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ECUS and mathematics preparation for first year at EPFL — intensive refresher course — Online
From 62 £ /h
Videoconference preparation for the Swiss supplementary examination (ECUS) and first-year mathematics at EPFL.
The ECUS is not a school exam. It's an entrance exam, with a specific syllabus, a set format, and a time constraint that eliminates perfectly competent candidates. Preparation, therefore, doesn't consist of reviewing course material, but of rebuilding a foundation and practicing in the actual exam format.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring, including mentoring foreign students preparing for their entry into the Swiss system.
What I cover
ECUS — comprehensive mathematics program, practice with sample exams, time management
EPFL's Special Mathematics Course (CMS)
Refresher courses before the first year of university or college: analysis, linear algebra, probability
Refresher courses for candidates who have been out of the school system for several years
Method
An initial assessment is conducted to determine the student's actual level in relation to the exam requirements, followed by a detailed study plan: number of hours needed, priority chapters, and a timeline leading up to the exam date. Each session combines targeted review of theoretical material with practice exercises in the exam format.
I work with candidates who are starting from scratch as well as with students who want to secure their first year.
The ECUS is not a school exam. It's an entrance exam, with a specific syllabus, a set format, and a time constraint that eliminates perfectly competent candidates. Preparation, therefore, doesn't consist of reviewing course material, but of rebuilding a foundation and practicing in the actual exam format.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring, including mentoring foreign students preparing for their entry into the Swiss system.
What I cover
ECUS — comprehensive mathematics program, practice with sample exams, time management
EPFL's Special Mathematics Course (CMS)
Refresher courses before the first year of university or college: analysis, linear algebra, probability
Refresher courses for candidates who have been out of the school system for several years
Method
An initial assessment is conducted to determine the student's actual level in relation to the exam requirements, followed by a detailed study plan: number of hours needed, priority chapters, and a timeline leading up to the exam date. Each session combines targeted review of theoretical material with practice exercises in the exam format.
I work with candidates who are starting from scratch as well as with students who want to secure their first year.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Avenches, Switzerland
- Around Versoix, Switzerland
- Around Bex, Switzerland
At teacher's location :
- Savigny, Suisse
Online from France
About Me
Mathematics teacher, holding a Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics). I have been tutoring students for 5 years, from middle school to the first year of university.
I work with the French (AEFE and Mission laïque), Belgian, Swiss, American, and International Baccalaureate programs. Each system has its expectations, exam format, and grading methods — a student only truly progresses if they work within their own system, using their textbooks and deadlines.
My approach: I begin by precisely identifying the source of the difficulty, often from one or two years prior, then I establish a detailed, quantified work plan. We rebuild the missing foundational skills before practicing exam-style exercises. Parents receive a monthly progress report.
Online lessons with a shared whiteboard: all written explanations during the session are saved on a whiteboard that students can access at any time, download, or print if they wish. I teach in French and English, and I adapt to the time zones of Europe, the Gulf, and Asia.
I work with the French (AEFE and Mission laïque), Belgian, Swiss, American, and International Baccalaureate programs. Each system has its expectations, exam format, and grading methods — a student only truly progresses if they work within their own system, using their textbooks and deadlines.
My approach: I begin by precisely identifying the source of the difficulty, often from one or two years prior, then I establish a detailed, quantified work plan. We rebuild the missing foundational skills before practicing exam-style exercises. Parents receive a monthly progress report.
Online lessons with a shared whiteboard: all written explanations during the session are saved on a whiteboard that students can access at any time, download, or print if they wish. I teach in French and English, and I adapt to the time zones of Europe, the Gulf, and Asia.
Education
📗 (Ongoing) Masters in IT (Computer Science) California, USA
📗 Master in Operational Research (Applied Mathematics)
📗 Degree in Applied Mathematics
📗 Baccalaureate Mathematics A
📗 Master in Operational Research (Applied Mathematics)
📗 Degree in Applied Mathematics
📗 Baccalaureate Mathematics A
Experience / Qualifications
🤵 Over 5 years of private tutoring experience
💻 Uses the latest High Tech technological tools for teaching
👨🏫 Uses the latest and most effective teaching methodologies
👨🎓 Extremely satisfied students and parents
💻 Uses the latest High Tech technological tools for teaching
👨🏫 Uses the latest and most effective teaching methodologies
👨🎓 Extremely satisfied students and parents
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Arabic
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Videoconference classes for students in grades 6, 5, 4 and 3 of the French program, both in France and in the network of French schools abroad.
In middle school, difficulties in math rarely stem from the current chapter. They almost always originate from a foundation established two or three years earlier: fractions, proportionality, algebraic expressions. As long as these concepts aren't revisited, each new chapter exacerbates the situation. My work begins by identifying this missing foundation.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring for students in the AEFE and Mission laïque networks, in both public and private institutions.
What we are working on
Numbers, fractions, algebraic expressions, equations
Proportionality, percentages, statistics
Plane geometry, theorems of Thales and Pythagoras, transformations
Preparation for the patent
Working method: read a problem statement, choose an approach, check a result
The process
Initial assessment during the first sessions, a catch-up plan, followed by a regular weekly schedule. I align with the classroom teacher's approach and provide exercises between sessions. A monthly written progress report is available for parents who wish to receive it.
I also offer pre-start preparation sessions, to get a head start on the year rather than being late.
Courses in French, English or Arabic.
In middle school, difficulties in math rarely stem from the current chapter. They almost always originate from a foundation established two or three years earlier: fractions, proportionality, algebraic expressions. As long as these concepts aren't revisited, each new chapter exacerbates the situation. My work begins by identifying this missing foundation.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring for students in the AEFE and Mission laïque networks, in both public and private institutions.
What we are working on
Numbers, fractions, algebraic expressions, equations
Proportionality, percentages, statistics
Plane geometry, theorems of Thales and Pythagoras, transformations
Preparation for the patent
Working method: read a problem statement, choose an approach, check a result
The process
Initial assessment during the first sessions, a catch-up plan, followed by a regular weekly schedule. I align with the classroom teacher's approach and provide exercises between sessions. A monthly written progress report is available for parents who wish to receive it.
I also offer pre-start preparation sessions, to get a head start on the year rather than being late.
Courses in French, English or Arabic.
Videoconference courses for Second, First and Final year of the French program, specializing in mathematics and expert mathematics.
The first year of high school is crucial. It's when students and their families decide whether to continue or drop their chosen specialization, and this decision will shape their entire post-secondary path: access to engineering schools, preparatory classes, and scientific and economic fields of study. A negative first year can close doors that are difficult to reopen.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring for students in the AEFE network and the Mission laïque.
Covered program
Second year — functions, vectors, statistics and probabilities, algorithms
First specialty — sequences, differentiation, quadratic polynomials, dot product, conditional probabilities
Final year specialization — limits, continuity, logarithms and exponentials, integration, counting, binomial law, geometry in space
Advanced mathematics — complex numbers, arithmetic, matrices and graphs
Preparing for the Baccalaureate exam: sample questions, time management, writing
Method
I begin by identifying where the student is actually losing points: understanding the material, choosing the right method, or writing style. These are three different problems that require three different approaches. We then work on past exam papers and sample questions, under exam conditions.
I also support students enrolled in CNED and those preparing for their post-baccalaureate orientation.
Courses in French and English.
The first year of high school is crucial. It's when students and their families decide whether to continue or drop their chosen specialization, and this decision will shape their entire post-secondary path: access to engineering schools, preparatory classes, and scientific and economic fields of study. A negative first year can close doors that are difficult to reopen.
Master's degree in Operations Research (applied mathematics), more than five years of private tutoring for students in the AEFE network and the Mission laïque.
Covered program
Second year — functions, vectors, statistics and probabilities, algorithms
First specialty — sequences, differentiation, quadratic polynomials, dot product, conditional probabilities
Final year specialization — limits, continuity, logarithms and exponentials, integration, counting, binomial law, geometry in space
Advanced mathematics — complex numbers, arithmetic, matrices and graphs
Preparing for the Baccalaureate exam: sample questions, time management, writing
Method
I begin by identifying where the student is actually losing points: understanding the material, choosing the right method, or writing style. These are three different problems that require three different approaches. We then work on past exam papers and sample questions, under exam conditions.
I also support students enrolled in CNED and those preparing for their post-baccalaureate orientation.
Courses in French and English.
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