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Bonjour · Hi!

Private French tutoring, with a personal touch.

One-on-one online lessons for kids and teens across Canada. Nina matches your child with the right tutor, and they stay together week after week.

  • 1:1 online lessons
  • Ages 4–17
  • Same tutor every week
  • Free 20-min trial

Sound familiar?

When the homework is in a language you don’t speak…

  • French immersion, English at homeThe homework is in French, and you’re looking up vocabulary at 9 pm.
  • Report-card surprisesThe comment says “needs to improve in French”, and you’re not sure where to start.
  • New country, new languageYour child just started school in French and is still looking for their words.
  • Tutors who come and goA new face every few weeks means starting over every few weeks.

That’s exactly why iNina exists.

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Courses

French lessons built around your child

One-on-one, from JK to Grade 12, following your child’s class, pace and goals.

Français

French

Confident in class, comfortable speaking.

Ages 4–17 · Immersion · Core French · Francophone schools

  • Immersion & school supportHomework, reading and grammar that follow your child’s class, from JK to Grade 12.
  • Speaking confidenceLots of talking, games and stories, so French starts to feel like theirs.
  • Tests & DELF prepFocused practice for report cards, provincial tests and DELF exams.
Find the right fit

Grown-ups are welcome too. Learn alongside your child, or just for you.

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Pro tip: short & regular beats long & rare!

How it works

Three easy steps

  1. Tell Nina about your child

    Answer a few quick questions (about a minute), then say hi on WhatsApp.

  2. Free 20-minute trial

    Meet your matched tutor on Google Meet. We check the level and agree on clear goals together.

  3. Weekly lessons, real progress

    Same tutor, same time, every week, plus a short progress note on WhatsApp each month.

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The iNina difference

The private touch

Personally matched

Nina gets to know your family and picks the tutor. No algorithm, no lottery.

Same tutor, all year

Kids open up when they trust the person on the other side of the screen.

Highly educated tutors

University-educated, trilingual tutors who genuinely love working with kids.

Updates on WhatsApp

A monthly progress note, and Nina is always just a message away.

Flexible scheduling

Weekday and weekend slots that fit around school and activities.

Free re-match

Not quite the right fit? We’ll find a new tutor at no cost.

Safe, parent-first lessons

  • Every tutor passes an ID and criminal-record check, renewed every year
  • No personal numbers exchanged: lessons run on private iNina Google Meet links, and messages go through Nina
  • Lessons happen in a shared family space, and parents are welcome anytime
  • No recordings without your permission

Pricing

Simple plans, no long contracts

Pay per 4-week cycle. Pause or cancel anytime.

Founding families: the first 20 families keep their price for 12 months.

Explorer

Once a week. A gentle, steady start.

$149per 4 weeks

4 sessions · 45 min each

$37 per session

Start with a free trial

Little Ones

Twice a week. Short, playful sessions for ages 4–7.

$199per 4 weeks

8 sessions · 30 min each

$25 per session

Start with a free trial

Every plan includes

  • The same tutor every week
  • A monthly progress note
  • Free re-match anytime
  • Reschedule with 24 h notice
  • Your first 20-minute trial is always free.
  • Prefer flexibility? Single 45-minute sessions are $45.
  • Siblings get 10% off.
  • Prices in Canadian dollars, plus applicable taxes.
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Meet Nina

Hi, I’m Nina!

I started iNina because I believe every child learns best with someone who truly knows them: their pace, their jokes, what makes them light up.

I personally match every family with a tutor, check in regularly, and I’m always one WhatsApp message away. Think of me as your child’s learning cheerleader.

Nina

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Which French do you teach?

Standard French, the French of textbooks and exams, with the vocabulary your child uses at school in Canada. Tutors follow your child’s class material, whether it’s Immersion, Core French or a francophone school.

My child just arrived in Quebec and goes to school in French. Can you help?

Yes, and it’s one of our favourite things to do. We support kids in welcome classes (classes d’accueil) and regular classes with patient one-on-one French: speaking, reading and homework, at their own pace.

Who are the tutors?

University-educated tutors who speak Arabic, French and English and have experience teaching children. Nina interviews every tutor personally before they meet a family.

How do online lessons work?

Lessons happen on Google Meet, from a laptop or tablet, using a private iNina link that stays the same every week. Your tutor lets your child in. For younger children we recommend a parent nearby, and parents are always welcome to sit in.

Will the tutor have my phone number?

No. Families and tutors never exchange personal numbers. You can chat with the tutor at the start or end of a lesson on Google Meet, and everything else goes through Nina on WhatsApp.

When are lessons?

We offer weekday and weekend slots. Weekend mornings are the easiest to book, so tell us your ideal times and Nina will find the best match.

How much does it cost, and how do I pay?

Plans start at $149 for a 4-week cycle. You pay per cycle, after your first lesson, with no long contracts, and you can pause or cancel anytime. Nina will share payment options on WhatsApp.

What if it’s not a good fit?

Just tell Nina. We’ll re-match you with another tutor for free. And your first trial lesson is always free.

How do you keep kids safe online?

Every tutor passes an ID and criminal-record check, renewed every year, and signs our code of conduct. Families and tutors never exchange phone numbers or personal accounts: lessons run only on iNina’s own Google Meet links, and every message goes through Nina. Lessons happen in a shared family space and are never recorded without your permission.

Do you teach adults?

Yes! Parents often learn alongside their kids. Pick “Me, an adult learner” in the form.

Ready when you are.

Tell Nina a little about your child. It takes a minute, and the first lesson is on us.

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