Nicoletta A - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

“Thank you Nicoletta - for everything! You’ve worked wonders…!! And he felt very sad that it was his final lesson.”

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13 plus Common Entrance
St Paul's and Eton Scholarship 13 plus
GCSE French (OCR, WJEC, AQA, Edexcel, CIE)
GCSE Italian (OCR, WJEC, AQA, Edexcel, CIE)
16 plus preparation entry for Eton, Westminster School, St Paul's School for boys and girls, other leading boarding schools and London day schools
A Level French (OCR, WJEC, AQA, Edexcel, CIE)
A Level Italian (OCR, WJEC, AQA, Edexcel, CIE)
IB A Literature and Language French SL/ HL
IB French B SL and HL
IB French Ab Initio
IB A French literature
IB A Literature and Language Italian SL/ HL
IB Italian B SL/HL
IB Italian Ab Initio
IB A Italian literature
English as a foreign language
I.E.L.T.S for Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Entry Requirement
Common entrance French Scholarship Eton College/Harrow College
Pre-U Italian preparation Westminster School/Eton College
French and Italian undergraduate and graduate
Master's applications - SciencePo Paris, HEC, Essec Paris, ESCP, Bocconi University

I have taught French and Italian to all levels and have worked at Godolphin and Latymer School. I tutored students in Italian and French, preparing them for their GCSE, A Levels and IB diploma. I specialised in helping with grammar, literature, paragraph writing and general essay writing skills. I also conducted assessments and identified gaps in knowledge.

I have designed and developed individualised tutoring strategies for students at the Ecole Bilingue Jeannine Maneul, Paris. I offer linguistic support to anglophone students settling in at the Ecole Bilingue Jeannine Manuel, Londres and I also hold free weekly English conversation groups on behalf of Londres Accueil, a French charity for francophones in London.
I have taught students with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Hypermobility, ADHD, Turner Syndrome and disorders such Bi-Polarity and Autism.

I have followed students in GCSE, Pre-U, A levels. IB diploma in the following schools, boarding schools: Godolphin and Latymer, St Paul's Girls' School, Francis Holland Sloane Square, Francis Holland Regent's Park, Westminster School, Putney High School, King's College Wimbledon, Eton College, Harrow School, Saint Paul's Juniors, St Paul's School for boys and girls, Westminster School London, Stonyhurst College, City of London School, the Harrodian School, Lycée Charles De Gaulle London, Tasis Lugano, Marymount International School London, City of London School, Wetherby Kensington, Latymer Upper School, University College London, Colet Court, Institut Le Rosey, Ecolint - Genève - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne - Boston International School - Bryanston School - UWC Atlantic College- International school of Ticino - Ardingly College - St Mary's Ascot - Bruern Abbey - The British School Tokyo - Jeannine Manuel Paris - International School Delhi - American School of London - Two Bridges Tuition Centre Durban South Africa - The Shri Ram School, Moulsari - ACS International School Cobham - King Alfred School, London.

I have followed students at the following universities: Oxford University, Cambridge University, King's University College , SOAS University of London, U.C.L , New Castle University, Princeton University, George Town University, Durham University, NYU and Manchester University.

I was born in Rome and have spoken both French and English from a very young age. I currently work as an IB teacher at one of the leading schools in London. My international background has enabled me to master four languages — French, English, Italian, and Spanish.

I graduated with first-class honours in English and French Literature from the Institute of Modern Languages at Milan University. I then pursued a professional diploma in Interpreting and Translation in Paris, and afterwards diplômée mention très bien in Language and French literature from La Sorbonne, Paris.
With over 20 years of experience as a trilingual tutor (French, English, and Italian), I have worked with students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. I specialise in tutoring university-level students in French and Italian language and literature, and I also support them in preparing applications for competitive Master’s programmes in France and Italy, including HEC, Sciences Po, ESCP, and Bocconi.
In addition, I collaborate with Sorbonne Abu Dhabi and the Paris-based philosophical journal Les Études philosophiques, translating scholarly articles from English and Italian into French. If you wish to explore more, here is the link for the publication:

https://shs.cairn.info/revue-les-etudes-philosophiques-2025-4?lang=fr

I also work with Master’s students in Digital Humanities, providing advanced support in the editing and refinement of essays and research projects. This includes conceptual clarity, academic register, methodological coherence, and linguistic precision across interdisciplinary work combining philosophy and critical theory.
Furthermore, I collaborate with Save My Exams on the French IB programme, where I am involved in the development of revision notes and written academic materials, contributing to both content creation and authorship within the exam framework.

“Hi Nicoletta - H. did very well across the board and is very pleased with her results! We are very proud of her too!! She got a 9 in her French which she is thrilled about and we really appreciate all your help and guidance to get her to that level as well as giving her so much enthusiasm and joy in the French language!!”

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“Nicoletta is a brilliant teacher who managed to help me massively up-level my Italian. She is extremely proactive and thorough in her lesson preparation which makes for interesting, fun and varied learning. I enjoyed all my lessons and was able to dramatically improve my Italian grades in my Pre-U A level. I highly recommend her to other students.”

Parent

“Nicoletta is one of those great teachers you will always remember. She makes learning French interesting and fun. I look forward to seeing her every week; she is rigorous about pronunciation and grammar but her teaching is warm and empathetic. She explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand and she is endlessly patient. My French has improved so much since having lessons with Nicoletta and I feel very lucky to have found her.”

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“Our few lessons have been a blast, you’re an excellent teacher and you’ve been a huge help in growing my confidence in French. One day maybe you can visit ma maison idéale à la campagne!.”

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My rigorous academic background, combined with strong skills in literary criticism and analysis, has given me a deep and nuanced understanding of languages and literature. I bring this expertise to my teaching through a dynamic, focused, and practical approach that aims to make learning both effective and enjoyable. I am passionate about sharing my love for languages with my students, and I strive to make each lesson engaging, interactive, and intellectually stimulating.

I teach primarily on a one-to-one basis, but I also work regularly with small groups and have led numerous thematic workshops. I am fully equipped and experienced with all major online platforms, including Zoom, Skype, and Bramble, and I take pride in designing lessons that are tailored, responsive, and adaptable to each student’s needs.

I often return to ancient pedagogies and philosophers as a guiding source for my teaching approach. Their timeless wisdom reminds me that education is not merely the transmission of knowledge, but the awakening of curiosity, the cultivation of discernment, and the nurturing of a deeper connection to oneself and the world. This perspective reinforces my belief that effective teaching is not formulaic, but rooted in attentiveness, adaptability, and care.

The philosophy behind my teaching was well captured in an interview about my work as an IB teacher and tutor, published in La Repubblica on 19 April 2024. As I expressed there, ''teaching is not about filling a gap, but about preserving the desire for knowledge.'' At the heart of my approach is the conviction that what truly matters is not how smart you are, but where and in what you are smart.

My tutoring style is hands-on, patient, and empathetic. I am committed to helping each student reach their full academic potential, while also cultivating their confidence and enjoyment in the process. I place great importance on building a strong personal rapport with my students, understanding their learning styles, strengths, and areas for growth, so I can adapt my teaching accordingly. I also have experience in applying differentiated strategies to support students with dyslexia, Turner Syndrome, anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

I have a varied group of students, ranging from 7 plus to GCSE, A levels , IB A French and Italian Lit , Ab initio Italian and French , IB B French and Italian, IB A French and Italian Lang and Lit HL and SL and Oxbridge candidates, university students to adults learning French, English and Italian.
I have prepared students for many leading schools and universities, including: Princeton University ~ King’s College London ~St Martin’s School of Art, London ~Tasis England Lugano ~ Francis Holland Schools London (Sloane Square and Regent's Park) ~ Harrow School~ Winchester College - King's College Wimbledon ~ Fulham Prep Senior School London ~ Putney High School ~ St Paul’s Boys School London ~ St Paul’s School for Girls London ~ Godolphin & Latymer School London ~ Charles de Gaulle Lycée London ~ Wycombe Abbey - Stonyhurst College - Latimer Upper -Eton King's Scholarship - Eton French and Italian Pre-U - Colet Court - University College London - The British School of Bucarest - the International School Prague - Institut Le Rosey - Ecolint Genève - Notting Hill and Ealing High School - Boston International School et Ècole Internationale de Lausanne - International School of Monaco - Li Po Chun United World College Hong Kong - Haileybury - Leicester Grammar School - International School of Lugano - Highgate School London - Wellington College - Kiangsu Chekiang College international Hong Kong - International School of Monaco - World International School of Turin - St Edward's Oxford - American School of London - International School of Bologna - International School of Nice - Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Hong Kong).

Universities: George Town University, SOAS, King's College University, UCL, Cambridge University, Oxford University, Manchester University, Princeton, and Oxbridge Interview Preparation (French and Italian literature and language) - Durham university - NYU Florence - Sorbonne Abu Dhabi -. Princeton University - Harvard University - NYU Abu Dhabi - The Courthauld Institute of Art - New Castle University - Penn University.
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Current collaboration with review Les Études Philosophiques (Paris) and Sorbonne Abu Dhabi on the translation of philosophical texts from English and Italian into French.

Languages, literature, and philosophy have always been at the heart of my life, not only professionally, but personally. They are my lifelong passions, and I often find myself unwinding by discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, or attending theatre performances, where language comes alive through voice, gesture, and emotion. I also enjoy exploring the music and structure of unfamiliar languages, and I occasionally set myself the challenge of learning the basics of a new one. Recently, I’ve been dabbling in Portuguese and German, more for pleasure than fluency, but always with curiosity and delight.

Although I’ve lived in London for over thirty years and feel deeply connected to its vibrant cultural life, I remain very much continental in spirit. I have a deep love for Italian cuisine and enjoy cooking. Whenever possible, I return to Italy and France, which remain for me sources of inspiration, memory, and inner rhythm.

I am also the mother of two daughters who share my love for learning and debate. E. is currently studying at Cambridge University, and C. is at HEC in France. Our time together often becomes a rich and stimulating exchange of ideas: we discuss philosophy, literature, politics, and current affairs over long meals or walks. They challenge my views, introduce me to new thinkers and emerging trends, and our conversations often leave me both energised and deeply reflective. We regularly recommend books to one another, creating an ongoing dialogue across generations, disciplines, and languages , a truly enriching intellectual companionship that I cherish deeply.

In my quieter moments, I enjoy playing the violin, as a way of returning to a more instinctive, meditative form of expression. Music, like language, offers a space where thought and emotion meet in a different register. It’s not unusual for me to play a few bars in the evening, with our lively and slightly eccentric French dog curled up nearby, listening or occasionally howling in enthusiastic accompaniment. He reminds us, always, to keep a sense of humour and lightness, even in our most reflective moods.