Tom C.

1st in NSW French Extension | 4th in NSW French Continuers | 1st in NSW Chinese Extension | 96/100 Chinese Continuers | 2024 Sydney Grammar School graduate (99.90 ATAR) Now taking new students, including for 2027 HSC! Bonjour! 你好! Hello! My name is Tom Collins and I'm an experienced tutor in French and Chinese up to the HSC Extension level. At the beginning of high school, the only language I spoke was English – but by the end of Year 12, I achieved three state ranks in HSC French and Chinese subjects. I am now studying languages, international relations and politics at university. Whether you are a learner looking to excel or a native speaker looking to polish your written skills and exam technique, I am excited to work with you to develop your language skills, using all the tips and tricks I have picked up along my language journey! I have the experience and knowledge to help you succeed: – I have tutored high school (including HSC) students in French and Chinese since the beginning of 2025. – In addition to achieving top HSC results, I was the top student in French and Chinese at Sydney Grammar School. – I hold a Diploma in Advanced French Language awarded by the French Ministry of Education at level C2, the highest credential for non-native speakers of French, certifying me to work and study at the highest levels in France. – In August 2025 I travelled to China to represent Australia in an international Chinese language competition and advanced to the top 30 contestants. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals, adapting my method to suit your needs. Whether you want to review practice responses, practise speaking, or delve into complex grammar, I have the resources to support you - answer scaffolds, past exam questions, grammar summaries and more. I provide detailed feedback on spoken and written responses. And if you are after some cultural enrichment beyond the classroom, I have plenty of literature, audio and video resources to recommend! Through my lessons, students improve their marks, confidence and love of language. In the words of two of my 2026 French Extension HSC students: "Tom has been an incredible tutor over the course of Year 12, helping me to navigate French with an increased sense of direction and confidence. His expertise and passion for the language really inspired me to work harder, and he always cleared up any difficulties I had along the way – from understanding a tricky grammar rule, to logically breaking down a specific exam question. Whether it be doing practice monologues, mock speaking exams, or reviewing my writing in detail, Tom thoroughly supported me across all areas of the subject. As a result, I ended up ranking first internally in both Extension and Continuers. I couldn’t have done it without his help!" "What initially felt like an extremely daunting subject was made much more clear and easier with Tom's help! His extensive knowledge of not only the French language but how to navigate the HSC French Extension course to maximise marks, skill and even enjoyment was honestly incredibly helpful. At first monologues and writing highly sophisticated essays in French seemed almost impossible but with Tom's help and a lot of sessions, it's as easy as if it was just any other task. I highly recommend his services if you're doing French Continuers or Extension!" Please note that I am currently offering: – French tutoring for Year 7–12 students (including all HSC courses: Beginners, Continuers and Extension) – Chinese tutoring for Year 7–10 students Lessons are $100/hour, paid for individually with no long-term commitment. My preference is for online lessons over Zoom as in my experience this is most convenient for all involved, however I may be able to travel for in-person lessons subject to distance and availability. Please contact me to enquire about scheduling lessons or if you have any questions at all! I look forward to hearing from you. - Tom ---------- I hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWC3063099E)