Level Up French – Experts in French Tutoring

Helping GCSE French Students in Years 10 & 11 Build Confidence, Improve Grades and Enjoy Learning French

Is your child stuck at a Grade 4/5 and aiming to achieve a Grade 7+

I believe every student deserves the right support, clear guidance and the confidence to succeed.

At Level Up French, I help students unlock their potential through expert teaching, proven exam strategies and a supportive learning environment that builds lasting confidence, not just better grades.

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About Me

Bonjour! I’m Paulyn, founder of Level Up French.

I’m a qualified linguist who studied in La Sorbonne University in Paris and have a BSc in French Linguistics. I have spent over 15 years helping GCSE French students overcome their fears, master grammar and achieve results they never thought possible. Over the years, I’ve worked with students of all abilities, from those who believe they’ll never pass to high-achieving students aiming for the top grades. What I’ve discovered is simple: Success in GCSE French isn’t about being naturally gifted at languages. It’s about having the right strategies, understanding what examiners are looking for, and building confidence step by step. That’s exactly what I help my students do. Every student can improve with the right support.

I believe learning should be structured, encouraging and enjoyable. Rather than memorising endless vocabulary lists, my students learn practical techniques that help them think like successful GCSE candidates.

When confidence grows, results follow.

Expert help in French tutoring

15+ years experience
Working with GCSE students to give them confidence

Improve your language skills at your own pace!

Did you know that learning a language can help:

boost your memory?
enhance your problem-solving skills?
build your multitasking skills?
improve your decision-making skills?

Regardless of your learning pace and style, I can work with you to achieve maximum results.

After a free initial consultation, we can agree a plan that best suits your needs.

Our Programmes

Every student learns differently.
That's why Level Up French offers a range of programmes designed to meet students wherever they are in their GCSE journey.

Grade Shift
Pro

Expert video lessons, downloadable workbooks, practice exercises, model answers, and self-assessment tools covering Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR exam boards, yours to keep forever

Weekly Zoom sessions for exam deep dives, personalised feedback within 48-72 hours, and direct email access to your tutor for ongoing support

Grade Shift Essentials

Self-study version for independent learners

Small Group Lessons Online

Cost effective classes for a more personalised session.

French GCSE group sessions (of up to 7) with proven strategies to quickly improve the four main disciplines: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.

Sessions are taught using Zoom and are recorded. Recordings are emailed to tutees for reference and revision purposes.

Freebies

Freebies that are better than a free croissant (almost!)

Welcome to my little treasure chest of French learning goodies! Here, you’ll find free resources designed to make learning French easier, more enjoyable, and a lot less stressful. Whether you’re aiming for a top GCSE grade or just trying to remember that le and la are not randomly assigned to annoy you, there’s something here for you.

Grab what you need, start learning, and let your French confidence grow!

Testimonials

Paulyn is a highly qualified tutor. She helped my daughter prepare for her French GCSE. The fact that she is more than just a person who speaks French was evident throughout. She was able to help my daughter understand French. She used innovative teaching methods and techniques that ensured success. Paulyn was always very professional in her approach and very pleasant in her disposition. I would highly recommend her.

Laura – S mum – GCSE student

Paulyn is an excellent tutor. I spent a lot of time struggling to understand my French GCSE and not knowing what I needed to work on. But after having sessions with Paulyn, I started to really enjoy the language. She helped me to understand key concepts, and being able to practise my French after school really propelled me into higher grades. I was expected a 5 and achieved a 7 (A equivalent) thanks to her hard work and belief in me as a student.

Emily – GCSE student

We were thrilled with the support Paulyn gave to our daughter at the crucial exam time. She is professional, knowledgeable, passionate and patient. We’d recommend her to those who need that language boost, support or enthusiasm.

Sarah – parent of GCSE student