Online tutoring jobs in France are usually thought of as cours particuliers for French students. There’s a second market that suits a different group of teachers: tutoring IB, Cambridge IGCSE and International A Level students in English, for families in Singapore, the Gulf and beyond. France has a strong IB and bilingual-school tradition and many subject specialists who teach in English, and international families are actively looking for them. This guide covers demand, what you need, how to apply to Tutopiya, your hours and how payment works.

Key takeaways

• France-based teachers can tutor IB, IGCSE and International A Level students in English through Tutopiya.
• IB teachers, international-section teachers and English-fluent STEM specialists are the strongest fit.
• CET puts Singapore students’ after-school lessons in your morning and Gulf lessons in your early afternoon.
• You set your starting rate and keep 100% of it. Payment is monthly in EUR via Wise.
• Declare your income. Many tutors in France use micro-entrepreneur status.

Is there demand for English-medium tutors in France?

Yes, from outside France. Between March and early June 2026, Tutopiya logged 798 trial-lesson requests, mostly from Singapore and the UAE. Cambridge IGCSE Maths (90), Physics (61) and Chemistry (47) led, with IB DP Mathematics (18) and IB DP Physics (9) in steady demand. Families booking IB tutors usually want someone who has taught the programme in a school.

IB science teachers should start with IB Physics tutor jobs in France. Maths teachers should see IB Maths tutor jobs in France.

Who’s the right fit from France?

Background	Fit	Why
IB DP teacher at an international school in France	Strong	Direct IB experience, including IAs and Extended Essays
Teacher in a section internationale or bilingual school	Strong	Subject teaching in English, often British or international programmes
Native English speaker with a STEM or humanities degree	Good	Subject depth plus English; learn the target board first
French agrégé or certifié teacher with excellent English	Good	Deep subject knowledge; learn the international board’s assessment style
French-language teacher only	Limited	Tutopiya lessons are taught in English

The IB describes the Diploma Programme on ibo.org, and Cambridge publishes IGCSE syllabuses on its IGCSE pages.

Which subjects should France-based tutors apply for?

Curriculum and subject	Trial requests (Mar–Jun 2026)	Country page
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics	90	IGCSE Maths jobs in France
Cambridge IGCSE Physics	61	IGCSE Physics jobs in France
Cambridge IGCSE English Language	41	IGCSE English jobs in France
IB DP Mathematics	18	IB Maths jobs in France
IB DP Physics	9	IB Physics jobs in France
IB DP Chemistry	6	IB Chemistry jobs in France

How to start tutoring international students from France

1. Choose your programme and subjects. Start with the IB or IGCSE subjects you teach now.
2. Sort out your status. Self-employed tutoring income should be declared. Many tutors register as micro-entrepreneurs. See URSSAF’s micro-entrepreneur site or ask an accountant.
3. Gather proof: degree, teaching qualifications (CAPES, agrégation, PGCE or equivalent), and IB workshop certificates if you have them.
4. Create your Tutopiya profile. It takes about 15 minutes over 10 stages, including an intro video in English.
5. Choose a plan: Essential (SGD 10/month), Professional (SGD 20 for 3 months) or Professional Annual (SGD 90/year).
6. Get approved. Tutopiya aims to review profiles within 24 hours.
7. Open morning slots (Singapore) and early-afternoon slots (Gulf).

For context on Europe-wide opportunities, read our online tutoring jobs in Europe guide.

Cours particuliers vs international online tutoring

	Cours particuliers in France	International tutoring with Tutopiya
Language	French	English
Students	Local, often for the bac or brevet	Singapore, the Gulf, Africa and beyond
Programmes	French national curriculum	IB, IGCSE, International A Level
Hours	After school and Wednesdays	Mostly morning and early afternoon CET
Rate	Agreed with families or set by an agency	Set by you; commission added on top
Payment	Collected yourself or via an agency	Paid monthly on the 15th via Wise, in EUR

Because international demand falls in your morning, it fits alongside part-time school hours or afternoon cours particuliers.

What hours and pay look like from France

Hours. In winter, France (CET, GMT+1) is 7 hours behind Singapore and 3 behind the UAE. A Singapore student’s 4–9pm is roughly 9am–2pm in Paris. A Dubai student’s 4–9pm is roughly 1–6pm. In summer, both windows start an hour later on your clock. Our guide to time zones for European tutors covers scheduling in more detail.

Pay. You set your hourly rate and keep all of it. Later rate changes are requested through Tutopiya, which approves them at its discretion. Tutopiya’s 40–50% commission is added on top and paid by the student. Payment is on the 15th of each month for the previous month’s lessons, by Wise transfer in EUR. Trial lessons are unpaid. For Europe-specific figures, read how much European tutors earn.

How tutoring with Tutopiya works

Tutopiya provides 1-on-1 online tutoring for Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, IB and International A Level students. France-based tutors create a profile, set a rate and add free slots. Tutopiya handles time zones and student matching, and runs 24/7 support for students and parents. Every plan includes Microsoft Teams, past papers, learning resources, AI tools and free teacher training. Read the details on the Tutopiya Become a Tutor page.

Common mistakes France-based applicants make

• Applying to teach in French. Tutopiya lessons are in English, so list subjects you can teach in English.
• Translating qualifications without context. Explain CAPES or agrégation briefly in English (“national teaching qualification”).
• Ignoring the morning. Your morning is Singapore’s after-school peak.
• Not declaring income. Set up the right status before your first payment arrives.
• Using French conventions. International students expect British or IB notation, such as a decimal point rather than a comma in answers.

Talk to us

See every IB subject we’re hiring for on the IB DP tutor jobs hub. Tutors in Spain and Portugal face similar questions, covered in our guide to tutoring jobs in Spain and Portugal. Questions? Contact the Tutopiya team.

Frequently asked questions

Can teachers in France tutor international students in English? +

Yes. Tutopiya accepts France-based tutors who teach in native or near-native English, for IB Diploma, Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE, and International A Level subjects. Teachers from international sections, IB schools and bilingual schools are a strong fit.

Do I need a business status to tutor online from France? +

Generally, self-employed tutoring income in France must be declared, and many tutors use the micro-entrepreneur status. Requirements depend on your situation, so check the official URSSAF guidance or speak to an accountant before you start.

How are tutors in France paid? +

You set your starting hourly rate and keep all of it, because Tutopiya's 40–50% commission is added on top and paid by the student. Payment is on the 15th of each month for the previous month's lessons, by Wise transfer in EUR.

What hours would I teach from France? +

France (CET) is 7 hours behind Singapore and 3 behind the Gulf in winter. Singapore students' after-school lessons fall in your morning, and Gulf students' lessons fall in your early afternoon, so evenings stay free.

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