Freddie

Education

University of Oxford, BA, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)

  • First-Class Honours

    • Fluchère Essay Prize for best extracurricular essay in French on return from Year Abroad

    • Christopher Wood Memorial Prize for outstanding performance in French at Exeter College

Eton College

  • A-Levels: Pre-Us (A-Level): French (D1), Spanish (D1), Literature in English (D1)

Teaching experience:

Freddie has been a part-time tutor since leaving school in 2021. He has nearly five years of experience teaching French, Spanish and English Lit covering KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level, and advising students through Common Entrance and university admissions tests for MFL. A recent tutee attained a place at Cambridge to read French and Arabic. Freddie also offers English Language tuition to learners of all ages. His clients recommend him for his thoroughness and patience, his ability to quickly create a rapport with his students, and his sincere enthusiasm for the subjects he teaches.

Specialisms

Subjects

  • French: 11+, 13+, GCSE, IB, A-Level

  • Spanish: 11+, 13+, GCSE, IB, A-Level

  • English: 11+, 13+, GCSE

University Admissions

  • Oxbridge MFL admissions and interview preparation (French and Spanish)

  • UCAS MFL personal statement support (French and Spanish) 

Extra-curricular interests

Freddie is usually happy with any of the following in hand: book, basketball, wooden spoon, slice of cheese, TV remote, dog. He goes to as many concerts as he can, and he wants this year to explore more of London and the UK in general. People are sometimes surprised by his footballing ability.

Testimonials

‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Freddie. He tutored all three of my sons in French and was endlessly patient and always professional. He provided superb notes and lots of support and yet the sessions were always fun and light-hearted. He’s brilliant.’

—Parent of 2024 tutees

Availability

Freddie is available for online and residential tuition.