English school in Los Angeles: Kings

Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.

Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.

The Intensive Course is the school’s most popular course, as it’s the best way to develop deep fluency in English in the shortest possible time.
You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world.
As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), already included in the price.

Maximum flexibility. English with time to explore. General English is the most flexible course at Kings. With 3 hours of lessons each day you are free to explore your new city with new friends.

You can start your General English course online before you join your class at the school. The content and schedule will be the same.

This course is perfect if you want to:

• Quickly improve your overall English skills
  
• Have plenty of free time for fun and adventure
  Core Skills:
  
• Develop fluency across the four core skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
  Other Skills:
  
• Study skills, Note taking, Research skills, Time management, Dictionary work, Learner autonomy, Cultural and Personal development, Understanding cultural differences and similarities, Working with others and Presenting an argument.
  

Visa waiver with optional sports and social activities as well as a weekly full-day excursion (available at additional cost).

English and lots of fun. All year round. Study for up to 12 weeks on a Visitor Visa. Enjoy a vacation in the US and improve your English at the same time.

The Vacation Course is available all year round at our US schools. It’s very flexible and great value. After your English lessons there are optional activities and excursions which you can join.

This course is perfect if you want to:

• Improve your overall English skills
  
• Join in scheduled activities and excursions, or explore the city with new friends
  
  This course is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class.
  Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
  You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English.
  
  Included in the price:
  
• 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
  
• Welcome Information Pack
  
• Course materials
  
• Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
  
• Use of Computer Learning Centre
  
• Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform
  
• Free Wi-fi at school
  
• Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week
  
• Full access to join Kings’ school clubs and societies
  
• Optional weekly lecture programme
  
• End-of-course certificate (requires minimum 90% attendance)
  
  Key areas covered include:
  
  Communication skills:
  
• Conversational language skills
  
• Listening and accents
  
• Reading and interpretation
  
• Writing and presenting
  
  Linguistic resources:
  
• Building your vocabulary bank
  
• Fine tuning your pronunciation
  
• Interpretation of texts
  
• Grammar and syntax
  
  Study skills:
  
• Note taking and revision
  
• Research skills
  
• Time management and planning
  
• Dictionary work
  
• Learner autonomy
  
  Cultural and personal development:
  
• Understanding cultural difference and similarity
  
• Team work and leadership
  
• Presenting an argument
  
• Discussion skills

Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guidedor facilitated study sessions each week.

Students will have 20 lessons general English and Professional Communication plus 8 lessons Special Interest Group options.

- This course is for students aged 25+ who want to improve their English in the shortest possible time, learning with like-minded adults.

• Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  
• Ideal for professionals, travel enthusiasts, retired people, and other adult learners.
  
• Gain confidence through total immersion in English, and explore your new city with students of similar ages.
  
  The Intensive 25+ program helps students to develop the essential skills needed for using English in their professional and personal lives. Important international communication skills, including reading newspapers, writing emails, study skills, and group-work techniques are covered.
  
  General English and professional communication:
  Your general English lessons will be designed to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic.
  
  Course Structure:
  
• 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of General English and Professional Communication.
  
• 8 lessons (6 hours) per week in Special Interest Groups, which cover a range of specialist English language topics.
  
  The Intensive Course is the school’s most popular course, as it’s the best way to develop deep fluency in English in the shortest possible time.
  
  You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world.
  
  As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), already included in the price.

This is a long term General English course (minimum 24 weeks) with special prices and added progress services by the teaching staff.

The Diploma of English courses are the school’s best value courses, as you can immerse yourself in English for up to 48 weeks and you’ll learn, live and think like a native English speaker.

You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world.

Students now have the possibility to book the Diploma of English (24+ week course) with a 20 lesson option – at reduced prices and added progress services from the academic team.

Course includes 20 lessons General English, 8 Special Interest Group lessons and up to 4 guided/facilitated self-study sessions per week.

The Diploma of Intensive English is the school’s best value course, as you can immerse yourself in English for up to 48 weeks and you’ll learn, live and think like a native English speaker.

You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world.

As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), already included in the price.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)*
As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These are included in the course price. These develop your specialist skills in English or give you experience of subjects which interest you. They will help you use English in practical situations for study, work, or cultural interest. SIGs vary according to location and the required language level. Popular class subjects include:

• Conversation Skills
  
• Vocabulary Builder
  
• Business English
  
• American/British Culture
  
• Group Discussion
  
• Pronunciation Practice

This course enables students to transfer directly to the first year of a US undergraduate program. It combines English language and academic study skills with extracurricular projects.


Entry requirements: students must have completed high school with documented proof of good grades. They must have an English language level of TOEFL iBT 20+.



Students can take this course for 1 to 4 terms. Each term is 11 to 13 weeks long. Tuition price is per term, not per duration.

The GO: Prepared Program is specifically designed to prepare you completely for degree-level study at a Top 100 University. It includes English language development, college credits, academic skills, university visits, and a Global leadership course.

Designed for students who:

• Need to improve their English before starting their degree
  
• Need skills and experience to succeed at university in the USA
  
• Want the potential to earn college credits while working on their English
  
• Want the potential of content-based learning to acquire practical and global leadership skills
  
  The GO: Prepared Program develops essential skills for degree study.
  
• Key academic skills development includes college level reading, writing, study skills, and research techniques.
  
• Exploration of topics related to desired majors
  
• Shared cultural experiences integral to collegial life and study location
  
• Accrual of up to 6 college credits toward a future degree (location specific).
  
  You can expect to progress by approximately 10 – 15 points on the TOEFL iBT range each term.
  
  This is the average achieved by students who attend class consistently and do all of their assigned classwork and homework. You will be formally assessed upon arrival, twice per term, and prior to finishing your program.
  
  If you are a fast learner you may progress at a quicker rate. Students who proceed slower than the average rate can easily follow an additional term until they achieve the required level.
  
  Once you complete the required GO:Prepared level, you can proceed directly and automatically to your degree course.

Weekly content:
15 hours of TOEFL Skills and Strategies
6 hours of TOEFL-focused Special Interest Group lessons
5.25 hours of targeted online practice sessions
Students will also have assignments to be completed outside of class time.

The Intensive TOEFL course is the most rigorous TOEFL test preparation option at Kings.

This course is aimed at students who want to focus exclusively on TOEFL test preparation and improve in the quickest possible time. You will receive the maximum level of support in achieving your target score. Kings recommends that students begin training at least four weeks before they take the real exam. Depending on their level, some students may require longer periods of study before taking the TOEFL exam to reach their test goals.

Course Structure:
20 lessons (15 hours) per week of TOEFL Skills and Strategies
8 lessons (6 hours) TOEFL Special Interest Group (SIG)
7 lessons (5.25 hours) online targeted practice sessions

The Intensive TOEFL Preparation course is based on a communicative approach to learning and focuses on meaningful communication skills. This motivates students to read, listen, speak, and write. A variety of different topics are used to teach test taking strategies and keep the classroom content engaging.

This course uses interactive multimedia such as news videos, audio recordings, and presentations to assist students in building background knowledge as well as improving their comprehension of academic content.

Students are introduced to the Academic Word List (AWL) and have opportunities to practice these words which occur in high frequency in academic contexts. Studies show that students who master the AWL are more likely to succeed in an academic setting.

Every student takes an online test preparation course in conjunction with his or her regular classroom hours. This online component focuses study on the parts of the tests that students often find the most challenging, the speaking and writing portions. All practice tests are timed which assists students in getting used to the time pressure of the tests.

The course content provides daily opportunities to practice for the test using authentic questions and listening and reading materials from actual TOEFL tests. Students also regularly practice under exam conditions to develop timed test-taking strategies. Students can practice speaking with a headset and microphone and are given many timed writing assignments.

Continuous assessment helps students check their progress towards their goals and see their improvement on a regular basis. Students begin with a diagnostic test and are then measured every week with assignments, participation, and assessments. They have online access to one full-length test per month during their course and hundreds of practice exercises. Students can review their incorrect answers with detailed explanations of the correct answers.

Kings TOEFL guarantee:

• If you are studying in the Intensive TOEFL course for 12 weeks or more Kings guarantees you will increase your score by at least 10 points.
  
• If you don’t, you can study for free until you do!
  Note: you must have attended all classes and completed all assignments.

This course is designed to improve students’ overall English language proficiency, build academic vocabulary and enhance student performance on academic tasks in all four sections of the exam.

Students will have 20 lessons of TOEFL skills and practice, 4 guided study sessions and 7 online targeted practice sessions.

Ideal for students who want to prepare thoroughly for the TOEFL test and achieve their best possible score. Kings recommends that students begin training at least four weeks before they take the real exam. Depending on their level, some students may require longer periods of study before taking the TOEFL exam to reach their test goals.

Course Structure:
20 lessons (15 hours) per week of TOEFL Skills and Strategies
7 lessons (5.25 hours) online targeted practice sessions
4 lessons (3 hours) guided study

The TOEFL Preparation course is based on a communicative approach to learning and focuses on meaningful communication skills. This motivates students to read, listen, speak, and write. A variety of different topics are used to teach test taking strategies and keep the classroom content engaging.

This course uses interactive multimedia such as news videos, audio recordings, and presentations to assist students in building background knowledge as well as improving their comprehension of academic content.

Students are introduced to the Academic Word List (AWL) and have opportunities to practice these words which occur in high frequency in academic contexts. Studies show that students who master the AWL are more likely to succeed in an academic setting.

Every student takes an online test preparation course in conjunction with his or her regular classroom hours. This online component focuses study on the parts of the tests that students often find the most challenging, the speaking and writing portions. All practice tests are timed which assists students in getting used to the time pressure of the tests.

The course content provides daily opportunities to practice for the test using authentic questions and listening and reading materials from actual TOEFL tests. Students also regularly practice under exam conditions to develop timed test-taking strategies. Students are able to practice speaking with a headset and microphone and are given many timed writing assignments.

Continuous assessment helps students check their progress towards their goal and see their own improvement on a regular basis. Students begin with a diagnostic test and are then measured on a weekly basis with assignments, participation, and assessments. They have online access to one full-length test per month during their course and hundreds of practice exercises. Students can review their incorrect answers with detailed explanations of the correct answers.

This course is designed to improve students overall English language proficiency, build academic vocabulary and enhance student performance on academic tasks in all four sections of the exam.

The Vacation TOEFL course is the most convenient TOEFL test preparation course at Kings. Ideal for students who want to prepare for the TOEFL test, yet still have plenty of time to explore their surroundings. In addition to developing TOEFL skills and strategies, you will improve your overall academic English proficiency to be better equipped for studies at a US college or university.

• It will improve students’ overall English language proficiency, academic vocabulary and enhance performance on academic tasks in all sections of the exam.
  
• The course improves test scores and also prepares students for success at US colleges and universities.
  
• Taught by experienced TOEFL instructors who help students achieve the maximum score possible by creating an individual study plan and providing regular feedback.
  
  Kings recommends that students begin training at least four weeks before they take the real exam. Depending on their level, some students may require longer periods of study before taking the TOEFL exam to reach their test goals.
  
  The TOEFL Preparation course is based on a communicative approach to learning and focuses on meaningful communication skills. This motivates students to read, listen, speak, and write. A variety of different topics are used to teach test taking strategies and keep the classroom content engaging.
  
  This course uses interactive multimedia such as news videos, audio recordings, and presentations to assist students in building background knowledge as well as improving their comprehension of academic content.
  
  Students are introduced to the Academic Word List (AWL) and have opportunities to practice these words which occur in high frequency in academic contexts. Studies show that students who master the AWL are more likely to succeed in an academic setting.
  
  Every student takes an online test preparation course in conjunction with his or her regular classroom hours. This online component focuses study on the parts of the tests that students often find the most challenging, the speaking and writing portions. All practice tests are timed which assists students in getting used to the time pressure of the tests.
  
  The course content provides daily opportunities to practice for the test using authentic questions and listening and reading materials from actual TOEFL tests. Students also regularly practice under exam conditions to develop timed test-taking strategies. Students are able to practice speaking with a headset and microphone and are given many timed writing assignments.
  
  Continuous assessment helps students check their progress towards their goal and see their own improvement on a regular basis. Students begin with a diagnostic test and are then measured on a weekly basis with assignments, participation, and assessments. They have online access to one full-length test per month during their course and hundreds of practice exercises. Students can review their incorrect answers with detailed explanations of the correct answers.

20 lessons of General English and 8 exam preparation lessons per week.
Minimum of 5 hours of homework per week.

NOTE: Students cannot book the exam in L.A. as there is no longer a Cambridge Exam test center in the city.

This course is for students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all parts of the Cambridge English. You’ll develop core fluency and get expert preparation for your chosen exam through specialist Cambridge exam-focused lessons.

The Cambridge English First preparation course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The course syllabus has been specially designed to maximise students’ exam success and covers all papers of the exam.

Students will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of assignments each week.

Course includes 20 General English lessons and 8 exam preparation lessons per week.
Minimum of 5 hours of homework per week.

NOTE: Students cannot book the exam in L.A. as there is no Cambridge Exam test center in the city.

This course is for students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all parts of the Cambridge English. You’ll develop core fluency and get expert preparation for your chosen exam through specialist Cambridge exam-focused lessons.

The Cambridge English Advanced preparation course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The course syllabus has been specially designed to maximise students’ exam success and covers all papers of the exam.

Students will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of assignments each week.

This course combines English language learning with the study of all aspects of filmmaking; including film history, script writing, acting and production. Students visit iconic film locations, studios and other industry-related venues.

Each week students will have:
20 lessons of English and Filmmaking
8 Special Interest Group lessons in Cinema, TV and Popular Culture

NOTE: the twelve-week course includes the production of a short film and a red carpet screening of the finished project.
There are three 12-week sessions and three 4-week sessions of this program held each year.

Start dates:

• 4 weeks: 24 Jun, 24 Jul or 19 Aug.
  
• 12 weeks: 08 Jan, 01 Apr or 23 Sep.
  Kings English Plus Film courses in LA (Hollywood) put you at the center of the most famous film location on the planet. You’ll work on all aspects of filmmaking, in front of the camera and behind it. You’ll develop English skills you can use within the creative sector and gain valuable real-life experience.
  
  These courses are perfect if you want to:
  
• Live and learn in the world’s iconic film location, Hollywood
  
• Use English within all aspects of filmmaking
  
• Maximise your English fluency
  
  Course Structure:
  20 lessons (15 hours) per week of English and Filmmaking
  8 lessons (6 hours) per week Cinema, TV and Popular Culture SIG (Special Interest Group)
  
  Topics vary each week, but students receive in-depth instruction of pre-production, production, and post-production through lectures, interactive communicative activities, and hands-on participation. Group work is an essential element of this course, so attendance is critical to students’ success.
  
  The program includes:
  
• Visits to iconic film locations, studios and industry-related venues
  
• Film project and red carpet screening with special awards ceremony (12 week course only)
  
• Acting workshops
  
  English and filmmaking lessons cover the following:
  
• Screenwriting: story structure, concept development, visual storytelling methods, script formatting
  
• Acting basics: techniques for role preparation, working within a frame, playing according to shot size, expression through body and language
  
• Production: filming techniques, cinematic framing, lighting and sound
  
• Post-production: video editing techniques and practice, color correction, sound editing
  
• Contemporary filmmaking: the history of Hollywood — the business of making films, from blockbusters to independent film
  
• Production of a short film and preparation for a film screening event (12 week course only)
  
  Cinema, TV and popular culture lessons can cover areas such as:
  
• Media theory: scene analysis, themes and concepts
  
• Group discussion: classic and contemporary films, TV shows and plays
  
• Los Angeles culture, history, and significance in the film industry
  
• Pop and celebrity culture, and references in the media
  
• Acting, role-play and improv practice
  
• Writing short scripts or skits
  
  Assessment:
  
• Assessment is based on weekly assignments, group participation, and tests.
  
• There is also a short film project for students taking the 12-week course.
  
  Filmmaking equipment available on site:
  
• Classrooms are equipped with an interactive projector or smart television for an interactive learning experience
  
• iMac desktops with user-friendly scriptwriting program software installed
  
• Production equipment including prosumer DSLR camera, sliders and dollies, lighting tools, microphones, tripods
  
• Professional, up-to-date film editing software
  
  Transfer agreements:
  
• Kings LA offers transfer agreements with the New York Film Academy and the Musicians’ Institute.

Learn the basics of screenwriting, acting, production, film techniques, post-production work as well as film history and theory while improving your English in the heart of the U.S. film industry.

This course is perfect for students who want to combine English language with an introduction to filmmaking and film theory.

Study for a 4-week period during the summer, with plenty of free time to explore your surroundings and practice your English outside of class. No prior film experience is necessary.

20 lessons (15 hours) English and Filmmaking

English and filmmaking lesson topics vary each week, but students receive in-depth instruction of pre-production, production, and post-production through lectures, interactive communicative activities, and hands-on participation. Group work is an essential element of this course, so attendance is critical to students’ success.

Lessons will cover the following:

• Screenwriting.
  
• Story structure, concept development, visual storytelling methods, script formatting.
  
• Acting basics.
  
• Techniques for role preparation, working within a frame, playing according to shot size, and expression through body and language.
  
• Production.
  
• Filming techniques, cinematic framing, lighting and sound.
  
• Post-production.
  
• Video editing techniques and practice, color correction, sound editing.
  
• Contemporary filmmaking.
  
• The history of Hollywood — the business of making films, from blockbusters to independent films.
  
  Vacation Plus Film students have access to the following at Kings Los Angeles:
  
• Classrooms equipped with an interactive projector or smart television for an interactive learning experience.
  
• iMac desktops with user-friendly scriptwriting program software installed.
  
• Production equipment including prosumer DSLR camera, sliders and dollies, lighting tools, microphones, and tripods.
  
• Professional, up-to-date film editing software.