Kings London is part of the Kings group which runs international colleges in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The college has been operating since 1966 as an English language school, but four years ago introduced an academic programme alongside English language tuition, with the aim of preparing overseas students for entry to higher education in the UK. It was registered as an independent school in 2012 and admitted students of compulsory school age from this time. This is its first inspection as an independent school. There are 273 students on roll, the vast majority of whom are aged between 15 and 25 years. A few students above this age are studying on the English language courses. There are just seven students of compulsory school age. None of the students has a statement of special educational needs. The students come from countries all over the world. They are all non-native speakers of English and for many this is their first extended experience of living and studying away from home. The college is located in the London Borough of Bromley. It operates from two customised premises in Beckenham Road, and makes use of a nearby spa and gymnasium for physical education.