Private IB French Tutors

Achraf (Ash) graduated from the University of Bristol with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (MEng), a program currently ranked 4th in the UK. A specialist in Mathematics, Physics, and French, Ash has a proven track record of academic excellence, frequently helping students increase their IB grades by three points within just four months.
His expertise goes far beyond the classroom; he has worked as a Reusable Rocket Engineer and has served as a Mathematics AI Trainer, where he developed complex prompts to advance AI's logical reasoning. Ash leverages this real-world technical background to mentor students aged 9 to 20, offering unique insights into university applications and career strategy for aspiring engineers. Known for his structured and results-driven approach, Ash ensures his students build the core confidence and advanced problem-solving skills needed to secure top exam marks.

Andra Popescu-Birlan graduated from Bocconi University with a BSc in International Economics and Management and is now beginning her Master’s in Management at London Business School. During high school, she was consistently on the high honor roll, earning 9 A*s in her IGCSEs and a 43/45 in the IB Diploma with 7s in her Higher Level subjects (Mathematics AA, Economics, and Geography). Andra has several years of experience tutoring IB students and is passionate about helping them build confidence in their problem-solving skills and exam techniques. She believes that effective tutoring is not only about achieving excellent results but also about nurturing curiosity and motivation. Her goal is for every student to feel supported, engaged, and confident in their ability to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.

Deborah is a French native speaker from Paris. She is a highly experienced and passionate French teacher with over 20 years of teaching expertise in American and British International schools. She specialises in teaching French across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with particular expertise in preparing students for GCSE / IGCSE / A Level / IB examinations (French Ab Initio, French B SL and HL). She brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and proven strategies that enable her students to achieve and often surpass their target grades.

Her academic background is both rich and diverse. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from La Sorbonne Paris III University, a Master’s degree in French from Nanterre Paris X University, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Buckingham University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Glasgow University. She is also a fully qualified teacher with UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). This strong academic foundation underpins her ability to deliver rigorous, engaging, and inspiring lessons.

Deborah’s teaching career has taken her across several countries, giving her invaluable international experience. She has taught French to children, teenagers, young adults, and professionals, in France, the USA, Scotland, and England, and is now based in Egypt, where she continues to deliver high-quality online tuition to students across the world. Her international background has given her a deep understanding of diverse educational systems and learning needs, allowing her to adapt seamlessly to each student’s context.

Having served as Head of the Language Acquisition Department at a leading international school in London for over a decade, Deborah has extensive experience in curriculum design, lesson planning, and adapting to a wide range of learning styles and needs. Her lessons are structured, purposeful, and results-driven, while also being interactive and motivating. She believes strongly in building students’ confidence alongside their academic progress, ensuring they not only excel in exams but also develop a lifelong appreciation for the French language and culture.

Deborah is also a Pearson Edexcel IGCSE French Examiner, which gives her an insider’s perspective on assessment requirements and exam techniques. She uses this expertise to guide her students in mastering exam skills, refining their writing, and strengthening their listening, reading, and speaking abilities.

Her students consistently describe her as approachable, highly organised, supportive, and motivating. Parents value her professionalism, clear communication, and dedication to student success. With her deep subject knowledge, strong academic background, and international teaching experience, Deborah is an outstanding tutor for any student seeking to build confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve excellent results in French at GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, and the IB Diploma (French Ab Initio, French B SL and HL).

Dimitrios graduated from the IB Diploma Programme at the Costeas-Geitonas School in Athens with the cohort's top score of 43 points. His exceptional performance granted him direct admission to the Technical University of Munich where he will pursue his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at a top-25 university worldwide. Dimitrios was a national finalist in the National Olympiad for Astrophysics and Astronomy and has founded and lead his school's aerospace engineering club. He is also very passionate for the humanities, where aside from complementing his science-heavy curriculum of Math and Physics HL with English and History HL, he has also successfully completed a selective honours programme in International Relations by the University of Amsterdam. Dimitrios wants to help students excel in the IB by adapting to their needs and learning methods, but also by providing structured support and guidance all along the way. He would be very happy to have a chat about any possible collaboration!

Lili is an experienced international educator specializing in IB Mandarin Chinese and Economics at both SL and HL. Teaching internationally since 1999, she holds IB Educator Certificates and has served as a Chinese essay examiner in Switzerland. She has extensive knowledge of IB assessments, including examinations, Internal Assessments, Extended Essays, and Theory of Knowledge.

Throughout her career, Lili has supported students from international schools through private tutoring and established tutoring companies. Her student-centered approach allows her to adapt lessons to each learner’s strengths, needs, and academic goals, helping students build confidence, strengthen their subject knowledge, and work toward their desired IB grades.

Lisa Camarta holds a Bachelor's Degree with Distinction in Secondary Education (French minor and Spanish major)and a Master of Arts in Spanish Applied Linguistics from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She has been teaching French, Spanish and English from grades 4-12 since 2005. She has also taught high school students Spanish Ab Initio and Spanish B SL and HL as well as French Ab Initio. Lisa has a wonderful way of teaching languages in a fun and communicative manner while always keeping her focus on the IB themes and assessment criteria used in the written and oral exams. Lisa's primary goal is to provide her students with the linguistic and cultural foundations required to enable them to communicate effectively and confidently in Spanish, French or English.