Diploma of General English - 20 Lessons/week

This long-term course offers the best value for students who want to maximise their English fluency.You will have a personalised study plan, regular progress tutorials, and regular language level tests.You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English and live like a UK or US national.
Included in the price:
20 lessons per week (15 hours)Welcome Information PackCourse materialsPlacement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress testsUse of Computer Learning CentreAccess to Classmate, the Kings online learning platformFree Wi-fi at schoolFull access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per weekFull access to join Kings’ school clubs and societiesOptional weekly lecture programmeGuidance from specialist university advisors (if required)End-of-course certificate (90% or higher attendance required)One free exam fee (90% or higher attendance required)Free grammar book Access to the Kings Learning Progress GuaranteeOne-to-one interview with a senior academic staff member every 6 weeks ion 2: Course structure and contentGeneral English lessons
Your 20 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.Key areas covered include:Communication skillsConversational language skillsListening and accentsReading and interpretationWriting and presentingLinguistic resourcesBuilding your vocabulary bankFine tuning your pronunciationInterpretation of textsGrammar and syntaxStudy skillsNote taking and revisionResearch skillsTime management and planningDictionary workLearner autonomyCultural and personal developmentUnderstanding cultural difference and similarityTeam work and leadershipPresenting an argumentDiscussion skillsYou will be assigned to your General English class based on your current Kings Level. We have classes suitable for students at Level 1 (Beginner) right through to Level 8 (Advanced), and you will progress up through the levels as your skills improve and your confidence grows.Section 3: The advantages of long-term learningGain recognised formal qualifications
The Diploma of General English is a great way to prepare for formal language exams — such as IELTS, TOEFL or the Cambridge ExamsAll are recognised by universities and employers around the world.
Learning Progress GuaranteeYou will reach the level we have agreed with you. Guaranteed.If you don’t, you can study for free until you do!
Note: you must have attended all classes and completed all assignments.
Progress tracking and testingWe'll agree a fluency target with you. It will be challenging but realistic and attainable.We use our own Kings Scale, benchmarked against all main exams and assessment scales: IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge/CEFR so you can compare your progress to these other measuresYou will receive progress assessments and individual tutorials every 6 weeks. These will benchmark and test your progress.You will also be continually assessed based on your performance in class, your homework assignments, and your weekly in-class progress tests.All students will receive an ‘End of Course Report’ which will include your final grade, determined by progress across all key skills areas.

Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum duration: 24 weeks

Kings London

The college has seen recent modernisation and expansion, including the construction of a stylish ‘Link’ building that houses a bright reception area and a large, modern cafeteria and outside eating area. Other campus highlights include bright, spacious classrooms and interactive whiteboard; a table tennis area; a library; reception and Student Services; wireless internet; and a Computer Learning Centre. In London, you can choose to stay in a comfortable student house or to live with a host family. In both cases, you would be within easy reach of the campus.

London, United Kingdom - Our Kings London School is located in the leafy suburb of Beckenham. Central London is a 20-minute train ride away and you can easily walk to a wide range of local shops and cafes.