The 12-week programme is an intensive group exam preparation journey covering all four components of your child's French exam: Speaking · Writing · Reading · Listening

Sessions are conducted in groups, with full exam simulation, real exam conditions, pronunciation coaching, and targeted feedback on grammar, writing, and overall exam technique.

In IB, the predicted grade comes from your child's school teacher and it is based on what they have observed throughout the year. This predicted grade matters enormously for university applications.

The key is consistency and starting early. If your child shows strong, visible progress from the beginning of Grade 11, the teacher will predict a 6 or ideally a 7 in Grade 12 giving them the strongest possible university application.If your child waits until Grade 12 to improve, even significant progress may not be reflected in the predicted grade. The teacher has already formed their assessment.

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It depends on where your child is starting from and when they begin:

For IB students: If your child starts in Grade 11, the program will help them secure a predicted grade of 6 to 7 and with continued work into Grade 12, reaching a 7 in the final exam becomes very achievable. If they are already in Grade 12 with a predicted 3, they can realistically jump 2 to 3 levels from a 3 to a 5 or 6.

For GCSE students: Many of my GCSE students have jumped 2 to 3 grades in just 2 to 3 months going from a 4 or 5 to a 7, 8, or even 9. The earlier they start, the higher the grade we can target together.

Whatever the starting point, this programwill save your child enormous time and energy. They will understand in weeks what might have taken months on their own and they will do it alongside other students, building confidence, motivation, and even friendships along the way.

Every family's situation is different and I have built my packages with that in mind.

There are several options available, adapted to your budget, your child's level of independence, and how much support they need. A quick learner who needs targeted exam preparation will have a different package from a student who needs more intensive involvement and regular feedback.

The best way to find the right fit is to book a free strategy call. We will look at your child's situation together and find the option that works for your family.

I am specialized in IB French — Ab Initio, Standard Level and Higher Level — as well as IGCSE and GCSE French across all major exam boards including Edexcel, Cambridge and AQA. I also cover A-Level French.

Yes and many of my most remarkable results have come from students who started with very little time. As you can see in the reviews above, many students progressed 2 to 3 grade levels in just 2 to 3 months.

However, if you are aiming for the highest possible grade a 7 in IB or a 9 in GCSE the earlier your child starts, the better.

Here's why: in IB, the predicted grade your child receives from their school teacher matters enormously for university applications. That prediction is based on what the teacher has seen throughout the year. If your child is at a 3 in Grade 11, even if they improve significantly by Grade 12, the teacher will likely predict a maximum of 6.

Starting from the beginning of Grade 11 gives your child the best chance to show real, visible progress to their teacher and secure the strongest possible predicted grade for university.

Whatever your timeline, book a call and we will be honest about what is realistic for your child.

Most tutors focus on the language itself grammar, vocabulary, content. What I do is different.

After 13 years of working with students across every major French curriculum in Dubai, I have built a deep understanding of exactly what examiners are looking for, which questions come up most frequently, and how to prepare a student specifically for exam day not just for the language.

But results are not only about preparation. The emotional side matters just as much. Building confidence, consistency, and the belief that your child can reach their full potential — even when they don't believe it themselves is at the heart of what I do.

This is group coaching, not passive teaching. I push students to their limits, encourage them, and show them what they are truly capable of.

Sessions are conducted online via Zoom, which allows me to work with students not just in Dubai but around the world. Online sessions are equally effective as the methodology is built around personalised coaching and exam simulation — both of which work perfectly in a virtual environment.

Most students improve by 2 to 3 grade levels within the program. Results depend on the student's starting level, commitment and consistency. 90% of my students have improved by at least two grade levels, and many go on to achieve the highest speaking and writing scores in their entire class.

This is one of the most common situations I work with. Some students are stuck because of weak foundations grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction. Others have the knowledge but are missing the exact strategy that examiners reward. Either way, what your child needs is real, consistent support from a French teacher who specializes specifically in these exams to help them reach the highest marks possible.

The call is completely free and there is no obligation. During the call, I will assess your child's current level, identify exactly what is holding them back, and explain the fastest path to improvement. You will then be matched to the program that best fits your child's needs, timeline and budget. Simply click the button below to book your preferred time.

Absolutely. Some of the most remarkable transformations have come from students who struggled significantly with French before working with me. Nadine came to Ms Sondes unable to form a sentence after three years with another tutor — and was predicted a 7 by her teacher by the end of her first year of IB. The methodology works for any level of student because it is built around understanding the exam, not just the language.

Absolutely and this is one of the most rewarding outcomes I witness. Many of my students started purely to pass an exam and ended up genuinely loving the language.

French is the 4th most spoken language in the world with 396 million speakers across 5 continents and the 2nd most taught language globally. A student who goes through GCSE, then A-Level or IB French, builds a real, solid foundation not just exam technique.

With consistency and the right support, French becomes a genuine lifelong skill. A language they carry with them long after the exam is over.