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France is the UK’s closest foreign language neighbour, so it’s no surprise that the vast majority of British children and adults have learned French at some point in their schooling.

What starts out as learning numbers, colours, and animals takes a huge step up at GCSE level and beyond, as grammatical rules come into play and skills like listening and writing take on a greater degree of importance.

This is where French tuition can make all the difference, as there are so many skills pupils need to learn across reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension to pass the French GCSE. Learning French takes dedicated effort from the student, not only to perfect their pronunciation, but also to revise and learn how to apply hundreds of new words.

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French tuition tailored for success

Our French tutors find that students often excel in one area, such as reading or writing, but can feel uncertain when it comes to speaking out loud or discerning words that sound similar in a listening exercise.

One-to-one tuition allows private French lessons to move at a pace that’s suitable for the child and build their language skills in a non-judgemental environment, unlike a class full of students.

Quality French Tutoring

for all ages and levels

We provide tailored French tutoring for children from KS3 all the way through to A-Level, giving them the resources and the confidence they need to become adept in this modern foreign language. Learn at home or in-person, whichever suits your family routine best, and be confident that your child will receive the same high standard of tutoring from a French-fluent professional, whichever you choose.

  • KS3 French Tuition

    In the years leading up to GCSE, KS3 French tutoring is all about helping students to grasp the foundations of the language and identify how they differ from English. With repeated practice, these rules become second nature to the child, as does pronunciation and intonation. Once basic grammar is covered, tutors can build on that with listening comprehension exercises, one-to-one conversations, and translating full sentences with confidence. Tuition at this age should always feel structured without being too intense, and it’s great to watch children advance so quickly in mastering a foreign language. 

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  • GCSE French Tutors

    With a private French tutor, GCSE-level language learning allows students to manage all of the different aspects required for examination, including reading, speaking, writing, and listening. As each session is tailored to the unique needs of your child, areas that are weaker can be addressed directly, whether it’s the confidence to speak out loud or remembering to add accents to certain words as a matter of habit. Away from the pressure of the classroom, students can flourish with a French speaker at their disposal to instantly clear up anything they are uncertain about.

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  • A-Level French Tuition

    The two-year A-Level course demands much more from students than GCSE French, and it is usually more suitable for children who have already demonstrated an affinity for language in Year 11. More mature vocabulary, broader topics, and complex grammar and tenses are required at A-Level, all of which allow students to express themselves to a high degree of accuracy. Long texts and comprehension exercises push students to expand their knowledge, and extensive conversations in French challenge a student’s ability to find the right words in real-time without too much hesitation. A French A-Level tutor gives each student an overall better command of the language and offers bespoke advice to hone their French.

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Lionheart French tutors are carefully selected

We’ve been offering one-to-one French tutors in London and the wider UK, as well as internationally, since 1989, and we understand the importance of selecting the right tutors and matching them with the right student in this key academic subject.

When it comes to learning French or Spanish with a tutor, the matching is especially important as students need to be able to develop confidence with the language just as much as they need technical accuracy.

The right private French tutor is by their side every step of the way on their language learning journey, providing firm and reassuring guidance when they need it the most. With a Lionheart French tutor, children advance quickly to bolster their classroom studies, giving them a renewed enthusiasm for language as well as a distinct advantage in examinations.

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French tutors inspire a lifelong love of language

We know that parents don’t only want their child to achieve the top grades in languages like French at GCSE, but also that their child can use the language comfortably and demonstrate capability. French tuition does not just improve results, but it empowers the student, knowing that their French learning is a skill they will actually be able to use on a weekend trip to Paris or a skiing holiday in the Alps.

French tutors who are selected by Lionheart have excellent subject knowledge, and many also have academic backgrounds ties to the French language. Every session is tailored to the age and ability of the student, and is taught with the patience, clarity, and understanding required when learning to speak an entirely new language.

Fewer than 1% of the French tutors who apply to work with us are accepted, and each tutor undergoes thorough reference checks, extensive vetting, and interviewing, as well as an Enhanced DBS check.

"Under Jean-Pierre's careful tutelage Tom made rapid progress in all areas of the subject and like him, we are delighted with his result. To JP, our sincerest thanks."

Mother of A Level French Student

"We could hear, week by week, our son's growing confidence in his ability to speak French, and, by the end, he was doing very well in his mock Common Entrance French Exams. Amy prepared him brilliantly!"

Misha, parent

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Frequently asked questions

  • How can a French tutor help my child at school?

    If your child is already learning French in primary school or in the first years of secondary education, then a tutor to provide private French lessons greatly supports their ability to handle the language with confidence.

    French is a topic that stacks vocabulary and grammar rules, and if gaps form here, then children will struggle as they progress to GCSE. A French tutor will reinforce what is being taught in class and give them a distinct advantage when it comes to learning in the years to come, as tuition moves at the pace of the student.

  • Can a tutor help with GCSE French speaking and listening exams?

    Speaking and listening at GCSE French are two of the most difficult components of the examination, and it can be concerning to know that each accounts for 25% of the final grade.

    With a fluent French speaker by their side, students can converse in French to improve pronunciation and respond more naturally to questions.

    They also become accustomed to hearing French spoken, which leads to them developing an ear for the language. One-to-one lessons give GCSE students the space they need to speak, hesitate, and correct themselves with expert guidance.

  • Can my child have French tuition online as well as at home?

    Lionheart Education offers tuition in-person at your London home, as well as online tuition wherever you live in the world. Many students benefit from learning in a familiar environment with a face-to-face tutor, and other families find online French lessons to be more convenient when trying to fit tuition around busy work lives, routines, and extracurricular activities.

    All of the private French lessons we deliver are equally effective whether in-person or online. The main thing to remember is that every Lionheart French tutor is matched to your child perfectly and creates age and skill-appropriate lessons to make learning a new language enjoyable and engaging.

  • Can a French tutor help my child improve their pronunciation?

    In a school setting, even the most confident children can find it difficult to speak French with the correct pronunciation. This is why activities like one-to-one French tutoring and school French trips help to bring children out of their comfort zone in a natural way, to hear how words and phrases are pronounced, which in turn helps their speaking ability.

    Tutors will listen carefully to your child speaking in French and offer praise as well as constructive feedback that helps them not only with speaking, but also improves their ability in speaking exercises. 

  • What is the difference between GCSE and A-Level French tutors?

    Both the GCSE French and the A-Level French examinations focus on the four core areas of listening, reading, writing, and speaking, but the difference lies in the technical accuracy of each.  The format of the examinations is also different, and students are expected to use more complex grammar, in addition to discussing niche topics with precision.

    Our GCSE French tutors help with fluency and exam confidence, but Lionheart A-Level French tutoring zeroes in on grammatical accuracy, analysis of unseen texts, and vastly expanding a student’s vocabulary.