1st Class Graduate in French, Politics and Economics, able to teach these subjects to GCSE and A Level, along with Classical Civilisation in Southend-on-Sea

I have known Jonathan for over 15 years as a colleague and a friend. He is an exceptional teacher and a brilliant, kind and caring individual. He has fantastic subject knowledge and is thorough in everything he does. I highly recommend him as a French Tutor.

I would highly recommend Jonathan as a former A Level student of his. I found his teaching to be both that of depth and clarity as he demonstrated excellent subject knowledge. Jonathan really went above and beyond for me during my time spent with him; offering extra support and guidance.

Jonathan was my teacher for A level Economics from 2019 - 2021, and I'd certainly give him my recommendation as a tutor. A man of many talents, including French, he is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to with his calm and collected nature. Pairing this with his incredible patience and tasteful sense of humour, he proves to be the model of an ideal tutor.
I genuinely believe that if you choose Jonathan as your tutor you will be on a very good path for better grades and will possess an ability to speak French to a great level.

I had the pleasure and privilege of working alongside Jonathan for many years in a mainstream senior school.
In my role as a Teaching Assistant working alongside students with SEN Jonathan was always well prepared in advance and provided differentiated material for students that needed it.
His style of teaching was always engaging and he delivered interesting lessons that kept the students truly attentive from start to finish.

Jonathan is an excellent teacher, with a vast amount of knowledge. He cares deeply about his students and goes the extra mile to ensure that they achieve impressive results. He has extensive experience in the British GCSE and GCE system, ensuring that he knows the specification of exam boards and teaches all elements. I would thoroughly recommend Jonathan as a tutor.

Jonathan taught me during my A-levels, he helped me develop from a predicted C grade to my end result of an A. Jonathan is an excellent teacher and I am forever grateful for his time.

Jonathan was one of my favourite teachers at school. He taught me both French and Politics and always made lessons engaging, supportive, and enjoyable. He explained things clearly, encouraged confidence, and genuinely cared about his students doing well. I owe a lot of what I learnt in both subjects to his teaching and support. I would highly recommend him as a tutor to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and approachable teacher.

Jonathan taught me GCSE Religious Studies, and he was one of the most engaging and supportive teachers I’ve had. His clear explanations and high‑quality teaching helped me understand complex ideas and stay motivated throughout the course. I ended Year 9 working at around a grade 4, but thanks to his guidance, feedback, and belief in my ability, I achieved a grade 8 in my final exams. I highly recommend him to any student looking for a dedicated and inspiring tutor.

If you need help with your French, look no further than Jonathan. Having experienced his teaching first-hand, I can confidently say that he is an exceptional educator who consistently goes above and beyond for his students.

From the very beginning, his professionalism and close attention to detail are incredibly apparent. He approaches every lesson with a meticulous plan tailored to the individual learner's needs, ensuring no gap in understanding is left unaddressed. Perhaps his greatest strength as an educator is his endless patience; he creates a warm, supportive, and completely pressure-free environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and build their confidence.

With extensive experience gained over many years of teaching, he possesses an encyclopaedic knowledge of various exam board requirements including GCSE & A-Level. He understands exactly what examiners are looking for and is skilled at equipping students with the precise exam techniques, vocabulary, and grammatical precision needed to secure top marks.

Crucially, he manages to balance this rigorous academic preparation with a genuine passion for the language. He has a unique talent for making French both exciting and accessible to all of his students, regardless of their starting level. He breathes life into the language, making lessons highly engaging, culturally rich, and incredibly rewarding.

I recommend him without any hesitation whatsoever. Whether you are looking to excel in upcoming public exams, build your conversational fluency, or starting from scratch, you could not ask for a more dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring tutor.

Jonathan was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive throughout our lessons. His way of explanation made difficult topics easier and more enjoyable to learn, and his wealth of intelligence is honestly second to none. At the same time, he always kept lessons fun with his great sense of humor, which made learning far less stressful and something I genuinely looked forward to. I’m very grateful for all of his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent tutor.

I met Mr Rowlands in 2018 who taught me, he is a great and knowledgeable teacher who is easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend!

Mr Rowlands was an excellent teacher during my time at secondary school. He was extremely well organised and professional and always provided engaging lessons with exam criteria in mind. He has a genuine care for all of his students and I cannot recommend his service enough!

Jonathan is an excellent French teacher who creates a supportive and engaging learning environment for his students. He explains concepts clearly, is patient when helping with difficult topics, and always encourages students to build confidence in both speaking and understanding French.

After being in many lessons, I can definitely say they are well structured and enjoyable, which in turn makes students more engaged and improves their French quickly


I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and encouraging French tutor.

Jonathon was my GCSE and A-level French tutor and provided outstanding guidance and support throughout. He always ensured that my understanding was the main priority, and the clarity he gave in every lesson was excellent, allowing me to flourish as a student.

He is consistently enthusiastic and makes every minute enjoyable, while his knowledge is impeccable across the board, regardless of the topic, tense, or theme. It was a real pleasure to be taught by someone as skilled as Jonathon, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who has the opportunity. His teaching style is incredibly effective, and he always leaves you feeling more confident and capable as a student.

Having been taught by Mr Rowlands for many years I can confidently say he’s a really informative, approachable teacher. He goes above and beyond to make sure you understand the content and ensures you get the best grades possible. I personally smashed my grade expectations having him as a teacher!

Jonathon was a great teacher and I am sure he will make a great tutor too! Very good at explaining things and clear he enjoys teaching. Very helpful and supportive!

Jonathon was a great teacher and I am sure he will make a great tutor too! Very good at explaining things and clear he enjoys teaching. Very helpful and supportive!

Jonathan taught me at A-level and was a brilliant teacher, never failing to make lessons engaging and exciting. Using a range of methods and learning tools, Jonathan is able to keep you concentrating throughout. He also has a great gift for simplifying complex terms and ideas. Subsequently, I would highly recommend Jonathan as a tutor.