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Laure Jaccard - French Tuition in Milton Keynes

Laure Jaccard French Tutor (Milton Keynes)

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  • Professional Qualification Teaching qualification - PTLLS (Level 4)
  • Professional Qualification Grade 8 in violin and piano
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Enhanced CRB check (September 2011)
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Personal Message
Experienced and qualified French teacher (native speaker) is offering French tuition. Piano and violin tuition also available.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French and music (piano and violin)
Tell me about your qualifications.
I'm a French native speaker. I have a French degree in International Business. I also just completed a teaching qualification (PTLLS - Level 4)
What kind of experience do you have?
I have been working as a French and a music tutor for 4 years.
How much do you charge?
For children and students up to GCSE, I do 45-minute sessions for £15. For AS and A2, I charge £20 for one-hour sessions. Adults tuition (including Business French) are £20/hour. Music lessons are £12 for 30 minutes or £20 for an hour. I teach from my home in Tattenhoe. If I have to go to the student's home, I charge a small additional fee according to the distance. French Club for children in primary schools: from £3 to £5 per session (per child)
Where do you teach?
I teach both at home and at students' homes in Milton Keynes.
When are you available?
I am available all day weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I help them prepare for their GCSE or A Level. In music, I help them prepare for ABRSM graded exams
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes I have an up-to-date CRB disclosure certificate.
Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with the Milton Keynes Adult Continuing Education (MK ACE). In music, I trained with a French conservatory in France. I still take regular piano lessons in London.
Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently have 5 students preparing for their GCSE/IGCSE and two doing French AS. 7 adults from beginners to advanced. 4 children in KS2/KS3. I run 2 children French Clubs (KS1 and KS2) in local primary schools and 2 from my home.

In music, I have 12 students. The youngest is 4 years old. Some of them are preparing for the ABRSM graded exams.

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