• Native French speaker
  • 30+ years’ experience
  • Personalised 1:1 lessons
  • DBS checked
  • Flexible times

Private French Tutor in Sussex | GCSE, A-Level & Adult French Lessons

Expert French tuition · Sussex

Private French tutor in Sussex

Speak French with confidence. 1:1 GCSE, A Level and adult French lessons across Sussex – at home or online.

  • Native French speaker
  • 30+ years’ experience
  • DBS checked

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🏅 30+ years’ experience🛡 DBS checked
Christine Sotiriou, Sussex French Tutor

Bonjour, I’m Christine

I’m from Normandy. I’ve taught French for 30 years. You learn with me – not a tutor picked by an app.

  • The same tutor every lessonBuild a relationship with Christine – no rotating tutors.
  • Personalised 1:1 lessonsAdapted to your ability, pace and goals.
  • GCSE & A Level specialistTargeted help with exams, speaking and grammar.
  • Real French, real cultureLearn the language as it’s actually used in France.
  • Online or at homeChoose how and where you learn.
  • No contractsPay as you go – never tied into a package.
  • Flexible timesAfter-school, evening and weekend lessons.
  • DBS checkedExtra reassurance for parents.
“Calm and constructive, while remaining fun and friendly.” – T.P., student

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How it works

  1. 1Tell us your goal. Two clicks.
  2. 2Free chat. Christine checks your level.
  3. 3First lesson. Pay as you go – stop any time.
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Private French Tutor Pricing

Start with a free consultation. No contract. Same price online or at home.

Pay as you go
+£10 per extra person
£45 /hr
10-hour block
1 hour free
£450
20-hour block
3 hours free · Best value
£900

Travel 50p/mile · 24-hour cancellation · Full pricing & terms

A French tutor near you

Based in Forest Row and covering surrounding areas including:

East GrinsteadCrawleyHaywards HeathHorleyLingfieldTonbridgeRoyal Tunbridge WellsTandridgeHorshamBrightonOnline lessons

French tutor FAQs

Common questions about private French lessons in Sussex, Kent and Surrey.

Is there a private French tutor near me in Sussex?

Yes. Christine is a native French tutor based in Forest Row. She gives private French lessons at home in East Grinstead, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Horley, Lingfield, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tandridge, Horsham and Brighton, and online anywhere in Sussex, Kent and Surrey.

Do you offer GCSE and A Level French tutoring?

Yes. Christine is a GCSE and A Level French tutor with 30+ years’ experience. Lessons target exam technique, speaking, writing and grammar. Read her guide to GCSE French exam success.

Do you teach French for adults and conversation classes?

Yes. Adult French lessons build confidence for travel, family, work or moving to France, with plenty of real conversation practice. See French lessons for adults in Sussex.

Can my child have French lessons?

Yes. Christine teaches children from Year 7 to Sixth Form, including Common Entrance. She is DBS checked, and lessons are patient, fun and built around school work.

Do you offer online French lessons?

Yes. Online lessons are live and one-to-one with Christine – the same tutor, the same personal approach and the same price as lessons at home.

How much do private French lessons cost?

£45 per hour, pay as you go. A 10-hour block is £450 with 1 hour free, and a 20-hour block is £900 with 3 hours free. Travel is 50p per mile. See full pricing and terms.

Do I have to sign a contract or book a block?

No. There is no contract – you can pay per lesson and stop at any time. Blocks simply save you money.

When are lessons available?

Monday to Friday 8am–9pm, and Saturday 8am–12pm, so after-school, evening and weekend lessons are all possible.

Why choose one-to-one lessons over an app or group class?

One-to-one lessons adapt to your level, pace and goals, and you speak far more French in every lesson. Read why one-to-one French lessons speed up progress.

How do I book a free consultation?

Choose your goal in the booking form, message Christine on WhatsApp or contact her here. She replies within 24 hours. You can also read more about Christine and her student reviews.

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