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A GCSE French tutor can help your child feel more confident speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. Whether they struggle to remember vocabulary, form accurate sentences or speak under exam pressure, our one to one lessons focus on what they need next. GoodGrade Tutors supports pupils with clear explanations, regular practice and teaching that follows their exam board. Sessions are available online across the UK or in person anywhere in the UK. From building stronger foundations in Year 10 to preparing for final exams in Year 11, we help pupils make steady, measurable progress.

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4.9 out of 5 Average tutor rating

93% Pupils who improve at least one grade

100% DBS checked tutors

Every tutor Russell Group educated tutors

What our GCSE French tutoring covers

Lessons cover the four GCSE French skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Your tutor follows your child’s specification for AQA, Pearson Edexcel or Eduqas, with tasks suited to their tier and stage of study. Vocabulary practice covers themes such as family and relationships, school, leisure, holidays, future plans and the environment, depending on the exam board.

Grammar work can include adjective agreement, negatives, question forms, pronouns and using present, past and future tenses accurately. Pupils practise understanding spoken French, recognising unfamiliar words in context and translating between French and English. Speaking lessons build pronunciation and confidence through conversation and relevant exam tasks. Writing practice develops clear opinions, reasons and more varied sentences. As exams approach, lessons use past papers and current specification materials to strengthen timing, accuracy and understanding of mark schemes.

Who your tutor will be

Your child’s GCSE French tutor should make it easier to ask questions, try out unfamiliar phrases and learn from mistakes. GoodGrade tutors are Russell Group educated and 100% DBS checked. We match pupils with tutors who can support their subject needs and learning goals, whether that means revisiting basic sentence structure or developing more confident spoken answers.

Good teaching is about more than knowing the right answer. Our approach gives pupils time to practise, receive clear feedback and understand how to improve. GoodGrade has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, and 93% of pupils improve by at least one grade. These figures reflect GoodGrade pupils overall, rather than a guaranteed French result.

How it works

Start with the free 2 minute quiz at goodgrade.co.uk/quiz. Tell us about your child’s year group, current challenges and goals so we can understand the support they need. You then choose from 3 to 4 tutor matches, helping you find someone who feels right for your child.

Weekly one to one sessions give learning a regular rhythm. Choose online tutoring from anywhere in the UK or in person tutoring anywhere in the UK. Lessons focus on gaps in understanding, school topics and exam preparation as needed. Progress is tracked in the GoodGrade Hub, so you can see what your child is working on and how their learning is developing over time.

Tutoring prices

GCSE: £35 per hour for online one to one tutoring.

In person lessons are available anywhere in the UK for an additional £20 per hour. Confirm your subject, exam board and tutor availability through our matching quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

Which GCSE French exam boards do you support?

Tutoring can follow AQA, Pearson Edexcel or Eduqas. Share your child’s exam board and tier so lessons can focus on the right vocabulary, assessment tasks and exam requirements.

Can lessons help with the French speaking exam?

Yes. One to one lessons give pupils time to practise speaking aloud, improve pronunciation and develop fuller answers. Tutors can work on the speaking tasks required by your child’s exam board and help them respond with greater confidence.

Do you support both Foundation and Higher tier French?

Yes. Lessons can support Foundation or Higher tier study, with practice suited to your child’s current understanding and target grade. If you are unsure about their tier, check with their school before planning exam preparation.

Are French lessons online or in person?

Both options are available. GoodGrade offers online tutoring across the UK and in person tutoring anywhere in the UK. All sessions are one to one, so the focus stays on your child’s learning.

How will I know whether my child is making progress?

Progress is tracked in the GoodGrade Hub. Lesson work and regular practice help show where your child is becoming more accurate or confident, and which topics or skills still need attention.

How do we get started?

Take the free 2 minute quiz at goodgrade.co.uk/quiz. Tell us what your child needs help with, then choose from 3 to 4 tutor matches before starting weekly one to one sessions.

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