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Experienced, qualified teacher available to teach Piano and Theory of Music online, and in person in Edinburgh
£36/hr
First class free
Derek
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS checkOnline
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic

Experienced, qualified teacher available to teach Piano and Theory of Music online, and in person in Edinburgh

Dr Derek WilliamsSubjects taught: Piano, Theory of Music, Composition, Arranging and OrchestrationQualifications: PhD, BMus, DipEd, FTCL, L...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic

Experienced, qualified teacher available to teach Piano and Theory of Music online, and in person in Edinburgh

Dr Derek WilliamsSubjects taught: Piano, Theory of Music, Composition, Arranging and OrchestrationQualifications: PhD, BMus, DipEd, FTCL, L...
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I am engaging, personable and fun. My lessons are aimed at beginners adults and children.
£20/hr
Karen
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectSpanish

I am engaging, personable and fun. My lessons are aimed at beginners adults and children.

I am Celta trained so I have good knowledge of how to prepare structured lessons but with the learner at the centre. Make the lessons indiv...
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectSpanish

I am engaging, personable and fun. My lessons are aimed at beginners adults and children.

I am Celta trained so I have good knowledge of how to prepare structured lessons but with the learner at the centre. Make the lessons indiv...
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Online tuition for students in marketing
£25/hr
First class free
Jim
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CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMarketing

Online tuition for students in marketing

I offer tuition in Marketing, remotely online. My tutoring is aimed at marketing students and marketing professionals studying for nationa...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMarketing

Online tuition for students in marketing

I offer tuition in Marketing, remotely online. My tutoring is aimed at marketing students and marketing professionals studying for nationa...
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Let's learn Korean with a certificated actual teacher at the Korean school in UK
£30/hr
First class free
5.0(3 Reviews)
Mia
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CountyEdinburgh
SubjectKorean

Let's learn Korean with a certificated actual teacher at the Korean school in UK

I teach a range of ages from children to adults at a Korean school in the U.K. I teach all aspects of Korean. In particular, I can help yo...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectKorean

Let's learn Korean with a certificated actual teacher at the Korean school in UK

I teach a range of ages from children to adults at a Korean school in the U.K. I teach all aspects of Korean. In particular, I can help yo...
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Spanish to all levels.
Based in Edinburgh. I deliver 1-1, small groups and on line lessons.
£25/hr
Karen
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish to all levels. Based in Edinburgh. I deliver 1-1, small groups and on line lessons.

I start by showing that I understand. That means listening first, figuring out where they’re confident, where they’re stuck, and how they p...
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish to all levels. Based in Edinburgh. I deliver 1-1, small groups and on line lessons.

I start by showing that I understand. That means listening first, figuring out where they’re confident, where they’re stuck, and how they p...
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I’m an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced maths tutor. My lessons are aimed at people from all walks of life.
£40/hr
5.0(3 Reviews)
Harry
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths

I’m an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced maths tutor. My lessons are aimed at people from all walks of life.

My lessons are tailored to each individual based on their learning styles and needs, with an emphasis on increasing their confidence levels...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths

I’m an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced maths tutor. My lessons are aimed at people from all walks of life.

My lessons are tailored to each individual based on their learning styles and needs, with an emphasis on increasing their confidence levels...
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Patient, empathetic teacher who overcame math anxiety to help struggling students turn fear into confidence and clarity.
£25/hr
First class free
Chavonne
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectMaths

Patient, empathetic teacher who overcame math anxiety to help struggling students turn fear into confidence and clarity.

My demonstrated proficiency, with scores of 135/150 on China's rigorous Gaokao math exam and 92/100 in university Calculus, forms the found...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectMaths

Patient, empathetic teacher who overcame math anxiety to help struggling students turn fear into confidence and clarity.

My demonstrated proficiency, with scores of 135/150 on China's rigorous Gaokao math exam and 92/100 in university Calculus, forms the found...
£40/hr
Ruth Webster
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

I am a Lifestyle Redesign Coach who can support others in finding clarity, focus and direction in different areas of their lives.

I pride myself on holding an inclusive and identity friendly, non judgemental space for my clients to explore ways of making their lives ju...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

I am a Lifestyle Redesign Coach who can support others in finding clarity, focus and direction in different areas of their lives.

I pride myself on holding an inclusive and identity friendly, non judgemental space for my clients to explore ways of making their lives ju...
French lessons suitable for GCSE, A level, university level students or casual learners
£30/hr
First class free
Katherine
Online
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French lessons suitable for GCSE, A level, university level students or casual learners

I cater to the student's needs. Purely conversational classes are possible as well as more academic/grammar based and written classes. In m...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French lessons suitable for GCSE, A level, university level students or casual learners

I cater to the student's needs. Purely conversational classes are possible as well as more academic/grammar based and written classes. In m...
Qualified Teacher and Entrance Exam Tutor offering Tuition for 7+ and 11+ Exams
£50/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Kristina
Verified TutorVerified TutorOnline
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEntrance exams: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Dyslexia, Autism, Dyscalculia

Qualified Teacher and Entrance Exam Tutor offering Tuition for 7+ and 11+ Exams

🎓 Entrance Exam & Independent School Preparation 🎓I offer tailored tutoring for children preparing for independent school entrance exams...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEntrance exams: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Dyslexia, Autism, Dyscalculia

Qualified Teacher and Entrance Exam Tutor offering Tuition for 7+ and 11+ Exams

🎓 Entrance Exam & Independent School Preparation 🎓I offer tailored tutoring for children preparing for independent school entrance exams...
Native Mandarin tutor with teaching experience, offering Chinese lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, available online
£20/hr
First class free
Mingyu
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Native Mandarin tutor with teaching experience, offering Chinese lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, available online

I have experience teaching undergraduate and master’s students, with a strong academic background. As a native Mandarin speaker, I provide...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Native Mandarin tutor with teaching experience, offering Chinese lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, available online

I have experience teaching undergraduate and master’s students, with a strong academic background. As a native Mandarin speaker, I provide...
Creative, patient art teacher teaching beginners and intermediate art students. Lessons build confidence and skills, supportive.
£25/hr
Mellissa
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Creative, patient art teacher teaching beginners and intermediate art students. Lessons build confidence and skills, supportive.

About Me I am a qualified Art & Design teacher with professional classroom experience, specialising in drawing and visual development. I he...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Creative, patient art teacher teaching beginners and intermediate art students. Lessons build confidence and skills, supportive.

About Me I am a qualified Art & Design teacher with professional classroom experience, specialising in drawing and visual development. I he...
I can give online lessons to students who face problem with subjects related to Mathematics and Computer Science
£15/hr
First class free
4.7(3 Reviews)
Ateeb Ahmed
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Trigonometry

I can give online lessons to students who face problem with subjects related to Mathematics and Computer Science

I can provide one to one online tuition to students who face difficulties in topics related to maths and computer science and can help them...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Trigonometry

I can give online lessons to students who face problem with subjects related to Mathematics and Computer Science

I can provide one to one online tuition to students who face difficulties in topics related to maths and computer science and can help them...
I give private lessons tailored to your needs
£30/hr
Samah Zaitoun
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPainting

I give private lessons tailored to your needs

I will evaluate your need then I will teach you accordingly to get you to meet your potentials. I am so passionate about teaching art.
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPainting

I give private lessons tailored to your needs

I will evaluate your need then I will teach you accordingly to get you to meet your potentials. I am so passionate about teaching art.
Engaging and patient Online Spanish Tutor
£40/hr
First class free
5.0(2 Reviews)
Lulu
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: GCSE Spanish

Engaging and patient Online Spanish Tutor

I am an Arabic and Spanish graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have been teaching online for 7 years and have a wealth of experien...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: GCSE Spanish

Engaging and patient Online Spanish Tutor

I am an Arabic and Spanish graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have been teaching online for 7 years and have a wealth of experien...
DBS checkDBS check
Brazilian teacher in Lisbon with 16 years of experience, native in both European and Brazilian Portuguese. My lessons are for adul
£16/hr
Leonardo Braga Nobre
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

Brazilian teacher in Lisbon with 16 years of experience, native in both European and Brazilian Portuguese. My lessons are for adul

In my lessons, we spend most of our time actually using Portuguese — speaking, reading real texts, listening to natural audio, and writing...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

Brazilian teacher in Lisbon with 16 years of experience, native in both European and Brazilian Portuguese. My lessons are for adul

In my lessons, we spend most of our time actually using Portuguese — speaking, reading real texts, listening to natural audio, and writing...
I am an academic tutor with 30 years experience of lecturing in the social sciences and medicine.
£25/hr
Dr Lauraine Vivian
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSocial sciences

I am an academic tutor with 30 years experience of lecturing in the social sciences and medicine.

I am a British trained anthropologist with a PhD in Anthropology and Psychology. I have taught students from diverse backgrounds at an unde...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSocial sciences

I am an academic tutor with 30 years experience of lecturing in the social sciences and medicine.

I am a British trained anthropologist with a PhD in Anthropology and Psychology. I have taught students from diverse backgrounds at an unde...
Affordable Nation 5 or GCSE Maths tutoring by a 4th year Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh
£15/hr
First class free
Sarah
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths

Affordable Nation 5 or GCSE Maths tutoring by a 4th year Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh

Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a 4th-year Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh, currently on track to gr...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths

Affordable Nation 5 or GCSE Maths tutoring by a 4th year Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh

Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a 4th-year Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh, currently on track to gr...
English Literature tutor for all ages, homework help and editing
£15/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEnglish

English Literature tutor for all ages, homework help and editing

I have studied and taught English Literature for 5+ years, and am offering lessons and assistance for assignments, as well as writing feedb...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEnglish

English Literature tutor for all ages, homework help and editing

I have studied and taught English Literature for 5+ years, and am offering lessons and assistance for assignments, as well as writing feedb...
Theology tutor with an MA in theological studies, offering online and in-person tutoring based in Edinburgh, open to all ages.
£20/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTheology

Theology tutor with an MA in theological studies, offering online and in-person tutoring based in Edinburgh, open to all ages.

I have a background in classical school teaching and private tutoring, and I offer tutoring to help you understand complicated topics, stre...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTheology

Theology tutor with an MA in theological studies, offering online and in-person tutoring based in Edinburgh, open to all ages.

I have a background in classical school teaching and private tutoring, and I offer tutoring to help you understand complicated topics, stre...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

💡How to choose the best private tutor in Edinburgh?

Finding tutors in Edinburgh can be difficult if you don’t know how to go about it. One of the easiest and most effective methods is to go to the FindTutors website and use its search engine to enter a term such as "private classes in Edinburgh", or "maths tutor in Edinburgh". The platform will show you profiles of Edinburgh tutors that match your search criteria.

💶 What is the average price of private classes in Edinburgh?

The price of private classes ranges between £12 and £30. There are several factors that can make the price of a private lesson in Edinburgh cheaper or more expensive.

Here are some factors that influence prices: whether the class is online or in person, the tutor’s experience and qualifications and the level of the classes (for beginners, for intermediate students or advanced students).

⏰How long are private classes in Edinburgh?

The average duration of a private lesson in Edinburgh is usually one hour. This is usually also applicable to the price. Private English tutors in Edinburgh, for example, usually charge by the hour. The length of private classes at a tutoring academy, however, could be different.

📱What do I need for private online classes in Edinburgh?

These are the basic things you need to get started with your private online classes:

  • A fast and stable internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop PC
  • You can also receive private online lessons from a tablet or mobile phone.

A videoconferencing platform such as Classgap, Google Meet or Zoom.

🧐 Is private tuition in Edinburgh worth it?

Private tuition has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in cities like Edinburgh where there is a high demand for academic support and additional classes. Many parents and students wonder if private tuition is worth the investment. While there are certainly benefits to private tuition, it ultimately depends on the individual and their specific needs.

One of the main advantages of private tuition is the personalised attention and tailored approach that it offers. Furthermore, private lessons can also help students to build confidence and improve their overall academic performance. With classes in Edinburgh, private tuition can provide students with the opportunity to receive additional support in subjects that they may be struggling with, or to further develop their skills in areas of interest.

A guide to private lessons in Edinburgh

How to find the right private tutor in Edinburgh

Are you interested in taking private classes in Edinburgh? Maybe you are looking to help your child pass a subject they are struggling with, or maybe you need to practise a language you said you would master before the end of the year.

A private tutor is an excellent option for achieving your academic or professional goals. You will learn at your own pace and will be able to measure your progress. Private lessons also mean that you will be able to adapt the timetable to your schedule.

Below you will find out how private classes in Edinburgh work and what types of classes are available.

Private classes in Edinburgh for all ages and levels

The list of private tutors in Edinburgh is extensive and varied. But, before choosing a tutor, you should think about which type of private classes you want:

  • Private classes in Edinburgh, at home: This type of class is ideal for GCSE and A Level students who need help to pass their exams. Having classes at home means that they can study with their tutor and then continue with their homework without having to travel. Classes at home are also very useful for adults who want to learn from the comfort of their own home.
  • Private online classes: An alternative that had its heyday in the era of confinement and is here to stay. Taking private classes in Edinburgh does not have to be in person, there are plenty of online tutors offering a wide range of subjects. Students connect with their tutor online via video call to save time on commuting to and from classes.
  • Tuition centres in Edinburgh: You can find them by searching terms such as "tuition centres in Edinburgh" and "language schools in Edinburgh". 
  • Private classes for companies in Edinburgh: More and more businesses are concerned about the welfare of their employees. Many decide to hire private tutors for companies in Edinburgh either to help their employees refresh their knowledge of their field or to improve their language skills. Classes for companies in Edinburgh are fantastic for achieving these goals.

Types of private classes you can sign up for in Edinburgh

Until a few years ago, geographical mobility was the biggest barrier to finding tutors in Edinburgh.

There has never been a lack of French classes or Maths classes in Edinburgh, but now you can study practically anything you want and even choose how to do it.

Below we share some of the most sought-after private classes in Edinburgh:

  • Private language classes in Edinburgh: Edinburgh multicultural city, home to native speakers of many different languages. Finding tutors that are native speakers in Edinburgh, whether you are looking for a French tutor, English tutor or Spanish tutor, should be relatively easy.
  • Private tuition in Edinburgh: Available for students of all ages, private tutoring in Edinburgh is in high demand. Many parents want to help their children improve their academic performance, whether they are looking for GCSE tuition, A Level tuition or another type of tuition.
  • Private music tutors in Edinburgh: Would you like to learn to play an instrument? Or are you good at singing and want to pursue a career in it? Private music lessons in Edinburgh cover a multitude of disciplines. There are many experienced tutors that can help you fulfil your musical goals.
  • Private yoga and fitness classes in Edinburgh: These classes are great for improving flexibility, coordination and wellbeing. More and more people are signing up for private yoga and fitness classes in Edinburgh to get in shape and improve their general state of health.

Tips to get the most out of your private classes in Edinburgh

Do you want to get the most out of your private classes? Pay close attention to the following tips and put them into practice from the very first session:

  • Choose the right type of private classes: You need to find a class that best suits your needs and objectives. You have already seen that there are several types of private classes in Edinburgh available. You should take into account aspects such as your availability and the format of the class. If you are good with new technologies, perhaps your choice will be private lessons online.
  • Go one step further: Don't just take private classes in Edinburgh, read additional material to boost your learning (books, YouTube videos, PDF guides, podcasts, etc.) You will see how you advance much faster and how much easier you assimilate new concepts. The Internet is an inexhaustible source of information where you can find anything that interests you, in any format and in any language.

Ask questions: Make the most of the hours you spend with your private tutor in Edinburgh. Solve all your doubts, no matter how basic they may seem, ask them to recommend materials you can use to reinforce your learning.