French Exam Tutoring: Prep for Every Major French Test
One-on-one French exam tutoring matched to your test, your level, and your timeline.
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Who Our Exam Prep Is For
Our exam prep is for anyone with a specific test, deadline, or score target, including heritage speakers who are fluent but need structured practice for a formal exam format.
- University-bound students who need a DELF, DALF, or placement score for admission
- Immigration applicants preparing for TEF, TCF, or DELF requirements
- U.S. government professionals preparing for FSI or ILR-rated evaluations
- High school students in AP or IB French who want support beyond the classroom
- Graduate students and researchers facing a French reading or proficiency exam
- Aspiring French teachers preparing for the Praxis II French exam
Tutored by Native Speakers, Matched by Dr. Kerley
Every tutor is a native French speaker, personally vetted by Dr. Melissa Kerley, who holds a Ph.D. in French from Tulane University and has taught French for more than 30 years. Our team spans 15 Francophone countries across five continents, and Dr. Kerley matches each student to the right tutor for their exam, level, and goals. Every session is one-on-one over Zoom.
How Our French Exam Tutoring Works
Whatever exam you are preparing for, the approach is the same:
- Diagnostic assessment: your tutor checks where you stand across the sections your exam measures.
- Exam-specific drilling: you work the question types, task formats, and scoring criteria of your test.
- Timed practice: full-length or section practice that matches the real format and timing.
- Strategy and pacing: how to budget your minutes and stay composed under pressure.
- Progress tracking: direct feedback on what is improving and what still needs work.
French Exams We Prepare You For
Different exams reward different skills, so we prepare you for the exact format in front of you.
DELF and DALF
Official French certifications (A1 to C2) for university, citizenship, immigration, and professional credentials. Level-specific practice across all four skills. See our DELF and DALF program. Preparing for B2? Use our 12-week DELF B2 study plan to organize your practice.
AP French Language and Culture
College Board prep for the revised 2027 digital exam: Project Presentation, Project Q&A, argumentative essay, and listening and reading multiple-choice questions. See our AP French exam prep.
IB French B (SL and HL)
Reading, listening, writing, and speaking practice built around the five IB themes, including Higher Level literary analysis and oral work.
TEF and TCF
Proficiency tests for Canadian immigration, Quebec residency, and citizenship. Scored on a scale, so we target the sections candidates underestimate.
FSI French
For U.S. government employees, diplomats, and military working toward an ILR rating: formal register, structured argumentation, and reading precision.
Placement, Graduate, and Praxis II
University placement tests, graduate reading exams, and the Praxis II for teaching licensure, drilled to your specific test’s format.
Not sure which exam is yours? Compare all of our online French tutoring programs.
What Our Students Say
Melissa coached me through over 180 hours of lessons in French during the summer of 2019 to increase my French level from intermediate to advanced. As a result, I received a major scholarship award that will offset my graduate school tuition.
Abby, graduate scholarship recipient
As a grad student at American University, I was required to pass a foreign language exam before I graduated. Only problem was I didn’t know a foreign language. In just a few sessions, I think less than 10, I was able to take and pass the Tool of Research exam on my first attempt.
Mike, American University
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, tell us your goals in the contact form and we’ll 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’s 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. Tell us your goals in the contact form and we’ll 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, and placement exams each ask for something different. Tell us your exam and your timeline, and Dr. Kerley will match you with the right tutor.