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When you're aiming for top London schools, you know that every subject counts. In an international community like Paddington, it's natural to worry that a less-than-perfect grade in French could put your child at a disadvantage for competitive sixth form places and beyond. You want to give them the best possible chance to feel confident and prepared.
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A strong French GCSE is more than just a grade; it's a key that opens doors to leading sixth forms, top Russell Group universities, and future global careers. It shows admissions tutors and employers that your child is a great communicator with a wider perspective. From analysing French literature to confidently debating topics on culture and society, the skills they develop will help them stand out and feel prepared for the next step.
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The right tutor does more than just teach the curriculum; they get to know your child as an individual. By understanding their unique learning style and where they need the most help, they can build a genuine connection. We help you find that perfect match from our carefully selected tutors. We only accept 1 in 8 applicants, and every single one is background-checked, so you can feel completely reassured.
Every lesson is tailored specifically to your child's goals. Whether they need to get to grips with tricky grammar for an upcoming test or build fluency for their speaking exam, the sessions are built around them. This focused, one-to-one attention is why 90% of students improve by at least one grade, and we can help boost your child's GCSE results by up to two grades.
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6 French tutors in Paddington London:
£62/hr
5.0
Sophia L
Oxford Graduate French Tutor and Latin Tutor
I am a London-based, highly experienced Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level and IB tutor in both French and Latin, having taught a total of around 800 hours at this point. My experience includes the following:- I have single-handedly taught a Year 8 student French GCSE. Since his school lesson schedule didn't permit him to study French there, he and I were the only two responsible for his French GCSE grade - an 8 - which he achieved as a Year 9 student this summer.- Two years ago I was able to raise the grade of a dyslexic student predicted a 5 to the final achievement of an 8 (this Year 11 student began...
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£31/hr
5.0
Megan H
Energetic French tutor
I’m a full-time French tutor with a BA in Modern Languages (French and Spanish). I’ve lived and worked in France and Belgium for 3 years, and developed a high level of fluency in French — written, spoken, and listening.My teaching experience includes:- 2 years teaching English in French primary and language schools, adults and children (Marseille and Paris), TEFL certified- Language teacher at the Granada Language School in Spain- 350+ hours of French lessons taught on Tutorful- Language tutoring as an Au Pair- 1 year volunteering with an association in Marseille, helping migrants learn FrenchI teach...
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£109/hr
4.9
Laurence H
Experienced French 9+,11+, A level, GCSE
My name is Laurence, I come from the South of France from Toulouse.
I’ve been teaching French and Maths ( 9+, 11+ )to young students and also older ones,working as a private tutor since 1992.
The most rewarding experience has been the progress I see with them and also their willingness to improve their skills.
Above everything, I am very happy to realise how passionate they are about theFrench culture.
Each lesson is personalised to the student, following a language assessment.
For students who wish to prepare for their GCSE , A levels exams or to improve their grades, by demonstrating a...
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£44/hr
5.0
Genevieve K
French YOUR SUCCESS IS MY GREATEST REWARD!
VERY CARING AND DEDICATED LANGUAGE TEACHER.I am an enthusiastic native French speaking tutor.I would be very happy to help you, whether you are a beginner or whether you need some support with your exams:GCSE or ALEVELS ( Edexcel and AQA boards), or if you would like to practise your French or Spanish on a conversational level. I studied French in a Lycée for 7 years, where I passed the Baccalauréat ( Lettres).I then went to Madrid University toperfect my knowledge of The Spanish language which I had acquired when I studied it in a French Lycée for 5 years.Having lived in Cambridge for a great nu...
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£47/hr
5.0
Victoria Beatrix F
French are my life!
I did my BA in Classical civilisations (majors: Greek, Latin) at the University of Basel and my MA in Ancient Greek and Ancient Near East Studies (archaeology and languages, i.e. Hebrew and Arabic) also at the University of Basel yet spending one semester at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin during an ERASMUS exchange during my MA. I then completed my DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) with a thesis on Classical Lingusitics. Last but not least, I did an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Lingustics at the...
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£51/hr
5.0
Ghislaine C
Outstanding native qualified experienced French teacher.
Dear all prospective students and parents,I only have two slots available: Monday between 4pm and 5pm and also between 6pm and 7pm. Outside these, I have no availability.The results for this year GCSE are out (2025): a home-school student I taught who had additional needs, achieved a grade 5; his highest grade. Twin boys for whom I was the only teacher in year 10 and 11, also reached a grade 5. It was again their highest grade! They also had some mild additional needs.Another boy I tutored from February obtained a grade 5. I am so proud of them! A year 11 boy I tutored from October reached a grade...
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Sandrine C
We found Sandrine on Tutorful to help my daughter with her French GSCE speaking and listening exam. Sandrine has been excellent! She is always well-prepared for the lessons and has given my daughter so much advice and confidence. I can even go so far as to say that my daughter enjoys her sessions with Sandrine as she finds them so useful. The Tutorful platform is also extremely user-friendly. I can't recommend both Sandrine and Tutorful enough.
Michelle R
13th Apr 2026
Catherine C
Catherine is an excellent teacher who has been very helpful in improving both my spoken and written French. I am a second year university student studying French and Catherine has been a great help in making my language even more advanced and fluent. She has assisted me in constructing a presentation for a French oral exam, which requires a high level of academic French. Alongside this we have spoken about a wide range of complex subjects, during which Catherine has corrected and explains any grammatical issues I might have. Lessons are enjoyable and comprehensive, would definitely recommend!
Nell G
9th Apr 2026
Florence B
Our daughter has picked up French again after a period of time off. She really enjoys Florences lessons. Definitely recommend. Currently working towards her GCSE.
dave A
5th Apr 2026
Michael S
A really great tutor for my daughter who is doing her A level in French. Super encouraging with really good slides!
Sarah C
4th Apr 2026
Adele K
Adele has been really helpful in preparing my son for his GCSE French listening exam. Now working on the written exam.
Yogesh G
30th Mar 2026
Nic F
Amazing, talented and caring Teacher! My son has made accelerated progress in a short space of time! I highly recommend Nic and feeling hopeful about my son’s GCSE exam next year. Thank you so much for all your help! You are always prepared for every lesson and follow up with notes and set homework and give feedback. Outstanding!
Nahile H
18th Mar 2026
Genevieve K
Genevieve is a great teacher, she is supporting my son with regular lessons. She first started with going over the basics and now they focus on revising the coursework from school. We are already seeing progress in his results.
Evrim K
5th Mar 2026
Louise G
My son who is in year 8 was really struggling with French so I set about finding a kind, calm and effective tutor to bolster his confidence and to enjoy learning a language. Very happy to say we found just this with Louise. My son enjoys his lessons and is really learning the fundamentals much better than school have taught him!
caroline S
1st Mar 2026
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