Excursions to London attractions (London Eye GBP 23)
London Dungeon GBP 20
St Paul's Cathedral GBP 16 approx.)
Annual college ball

Junior - Free activities

Football
Zumba
Basketball
Table tennis
Yoga
Badminton
Quizzes
Art and craft
Drama
International parties
Karaoke
Talent shows
World music night
Film night

Junior - Paid activities

Various excursions.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Kings

  • We do offer transfers at that time but bear in mind it will be a very late arrival for the student.
    Lavina, from Kings,London - Jul 02, 2024

FAQ about Kings, London

  • No, it won’t be the family.
    It will be a taxi driver – from the company we work with – collecting and dropping off the student at the airport.
    Lavinia, from Kings, London - May 28, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Kings
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive English, General English, Diploma of General English, Diploma of Intensive English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (160 £), Luton Airport (215 £), London Gatwick Airport (155 £), London Stansted Airport (195 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kings varies from 12 students (Academic Study Programme) to 15 students (Experience London (Beckenham) - Single Room )
  • 90% of teachers at Kings hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kings comes from Italy with a 12% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Turkey (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Kings offers courses from 14 years (Experience London (Beckenham) - Single Room , 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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