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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(2 Reviews)
Harry
Verified TutorVerified TutorOnline
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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I provide a coaching and mentoring service designed to support students in achieving their goals in personal and academic growth
£35/hr
First class free
Alison
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectStudy techniques

I provide a coaching and mentoring service designed to support students in achieving their goals in personal and academic growth

I use a professional, client-led coaching approach which facilitates self-empowerment, self-awareness and self-confidence and enables you t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectStudy techniques

I provide a coaching and mentoring service designed to support students in achieving their goals in personal and academic growth

I use a professional, client-led coaching approach which facilitates self-empowerment, self-awareness and self-confidence and enables you t...
Law tutor - bringing complex legal concepts to life!
£22/hr
First class free
Ms Claire Brennan
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw

Law tutor - bringing complex legal concepts to life!

Holding a LLB, LLM and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, and with practical experience serving as a solicitor, I have also served as...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw

Law tutor - bringing complex legal concepts to life!

Holding a LLB, LLM and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, and with practical experience serving as a solicitor, I have also served as...
£22/hr
First class free
Sagar Malla
Online
CountyBlackford (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectPersonal trainers

I give affortable english lesson to the children's

I give affortable english lesson to the children's.
CountyBlackford (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectPersonal trainers

I give affortable english lesson to the children's

I give affortable english lesson to the children's.
£15/hr
First class free
Johanna Scott
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

French Tutor (grammar, reading, comprehension, listening, writing, pronunciation, conversation)

My name is Johanna Scott and I am a native French speaker.I have a Childhood studies/practice degree (Edinburgh university) and i have been...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

French Tutor (grammar, reading, comprehension, listening, writing, pronunciation, conversation)

My name is Johanna Scott and I am a native French speaker.I have a Childhood studies/practice degree (Edinburgh university) and i have been...
Native Chinese speaker offering fun and personalised Mandarin lessons for all levels
£20/hr
First class free
5(2 Reviews)
Wen-Hui
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Native Chinese speaker offering fun and personalised Mandarin lessons for all levels

I’m a native Mandarin speaker from Taiwan with experience teaching students of all ages and backgrounds, both online and in person. I hold...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Native Chinese speaker offering fun and personalised Mandarin lessons for all levels

I’m a native Mandarin speaker from Taiwan with experience teaching students of all ages and backgrounds, both online and in person. I hold...
I am a French Native speaker & a doctor in environmental plant sciences with years of experience in teaching and public engagement
£40/hr
Aurelia
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a French Native speaker & a doctor in environmental plant sciences with years of experience in teaching and public engagement

My education and career have been carried out both in the UK and in France, making me fluent in English while giving me an advantage to spe...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a French Native speaker & a doctor in environmental plant sciences with years of experience in teaching and public engagement

My education and career have been carried out both in the UK and in France, making me fluent in English while giving me an advantage to spe...
Photography tutor providing detailed lessons and discussions from basic settings to advanced composition
£22/hr
Sam
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectPhotography

Photography tutor providing detailed lessons and discussions from basic settings to advanced composition

Having graduated in Nottingham with a degree in Filmmaking, alongside developing a professional portfolio in live music photography and hav...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectPhotography

Photography tutor providing detailed lessons and discussions from basic settings to advanced composition

Having graduated in Nottingham with a degree in Filmmaking, alongside developing a professional portfolio in live music photography and hav...
Physics Student Providing Physics Tutoring
£15/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Drew
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhysics: Higher Physics

Physics Student Providing Physics Tutoring

Looking to excel in Higher Physics? I’m Drew, a passionate tutor with a strong background in physics and teaching. I bring a clear, engagin...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhysics: Higher Physics

Physics Student Providing Physics Tutoring

Looking to excel in Higher Physics? I’m Drew, a passionate tutor with a strong background in physics and teaching. I bring a clear, engagin...
I am a hardworking student studying Computer Science at the University of York. I am looking to help those at any level!
£20/hr
Charles
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a hardworking student studying Computer Science at the University of York. I am looking to help those at any level!

A university student with a strong understanding of the syllabus and exam techniques for maths and economics GCSE, having recently achieved...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a hardworking student studying Computer Science at the University of York. I am looking to help those at any level!

A university student with a strong understanding of the syllabus and exam techniques for maths and economics GCSE, having recently achieved...
Maths Tutor teaches students of all ages!
£35/hr
First class free
Jeffrey
CountyBlackford (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectMaths

Maths Tutor teaches students of all ages!

My lessons are very laid back. I will make you feel at ease and give you my full attention.
CountyBlackford (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectMaths

Maths Tutor teaches students of all ages!

My lessons are very laid back. I will make you feel at ease and give you my full attention.
A Chinese native speaker and licensed medical doctor
£25/hr
First class free
Mei Tzu
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

A Chinese native speaker and licensed medical doctor

I am a native Chinese speaker and a licensed medical doctor. I am confident in my ability to support professionals who wish to apply Chines...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

A Chinese native speaker and licensed medical doctor

I am a native Chinese speaker and a licensed medical doctor. I am confident in my ability to support professionals who wish to apply Chines...
Maths tutor providing lessons for all school pupils
£15/hr
First class free
Adam
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor providing lessons for all school pupils

Need Help with Maths? Personalised Tutoring by a St Andrews Student!Struggling with maths or looking to boost your confidence before exams?...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor providing lessons for all school pupils

Need Help with Maths? Personalised Tutoring by a St Andrews Student!Struggling with maths or looking to boost your confidence before exams?...
Harvard honours graduate teaching English at Scottish National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level
£25/hr
First class free
Roxy
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Harvard honours graduate teaching English at Scottish National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level

Hello students and families! I am an enthusiastic and diligent tutor who recently graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, attain...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Harvard honours graduate teaching English at Scottish National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level

Hello students and families! I am an enthusiastic and diligent tutor who recently graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, attain...
Biology Tutor for All Ages – Fun, Friendly & Easy to Understand!
£20/hr
First class free
Holly
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology Tutor for All Ages – Fun, Friendly & Easy to Understand!

My lessons are relaxed, interactive, and tailored to your individual learning style and goals. I like to start by understanding what you fi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology Tutor for All Ages – Fun, Friendly & Easy to Understand!

My lessons are relaxed, interactive, and tailored to your individual learning style and goals. I like to start by understanding what you fi...
Enthusiastic Geography tutor with 8 years of experience teaching in a secondary school. KS3, GCSE, A level and other support. Available for in person lessons in Edinburgh area or online
£45/hr
First class free
5(3 Reviews)
Masa
CountyEdinburgh, Slateford, Newingt...
SubjectGeography

Enthusiastic Geography tutor with 8 years of experience teaching in a secondary school. KS3, GCSE, A level and other support. Available for in person lessons in Edinburgh area or online

Qualified teacher. Experienced Geography tutor based in Edinburgh. I am a passionate and enthusiastic geography teacher with 8 years of t...
CountyEdinburgh, Slateford, Newingt...
SubjectGeography

Enthusiastic Geography tutor with 8 years of experience teaching in a secondary school. KS3, GCSE, A level and other support. Available for in person lessons in Edinburgh area or online

Qualified teacher. Experienced Geography tutor based in Edinburgh. I am a passionate and enthusiastic geography teacher with 8 years of t...
Chemistry tutor from GCSE to university level
£20/hr
First class free
M Rhodes
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Chemistry tutor from GCSE to university level

I have an integrated master's degree in Chemistry and just completed my PhD in materials chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. I have a...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Chemistry tutor from GCSE to university level

I have an integrated master's degree in Chemistry and just completed my PhD in materials chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. I have a...
£15/hr
Aasma Akram
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

I am a passionate computer science educator focused on helping undergraduate students build strong knowledge of computer courses.

I have skills in MS Office, C++, and SQL, with more than 10 years experience in teaching programming fundamentals , introduction to compute...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

I am a passionate computer science educator focused on helping undergraduate students build strong knowledge of computer courses.

I have skills in MS Office, C++, and SQL, with more than 10 years experience in teaching programming fundamentals , introduction to compute...
Special Offer ITALIAN COURSE - First Lesson
£18/hr
First class free
5(3 Reviews)
Claudia
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectItalian

Special Offer ITALIAN COURSE - First Lesson

Don't miss this opportunity! I am a native Italian teacher and I offer an Italian course at a special price, you just have to choose the pa...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectItalian

Special Offer ITALIAN COURSE - First Lesson

Don't miss this opportunity! I am a native Italian teacher and I offer an Italian course at a special price, you just have to choose the pa...
English Tutor for SQA English coursework and exam prep
£40/hr
4.9(19 Reviews)
Naomi
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish: National 4 and 5 English, Higher English

English Tutor for SQA English coursework and exam prep

I am a very experienced tutor and my many students have thrived in English, growing to understand and enjoy the subject and achieving excel...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish: National 4 and 5 English, Higher English

English Tutor for SQA English coursework and exam prep

I am a very experienced tutor and my many students have thrived in English, growing to understand and enjoy the subject and achieving excel...

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.