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Social science tutor providing lectures upto age 6
£9/hr
First class free
Birpal Kaur
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Social science tutor providing lectures upto age 6

As a language teacher and class teacher, i developes a good habits of writing reflection on teaching, enriches teaching experience and en...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Social science tutor providing lectures upto age 6

As a language teacher and class teacher, i developes a good habits of writing reflection on teaching, enriches teaching experience and en...
Natural Japanese conversation and Business Japanese
£13/hr
First class free
Ayane
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Natural Japanese conversation and Business Japanese

I'm a native Japanese speaker who worked as a sales representative in Japanese company for 5 years. I can teach business Japanese (conversa...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Natural Japanese conversation and Business Japanese

I'm a native Japanese speaker who worked as a sales representative in Japanese company for 5 years. I can teach business Japanese (conversa...
I have an Msc in One Health and a Bsc in Microbiology and experience teaching year 5 to 12
£20/hr
First class free
Ojonugwa Abubakar
CountyPortobello
SubjectBiology

I have an Msc in One Health and a Bsc in Microbiology and experience teaching year 5 to 12

Biology is fun! I have a master's in One Health and a Bsc in Microbiology. Let me help you understand and never forget the science of livin...
CountyPortobello
SubjectBiology

I have an Msc in One Health and a Bsc in Microbiology and experience teaching year 5 to 12

Biology is fun! I have a master's in One Health and a Bsc in Microbiology. Let me help you understand and never forget the science of livin...
£9/hr
Varkha .
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChemistry: Biochemistry

I'm fresher but have interest in this job

I'm fresher but have interest in this job.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChemistry: Biochemistry

I'm fresher but have interest in this job

I'm fresher but have interest in this job.
Providing english tuitons upto class 8 and law tuitions for either students studying law or willing to pursue law as a career
£15/hr
First class free
Nikshita
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw: Commercial law

Providing english tuitons upto class 8 and law tuitions for either students studying law or willing to pursue law as a career

Based on the subject of law, I will be teaching with a very practical approach where the theory will be backed by real life contracts and c...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLaw: Commercial law

Providing english tuitons upto class 8 and law tuitions for either students studying law or willing to pursue law as a career

Based on the subject of law, I will be teaching with a very practical approach where the theory will be backed by real life contracts and c...
I am a native speaker of the English language & excellent grammer skills
£15/hr
First class free
Jamie Gibson
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a native speaker of the English language & excellent grammer skills

Current Business University student where by I am constantly reading and writing in the English language, so who better to correct those pr...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am a native speaker of the English language & excellent grammer skills

Current Business University student where by I am constantly reading and writing in the English language, so who better to correct those pr...
£15/hr
First class free
Dana
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArabic

I give affordable Arabic language classes and can work weekends

I’m a native Arabic speaker who find it interesting to deal with children and introduce them to the cultural aspects behind Arabic languag...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArabic

I give affordable Arabic language classes and can work weekends

I’m a native Arabic speaker who find it interesting to deal with children and introduce them to the cultural aspects behind Arabic languag...
i can tutor up to and inlcuding GCSE level maths
£13/hr
First class free
Edward
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: A Level Maths

i can tutor up to and inlcuding GCSE level maths

I will make lessons interactive, fun but effective. I am a patient person and subsequently will ensure that the aim of the session will be...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: A Level Maths

i can tutor up to and inlcuding GCSE level maths

I will make lessons interactive, fun but effective. I am a patient person and subsequently will ensure that the aim of the session will be...
Spanish Tutor: Flexible and accesible course for all ages. :)
£18/hr
First class free
Eva Brenda
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish Tutor: Flexible and accesible course for all ages. :)

Lesson Structure The complete course is divided into weekly units, which include 5 different lessons per week. Each unit covers a partic...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish Tutor: Flexible and accesible course for all ages. :)

Lesson Structure The complete course is divided into weekly units, which include 5 different lessons per week. Each unit covers a partic...
£15/hr
First class free
Dana
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology teacher available weekly and weekends able to give classes for beginners a intermediate students

I am a biomedical scientist how has an experience dealing with children
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology teacher available weekly and weekends able to give classes for beginners a intermediate students

I am a biomedical scientist how has an experience dealing with children
£20/hr
First class free
Tony
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Stockbridge...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Outgoing and encouraging educator who enjoys exchanging sociocultural experiences with his students through language use and usage

I enjoy teaching and helping my students learn English as a foreign language and understand its role in a globalised world. In our lessons,...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Stockbridge...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Outgoing and encouraging educator who enjoys exchanging sociocultural experiences with his students through language use and usage

I enjoy teaching and helping my students learn English as a foreign language and understand its role in a globalised world. In our lessons,...
£15/hr
First class free
Alamanda Lubis
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor preferably ages below 12 as I will have more experience in that age group

Maths tutor preferably ages below 12 as I will have more experience in that age group.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Maths tutor preferably ages below 12 as I will have more experience in that age group

Maths tutor preferably ages below 12 as I will have more experience in that age group.
Experienced Spanish teacher offering online classes adapted to you! (Tutoring, Exam Preparation, Beginners & more)
£17/hr
First class free
Morven
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish

Experienced Spanish teacher offering online classes adapted to you! (Tutoring, Exam Preparation, Beginners & more)

These online classes are completely adapted to you based on your needs, skills and desires. In general, classes will be structured with a d...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish

Experienced Spanish teacher offering online classes adapted to you! (Tutoring, Exam Preparation, Beginners & more)

These online classes are completely adapted to you based on your needs, skills and desires. In general, classes will be structured with a d...
Arabic tutor providing Arabic lessons to all ages
£19/hr
First class free
M Noor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectArabic

Arabic tutor providing Arabic lessons to all ages

For the last several years I have worked in the domains of education, research, translation & interpretation and management with internatio...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectArabic

Arabic tutor providing Arabic lessons to all ages

For the last several years I have worked in the domains of education, research, translation & interpretation and management with internatio...
Business, Finance and Accounting Lecturer, AAT fully Qualiffed Accountant and ACCA part Qualified
£7/hr
First class free
Aqeela
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Business, Finance and Accounting Lecturer, AAT fully Qualiffed Accountant and ACCA part Qualified

I am an experienced Accounting Teacher and Finance and Business Lecturer. With being fully qualified accountant and experience in public an...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Business, Finance and Accounting Lecturer, AAT fully Qualiffed Accountant and ACCA part Qualified

I am an experienced Accounting Teacher and Finance and Business Lecturer. With being fully qualified accountant and experience in public an...
£9/hr
First class free
Indumathi thangavel
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChemistry: Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry tutor with good knowledge in chemistry

I have Ph.D degree in chemistry and have 7 years of experience in laboratory and good industrial experience. I have a experience in teachin...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChemistry: Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry tutor with good knowledge in chemistry

I have Ph.D degree in chemistry and have 7 years of experience in laboratory and good industrial experience. I have a experience in teachin...
I give affordable lessons in any GCSE subjects and A level sciences
£7/hr
First class free
Solyana
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectProgramming

I give affordable lessons in any GCSE subjects and A level sciences

We will first start each lesson talking about how they findi g the tutoring, if it’s helping. Then what we have learnt from the previous le...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectProgramming

I give affordable lessons in any GCSE subjects and A level sciences

We will first start each lesson talking about how they findi g the tutoring, if it’s helping. Then what we have learnt from the previous le...
Psychology student want to teach students about life and their studies more practically rather than just theories in books
£13/hr
First class free
Vrinda
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Psychology student want to teach students about life and their studies more practically rather than just theories in books

Psychology student want to teach students about life and their studies more practically rather than just theories in books.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAfter-school tuition

Psychology student want to teach students about life and their studies more practically rather than just theories in books

Psychology student want to teach students about life and their studies more practically rather than just theories in books.
£20/hr
First class free
Sophie
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor for learners aged 4 and over

I am just about to complete my MA degree in French and Linguistics, and have also achieved my 120 Hour TEFL course which has qualified me t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor for learners aged 4 and over

I am just about to complete my MA degree in French and Linguistics, and have also achieved my 120 Hour TEFL course which has qualified me t...
Fine Arts Tutor & Kids Club Teacher
£20/hr
First class free
Stefani
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectContemporary Art

Fine Arts Tutor & Kids Club Teacher

Fine Arts Tutor & Kids Club Teacher ? Tutor for BTEC Level 3 Foundation, GCSE / AS & Level in Art & Design, Portfolio preparation, Drawin...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectContemporary Art

Fine Arts Tutor & Kids Club Teacher

Fine Arts Tutor & Kids Club Teacher ? Tutor for BTEC Level 3 Foundation, GCSE / AS & Level in Art & Design, Portfolio preparation, Drawin...

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.