Frances King School of EnglishDublin, Ireland
Loreto Ave, Harbour Rd - A96 YC81 Dublin - see on map
What we like about the school
- Beautiful seaside location.
- Programmes include weekend excursions and events.
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: Frances King School of English is a summer centre in the coastal village of Dalkey, on the outskirts of Dublin, southeast of the city. One of the most affluent areas of Dublin, Dalkey is popular among sea enthusiasts who enjoy swimming at Vico Bathing Place and Whiterock Beach. The waters just off shore, in Dalkey Sound and around the outlying islands, are a favourite spot for scuba divers.
Programmes: The school offers programmes for teens, families with children, and adults. Morning English classes are followed by activities and can be booked with or without accommodation. The English classes on these programmes have a strong focus on verbal communication. Activities can include sports, Irish dancing classes, and cultural activities during the week, and a full-day excursion at the weekend.
Getting there: Dalkey is very well connected to Dublin. The DART train, which is about a ten minutes’ walk from the school, takes 40 minutes to reach the city. Dublin Airport (DUB) is north, beyond the city, about 24 kilometers away from the school. It takes about 50 minutes to travel there by car. There are several options for public transport, many take you to Dublin where you would switch to the DART train or a different coach, but there is also a coach service direct from the airport with a stop in Dalkey which runs several times per day.
English Courses
General Language
Family Adult Programme
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
333€
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 333 | 666 | 999 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 333 | 665 | 997 | 1258 | 1572 | 1887 | 2201 |
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Starting dates
2024: 24 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Teenager Day School Programme (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
660€
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 660 | 1320 | 1980 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 4620 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 659 | 1318 | 1976 | 2635 | 3294 | 3952 | 4611 |
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Starting dates
2024: 24 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024
Monday August 5 is a public holiday and classes will start at 10:00.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
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Teenager Homestay Programme (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
from
966€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 966 | 1932 | 2898 | 3864 | 4830 | 5796 | 6762 | 7728 | 8694 | 9660 | 11592 |
Price in US$ | 990 | 1979 | 2969 | 3958 | 4948 | 5937 | 6926 | 7916 | 8905 | 9895 | 11873 |
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Starting dates
2024: 23 Jun 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
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Family Junior Programme (6 to 16 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
370€
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 370 | 739 | 1108 | 1398 | 1747 | 2096 | 2446 |
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Starting dates
2024: 24 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private and Online Lessons
2 lessons per week
|3 students (max)
from
144€
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 144 | 288 | 432 | 576 | 720 | 864 | 1008 | 1152 | 1296 | 1440 | 1728 |
Price in US$ | 144 | 288 | 432 | 575 | 719 | 863 | 1006 | 1150 | 1294 | 1438 | 1725 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
5 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Frances King School of English include
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Frances King School of English
English teacher qualifications
75% hold a university degree
43% 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 Frances King School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Business Education Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3224609WH
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Garden
Volleyball court
Tennis courts
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
Italy | 34% |
Spain | 19% |
Germany | 12% |
Japan | 10% |
Turkey | 10% |
Other nationalities | 15% |
Information for all courses offered by Frances King School of English
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Comments about courses
Optional medical, travel and course insurance: EUR 8.50 per week and per person.
- Deposit required per person of EUR 200 for booking a course
- Deposit required per person of EUR 500 if you want to book a course and accommodation
Payment should be in full for the following circumstances: - If you are applying for a Student Visa
- If you are booking less than 15 days before arrival.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 72 €. 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 - 23 Jun 2024, 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024 - 23 Jun 2024, 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
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
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
Dublin Airport:
109 € one way
207 € return (both ways)
207 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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)
50 €
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 | |
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Basketball | |
Football (soccer) | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Bowling, Park & Picnic, Viking Splash, Dun Laoghaire Pier Walk, Picnic & Beach,
Adults - Paid activities
Bowling(EUR 5.50), Dalkey Castle Tour (EUR 15), Rainforest Adventure Golf(EUR 14.90), Dublin Bus Tour (EUR 30), Jeanie Johnston (EUR 14).
Junior - Free activities
Cinema, Sports, Bowling, Free time with host family.
Junior - Paid activities
Rainforest Golf (EUR 12.50), Dublin Bus Tour.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
310 €
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 |
Price in US$ | 326 | 652 | 977 | 1303 | 1629 | 1954 | 2280 | 2606 | 3257 | 3908 | 326 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 65€
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
12
Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
300 €
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
Price in US$ | 316 | 631 | 946 | 1261 | 1576 | 1891 | 2207 | 2522 | 3152 | 3782 | 316 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Private bathroom
Optional at 65€
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
12
FAQ about Frances King School of English, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at Frances King School of English, Dublin?English courses at Frances King School of English start at 144 € for Private and Online Lessons course with 2 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- Is airport pickup offered by Frances King School of English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (109 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Frances King School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Frances King School of English varies from 3 students (Private and Online Lessons) to 15 students (Family Adult Programme)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Frances King School of English?75% of teachers at Frances King School of English hold a university degree. 43% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Frances King School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Frances King School of English comes from Italy with a 34% representation, followed by students from Spain (19%) and Russia (15%).
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