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£15/hr
Shallah Welder
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPhysics

science tutor available immediately become confident and achieve high grades

I have a degree in biomedical Science ; well versed and understands the needs of students today within the science field to become a succes...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPhysics

science tutor available immediately become confident and achieve high grades

I have a degree in biomedical Science ; well versed and understands the needs of students today within the science field to become a succes...
Online Arabic Tutor in Fairmilehead
£20/hr
First class free
Khaled
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArabic

Online Arabic Tutor in Fairmilehead

I am a native Arabic speaker educated to Masters Level in my native language, whilst also having completed a master's degree at the Univers...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArabic

Online Arabic Tutor in Fairmilehead

I am a native Arabic speaker educated to Masters Level in my native language, whilst also having completed a master's degree at the Univers...
£16/hr
First class free
Aqib Iqbal
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectComputer science

Computer Science tutor providing lessons

Online Physics Lessons for GCSE, Nat 5, Higher, A Level and Advanced Higher students
£20/hr
First class free
5(2 Reviews)
Adithya
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPhysics: A Level Physics

Online Physics Lessons for GCSE, Nat 5, Higher, A Level and Advanced Higher students

I am a first-year MMath student, with a straight-A academic record. With a history of helping my peers and younger students improve their C...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPhysics: A Level Physics

Online Physics Lessons for GCSE, Nat 5, Higher, A Level and Advanced Higher students

I am a first-year MMath student, with a straight-A academic record. With a history of helping my peers and younger students improve their C...
I am a digital content creator with a burning passion for Photography and Education. As a University tutor in Digital Media, I love to connect to students through meaningful conversation on art, creativity and design! I can help you build your confidence
£25/hr
Annalisa Colarusso
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPhotography

I am a digital content creator with a burning passion for Photography and Education. As a University tutor in Digital Media, I love to connect to students through meaningful conversation on art, creativity and design! I can help you build your confidence

I work as a Digital Skills Tutor at Edinburgh Napier University teaching courses on Photography, Videomaking and Design. I have taught Phot...
Professional Teacher offering 1to1 remote sessions to prepare you for S1 and beyond!
£27/hr
First class free
Danny
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPrimary school

Professional Teacher offering 1to1 remote sessions to prepare you for S1 and beyond!

Having taught both in the UK and overseas over the last decade, I am the ideal tutor to help prepare learners for SATs, Secondary School an...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPrimary school

Professional Teacher offering 1to1 remote sessions to prepare you for S1 and beyond!

Having taught both in the UK and overseas over the last decade, I am the ideal tutor to help prepare learners for SATs, Secondary School an...
Experienced and personable maths tutor dedicated to helping young people achieve their highest potential!
£30/hr
First class free
Khalil Mughal
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Experienced and personable maths tutor dedicated to helping young people achieve their highest potential!

I am a Mathematics graduate with a first class honours from the University of Greenwich and highly skilled tutor with a passion and track r...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Experienced and personable maths tutor dedicated to helping young people achieve their highest potential!

I am a Mathematics graduate with a first class honours from the University of Greenwich and highly skilled tutor with a passion and track r...
Part Time students Job - Online biology tutor
£7/hr
First class free
Srinivasa Ragavan Vasu Venkat
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Part Time students Job - Online biology tutor

I'm a postgraduate in Biotechnology and a rank holder in my undergraduate degree in biochemistry. I have a strong academic background with...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Part Time students Job - Online biology tutor

I'm a postgraduate in Biotechnology and a rank holder in my undergraduate degree in biochemistry. I have a strong academic background with...
I am experienced and qualified Korean teacher since 2015 at Edinburgh
£7/hr
First class free
Barney
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectKorean

I am experienced and qualified Korean teacher since 2015 at Edinburgh

I am experienced and qualified Korean teacher since 2015 at Edinburgh.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectKorean

I am experienced and qualified Korean teacher since 2015 at Edinburgh

I am experienced and qualified Korean teacher since 2015 at Edinburgh.
Accounting tutor for people who are having trouble understanding the basic concepts in accounting world
£10/hr
First class free
Pablo Villarreal
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Accounting tutor for people who are having trouble understanding the basic concepts in accounting world

Accounting tutor for people who are having trouble understanding the basic concepts in accounting world.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Accounting tutor for people who are having trouble understanding the basic concepts in accounting world

Accounting tutor for people who are having trouble understanding the basic concepts in accounting world.
Driven college graduate who can tutor you!
£7/hr
First class free
Arielle Nabatmama
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectNatural Sciences

Driven college graduate who can tutor you!

I will work with you to provide a lesson that works for you.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectNatural Sciences

Driven college graduate who can tutor you!

I will work with you to provide a lesson that works for you.
Teach All Subjects including Maths and Science
£15/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Tanya
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Teach All Subjects including Maths and Science

Hi, My name is Tanya and I am here to delight you with my passion for education and the development of each and every child/young person. W...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Teach All Subjects including Maths and Science

Hi, My name is Tanya and I am here to delight you with my passion for education and the development of each and every child/young person. W...
Providing mathematics solution to students at all levels
£20/hr
First class free
Fred
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Providing mathematics solution to students at all levels

I have more than a decade and half years' experience in teaching mathematics to students at all levels.Currently pursuing a PhD at Roehampt...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Providing mathematics solution to students at all levels

I have more than a decade and half years' experience in teaching mathematics to students at all levels.Currently pursuing a PhD at Roehampt...
£20/hr
First class free
Andrea
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Native Spanish Teacher teaches students of all ages and levels

I have a Spanish Teacher Qualification as well as a Degree in Social Work and have been tutoring Spanish and French for more than 5 years n...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Native Spanish Teacher teaches students of all ages and levels

I have a Spanish Teacher Qualification as well as a Degree in Social Work and have been tutoring Spanish and French for more than 5 years n...
English and Primary tutor available for online classes
£30/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English and Primary tutor available for online classes

Experienced teacher with a individualised approach. Will adapt lessons to you and make sure they are enjoyable and tailored to your goals.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

English and Primary tutor available for online classes

Experienced teacher with a individualised approach. Will adapt lessons to you and make sure they are enjoyable and tailored to your goals.
Chinese tutor, fluent in English and have teaching experience
£30/hr
First class free
Tianhui Wu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Chinese tutor, fluent in English and have teaching experience

Chinese tutor, fluent in English and have teaching experience.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Chinese tutor, fluent in English and have teaching experience

Chinese tutor, fluent in English and have teaching experience.
Experience immersive Spanish learning with a multilingual teacher! Culturally-aware, practical approach. Let's explore the world o
£18/hr
First class free
Valentina
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

Experience immersive Spanish learning with a multilingual teacher! Culturally-aware, practical approach. Let's explore the world o

Future language learners! Get ready for a class like no other. With me, you'll discover a whole new world of language learning that's fun,...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

Experience immersive Spanish learning with a multilingual teacher! Culturally-aware, practical approach. Let's explore the world o

Future language learners! Get ready for a class like no other. With me, you'll discover a whole new world of language learning that's fun,...
£7/hr
First class free
Naimat Omolabake
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectChemistry

Am available to tutor all children irrespective of their ages in any aspect in Chemistry

Learning the basic of chemistry eg. Periodic table, molecular formula, molecular ratio%, chemical equations, chemical reaction. The Organic...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectChemistry

Am available to tutor all children irrespective of their ages in any aspect in Chemistry

Learning the basic of chemistry eg. Periodic table, molecular formula, molecular ratio%, chemical equations, chemical reaction. The Organic...
A creative photography teacher and instructor that teaches students of all ages to bring out the best in them professionally
£15/hr
First class free
Ekpedeme Destiny
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhotography

A creative photography teacher and instructor that teaches students of all ages to bring out the best in them professionally

A creative photography teacher and instructor that teaches students of all ages to bring out the best in them professionally.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPhotography

A creative photography teacher and instructor that teaches students of all ages to bring out the best in them professionally

A creative photography teacher and instructor that teaches students of all ages to bring out the best in them professionally.
£9/hr
First class free
Sophia
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

english tutor providing lessons for children of any and all ages

I studied English in high school and I am studying Italian at university.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

english tutor providing lessons for children of any and all ages

I studied English in high school and I am studying Italian at university.

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.