Ambition Excellence
PARIS • LONDON
Elite Academic Coaching for International Success
A graduate of École Normale Supérieure and Oxford alumna with 15 years as a Senior certified teacher and Lecturer in English in French preparatory classes, I offer a depth of knowledge and expertise to support your academic ambitions.
As a specialist in higher education competitive exams and former French Tutor at King's College London and at the University of Oxford, I advise families and help students gain entry into the most prestigious schools and universities in France and internationally. My services include:
French and English tutoring for International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, Cambridge Proficiency exams, GCSE/IGCSE, IELTS…
Intensive training for elite French Grandes Écoles entrance examinations (École Polytechnique, ENS, Sciences Po, HEC, Centrale, Mines...): English oral exam training and business school admissions interviews
UCAS, Oxbridge and international application advising, tailored to each student’s profile and ambitions
Based in London, I mentor French and expatriate students worldwide through video conferencing, with a bicultural approach that is both nurturing and demanding.
Turn your potential into excellence and prepare your future at the most prestigious international institutions.
I look forward to discussing your situation and providing the best advice to help you achieve your goals.
Are you…
An undergraduate student?
Do you need extra training for the Grandes Écoles English oral exams or for business school admissions interviews?
With 9 years of experience as a Senior Lecturer in classes préparatoires and an official examiner for the Mines-Ponts entrance exam, I offer bespoke training and insider advice to gain entry to the most prestigious Grandes Écoles:
École Normale Supérieure
École Polytechnique
St Cyr Special Military School
Centrale, Mines-Ponts, engineering schools
HEC, Business schools
Sciences Po, selective Master’s degrees
A high school student?
Do you need help in English or French?
Are you aiming to get into the most prestigious universities in the UK or US?
I offer bespoke tutoring and advice:
French and English tutoring for Baccalaureate/IB, A-Levels, GCSE/IGCSE, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS…)
Full application preparation for Oxbridge, Russell Group or Ivy League institutions
Preparing for admission interviews to undergraduate selective programmes (Sciences Po, business schools…)
A family?
Do you need guidance to select a course or establish a long-term application strategy for your child?
I cover every step of the way, from the beginning of high school to university admission, and mentor your child through a bespoke service including:
A full review of their academic qualifications and profile
Guidance and advice on extra-curriculars, reading lists, etc.
Targeted support for admissions tests, personal statement writing, and interview preparation
(For international students) TOEFL / IELTS training
About me
A distinguished academic background
Khâgne at Lycée Henri IV (Paris) - France's most prestigious undergraduate preparatory program for elite universities
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon graduate
Ranked 7th nationally in the Agrégation in English - France's highest teaching qualification exam
M. St. in History from the University of Oxford
An international academic career
In France:
9 years teaching English in preparatory classes for France's elite Grandes Écoles
Official examiner for the Mines-Ponts entrance exam - one of France's most competitive engineering schools
In the UK:
Lecturer in French at King’s College London and the University of Oxford
Admissions interviewer for highly selective undergraduate programs: B.A. Modern Languages, B.A. Law, University of Oxford
My expertise: a unique bi-cultural perspective
With an in-depth understanding of French, UK, and international higher education systems, I offer personalized guidance that combines:
Precise knowledge of admissions panel expectations
Expertise in both French and British teaching approaches
Comprehensive insight into international higher education landscapes
My teaching philosophy
A supportive yet challenging approach:
Careful attention to each student's individual requirements
Academic excellence and high expectations, cultivating dedication and resilience
Building critical thinking skills and broader general knowledge
