HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a French tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A french lessons in Ireland costs €25–€60 per hour, typically around €40. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a French tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers French tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cultural Insights — understanding French culture is also part of the learning experience.
- How does tutor's experience change the price?Certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does lesson length change the price?The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does whether sessions are conducted one-on-one or in groups change the price?A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Grammar and Vocabulary — A key component of French lessons is the focus on grammar and vocabulary — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a French tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers French tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cultural Insights — understanding French culture is also part of the learning experience.
A good answer: Certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Grammar and Vocabulary — A key component of French lessons is the focus on grammar and vocabulary — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a French tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — conversational Practice — french lessons often include conversational practice, allowing students to engage in dialogue and improve their speaking skills.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the French tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — french Tutoring for Exams — assists students in preparing for French language exams, covering necessary content and exam techniques.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: tutor's experience — certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate
- They will not talk about it: lesson length — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses
- They will not talk about it: whether sessions are conducted one-on-one or in groups — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours
- A price for the French tutor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the French tutor has begun
What a French tutor costs: €25–€60 per hour
Most French tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Beginner french lessons and Conversational french lessons each carry their own band. French Lessons price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
French tutors near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
- Look firstTutor's experience — certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate — that is what the French tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLesson length — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfWhether sessions are conducted one-on-one or in groups — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the material — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the French tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for tutors with recognised qualifications in language teaching or relevant experience.
- Conversational Practice
- French lessons often include conversational practice, allowing students to engage in dialogue and improve their speaking skills.
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- A key component of French lessons is the focus on grammar and vocabulary.
- Cultural Insights
- Understanding French culture is also part of the learning experience.
- Beginner French Lessons
- Designed for those with little to no prior knowledge, focusing on basic vocabulary and grammar.
- Conversational French Lessons
- Emphasises speaking and listening skills to help learners engage in everyday conversations.
- Business French Lessons
- Targets professionals looking to use French in a business context, including industry-specific vocabulary.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a French tutor: questions people ask
The cost of French lessons can vary based on the tutor's experience, lesson length, and location. More experienced tutors or specialised lessons may command higher rates, while group sessions can be more affordable.
French lessons usually last between one to two hours, depending on the learning objectives and the student's availability. Longer sessions may be more beneficial for intensive study or exam preparation.
While many tutors are qualified professionals, not all require formal teaching credentials. It's essential to consider the tutor's experience and teaching style, especially for advanced topics or exam preparation.
Same-day availability for French lessons may depend on the tutor's schedule. It's advisable to book in advance to secure your preferred time, especially during peak periods or for popular tutors.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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