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Maths and science teacher available to teach children of all ages
£18/hr
First class free
Adedapo
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhysics

Maths and science teacher available to teach children of all ages

I have Bachelors degree in Elect/Elect technology (Technology Education). I have over 8 years of experience in teaching sciences. I am exce...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhysics

Maths and science teacher available to teach children of all ages

I have Bachelors degree in Elect/Elect technology (Technology Education). I have over 8 years of experience in teaching sciences. I am exce...
Computer teacher with established knowledge
£20/hr
First class free
Meenaakshi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science

Computer teacher with established knowledge

I can help young people and adults master skills in English, History and Geography
£20/hr
First class free
Aline
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

I can help young people and adults master skills in English, History and Geography

I have over 20 years of experience in education.My last job in the classroom was at The British School Rio. Now I taking my Masters and I d...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

I can help young people and adults master skills in English, History and Geography

I have over 20 years of experience in education.My last job in the classroom was at The British School Rio. Now I taking my Masters and I d...
4 year's experience as a home tutor in mathematics for school students and 3 months experience of working as a teacher incollege
£15/hr
First class free
Meenu Ann Sabu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, Discrete Mathematics

4 year's experience as a home tutor in mathematics for school students and 3 months experience of working as a teacher incollege

I Meenu Ann Sabu looking for part-time jobs as a tutor in mathematics.I have more than 4 year's experience as a home tutor in mathematics f...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, Discrete Mathematics

4 year's experience as a home tutor in mathematics for school students and 3 months experience of working as a teacher incollege

I Meenu Ann Sabu looking for part-time jobs as a tutor in mathematics.I have more than 4 year's experience as a home tutor in mathematics f...
Computer Science Tutor mentoring students of all levels
£17/hr
First class free
Hayat
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science

Computer Science Tutor mentoring students of all levels

I have a Master's degree in Software Engineering after obtaining a BSc degree in Computer Science. I have been teaching and mentoring stude...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science

Computer Science Tutor mentoring students of all levels

I have a Master's degree in Software Engineering after obtaining a BSc degree in Computer Science. I have been teaching and mentoring stude...
Native and qualified teacher. I would love to teach you my leanguage!
£18/hr
First class free
5(4 Reviews)
Nora
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Native and qualified teacher. I would love to teach you my leanguage!

Learn Spanish with me, Nora - a native speaker from Spain with 7 years of experience. I offer private lessons tailored to any age group, ma...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Native and qualified teacher. I would love to teach you my leanguage!

Learn Spanish with me, Nora - a native speaker from Spain with 7 years of experience. I offer private lessons tailored to any age group, ma...
TEFL-certified English teacher. ( 我会说中文 ! ) Cambridge Linguistics graduate. 5 years' online and classroom experience
£29/hr
First class free
Matt
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

TEFL-certified English teacher. ( 我会说中文 ! ) Cambridge Linguistics graduate. 5 years' online and classroom experience

Hi! My name is Matt and I am a native British English speaker and teacher. I also speak Chinese and have studied Spanish, French, German,...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

TEFL-certified English teacher. ( 我会说中文 ! ) Cambridge Linguistics graduate. 5 years' online and classroom experience

Hi! My name is Matt and I am a native British English speaker and teacher. I also speak Chinese and have studied Spanish, French, German,...
£15/hr
First class free
Ramya
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectProgramming

Computer science tutor for all age groups

Computer science tutor for all age groups.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectProgramming

Computer science tutor for all age groups

Computer science tutor for all age groups.
Offering affordable lessons to help you improve your English
£17/hr
First class free
Lesley
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Offering affordable lessons to help you improve your English

I’ve spoken fluent English for 41 years so have excellent knowledge in this field.I offer varying paces to suit each individual student and...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Offering affordable lessons to help you improve your English

I’ve spoken fluent English for 41 years so have excellent knowledge in this field.I offer varying paces to suit each individual student and...
Spanish classes to primary and secondary school levels
£15/hr
First class free
Claudia
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish classes to primary and secondary school levels

I am writing to introduce myself as a Spanish teacher and offer my services to your children. My name is Claudia García Riola, and I am a n...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish classes to primary and secondary school levels

I am writing to introduce myself as a Spanish teacher and offer my services to your children. My name is Claudia García Riola, and I am a n...
£20/hr
First class free
Mario
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

History Graduate Teaches All Student Types

As a passionate History graduate, I'm offering private lessons tailored to all student types. Whether you're struggling with the subject or...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

History Graduate Teaches All Student Types

As a passionate History graduate, I'm offering private lessons tailored to all student types. Whether you're struggling with the subject or...
History tutor certified in teaching, and has a background in historical research
£16/hr
First class free
Caitlyn
CountyColinton
SubjectHistory

History tutor certified in teaching, and has a background in historical research

My lessons will be mostly lectures. However, there will be a discussion part of it at the beginning and end of the lesson so that I can gau...
CountyColinton
SubjectHistory

History tutor certified in teaching, and has a background in historical research

My lessons will be mostly lectures. However, there will be a discussion part of it at the beginning and end of the lesson so that I can gau...
I 'm trainer for both beginner and advance
£12/hr
Nelson Jade
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTable tennis

I 'm trainer for both beginner and advance

a home service trainer with a competitive training programs intended for the beginners and most importantly to those athletes who wanted to...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectTable tennis

I 'm trainer for both beginner and advance

a home service trainer with a competitive training programs intended for the beginners and most importantly to those athletes who wanted to...
Passionate Maths Tutor Available to Help You Succeed
£15/hr
First class free
Jian Yong
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Passionate Maths Tutor Available to Help You Succeed

As a tutor, I always aim to create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. I believe that each student has unique nee...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Passionate Maths Tutor Available to Help You Succeed

As a tutor, I always aim to create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. I believe that each student has unique nee...
Maths tutor providing lessons to children for all ages
£15/hr
First class free
Jian Yong
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor providing lessons to children for all ages

I have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and, although I do not have formal tutoring experience, I have often helped my junior co...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor providing lessons to children for all ages

I have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and, although I do not have formal tutoring experience, I have often helped my junior co...
I am a native English speaker with experience in learning other languages and in teaching English as a foreign language
£20/hr
First class free
Amy
CountyEdinburgh, Davidsons Mains, D...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a native English speaker with experience in learning other languages and in teaching English as a foreign language

I am a native English speaker with experience in learning other languages and in teaching English as a foreign language.
CountyEdinburgh, Davidsons Mains, D...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a native English speaker with experience in learning other languages and in teaching English as a foreign language

I am a native English speaker with experience in learning other languages and in teaching English as a foreign language.
History Tutor - 9 A’s at GCSE, 3 A’s at A level (including history)
£15/hr
First class free
Clement
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

History Tutor - 9 A’s at GCSE, 3 A’s at A level (including history)

My experiences as a a GCSE and A level history student have given me a solid grounding in teaching methods for history sand what is needed...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectHistory

History Tutor - 9 A’s at GCSE, 3 A’s at A level (including history)

My experiences as a a GCSE and A level history student have given me a solid grounding in teaching methods for history sand what is needed...
£25/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Laura
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench: A Level French, GCSE French

FRENCH, GERMAN & ENGLISH LESSONS for all ages and abilities

Familiar with the UK National Schools curriculum for both Scotland and England Bonjour! Looking to improve your French language skills or l...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench: A Level French, GCSE French

FRENCH, GERMAN & ENGLISH LESSONS for all ages and abilities

Familiar with the UK National Schools curriculum for both Scotland and England Bonjour! Looking to improve your French language skills or l...
£17/hr
First class free
John
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectTOEFL

I am native in the English Language coming from Scotland. I can help students in learning fluent casual English

I have a Scottish Higher qualification in English, as well as a National 5 qualification in Leadership. I'm an easy-going tutor that will h...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectTOEFL

I am native in the English Language coming from Scotland. I can help students in learning fluent casual English

I have a Scottish Higher qualification in English, as well as a National 5 qualification in Leadership. I'm an easy-going tutor that will h...

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.