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A purposeful stay at your French home

A tutor can join your family for part of a holiday, an extended stay at an overseas home or a longer educational arrangement. Begin with what your child needs to achieve and how much time you want to protect for family life.

Whether the setting is a Riviera residence, a house in the countryside or a city apartment, the practical brief matters: a quiet place to teach, suitable tutor accommodation and a timetable that works with your plans. We explore the tutor search for your location and dates.

Holiday revision without filling every day

For a short stay, a small number of clear priorities is usually more useful than an ambitious list of subjects. A GCSE student might focus on identified mathematics topics and examination technique. A younger child might benefit from reading, writing and number work woven into a consistent routine.

Agree when lessons take place and how much independent work is realistic. Keep arrival days, outings and family commitments visible in the plan. Our guide to taking a tutor on a fortnight away explains how to prepare the brief.

Let the place add to the programme

A market visit can prompt language practice, a museum can inspire a piece of writing, and the coast can become a setting for geographical observation. Choose activities that connect with the child’s interests and curriculum. Any excursions, transport and supervision should be agreed as part of the arrangement.

For families moving between a French home and another country, plan the continuity of books, digital resources and completed work. Include onward travel before confirming the tutor’s appointment.

Planning a longer stay or move

When a stay becomes a longer educational arrangement, separate supplementary tuition from replacing school. For children resident in France and subject to compulsory education, French government guidance on home education sets out an authorisation process and limited grounds. Check the requirements applying to your child before choosing a programme outside school.

We can discuss the educational brief and required expertise once those arrangements are clear. Relevant work and travel permissions for the proposed tutor also need to be resolved.

What to include in your enquiry

• Nearest town or region and the length of your stay.
• Whether France is your main home, a seasonal residence or a holiday destination.
• Educational stages, subjects and any examination deadlines.
• Preferred teaching times, outings and travel days.
• Tutor accommodation and local transport arrangements.

Exact addresses can wait until needed. Start with a broad brief, then review the proposed tutor, teaching hours and full costs before deciding.