Our History

Elite French Tutoring started in 2012 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and grew from there.

Our clients have included a District Attorney for Manhattan, CEOs, the author of several New York Times best sellers, Ivy League professors, medical doctors, a successful New York restaurateur and chef, representatives of foreign Missions to the United Nations, among many others. We have also taught French to children and young adults enrolled in public and private schools.

Elite French Tutoring’s market-leading in-person and online French lessons for adults, children, and the business and corporate community are open to all who seriously desire to bring their spoken French to the next level.

Company Ethos

Our company’s ethos is simple: people first.

This is our goal in dealing with clients, and, internally, in the way our staff members interact with each other. We are imbued with a sense of joy and service in work and regard it a huge success if our clients appreciate us as much as we appreciate them. We strive to manifest our spirit of service through our professionalism, our integrity, our reliability, and our capacity for mounting first-rate French classes for adults, children and companies that are challenging, inspiring and fun, and that help our clients achieve their personal and professional goals. Their success is our success. We hope we shall have the chance to work with you.

Our Team

At Elite French Tutoring, all of our teachers are native French speakers with a passion for teaching. Professional, reliable, and personable, they come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge to each lesson.

Chosen for their dedication to excellence, our instructors prioritize the needs of every student. They share the founder's passion for French language and culture, ensuring you receive the highest-quality private French lessons, whether in-home or online.

Together with Andréi, they look forward to providing you with an exceptional learning experience.

Our INSTRUCTORS

Mathieu

I am Mathieu, a certified French teacher with a Master's in Applied Linguistics from Sorbonne Université. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I specialize in conversational French for adults and advanced writing skills for academic purposes.

Claire

From Lyon, I hold a Master’s degree in French Literature and Education from Université de Lyon. With over a decade of experience, I help students master the French language by blending culture, and practical use, creating lessons tailored to their unique learning goals.

Pierre

I’m Pierre, a certified instructor with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Lille and studies at Princeton University. I specialize in teaching French to children and teens, creating engaging lessons that lay a strong foundation in language fundamentals.

Marguerite

From Bordeaux, I hold a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language from the University of Bordeaux and a CAPES certification. I’ve spent the past nine years helping students build confidence in both spoken and written French, tailoring lessons to meet their unique goals.

Anaïs

Bonjour, I am Élodie, a native of Paris with a Master’s degree in French Literature from Paris Sorbonne and a degree in Child Psychology. As a certified DALF/DALF examiner, I bring over eight years of experience teaching French to adults and young professionals.

Monique

I’m Monique, from Paris, with a Master’s in French Language and Literature from Université Sorbonne and advanced training in Language Pedagogy from Stanford. With 20 years of experience, I specialize in teaching French with a focus on communication and diplomacy.

Jennifer

Originally from Paris, I hold a Master’s in French as a Foreign Language from Université Paris-Sorbonne and a Master’s in Education from Harvard. With eight years of experience, I teach French focusing on practical skills for young professionals in business, science, and the arts.

Benoit

I’m Benoit, with a Master’s in French Literature from Université Lyon 2 and Translation Studies from the University of Edinburgh. For six years, I’ve specialized in improving French translation and comprehension in literature, law, and research.

Sonia

Bonjour! I’m Sonia, from Marseille, with a Master’s in French Language and Culture from Université d’Aix-Marseille and a degree in Educational Leadership from LSE. I have 7+ years of experience specializing in French conversation and business.

Thomas

I’m Thomas, with 15 years of experience teaching French. I hold a Master’s in French Language and Literature from Sciences Po. I specialize in helping students master French with a focus on communication, geopolitics, and academic proficiency.

Emilie

I’m Emilie, with 11 years of experience teaching French to children and young adults. I hold a Master’s degree in French Language and Literature from Paris IV, specializing in engaging lessons that build confidence and improve language skills for students at all levels.

Ludivine

I’m Ludivie, a French and History teacher with 14 years of experience. I hold a Master’s in French Literature and History from the University of Paris, specializing in language acquisition, historical context, and cultural studies.

Arnaud

I’m Arnaud, a French teacher and engineer with 12 years of experience. I hold a degree from L'École des Mines, specializing in technical French and business communication, and I help students improve their language skills in professional and technical fields.

Simon

I’m Simon, a passionate French teacher with a background in Philosophy and the Arts from Université Paris-Sorbonne. I specialize in French literature, critical thinking, cultural analysis, and developing students' analytical writing skills.

Aurélie

With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in refining French for professional contexts like business, law, and diplomacy. I hold Master’s degrees in Applied Linguistics from Université Lille 3 and TESOL from UC Berkeley.

The Founder

The company was founded by New York resident Andréi Amarov shortly after his arrival in the United States. A native of Paris, he attended the Sorbonne where he majored in foreign languages and International Trade. He put his business education to good use in founding Elite French Tutoring. He also lived in the French overseas territory of La Reunion.

Andréi is a linguist who speaks several languages fluently. He founded Elite French Tutoring as an expression of his passion for entrepreneurship and for the French language and French culture. He has helped numerous professionals, students and young people dramatically improve their skills in the French language.

Although French is spoken exclusively during our private French lessons for adults, children and companies, slight exceptions are made for beginners. In this regard, Andréi’s fluency in English and that of the other tutors can help those taking private French lessons for the first time to more easily grasp the fine points of French grammar.

See what clients have said about Andrei and Elite French Tutoring’s private French lessons at home or online.

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Statement by EFT Founder

AndrÉi Amarov:

Dear Prospective French Student:

Learning or improving a foreign language is not easy, but I have seen over the years that, when approached with enthusiasm, determination, and focus, one can achieve proficiency and mastery of French in the circumstances of your ordinary, daily life, and wherever you happen to live.

People learn and assimilate languages differently. That's why our approach to every single student is unique. A really good tutor will find the keys to unlocking your potential and to ensuring that learning is easy, fun and rewarding.

As the Emperor Charlemagne said: "To have another language is to possess a second soul."

We at Elite French Tutoring sincerely hope you will choose to take private French lessons with us and believe it will be a mutually enriching experience.

Dans l’attente de vous lire,

Andréi Amarov

Founder, Elite French Tutoring

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