French Tutor Cost (UK): A Practical Guide from a Full-Time Teacher
Parents often ask: “How much should I really be paying for a French tutor, and how do I know if it’s worth it?”
As a full-time French teacher who also tutors part-time, here’s the truth about costs, quality, and how to make sure your child gets real GCSE results without overpaying.
Typical French Tutor Costs in the UK
Here’s what the UK market generally looks like:
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Student / Undergrad Tutors – £15–£25/hr
Budget-friendly, but usually limited to conversation practice or homework help. Useful for confidence, not exam mastery. -
Early-Career / TEFL Tutors – £25–£35/hr
Know the language but may not know GCSE exam boards inside out. Quality varies. -
Qualified School Teachers (QTS/PGCE, GCSE Specialists) – £35–£60/hr
Deep knowledge of the curriculum, exam technique, and grade boundaries. High-quality, targeted teaching—but usually more expensive. -
Examiner / London Premium Tutors – £50–£80/hr
Often booked by parents chasing grades 8–9 or last-minute intervention. Excellent but not affordable long-term.
Quality vs Price: What You’re Really Paying For
A cheap tutor might seem like a good deal—but here’s what’s often missing:
- No clear plan or diagnostics
- Limited (or no) knowledge of AQA / Edexcel / OCR specifications
- Weak exam technique coaching
- Vague feedback like “doing fine” instead of actionable strategies
- Little accountability or progress tracking
A quality tutor, especially a qualified teacher, offers:
- Precise knowledge of GCSE mark schemes and exam strategies
- Structured, personalised lesson plans
- Speaking practice with real role-plays and photo card drills
- Marked past papers and targeted grammar correction
- Confidence-building strategies for listening and writing tasks
- Clear feedback that shows how to move from, say, Grade 5 → 7 or Grade 7 → 9
In short: cheap tutoring gives you time, quality tutoring gives you results.
Why Virtual Lessons Are the Best of Both Worlds
Traditionally, parents faced a choice:
- Pay less for an unqualified tutor (risking wasted hours), or
- Pay more for a qualified teacher, often £50–£60/hr.
But with virtual tutoring, that trade-off disappears. Online lessons mean no travel time, no extra costs, and shorter, focused sessions that keep students engaged. The result: you get qualified teacher quality at student-level prices.
Our Pricing & Packages
We believe tutoring should be affordable, transparent, and effective. That’s why we’ve built packages that make us the no-brainer option for GCSE French.
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45 Minute Lesson – £30
Try us out, tackle a tricky topic, or book a one-off revision session. Flexible, commitment-free. -
Block of 5 Lessons – £135 (£27 per lesson)
Perfect for exam prep or targeted skill-building (grammar, speaking drills, writing practice). -
Block of 10 Lessons – £250 (£25 per lesson – best value)
Weekly structured support that builds confidence, improves grades, and covers the whole GCSE curriculum.
To put this in perspective: most qualified GCSE teachers charge £40–£60/hr. We offer the same expertise for £25–£30 per session. That’s professional quality without the premium price tag.
Why This Is the Smart Parent Choice
- Quality: All lessons are run by a qualified GCSE French teacher, not a student or hobby tutor.
- Affordability: Prices undercut the UK average for experienced teachers by up to 40%.
- Flexibility: Shorter, sharper 45-min lessons keep teens focused and fit into busy schedules.
- Proven Methods: Exam-focused teaching—past papers, speaking mocks, grammar boosters.
- Scalable: Choose one-offs, short bursts, or long-term packages depending on your child’s needs.
Putting Cost in Context
Here’s how our packages compare with the wider market:
| Tutor Type | Typical Cost | What You Get | Our Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student / Undergrad | £15–£25/hr | Basic help, no exam insight | Slightly more, but with qualified teacher expertise |
| Early-career / TEFL tutor | £25–£35/hr | Language practice, variable GCSE support | Same price range, but 100% GCSE-focused teaching |
| Qualified School Teacher | £35–£60/hr | Curriculum knowledge, exam prep | £25–£30/hr – same quality, lower cost |
| Examiner / London Premium | £50–£80/hr | Elite prep, last-minute | Not needed unless chasing Grade 9s – our packages already cover the essentials |
Final Teacher’s Take
Parents shouldn’t have to gamble between cheap-but-weak tutors and quality-but-expensive ones. With virtual lessons, you no longer need to choose.
Our packages deliver:
- Qualified teacher expertise
- Exam-focused strategies
- Affordable, competitive pricing
That’s why, when you weigh quality vs price, we’re the obvious choice. A tutor who knows the exam inside out at a cost that makes long-term support possible.
Result: your child gets the grades, your budget stays intact.
Read more about our tutoring services, or enquire today!
