Frederick King establishes the first Kings school in Bournemouth.
Following the destructive legacy of the Second World War, his vision is to bring people from different cultures and values together through the English language.
Over 60 years of success. With the best yet to come.
For more than six decades, hundreds of thousands of international students have been educated at Kings. Today, students from over 80 countries study with us annually.
Frederick King establishes the first Kings school in Bournemouth.
Following the destructive legacy of the Second World War, his vision is to bring people from different cultures and values together through the English language.
Robert Watts takes over ownership of the Kings School. Mr King’s vision comes to fruition through Mr Watts’ vision and energy over the next 50 years. He steers Kings through decades of pioneering development.
Kings London is opened.
Kings is one of the first UK schools to welcome students from China and Asia.
Kings Oxford opens its doors for the first time.
Kings is acquired by Prime Education and Training. The new owners have a strategic vision to expand Kings in new destinations and student outcomes.
Kings expands in the USA. Our English language school opens in the heart of Hollywood. University pathways programmes are established on college campuses.
Kings receives the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Kings Brighton opens.
Kings Tirana opens in partnership with well-respected operators in Albania.