French Exam Tutoring: Prep for Every Major French Test
One-on-one French exam tutoring matched to your test, your level, and your timeline.
Passing a high-stakes French exam takes more than general practice. It takes a French exam tutoring approach built around your specific test, its format, its scoring, and what separates a good score from a great one.
Dr. Melissa Kerley, who holds a Ph.D. in French from Tulane University and has taught French for more than 30 years, personally matches every student to a tutor based on their goals, level, and learning style. Every tutor is a native French speaker, personally vetted by Dr. Kerley, from a team spanning 15 Francophone countries across 5 continents.
Every session is one-on-one over Zoom and built around your target score, your timeline, and the skills your exam actually measures. Want to compare this with the rest of the site first? Explore all of our online French tutoring programs.
Tell us what you are preparing for, and Dr. Kerley will match you with the right tutor.
French Exams We Prepare You For
Different French exams reward different skills. Some test academic writing, some focus on immigration benchmarks, and some require professional-level speaking under pressure. We help students prepare for the format in front of them.
DELF and DALF
Official French certifications for university admission, citizenship, immigration, and professional credentials. The DELF and DALF cover six levels, from A1 to C2.
We prepare candidates for reading, listening, writing, and speaking with level-specific practice. Learn more about our DELF and DALF exam preparation program.
AP French Language and Culture
College Board exam prep for high school students working toward a 4 or 5, college credit, or stronger performance in advanced French coursework.
Your tutor practices source-based essays, simulated conversations, cultural comparisons, and timed email replies. Explore AP French exam prep with native-speaking tutors.
IB French B (SL and HL)
Preparation for IB French B reading, listening, writing, and speaking, including Higher Level literary analysis and oral work.
Our tutors build the five IB themes into practice sessions and focus on the skills IB examiners reward most: clarity, structure, accuracy, and confident spoken French.
TEF and TCF
French proficiency tests used for Canadian immigration, Quebec residency, and French citizenship applications. These tests are scored on a scale, so every point matters.
We prepare students for reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with special attention to the sections many candidates underestimate.
FSI French
Preparation for U.S. government employees, diplomats, military personnel, and intelligence professionals working toward ILR-rated French proficiency.
Our tutors coach the formal register, structured argumentation, professional scenarios, and reading precision FSI evaluators look for.
Placement, Graduate, and Praxis II Exams
Support for university placement tests, graduate reading-knowledge exams, departmental proficiency exams, and the Praxis II French exam for teaching licensure.
Your tutor learns the format of your specific test and drills the skills it measures, from formal writing to reading comprehension and teaching-related language tasks.
Need a tutor who understands your exam and your deadline?
How Our French Exam Tutoring Works
No matter which exam you are preparing for, our approach follows the same five steps:
- Diagnostic assessment: Your first session starts with an honest look at where you stand. Your tutor checks your skills across the sections your exam measures.
- Exam-specific drilling: You work through the question types, task formats, and scoring criteria of your specific exam.
- Timed practice: Before the exam date, your tutor runs full-length or section-level practice that matches the real format and timing.
- Strategy and pacing: You learn how to budget your minutes, focus on high-value sections, and stay composed under pressure.
- Progress tracking: Your tutor gives direct feedback on what is improving and what still needs work, then adjusts the plan as you go.
Every tutor is a native French speaker, personally vetted by Dr. Kerley, from a team spanning 15 Francophone countries across 5 continents. Every session is one-on-one over Zoom and scheduled around your availability.
Who Our Exam Prep Is For
This program is built for students and professionals with a specific test, deadline, or score target.
- University-bound students who need a DELF, DALF, or placement test score for admission
- Immigration applicants preparing for TEF, TCF, or DELF requirements
- U.S. government employees and diplomats preparing for FSI French or ILR-rated evaluations
- High school students enrolled in AP French or IB French B who want support beyond the classroom. If that sounds like your situation, see our French tutoring program for teens.
- Aspiring French teachers who need to pass the Praxis II French exam for state licensure
- Graduate students and researchers who need to pass a French reading-knowledge or proficiency exam
- Heritage speakers who are conversationally fluent but need structured preparation for formal exam formats
What Our Students Say
Here is what exam-focused students and professionals say about working with our team.
Thanks to Nader, I was able to score a 4 in AP French with only 2 months of preparation. Every lesson, he had already prepared what we would work on and how to make it fun and enjoyable.
Lisa, AP French student
I am a foreign service officer and came to Dr. Kerley for help with the FSI exam. With Dr. Kerley and her team’s expert tutoring, I was able to pass my language exam with the required score. I highly recommend Dr. Kerley and her team to anyone looking to prepare for language exams.
Barbara, Foreign Service Officer
Ready to start? Dr. Kerley will match you with the right tutor for your exam.
Frequently Asked Questions About French Exam Prep
It depends on your goal. If you need a diploma for French university admission or citizenship, the DELF or DALF is usually the right choice. For Canadian immigration, the TEF or TCF is often required. U.S. government professionals may need FSI certification. High school students usually focus on AP French or IB French. If you are not sure, <a href=”/contact/”>tell us your goals</a> and we will help you figure it out.
Most students benefit from 2 to 6 months of consistent preparation, depending on their current level and target score. Some exams, like AP French, have a fixed date, so earlier is better. Others, like the TEF or TCF, can be scheduled when you are ready. Your tutor will give you a realistic timeline after the first session.
Yes. All sessions happen one-on-one over Zoom. Online preparation is just as effective as in-person coaching and much easier to fit into a busy schedule. You can work with our tutors from anywhere.
That is exactly what the diagnostic assessment is for. In your first session, your tutor evaluates your skills across the tested areas and identifies where you stand. From there, we build a plan that targets the gap between your current level and the score you need.
Yes. Our tutors use authentic and exam-aligned practice materials for each test we prepare students for. You will work through real question types, timed practice sections, and targeted drills matched to the format and scoring criteria of your exam.
We offer several session packages to fit different timelines and budgets. <a href=”/contact/”>Tell us your goals</a> and we will recommend a package based on your exam, your timeline, and your preparation needs.
Get Expert Guidance for Your French Exam
DELF, DALF, AP, IB, FSI, TEF, TCF, placement exams, graduate reading exams, and Praxis II French all ask for different skills. We will match you with a tutor who knows your exam inside and out.