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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...
Patient, supportive teacher; lessons for struggling, school-level math students.
£18/hr
Momina
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Patient, supportive teacher; lessons for struggling, school-level math students.

I will teach step by step, using simple explanations and real-life examples, encouraging questions, practicing regularly, and adapting meth...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Patient, supportive teacher; lessons for struggling, school-level math students.

I will teach step by step, using simple explanations and real-life examples, encouraging questions, practicing regularly, and adapting meth...
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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
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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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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
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
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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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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English and Computer sciences Tutor
£15/hr
First class free
Curtis O.J.
Online
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English and Computer sciences Tutor

Lessons will be structured but Informal. Lessons can and will be structured on a student-by-student basis, and a free hour or even two hour...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English and Computer sciences Tutor

Lessons will be structured but Informal. Lessons can and will be structured on a student-by-student basis, and a free hour or even two hour...
I am a guitarist of 12 years, teaching for 7. My lessons are aimed at beginners up to advanced.
£20/hr
Rowan Phillips
Online
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic

I am a guitarist of 12 years, teaching for 7. My lessons are aimed at beginners up to advanced.

I begin with a discussion with each new client on their goals for the instrument. I then create a lesson plan with a view to meeting these...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic

I am a guitarist of 12 years, teaching for 7. My lessons are aimed at beginners up to advanced.

I begin with a discussion with each new client on their goals for the instrument. I then create a lesson plan with a view to meeting these...
£111/hr
Dipika K
Online
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTechnology

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Hi, I bring over 10 years of professional experience in the technology sector along with 5 years of experience delivering structured IT an...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTechnology

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Hi, I bring over 10 years of professional experience in the technology sector along with 5 years of experience delivering structured IT an...
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...
£16/hr
Michael Lyakutin
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I give private mathematics lessons tailored to middle and elementary school students.

I am a fourth year mathematics student at the University of St Andrews. I have previous experience tutoring, with an adaptable teaching sty...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I give private mathematics lessons tailored to middle and elementary school students.

I am a fourth year mathematics student at the University of St Andrews. I have previous experience tutoring, with an adaptable teaching sty...
Speak Like a Local: Low-Pressure, High-Impact Conversational Coaching for Adults
£30/hr
Helene
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Speak Like a Local: Low-Pressure, High-Impact Conversational Coaching for Adults

Forget the dusty textbooks and rigid grammar drills. If you are looking to master French or English for your career or personal life, my se...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Speak Like a Local: Low-Pressure, High-Impact Conversational Coaching for Adults

Forget the dusty textbooks and rigid grammar drills. If you are looking to master French or English for your career or personal life, my se...
I am an experienced and results-driven Economics tutor with a strong academic and professional background in economics
£30/hr
First class free
Nathaniel
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEconometrics

I am an experienced and results-driven Economics tutor with a strong academic and professional background in economics

I am an experienced and results-driven Economics tutor with a strong academic and professional background in economics, banking, finance, a...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEconometrics

I am an experienced and results-driven Economics tutor with a strong academic and professional background in economics

I am an experienced and results-driven Economics tutor with a strong academic and professional background in economics, banking, finance, a...
Would you like to learn Math the fun way? I would like to help you?
£17/hr
Chuks
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Would you like to learn Math the fun way? I would like to help you?

I love teaching and I am offering private lessons. I offer lessons from beginner level math to math required by engineers (in university an...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Would you like to learn Math the fun way? I would like to help you?

I love teaching and I am offering private lessons. I offer lessons from beginner level math to math required by engineers (in university an...
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...
Recently Head of English at a top Edinburgh High School. 20+ years of experience teaching English Lierature and Language.
£35/hr
Dougie
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Recently Head of English at a top Edinburgh High School. 20+ years of experience teaching English Lierature and Language.

I can teach on Teams, Zoom or Googlemeets, up to you. My lessons are structured, organised and based on a proven track record of 20 years’...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Recently Head of English at a top Edinburgh High School. 20+ years of experience teaching English Lierature and Language.

I can teach on Teams, Zoom or Googlemeets, up to you. My lessons are structured, organised and based on a proven track record of 20 years’...
£15/hr
First class free
Isabella Nuttall
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Internationally educated native English speaker helping students feel more comfortable and confident speaking English

I am a first year undergraduate student in English literature at the University of Edinburgh, with experience supporting others in improvin...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Internationally educated native English speaker helping students feel more comfortable and confident speaking English

I am a first year undergraduate student in English literature at the University of Edinburgh, with experience supporting others in improvin...
Commercial Law Tutor. LLM degree in Commercial Law, with more than 12 years' experience tutoring students in Edinburgh.
£50/hr
Oliver Tidman
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw: Commercial law

Commercial Law Tutor. LLM degree in Commercial Law, with more than 12 years' experience tutoring students in Edinburgh.

I will teach commercial law through a practical, application-focused approach that bridges legal theory with real-world practice. Drawing o...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw: Commercial law

Commercial Law Tutor. LLM degree in Commercial Law, with more than 12 years' experience tutoring students in Edinburgh.

I will teach commercial law through a practical, application-focused approach that bridges legal theory with real-world practice. Drawing o...
£30/hr
Maisie
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGerman

I can give private lessons centred around the necessary GCSE/A Level content.

I am in my final year of my German degree, after having studied in Vienna for a year on my year abroad. I am happy to focus on any aspects...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGerman

I can give private lessons centred around the necessary GCSE/A Level content.

I am in my final year of my German degree, after having studied in Vienna for a year on my year abroad. I am happy to focus on any aspects...

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.