Christene has been a truly outstanding French tutor for our son throughout his GCSE studies. Her support has made such a difference that he has chosen to continue with French at A-level, confident that with her guidance alongside school, he can tackle the more challenging aspects of the subject.

The energy and enthusiasm she brings to every lesson keep him motivated, even on those tired or off days, and her positive approach has really helped build both his confidence and enjoyment of the language.

Beyond her teaching, Christine is a genuinely lovely person who clearly cares deeply about her students. Over the years, she has become a trusted and valued part of our family life, and it means a great deal to know how invested she is in our son’s progress and success.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an inspiring and dedicated French tutor.

Claire Cance, Mother of GCSE tutee

Dear Madame Barton

Thank you so much for teaching us for the last 2 years. You are so inspirational and I feel very lucky to have been taught by you.  I’m so grateful for your encouragement from the very first term.  Thank-you for making French my absolute favourite – the world needs more teachers like you.

Merci Beaucoup – Lois Turner A level student 2020–2022

Dear Mrs Barton

Thank-you for all your hard work and for teaching me GCSE French. You are a great teacher - I have thoroughly enjoyed your lessons and I am so pleased that I gained a level 9. Thanks again for all your help.

Alex Legg - GCSE class 2020-2021

Dear Madame Barton

Thank-you for all your help since year especially the last 2 years studying A level. I have loved learning languages and you have helped inspire me to continue my language studies at university.

All the very best for your future.

Ezra Woodman - GCSE and A level student 2018-2022

Thanks Mrs Barton for all your hard work and for the extra help you gave me at lunchtime.   

I am so pleased with my level 7 and I don’t think I would have got there without your support and encouragement. 

Peter Clegg - GCSE 2016-2018

Christene has been a fabulous French Tutor for my daughter throughout her A Level course. She has always been very friendly and helpful, whilst bringing exacting and challenging standards to the sessions. The tutoring has been flexible and practical, providing useful and informative feedback with a sense of fun too. Christene has valuable experience of teaching French to a high standard and her interest in our daughter’s exam revision - focusing on specific areas of the curriculum with helpful tips and a valuable additional perspective - has complemented the class work.  We have been thrilled that under Christene’s tutelage our daughter’s sixth-form grades have constantly risen at school as well as noticeably boosting her confidence in written & spoken french. 

Carl, father of A-level tutee

Dear Mrs Barton,

You have been an enormous help and support throughout my A level studies, going over and above to help me get the best grades - I couldn’t have done it without you! You supported me through my IRP conversation practice and helped me understand the grammar.

Thanks so much,

Lewis - A level tutee