English as a foreign language tutors in Edinburgh typically charge between £15 and £30 per hour. The cost of English tuition can vary depending on the location of the tutor, the mode of classes - whether they’re face-to-face or online, as well as the tutor’s qualifications and professional experience.
EFL Tutors in Edinburgh Near Me
Connect with a new culture through English as a foreign language lessons in Edinburgh and achieve fluency!
 £35/hr First class free 5.0(3 Reviews)Agnieszka Bespoke professional and friendly language training in English as a foreign languageI enjoy helping others join the English speaking community by building up their confidence, knowledge and skills in a friendly environment.... Bespoke professional and friendly language training in English as a foreign languageI enjoy helping others join the English speaking community by building up their confidence, knowledge and skills in a friendly environment.... |
|||
 £6/hr First class free Rachel White English tutor available for in-person and online lessonsI have a Master’s degree in Italian and Spanish if you would like to opt in for a modern foreign language lesson instead. I also have a TEF... English tutor available for in-person and online lessonsI have a Master’s degree in Italian and Spanish if you would like to opt in for a modern foreign language lesson instead. I also have a TEF... |
|||
 £40/hr Osman I am a UK university lecturer and experienced EAL teacher offering supportive English lessons for people of any age.My lessons are friendly, structured, and tailored to your goals. I support learners with speaking confidence, pronunciation, grammar, voca... I am a UK university lecturer and experienced EAL teacher offering supportive English lessons for people of any age.My lessons are friendly, structured, and tailored to your goals. I support learners with speaking confidence, pronunciation, grammar, voca... |
|||
£15/hr Alabi Kazeem I am the go-to person if you need help with communicating using English Language.I am passionate about teaching people how to speak English better, which explains why I spent a decade teaching english as a second languag... I am the go-to person if you need help with communicating using English Language.I am passionate about teaching people how to speak English better, which explains why I spent a decade teaching english as a second languag... |
|||
 £25/hr First class free Campbell English Helping you is my number one priority lgbtq+ friendlytutor**Helping You is My Number One Priority** Unlock your potential with private English lessons tailored just for you. As an LGBTQ+ frien... Helping you is my number one priority lgbtq+ friendlytutor**Helping You is My Number One Priority** Unlock your potential with private English lessons tailored just for you. As an LGBTQ+ frien... |
|||
 £14/hr First class free 4.0(1 Reviews)Tami English Tutor who strives to help you grow in confidence when speaking EnglishI completed the International Baccalaureate last year, and received an A in Higher Level English. I am currently a Psychology student at Du... English Tutor who strives to help you grow in confidence when speaking EnglishI completed the International Baccalaureate last year, and received an A in Higher Level English. I am currently a Psychology student at Du... |
|||
 £15/hr First class free Nikola Maleszyk Hi! I’m an English tutor offering friendly, effective English language online lessons to all age groups for £15 an hourHello! I’m an online English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I teach English as a Foreign Language to all age groups. My lessons are engaging... Hi! I’m an English tutor offering friendly, effective English language online lessons to all age groups for £15 an hourHello! I’m an online English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I teach English as a Foreign Language to all age groups. My lessons are engaging... |
|||
 £20/hr Mana I am a supportive ESL tutor helping learners of all ages improve academic English and everyday conversation.I have experience teaching English as a Second Language as a tutor back in Japan, working with learners aged 8 to 50. I adapt my teaching s... I am a supportive ESL tutor helping learners of all ages improve academic English and everyday conversation.I have experience teaching English as a Second Language as a tutor back in Japan, working with learners aged 8 to 50. I adapt my teaching s... |
|||
 £20/hr Julie Experienced tutor offering online English lessons to adults and young adults.I am a dedicated and motivating teacher with over 15 years experience teaching adults and teenagers. I offer personalised lessons based on... Experienced tutor offering online English lessons to adults and young adults.I am a dedicated and motivating teacher with over 15 years experience teaching adults and teenagers. I offer personalised lessons based on... |
|||
 £20/hr Eveliina I am a bubbly and positive person who is passionate about people finding ways to study that suit them the bestAfter struggling during my first semester in uni, I became passionate about finding ways to reach my academic potential and get amazing gra... I am a bubbly and positive person who is passionate about people finding ways to study that suit them the bestAfter struggling during my first semester in uni, I became passionate about finding ways to reach my academic potential and get amazing gra... |
|||
 £20/hr First class free Maria I give private lessons to students learning English as a foreign language (I have experience)I will mainly have conversational lessons with the student, correcting and encouraging them through the process, helping them learn the lan... I give private lessons to students learning English as a foreign language (I have experience)I will mainly have conversational lessons with the student, correcting and encouraging them through the process, helping them learn the lan... |
|||
 £15/hr First class free Jordan CELTA Certified Teacher with a Background in English LiteratureI have completed a 120 hour intensive course to receive my CELTA certificate which qualifies me to teach those learning English as a foreig... CELTA Certified Teacher with a Background in English LiteratureI have completed a 120 hour intensive course to receive my CELTA certificate which qualifies me to teach those learning English as a foreig... |
|||
 £18/hr First class free Sean CELTA-qualified teacher of English as a foreign language with 12 years of experience, including exam prep for Cambridge and IELTSI'm 35 and I've been working as a teacher of English as a foreign language for 12 years. I've taught in schools in Lisbon, Seville, Cagliar... CELTA-qualified teacher of English as a foreign language with 12 years of experience, including exam prep for Cambridge and IELTSI'm 35 and I've been working as a teacher of English as a foreign language for 12 years. I've taught in schools in Lisbon, Seville, Cagliar... |
|||
 £13/hr Florine Edinburgh-based multilingual tutor offering English lessons online for children and adults, adaptable to all levels.I’m a multilingual English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I’m happy to teach both adults and children online. Growing up in Brussels and lat... Edinburgh-based multilingual tutor offering English lessons online for children and adults, adaptable to all levels.I’m a multilingual English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I’m happy to teach both adults and children online. Growing up in Brussels and lat... |
|||
£9/hr First class free Pearlyn Nair I am a fluent English speaking postgraduate student with experience in mentoring fellow students academicallyI am a fluent English speaking postgraduate student with experience in mentoring fellow students academically. I am a fluent English speaking postgraduate student with experience in mentoring fellow students academicallyI am a fluent English speaking postgraduate student with experience in mentoring fellow students academically. |
|||
 £9/hr First class free Rime I am a multilingual and supportive English tutor with international experience. My teaching is patient, clear, and encouragingI am a multilingual and supportive English tutor with international experience. Unlock your potential with personalised lessons! As Rime, a... I am a multilingual and supportive English tutor with international experience. My teaching is patient, clear, and encouragingI am a multilingual and supportive English tutor with international experience. Unlock your potential with personalised lessons! As Rime, a... |
|||
 £15/hr First class free Beatriz Leal Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish – Aim To Helping Students Succeed in Learning EnglishI'm currently finishing my undergraduate degree in Immunology at the University of Edinburgh, where my entire academic career has been cond... Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish – Aim To Helping Students Succeed in Learning EnglishI'm currently finishing my undergraduate degree in Immunology at the University of Edinburgh, where my entire academic career has been cond... |
|||
 £20/hr First class free Shubhankar Teaching english as a foreign language for conversing and reading confidentlyIm a literature student at the UHI, Perth and English is my native language. I love to teach English because it allows me to share my pass... Teaching english as a foreign language for conversing and reading confidentlyIm a literature student at the UHI, Perth and English is my native language. I love to teach English because it allows me to share my pass... |
|||
 £18/hr First class free Nicolò English as a foreign language Tutor for students of all agesI have been exposed to the English language since a very young age. I've studied in an international school since kindergarten. I now have... English as a foreign language Tutor for students of all agesI have been exposed to the English language since a very young age. I've studied in an international school since kindergarten. I now have... |
|||
 £20/hr Lucia I’m an enthusiastic and approachable tutor able to cater to specific needs.Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. As a native English speaker also fluent in Italian and French, I know both th... I’m an enthusiastic and approachable tutor able to cater to specific needs.Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. As a native English speaker also fluent in Italian and French, I know both th... |
|||
Other tutors
Cities/towns near Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
💲 How much do English as a foreign language tutors charge per hour?
💭 Is it worth it to find a tutor for English as a foreign language?
The answer to this question can be relatively subjective but most students find it’s absolutely worth it to hire a private tutor when learning English. Private tutors can offer students personalised lessons which cater to their individual needs, goals and learning styles.
🧒 Are there private English tutors for children?
Yes, you can easily find English as a foreign language tutors for children near you. You can find tutors by simply doing an online search for “private tutors for children near me.”
🤔 What do EFL tutors do?
English as a foreign language tutors can help those learning English accelerate their language learning with private and tailored classes. They can personalise English lessons according to the needs of the pupil, whether they’re learning English as a beginner, preparing for a job interview in English, or studying towards an official English exam.
🧐 How do I find an English tutor?
There are many ways in which you can find a tutor for English lessons:
- You can ask friends and family if they have any recommendations.
- You can check local tuition centres to see if you can find private or group lessons in English.
- Search online platforms like FindTutors where you can connect with different tutors.
Discover top EFL tutors in Edinburgh
The benefits of learning English
There is no doubt that learning English offers a host of benefits, some of which we have outlined below:
- English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, so is often chosen as the language of communication in business and travel. With learning English, you open the door to more opportunities to meet new people.
- Many companies require you to speak English nowadays, so learning the language can improve your job prospects.
- Learning a foreign language can improve your cognitive skills and memory.
Types of English as a foreign language lessons
There are various types of English lessons you can take according to your specific needs, some of which we have detailed below:
- Group English lessons. Group lessons often work out slightly cheaper than private lessons so are a great idea if you’re on a budget. You can also meet new people in your English tutoring, learn from them and practise English with them.
- Private English lessons. For those who feel like they don’t get the individualised attention they need in a busy group class, private lessons may be exactly what you’re looking for. A private tutor can cater their English lessons specifically for you.
- Conversation classes. If you already have some knowledge of English and simply want to improve your conversational skills, conversation classes are a great option for you. These can be taken one-to-one with a private tutor or in a group.
What to look for in an English as a foreign language tutor
Once you’ve made the decision to find a private tutor for English lessons, you may be wondering what skills and qualities you should be looking for.
- Qualifications and experience. While it’s not completely necessary for a private tutor to have professional qualifications, in some cases it’s ideal. Likewise, experience doesn’t necessarily guarantee a great tutor, but if for example you’re preparing for a specific English exam, your tutor should be experienced in teaching students for this exam and should have knowledge of the exam requirements.
- Teaching style. Many English tutors have different styles of teaching but what’s most important is that they can adapt their teaching style to your individual learning needs. So if you learn better by doing, your tutor should have interactive lessons prepared.
- Availability and cost. It might seem like an obvious point, but you should ensure your tutor’s availability matches yours and that their prices fall within your chosen budget.
Learning English online
You may be wondering if it’s possible for you to learn English online and the answer is absolutely! There are many tutors offering English lessons online, and often at a competitive price. You can find plenty of online tutors on the FindTutors platform by filtering your search.
When taking English tuition online, you should ensure that you have the following:
- A device with a working webcam and microphone.
- A strong and reliable internet connection.
- A quiet area from which you can take your online classes.
So whether you decide to take private English lessons, group lessons, or English classes online, start searching today and find the best English tutors in Edinburgh for you.