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My lessons are aimed at learners of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to more advanced students. Whether you need he
£25/hr
Olajide Omole
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

My lessons are aimed at learners of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to more advanced students. Whether you need he

Experienced, patient tutor with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a personalised teaching approach. Skilled at...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

My lessons are aimed at learners of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to more advanced students. Whether you need he

Experienced, patient tutor with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a personalised teaching approach. Skilled at...
English Tutoring for All Levels: Boost Your Confidence and Skills with a Supportive Teacher
£12/hr
Rishita
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish

English Tutoring for All Levels: Boost Your Confidence and Skills with a Supportive Teacher

My lessons are friendly, interactive and tailored to each student’s individual needs. I begin by understanding the student’s current level,...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish

English Tutoring for All Levels: Boost Your Confidence and Skills with a Supportive Teacher

My lessons are friendly, interactive and tailored to each student’s individual needs. I begin by understanding the student’s current level,...
English, Latin and History tutor providing lessons to students of all ages
£30/hr
First class free
Duncan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English, Latin and History tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I am very sensitive to students' educational needs, and have an innate ability to communicate with and get the best out of them. I am patie...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English, Latin and History tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I am very sensitive to students' educational needs, and have an innate ability to communicate with and get the best out of them. I am patie...
£14/hr
Denise Chu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Reliable tutor for English Language GCSE, A-level and English as a foreign language

Hi! I'm Denise and I am an undergraduate university student looking to tutor anyone struggling with English Language at school or learning...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Reliable tutor for English Language GCSE, A-level and English as a foreign language

Hi! I'm Denise and I am an undergraduate university student looking to tutor anyone struggling with English Language at school or learning...
£25/hr
Yujie Zhang
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

A Native Mandarin tutor for all learning levels

A Native Mandarin speaker. I tailor lessons to each student's goals using practical conversations, clear explanations, and engaging activit...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

A Native Mandarin tutor for all learning levels

A Native Mandarin speaker. I tailor lessons to each student's goals using practical conversations, clear explanations, and engaging activit...
English University Student offers tutoring for people of all ages
£15/hr
First class free
★5.0(4 Reviews)
Erika
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature

English University Student offers tutoring for people of all ages

I have an A-level in English Literature and Language and am currently studying for a master's degree in English Language and Literature. Le...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature

English University Student offers tutoring for people of all ages

I have an A-level in English Literature and Language and am currently studying for a master's degree in English Language and Literature. Le...
£15/hr
First class free
Maya
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectHistory

Engaging with and getting excited about history

I work with a diverse range of teaching methods, whatever best suits you. This can include presentations or reading together and/or discuss...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectHistory

Engaging with and getting excited about history

I work with a diverse range of teaching methods, whatever best suits you. This can include presentations or reading together and/or discuss...
A Doctor of Philosophy teaches students of all ages and levels
£30/hr
First class free
★5.0(1 Reviews)
Afrodita Katmeridu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

A Doctor of Philosophy teaches students of all ages and levels

I have a degree of a Doctor of Philosophy in Music. My lessons are the very effective ones because of my 40 years experience of teaching in...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

A Doctor of Philosophy teaches students of all ages and levels

I have a degree of a Doctor of Philosophy in Music. My lessons are the very effective ones because of my 40 years experience of teaching in...
£20/hr
Kathleen Margaret Rogerson
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSecondary school

My lesson are aimed at teenagers in secondary school. Covering nutrituon food science hospitality consumer affairs

7 years secondary school teaching 12 years developing community health education classes for people with mild learning disabilities My su...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSecondary school

My lesson are aimed at teenagers in secondary school. Covering nutrituon food science hospitality consumer affairs

7 years secondary school teaching 12 years developing community health education classes for people with mild learning disabilities My su...
University student open to teaching maths in Scotland at the levels of N5, higher, and advanced higher
£9/hr
First class free
Caiden
CountyLeith
SubjectMaths

University student open to teaching maths in Scotland at the levels of N5, higher, and advanced higher

My lessons are focused on making maths easier to understand, less overwhelming and more enjoyable. I believe the most effective way to lear...
CountyLeith
SubjectMaths

University student open to teaching maths in Scotland at the levels of N5, higher, and advanced higher

My lessons are focused on making maths easier to understand, less overwhelming and more enjoyable. I believe the most effective way to lear...
£15/hr
Caleb Wafula
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a private tutor of Mathematics and Biology. Welcome.

Are you looking for a maths and Biology tutor.? I am here, ready to coach you and help you in content mastering and coach you part-time
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a private tutor of Mathematics and Biology. Welcome.

Are you looking for a maths and Biology tutor.? I am here, ready to coach you and help you in content mastering and coach you part-time
Fully Qualified English Teacher offering affordable tuition for S1-SQA Higher (Y7- GCSE)
£20/hr
First class free
Alex
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature: Dyslexia

Fully Qualified English Teacher offering affordable tuition for S1-SQA Higher (Y7- GCSE)

I have been teaching in a High School in Edinburgh for 2 years and privately tutored for 4 years in the North of England before becoming a...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature: Dyslexia

Fully Qualified English Teacher offering affordable tuition for S1-SQA Higher (Y7- GCSE)

I have been teaching in a High School in Edinburgh for 2 years and privately tutored for 4 years in the North of England before becoming a...
Tutor that helps in understand things rather than memorize them in an exciting way
£19/hr
First class free
Faiza
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Porto...
SubjectGeneral science

Tutor that helps in understand things rather than memorize them in an exciting way

I am confident that I have the ability to teach English as in my academic career medium of teaching was English. I have recently completed...
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Porto...
SubjectGeneral science

Tutor that helps in understand things rather than memorize them in an exciting way

I am confident that I have the ability to teach English as in my academic career medium of teaching was English. I have recently completed...
£13/hr
Shruthi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMarketing

Clases de Marketing para Key Stage 3 y 4 con una estudiante de posgrado apasionada y paciente

Hi, I'm Shruthi. A Post graduate student at The University of Edinburgh who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. I'm patient...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMarketing

Clases de Marketing para Key Stage 3 y 4 con una estudiante de posgrado apasionada y paciente

Hi, I'm Shruthi. A Post graduate student at The University of Edinburgh who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. I'm patient...
I give one of the best music lessons in Europe, concluding all the European music systems in it
£30/hr
First class free
Afrodita Katmeridu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

I give one of the best music lessons in Europe, concluding all the European music systems in it

I give one of the best music lessons in Europe, concluding all the European music systems in it.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

I give one of the best music lessons in Europe, concluding all the European music systems in it

I give one of the best music lessons in Europe, concluding all the European music systems in it.
£9/hr
Sobiya Samreen
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology

Freelance tutor who teaches Biology and Science in a clear, step-by-step way. My online lessons are for school-level students who

My academic background in Physiotherapy has given me extensive exposure to Biology-related subjects, particularly Human Anatomy, Physiology...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology

Freelance tutor who teaches Biology and Science in a clear, step-by-step way. My online lessons are for school-level students who

My academic background in Physiotherapy has given me extensive exposure to Biology-related subjects, particularly Human Anatomy, Physiology...
Online PE / Sports Tutor with First-Class (1:1) Honours Degree | Offering Online Lessons
£50/hr
Andrew
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectOther sports

Online PE / Sports Tutor with First-Class (1:1) Honours Degree | Offering Online Lessons

Hi, I'm Andrew - a PE / Sport Science tutor with 4+ years' teaching experience and a First-Class Honours degree in BSc Applied Sport & Exer...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectOther sports

Online PE / Sports Tutor with First-Class (1:1) Honours Degree | Offering Online Lessons

Hi, I'm Andrew - a PE / Sport Science tutor with 4+ years' teaching experience and a First-Class Honours degree in BSc Applied Sport & Exer...
£9/hr
Alba
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Aprende Español y/o Catalán con una nativa

Aprende Español y/o Catalán con una nativa.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Aprende Español y/o Catalán con una nativa

Aprende Español y/o Catalán con una nativa.
£16/hr
Amit Choudhary
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFinance

I am an MBA student and CFA Level 1 candidate with a strong foundation in finance, economics, and business strategy.

My lessons focus on practical understanding rather than rote learning. I help students break down complex topics such as financial analysis...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFinance

I am an MBA student and CFA Level 1 candidate with a strong foundation in finance, economics, and business strategy.

My lessons focus on practical understanding rather than rote learning. I help students break down complex topics such as financial analysis...
Helping people get lose fat and build muscle with simple, effective dumbbell training.
£20/hr
Matthew
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFitness

Helping people get lose fat and build muscle with simple, effective dumbbell training.

A completely FREE consultation is offered at the start so I can understand your goals, training history, and any injuries or limitations, a...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFitness

Helping people get lose fat and build muscle with simple, effective dumbbell training.

A completely FREE consultation is offered at the start so I can understand your goals, training history, and any injuries or limitations, a...

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.