Find Your Perfect GCSE French Tutor

Bonjour! My name is Daniel Christmas, and I am an undergraduate law student at the University of York. Having achieved an 'A' in A-level French and a very high Grade 9 in GCSE French, I have a strong academic background in the language and a good understanding of what it takes to succeed in French exams. Whether you're aiming to boost your speaking confidence, prepare for your exams or improve your grades, I'd be delighted to help! On top of this, I am CELTA-qualified — the internationally recognised Cambridge certificate in language teaching, the same standard used to train professional language teachers worldwide. This means my lessons aren't just built on knowing French well, but on knowing how to teach it: I use proven techniques like guided discovery, structured staging, and target-language immersion to make sure concepts genuinely stick, rather than just being explained and forgotten. Where many tutors can tell you the rules, I'm trained to help you actually internalise them. As a tennis coach, I worked with young players of different ages and abilities. This experience taught me how to explain concepts clearly and adapt my approach to different abilities and learning styles. I bring that same flexibility and patience to my French tutoring. Every student approaches French differently: some find written work straightforward and freeze up when speaking, whilst others are the opposite. I'll work around your strengths and close the gaps that matter most to you. I believe that one of the most important aspects of tutoring is building a positive relationship with my students. Learning is most effective when you genuinely get on with your tutor, so I strive to be friendly, encouraging and supportive. Through my extracurricular roles as a history society publicity officer, tennis coach, collegiate social secretary, international buddy, and NightSafe volunteer, I have developed strong interpersonal and communication skills that I bring to my teaching, where I aim to be friendly and patient. Whether you are aiming for a top grade or want French to feel less daunting, I am here to help. On y va!

I have been studying French and Spanish for over a decade and am currently pursuing Spanish at degree level. My own academic background includes grade 8 (A*) in both French and Spanish at GCSE, an A* in A-Level French, and an A in A-Level Spanish. For the past 9 months, I have been tutoring French and Spanish at GCSE and A-Level across Edexcel GCSE/IGCSE and AQA, with fantastic outcomes. This summer, my students achieved: • GCSE French Foundation – Grade 5 (highest grade possible) • GCSE French Higher – Grade 8 (A*) • A-Level Spanish – Grade A More results are pending, but feedback suggests equally positive performances. I take pride in the progress my students make—whether it’s helping a student secure a solid pass at Foundation level, or pushing a motivated Higher or A-Level student to achieve top grades. I also mentor sixth formers through the personal statement process, with my students receiving 4–5 university offers each. My teaching style: I always begin with a diagnostic assessment to identify strengths and areas for development. From there, I design a clear programme of weekly lessons, exercises, and homework. A big part of excelling in GCSEs and A-Levels is exam readiness, so I make sure my students are fully acclimatised to the papers—walking into the exam hall with confidence and no surprises. Above all, I am passionate about languages and about supporting young people. Whether a student is building confidence from the ground up or striving for the top grades, I adapt my approach to bring out the very best in them.

I’m Alanah, I study French and Russian at UCL, with A-levels in Maths, French and Latin. I have a year of tutoring experience, working with children in the age range of 9-18. I enjoy helping students to excel in their studies, help them to achieve their best possible result, as well as boost their academic confidence.

Hi! My name is Luke, and I am a tutor of English, French & Music. I'm an final year MA student at the University of Glasgow, and speak fluent French having prior experience of living, working and studying in both Québec and France. I'm also a published and award-winning poet, and use my love for creative writing to guide my students in their own work. I have over 4 years of tutoring experience with Explore Learning and also privately. I offer a holistic approach to tutoring. You're free bring your own work to lessons, or equally I can offer my own materials to help you. During our free 15-minute trial call and first few lessons, I'll establish the learning needs and style of the student, and put together a longer-term study plan that'll help to achieve the desired results! I've devoted equally as much time to my own education as I have to others. At A-level, I received 3 A*s and have since been passionate about sharing my tips & tricks for exam success with my students. I'm an avid musician, I play guitar and write about musicology in my free time - and I also have a background in linguistics, which I studied at the Sorbonne in Paris during an exchange year. It'd be a pleasure to share my passion and knowledge with you to help you achieve your true potential in your own personal goals!

Hi there! I'm Ramiya and I'm a first-year Durham student studying Physics and Philosophy. I've had previous experience as tutor, helping build confidence and work ethic specifically in subjects Maths and English, from KS3 up to A-levels. At A-levels, I studied Physics, Maths and Further Maths, for which I respectively acheived A, A* and A* and at GCSEs, I achieved seven 9s and two 8s. As a tutor, I will be my priority to develop carefully curated study plans based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses, in order to maintain a positive, encouraging environment where students felt comfortable and confident. Outside of academics, I enjoy swimming as well as watching and discussing films, and I’m always happy to chat about them if it’s of interest! If you’re interested in me being a tutor for your child, I’d be delighted to hear from you.

I am a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge, studying History and French. Having worked as a teaching assistant for 2 years, I am experienced in tailoring sessions to meet specific requirements and learning styles. My aim is to make exams, tests and syllabi work for you, so that you reach your academic goals!

I’m an incoming UCL Undergraduate on one of the most prestigious language courses in the world. I received A*AAA in my A-Levels, the three As being single digits below the A* grade boundary, including a 99% score in my spanish speaking exam and a 96% score in my french speaking exam. I would love to help other young students during this stressful time to take advantage of my up-to-date current affairs and essay writing knowledge, as well as the tried and tested revision methods I have learnt, which I believe are invaluable given the lack of language resources across schools in the U.K. I would focus on a student centric teaching style, incorporating much active recall for optimised learning. For Politics; we would work collaboratively to analyse recent political events and incorporate these into detailed essay plans, for Spanish and French; focussing heavily on spoken content revision and speaking technique, as well as working through resources to improve vocabulary bases and essay writing at both A-Level and GCSE. I would also be happy to mark any work completed outside of sessions and go through these together. I am eager to understand what your specific needs are, and how I can ease the burden of examinations and revision through tailored lessons and personalised content. Until then, I can’t wait to hear from you!

My name is Lisa, and I’m a Modern and Medieval Languages (French and German) graduate from the University of Cambridge, currently pursuing an MSc in Financial History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). With a strong academic foundation in Modern Languages, English, and Economics, I offer personalised, high-quality tutoring for students of all ages and abilities in French, German, Russian, and Economics across GCSE and A-Level curricula. I also teach English (Language and Literature) at all levels and support younger learners preparing for the 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, with a focus on English and verbal reasoning. With 5+ years of tutoring experience, I’m passionate about helping students not only excel academically but also develop confidence, independence, and a genuine interest in their subjects. I take a flexible and student-centred approach, adapting each lesson to suit individual goals, learning styles, and long-term aspirations. Above all, I aim to create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, tackle challenges, and discover their full potential.

Hi! I'm Jacob, and I've just graduated with a German and Philosophy degree from Oxford. I have 3 years of tutoring experience. I am particularly proud of working with a student for two years to get the grades to get into medical school. I conducted my A-levels solely through self-learning and online tutoring, so I am deeply familiar with the process. I received 3A*s for A-level and came second in the Trinity College Cambridge Philosophy Essay competition. Online tutoring was a method that worked for me, and I'm sure I can help make it work for you! I love watching students grow in confidence and ability, and I am flexible in my approach to reflect the needs of the student. I look forward to meeting you!

I am graduate with a degree in History and Italian from Oxford University. I feel passionate about education. At Oxford, I studied Italian from scratch, so I know what it is to face up against an educational challenge!! I want to give other students the help and support which wish I had received. I have had experience tutoring across Europe to children of all ages and ability and nationalities. I have worked as a full time live-in tutor for successful families in both Paris and across Italy. I have consistently received positive reviews from my tutees families and can provide glowing references on request. I have received an official qualification in mentoring younger students with the International Leadership and Management Foundation. I also used to have my own network where I provided Oxbridge interview support, all of the people I gave support to received successful offers. I am entirely committed to helping my tutees to achieve the results they want. I have an official mentoring qualification and have an adaptable approach to tutoring and so am able to cater for the needs of all different students - I have taught ages from 4 up to 20 years old! I did A-Levels in History (A*), English Lit (A), and French (A*).