TEACHER • ACADEMIC MENTOR • U.S. UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE


Academic Guidance for International Families

 

 

  • From primary school to U.S. University Admissions

A calm, encouraging approach

✦ Confidence Building

Helping students develop confidence, independence, and voice.

✦ Individualized Learning

Teaching adapted to each student’s goals, personality, and learning style.

✦ Flexible Arrangements

Flexibility with scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, and payment options.


Areas of Focus

Language & Expression

Reading, writing, speaking, and English language development.

Examination Preparation

School entrance exams, national exams, and standardized tests.

Communication Coaching

Presentations, oral exams, interviews, and public speaking.

University Applications

U.S. applications, essays, interviews, and university selection.

A bit about me

I’m a certified English teacher with an M.Ed. in Educational Counseling and Psychology. I have 20+ years of experience in IB, international schools, and multilingual school settings.


Having taught in the U.S., Europe, and Africa – and as the father of internationally raised children – I’m familiar with the opportunities and challenges that internationally minded families face. This perspective informs a calm, flexible, and relationship-centered approach.

My work includes literacy, language support, writing, test preparation, and U.S. university guidance for students from primary school through U.S. university applications.


Every student is different, so every session is different. Whatever the focus, I build strong relationships, make every minute count, and help students become more confident and curious.

Testimonials

Tutoring

Russian-Estonian parent of an 8-year-old student

"Her English skills advanced from Progressing to Mastering within the IB PYP. "

Tutoring

French parent of a 9-year-old student and an 11-year-old student

"My children were recently accepted into the English-language programme at the International School of Luxembourg thanks to Dan's help."

Tutoring

American parent of a 6-year-old student

"[Our child] was willing to try to read some words along with me. I think even that one little first session boosted confidence a lot! "

Tutoring

British parent of a 10-year-old student

"[Our child] loved your session, mentioning how good it was, how prepared you were and how good the feeling was afterwards."

Tutoring

Greek parent of an 11-year-old student (after two sessions)

"When he is motivated, he is motivated. Moreover, he likes you a lot, and that's super positive."

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American parent of a 9-year-old student

"Kids like you, Dan. You're genuine. "

Tutoring

Estonian parent of a 16-year-old student

"His guidance helped her make significant progress, including earning a score of 91 on her national English exam.​"

College Guidance

Hungarian parent of a 19-year-old student

"What set Dan apart was his ability to connect with my son as an individual."

College guidance

18-year-old Russian-American student

"His realistic mock interview left me feeling confident and well-prepared."

Mentoring

Former Estonian high school student

"Years after high school, I still think of him as my mentor."

Tutoring

Estonian parent of a 14-year-old student and a 12-year-old student

"Over the past year, Dan helped my children bridge the gap when transitioning to a new school."

Dan Franch
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