Private tutoring
Between two tutoring sessions, studying alone with a method
A private tutor brings what no software replaces: a human explanation, an eye on the work, an appointment that motivates. But it’s expensive and lasts only an hour a week. Here is how Fichea fits into the rest of the week, and when a teacher remains essential.
Fichea or Private tutoring: the differences, point by point
| Criterion | Fichea | Private tutoring |
|---|---|---|
| What it brings | Materials and questions on the student’s course, available at any time. | A tailored human explanation, follow-up and study method advice. |
| Cost | Free account, no credit card. Paid plans from €7.90 per month on the annual plan (price shown on 12 November 2026). | About €20 to over €40 an hour before tax credit, depending on the provider, the level and the city (sources below). |
| Tax credit | Not eligible. | 50% for in-home tutoring by an eligible provider or tutor; video lessons do not qualify according to a 2025 ministerial answer. |
| Availability | Whenever the student studies: evenings, weekends, the day before a test. | By appointment, often once a week. |
| Correction | A written explanation for each quiz question. | Correction by the teacher, including of writing and reasoning. |
| Limits | The AI can be wrong: you have to check against the course. No human eye on the paper. | The cost, the time slots and sometimes the travel. |
A teacher remains essential if…
- the student has built up old gaps that need to be covered again from the basics;
- they need to learn a writing or reasoning method;
- their motivation depends on a regular appointment with someone;
- a learning disorder requires tailored support from a professional.
Fichea helps most if…
- the student understands in class but forgets before the test;
- they need to practice between two sessions;
- the budget doesn’t allow several hours a week;
- they want to arrive at the tutoring session with their questions already spotted.
The right duo: the teacher explains, Fichea trains
After the session, the student imports the chapter they worked on and starts a short quiz. Their mistakes become flashcards to review during the week, and the questions left unanswered are noted for the next session. The teacher spends less time making them recite and more time explaining.
For parents: a simple routine through the week
- On the day of the lesson, ask the student which chapter was worked on.
- Two days later, a short quiz on this chapter, in Fichea or on paper.
- At the end of the week, go over the missed cards and note what is still unclear for the teacher.
- For a primary school child, it’s the adult who prepares the materials and goes through the session with them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does private tutoring cost?
The rates found on 12 November 2026 range from about €20 to over €40 an hour before tax credit, depending on the provider, the level and the city, sometimes with registration fees. Check the rate and the fees directly with the provider you choose.
Does the tax credit apply to online lessons?
The 50% tax credit covers in-home tutoring. According to a ministerial answer published in the Journal officiel on 3 June 2025, video lessons do not meet the conditions. Check the provider’s eligibility on service-public.fr.
Does Fichea replace a private tutor?
No. Fichea helps you study and practice from the student’s course. It offers no human eye on the paper, no live tailored explanation and no personalized educational follow-up.
Can my child use Fichea alone?
In middle school and high school, the student can create their own materials and test themselves alone, checking against their course. For primary school, Fichea is used with an adult who prepares the materials; no child account is required.
How do you study without a teacher?
Start from your course, make a short sheet, test yourself with questions, then go over your mistakes a few days later. Write down what you don’t understand to ask about it in class. The guide to studying alone details the method.
Sources
- Tax credit for employing a home worker — Service-Public.fr
- Written question no. 3521 and ministerial answer of 3 June 2025 — National Assembly
- Tutoring rates — Superprof (2022 article)
- Private tutoring rates — Groupe Réussite (accessed 12 November 2026)
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