French for children & teenagers
Growing confidence.
One French conversation
at a time.
From a first word to an important school exam, lessons meet the learner where they are—with an age-appropriate balance of challenge, encouragement and discovery.
Personalised course packages
Choose your course focus.
General language
First steps & discovery
An engaging introduction to French, built around familiar interests and useful everyday language.
- Stories, images, games and short conversations adapted to age.
- Clear foundations in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Small, achievable tasks that make progress visible.
Discuss this course →School support
Stronger foundations
Focused support for a child or teenager studying French at school.
- Connect lessons to the school’s current topics and expectations.
- Revisit gaps in vocabulary, grammar and understanding.
- Develop independent study habits and use feedback productively.
Discuss this course →Exam preparation
Ready for the next challenge
GCSE (AQA or Pearson Edexcel), International GCSE / iGCSE (Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International), AS / A-level, Edexcel International AS / A-level and IB French B.
- Speaking exams, listening strategies, translation, text types and structured argument. Literature or film work is included when your specification requires it.
- Practise with tasks selected for the exact specification and exam year.
- Use timed work, oral rehearsal and clear feedback to plan the next improvement.
Discuss this course →Skills & culture
A voice of their own
A focused programme for learners who want to use French with more confidence.
- Choose speaking, listening, pronunciation, writing or grammar as a priority.
- Explore age-appropriate cultural themes, stories and short projects.
- Prepare, practise, reflect and try again with a little more independence.
Discuss this course →Working together
Thoughtful support, at the right stage.
For younger learners
Short varied activities, clear models, stories and repetition help turn new words into something a child can use.
For teenagers
Relevant topics, greater choice and more demanding tasks build independence alongside subject knowledge.
For parents
We agree priorities together and use clear examples of progress. For under-18s, a parent or guardian makes the initial enquiry.
What might a lesson look like?
Build French fluency through a real task.
Create a short café dialogue, then change the order without reading a script.
Speak, receive focused feedback and try again with fewer prompts. We can examine pronunciation, intonation, flow, grammar, syntax and register, selecting the most useful priorities for this learner.
Choosing an exam course? Tell me the awarding body, qualification, level, specification and exam year. Preparation is agreed for that particular course; a general language level alone does not determine exam readiness.
French for a wider world: include France, French-speaking Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg, with other regions shaped by your interests.
Explore the regional connections →Targeted support
Exam preparation, with a clear plan.
Choose the qualification to see the task demands and how preparation works. The course is matched to the learner’s age, level, awarding body and exam year.
Your complimentary 15-minute conversation
Let’s build the right French programme.
Parents and guardians: tell me about the learner’s age, school course and goals.
Arrange your free conversation →