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I'm a professional, bubly and patiënt person. Safety, fun and positivity are very important in my lessons. Wether were singing, working on musical theory or working on any other subject.
£25/hr
Maaike (Myka)
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

I'm a professional, bubly and patiënt person. Safety, fun and positivity are very important in my lessons. Wether were singing, working on musical theory or working on any other subject.

I've veen teaching for over 10 years. I work in a personal, proactive and fun way where I encourage my students to explore and make mistake...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

I'm a professional, bubly and patiënt person. Safety, fun and positivity are very important in my lessons. Wether were singing, working on musical theory or working on any other subject.

I've veen teaching for over 10 years. I work in a personal, proactive and fun way where I encourage my students to explore and make mistake...
I give private lessons according to the student's level.
£25/hr
Vivien Toth
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

I give private lessons according to the student's level.

Teaching is one of my passions, therefore it is crucial to listen to my students' needs so I can create personalised lessons so learning ca...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

I give private lessons according to the student's level.

Teaching is one of my passions, therefore it is crucial to listen to my students' needs so I can create personalised lessons so learning ca...
Experienced English tutor & Dedicated problem solver
£15/hr
First class free
Xuanyu Tang
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Experienced English tutor & Dedicated problem solver

I have a degree in English literature and am currently undertaking postgrad studies in University of Edinburgh. I am knowledgeable on TESOL...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Experienced English tutor & Dedicated problem solver

I have a degree in English literature and am currently undertaking postgrad studies in University of Edinburgh. I am knowledgeable on TESOL...
Maths student for school student with a great experience
£18/hr
First class free
Ignat Golota
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths student for school student with a great experience

I have a bachelor degree in Nuclear Physics and studying Master degree program at the University of Edinburgh
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths student for school student with a great experience

I have a bachelor degree in Nuclear Physics and studying Master degree program at the University of Edinburgh
Since Chinese is my mother language, I am fluent in Chinese
£19/hr
First class free
Xu Xinyi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Since Chinese is my mother language, I am fluent in Chinese

Since Chinese is my mother language, I am fluent in Chinese.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Since Chinese is my mother language, I am fluent in Chinese

Since Chinese is my mother language, I am fluent in Chinese.
English Tutor providing lessons to students of all ages
£15/hr
First class free
Ashika Ranjan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Law with legal work experience. I have honed communication skills, an inherent passion for the English langua...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Law with legal work experience. I have honed communication skills, an inherent passion for the English langua...
English Tutor (IELTS) providing lessons to children of all ages
£17/hr
First class free
Ashika Ranjan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectIELTS

English Tutor (IELTS) providing lessons to children of all ages

I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in International Law at the University of Edinburgh. I have secured 8 band (overall) in IELTS. I...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectIELTS

English Tutor (IELTS) providing lessons to children of all ages

I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in International Law at the University of Edinburgh. I have secured 8 band (overall) in IELTS. I...
I have done all my 12+ years of education in English and personally love to read and watch movies
£15/hr
First class free
Nandini
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTOEFL

I have done all my 12+ years of education in English and personally love to read and watch movies

I have some experience with teaching but more than that, as a non-native English speaker I know first-hand the difficulties one can face wh...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTOEFL

I have done all my 12+ years of education in English and personally love to read and watch movies

I have some experience with teaching but more than that, as a non-native English speaker I know first-hand the difficulties one can face wh...
£30/hr
Yijie Wang
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English, Maths and Physics tutor. Provide online private mentoring study session for students under 18. Have teaching experience in tutoring IB Diploma students.

I am a private tutor, assisting you in English, maths and physics. For kids (under 12), we would explore the knowledges together and build...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English, Maths and Physics tutor. Provide online private mentoring study session for students under 18. Have teaching experience in tutoring IB Diploma students.

I am a private tutor, assisting you in English, maths and physics. For kids (under 12), we would explore the knowledges together and build...
Biology tutor providing lessons to all ages and all levels of students! They will learn to love Biology!
£12/hr
First class free
Vidya
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor providing lessons to all ages and all levels of students! They will learn to love Biology!

Digital usage of knowledge is mandatory to reach academic excellency! I will first explain the lessons starting with simplest to more compl...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor providing lessons to all ages and all levels of students! They will learn to love Biology!

Digital usage of knowledge is mandatory to reach academic excellency! I will first explain the lessons starting with simplest to more compl...
native English speaker pursuing International Business Management Degree. Can create engaging environment and confidence
£20/hr
First class free
Kanishka
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

native English speaker pursuing International Business Management Degree. Can create engaging environment and confidence

I have grown up watching my mom tutor students from ages 5 to 18, Sometimes sitting alongside and helping her out with english subjects. I...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

native English speaker pursuing International Business Management Degree. Can create engaging environment and confidence

I have grown up watching my mom tutor students from ages 5 to 18, Sometimes sitting alongside and helping her out with english subjects. I...
£15/hr
First class free
Joseph
CountyLeith
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Maths tutor to teacher national 5 and higher maths

I have a comprehensive, self-made Microsoft Onenote with all the notes, worked examples, example questions and past paper questions. This a...
CountyLeith
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Maths tutor to teacher national 5 and higher maths

I have a comprehensive, self-made Microsoft Onenote with all the notes, worked examples, example questions and past paper questions. This a...
I'm the coolest teacher on the face of the planet... maybe... but probably not
£20/hr
Lewis
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I'm the coolest teacher on the face of the planet... maybe... but probably not

I have just over three years of experience as an English teacher. I've taught in China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Also, I worked as a personal as...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I'm the coolest teacher on the face of the planet... maybe... but probably not

I have just over three years of experience as an English teacher. I've taught in China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Also, I worked as a personal as...
Computer Use Skills For Absolute Beginners
£40/hr
Maisie
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBusiness administration

Computer Use Skills For Absolute Beginners

Provide Computer teaching / training & facilitation on a 1-to-1 basis (or more than 1 if you have a friend etc). One-off lessons, or bloc...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBusiness administration

Computer Use Skills For Absolute Beginners

Provide Computer teaching / training & facilitation on a 1-to-1 basis (or more than 1 if you have a friend etc). One-off lessons, or bloc...
Life Coach, Providing Happiness is your Philosophy
£22/hr
First class free
Jay
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Life Coach, Providing Happiness is your Philosophy

My prominent method of teaching is Self-Reflection. I use a lot of Visualization to help students visualize their goals. Visualization is v...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Life Coach, Providing Happiness is your Philosophy

My prominent method of teaching is Self-Reflection. I use a lot of Visualization to help students visualize their goals. Visualization is v...
English tutor can teach maths classes to all ages
£20/hr
First class free
Rajasekaran
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

English tutor can teach maths classes to all ages

Mechanical Engineer pursuing MBA in the University of Edinburgh with having 6 years of experience in Supply chain management in the automob...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

English tutor can teach maths classes to all ages

Mechanical Engineer pursuing MBA in the University of Edinburgh with having 6 years of experience in Supply chain management in the automob...
I am a native speaker and l live in Scotland Edinburgh. I look forward to meeting you
£20/hr
First class free
Gulfidan (Rose)
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTOEFL

I am a native speaker and l live in Scotland Edinburgh. I look forward to meeting you

Dear Students, I'm thrilled to welcome you to our English language learning journey! I believe that learning a language should be an excit...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTOEFL

I am a native speaker and l live in Scotland Edinburgh. I look forward to meeting you

Dear Students, I'm thrilled to welcome you to our English language learning journey! I believe that learning a language should be an excit...
Are you nervous about English exams? Do you want to feel more confident in using the language?
£40/hr
Laura
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Are you nervous about English exams? Do you want to feel more confident in using the language?

I am a private tutor with 8-year experience of teaching one-on-one lesson especially exam-oriented lessons. All of my students feel confide...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Are you nervous about English exams? Do you want to feel more confident in using the language?

I am a private tutor with 8-year experience of teaching one-on-one lesson especially exam-oriented lessons. All of my students feel confide...
A dedicated teacher who has what it takes to make impact on her students, from the range of 3 to 16
£15/hr
First class free
Bisola Boluwatife
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTOEFL

A dedicated teacher who has what it takes to make impact on her students, from the range of 3 to 16

I find strength in making sure my students have the best time in class. No dull moment in my class. With the practical method accompanied b...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTOEFL

A dedicated teacher who has what it takes to make impact on her students, from the range of 3 to 16

I find strength in making sure my students have the best time in class. No dull moment in my class. With the practical method accompanied b...
Online lessons English as a forein language
£18/hr
First class free
Alesia Shypitsyna
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Online lessons English as a forein language

One year experience of English teaching. Friendly atmosphere. Focus on practical speaking, phrasal verbs, educational games or any other re...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Online lessons English as a forein language

One year experience of English teaching. Friendly atmosphere. Focus on practical speaking, phrasal verbs, educational games or any other re...

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.