About Us
French & Co is a leading provider of French language services, offering tailored tuition options for beginners and advanced speakers alike. Located in Ontario, we offer online courses accessible across Canada and in-person classes in Toronto, alongside professional proofreading, and translation services.
Founded by Ghislain Tillard, a seasoned French language and teaching professional with nearly fifteen years of experience, French & Co has a proven track record of excellence. With a background in psychology and linguistics, Ghislain’s experience spans teaching children from K-12 to post-secondary students. His expertise extends to designing and delivering bespoke French courses tailored for business professionals, facilitating their journey towards professional French accreditations. His career includes contributions to the federal government of Canada, where he has diligently equipped civil servants with the linguistic proficiency necessary for optimal performance. His experiences in various countries including the UK, the Netherlands, Montenegro, and Canada, Ghislain brings a global perspective to language learning, ensuring an enriching and immersive experience for all students.
Mélissa has been teaching French for more than 7 years to all ages from babies (18mo+) to adults. Throughout her experience, she has worked in France, Canada and South Korea and has been helping students of all levels (CECRL A1 to C2), as well as business professionals and government employees.
Born in the South of France, she has been living in Ontario for 5 years, which makes her comfortable teaching both French from France and Canada. In addition, she is a certified examiner for the DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF French exams.