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Experienced Japanese tutor for children to adults leaners!
£30/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Ikuko
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Experienced Japanese tutor for children to adults leaners!

I hold a teacher license for both elementary and junior high schools in Japan and taught for ten years as a national language teacher in Ja...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Experienced Japanese tutor for children to adults leaners!

I hold a teacher license for both elementary and junior high schools in Japan and taught for ten years as a national language teacher in Ja...
Psychology & Mandarin Tutor for Adult Learners
£25/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Shiyu Chen
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPsychology

Psychology & Mandarin Tutor for Adult Learners

As a behavioural-science graduate and native Chinese speaker, I offer online psychology and language lessons designed specifically for adul...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPsychology

Psychology & Mandarin Tutor for Adult Learners

As a behavioural-science graduate and native Chinese speaker, I offer online psychology and language lessons designed specifically for adul...
My most recent experience is with A-level students, whilst I have previous experience that varies from year 1 to 11
£30/hr
Alex Scott
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectPhysics

My most recent experience is with A-level students, whilst I have previous experience that varies from year 1 to 11

I believe that teaching needs to be tailored to a student, much like how a presentation should be tailored to the audience. I have found th...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectPhysics

My most recent experience is with A-level students, whilst I have previous experience that varies from year 1 to 11

I believe that teaching needs to be tailored to a student, much like how a presentation should be tailored to the audience. I have found th...
Evolutionary Biology Graduate tutoring Biology at various high school levels
£22/hr
First class free
Rhiannon
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology, A Level Biology, National 4 and 5 Biology, Higher Biology

Evolutionary Biology Graduate tutoring Biology at various high school levels

My lessons are aimed at secondary school or college students across the UK, working towards qualifications such as GCSE, A-level, National...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology, A Level Biology, National 4 and 5 Biology, Higher Biology

Evolutionary Biology Graduate tutoring Biology at various high school levels

My lessons are aimed at secondary school or college students across the UK, working towards qualifications such as GCSE, A-level, National...
Tutor in psychology and English literature. With degrees in English and psychology. Can teach all ages based in Edinburgh Scotland
£15/hr
Samantha
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectReading

Tutor in psychology and English literature. With degrees in English and psychology. Can teach all ages based in Edinburgh Scotland

My topics of study include psychology and English literature provided at all learning levels from GCSE to University level. Reading and w...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectReading

Tutor in psychology and English literature. With degrees in English and psychology. Can teach all ages based in Edinburgh Scotland

My topics of study include psychology and English literature provided at all learning levels from GCSE to University level. Reading and w...
I'm good at primary level
£21/hr
First class free
Srimathi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language

I'm good at primary level

I have done Diploma in elementary education, BA english, BEd(Bachelor pf education),I was working as a primary teacher arround 4 years, on...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language

I'm good at primary level

I have done Diploma in elementary education, BA english, BEd(Bachelor pf education),I was working as a primary teacher arround 4 years, on...
Executive Functions Skills Coach Helping People Of All Ages Develop Key Skills
£45/hr
5.0(20 Reviews)
Naomi
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectADHD

Executive Functions Skills Coach Helping People Of All Ages Develop Key Skills

Your coaching sessions in Executive Functions skills will be tailored to you and your own particular neurodivergence. We will identify your...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectADHD

Executive Functions Skills Coach Helping People Of All Ages Develop Key Skills

Your coaching sessions in Executive Functions skills will be tailored to you and your own particular neurodivergence. We will identify your...
PhD and Masters qualified. Passionate and compassionate, helping you gain independence and confidence in your learning
£30/hr
Oliver
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, GCSE Maths, A Level Maths, National 4 and 5 Maths

PhD and Masters qualified. Passionate and compassionate, helping you gain independence and confidence in your learning

I love teaching and want to help in whatever way I can! I love breaking down complex ideas into simple ones, helping people to enjoy their...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, GCSE Maths, A Level Maths, National 4 and 5 Maths

PhD and Masters qualified. Passionate and compassionate, helping you gain independence and confidence in your learning

I love teaching and want to help in whatever way I can! I love breaking down complex ideas into simple ones, helping people to enjoy their...
I work hard to ensure that my lessons are personalised to each student in order for them to achieve their goals. Whether you're lo
£30/hr
Ben
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths

I work hard to ensure that my lessons are personalised to each student in order for them to achieve their goals. Whether you're lo

I work hard to ensure that my lessons are personalised to each student in order for them to achieve their goals. Whether you're looking to...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths

I work hard to ensure that my lessons are personalised to each student in order for them to achieve their goals. Whether you're lo

I work hard to ensure that my lessons are personalised to each student in order for them to achieve their goals. Whether you're looking to...
Informatics PhD graduate able to tutor in Computer science and Maths subjects
£18/hr
First class free
Shrey Bhardwaj
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science: A Level Computer Science

Informatics PhD graduate able to tutor in Computer science and Maths subjects

Hi, I have a PhD in Informatics and have been working at the University of Edinburgh for 2 years. I am happy to assist in Computer Science...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science: A Level Computer Science

Informatics PhD graduate able to tutor in Computer science and Maths subjects

Hi, I have a PhD in Informatics and have been working at the University of Edinburgh for 2 years. I am happy to assist in Computer Science...
£20/hr
First class free
Marek
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Teacher with over 10 Years of Experience

I have been teaching EFL for more than 10 years. I have worked at a language school, a primary school, a multinational company, and online...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Teacher with over 10 Years of Experience

I have been teaching EFL for more than 10 years. I have worked at a language school, a primary school, a multinational company, and online...
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...
Guitar Tution- All levels
£20/hr
First class free
Dylan
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Queen Stree...
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Tution- All levels

Fun and unstructured lessons . I have been teaching successfully for 30 years hundreds of people from groups to one to one. I do not follow...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Queen Stree...
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Tution- All levels

Fun and unstructured lessons . I have been teaching successfully for 30 years hundreds of people from groups to one to one. I do not follow...
I am ACCA Fellow with MSC in Accounting and Finance. Always interested in learning and professional development
£25/hr
M Kashif Naveed
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAccounting

I am ACCA Fellow with MSC in Accounting and Finance. Always interested in learning and professional development

I am interested to teach Financial accounting, Business and Finance, ACCA and AAT students. I strongly believe that knowledge should be bas...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAccounting

I am ACCA Fellow with MSC in Accounting and Finance. Always interested in learning and professional development

I am interested to teach Financial accounting, Business and Finance, ACCA and AAT students. I strongly believe that knowledge should be bas...
Qualified, experienced teacher offering Piano and Theory of Music tuition online and in person in Edinburgh
£36/hr
First class free
Derek
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPiano

Qualified, experienced teacher offering Piano and Theory of Music tuition online and in person in Edinburgh

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

Qualified, experienced teacher offering Piano and Theory of Music tuition online and in person in Edinburgh

Dr Derek WilliamsSubjects taught: Piano, Theory of Music, Composition, Arranging and OrchestrationQualifications: PhD, BMus, DipEd, FTCL, L...
DBS checkDBS check
I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.
£30/hr
Syed Aamir
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Leith...
SubjectMaths

I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.

I used to work as a part-time tutor for Mathematics in India. I am familiar with students' nature and mindset. I make students comfortable...
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Leith...
SubjectMaths

I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.

I used to work as a part-time tutor for Mathematics in India. I am familiar with students' nature and mindset. I make students comfortable...
Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.
£22/hr
Elizabeth
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.

I will cater the lessons to your needs! It will have a focus on teaching English like you learned your first language, and not use the trad...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.

I will cater the lessons to your needs! It will have a focus on teaching English like you learned your first language, and not use the trad...
English Tutor- Beginner - intermediate
£19/hr
First class free
Mikolaj
Verified TutorVerified TutorOnline
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

English Tutor- Beginner - intermediate

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s teaching method, focusing on structured input, repetition, sentence builders, and language recyc...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

English Tutor- Beginner - intermediate

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s teaching method, focusing on structured input, repetition, sentence builders, and language recyc...
I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s EPI approach, focusing on input, repetition, and structured language recycling.
£19/hr
First class free
Mikolaj
Verified TutorVerified TutorOnline
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s EPI approach, focusing on input, repetition, and structured language recycling.

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s teaching method, focusing on structured input, repetition, sentence builders, and language recyc...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s EPI approach, focusing on input, repetition, and structured language recycling.

I am a learner who uses Gianfranco Conti’s teaching method, focusing on structured input, repetition, sentence builders, and language recyc...
£15/hr
First class free
Mattie
CountyEdinburgh, Dalkeith, Livingst...
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Enthusiastic Tutor to help go from 'Aaaa's to 'A's

I am a student just graduated from George Heriots School and from the F1 in Schools competition. I love learning and passing on that joy of...
CountyEdinburgh, Dalkeith, Livingst...
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Enthusiastic Tutor to help go from 'Aaaa's to 'A's

I am a student just graduated from George Heriots School and from the F1 in Schools competition. I love learning and passing on that joy of...

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.