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I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.
£30/hr
Syed Aamir
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Leith...
SubjectMaths

I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.

I used to work as a part-time tutor for Mathematics in India. I am familiar with students' nature and mindset. I make students comfortable...
CountyEdinburgh, Duddingston, Leith...
SubjectMaths

I am a calm, patient, and friendly person. I have taught Mathematics to a few students in India. And to my sibling as well.

I used to work as a part-time tutor for Mathematics in India. I am familiar with students' nature and mindset. I make students comfortable...
Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.
£22/hr
Elizabeth
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.

I will cater the lessons to your needs! It will have a focus on teaching English like you learned your first language, and not use the trad...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Private lessons to those looking to improve and practice their English skills.

I will cater the lessons to your needs! It will have a focus on teaching English like you learned your first language, and not use the trad...
£9/hr
Oliver Perren
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

Singing and performance coach teaching children of all ages and abilities

Singing and Performance Coach 🎶Are you or your child looking to begin your journey on stage?Love singing but too scared to perform for any...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

Singing and performance coach teaching children of all ages and abilities

Singing and Performance Coach 🎶Are you or your child looking to begin your journey on stage?Love singing but too scared to perform for any...
£15/hr
First class free
Mattie
CountyEdinburgh, Dalkeith, Livingst...
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Enthusiastic Tutor to help go from 'Aaaa's to 'A's

I am a student just graduated from George Heriots School and from the F1 in Schools competition. I love learning and passing on that joy of...
CountyEdinburgh, Dalkeith, Livingst...
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

Enthusiastic Tutor to help go from 'Aaaa's to 'A's

I am a student just graduated from George Heriots School and from the F1 in Schools competition. I love learning and passing on that joy of...
£35/hr
Yunni
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

I hold a Master’s in TESOL from the University of St Andrews and have taught in Taiwan, Japan, and the UK.

I prioritize student needs, foster a supportive and growth-oriented learning environment, and emphasize building confidence to empower lear...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

I hold a Master’s in TESOL from the University of St Andrews and have taught in Taiwan, Japan, and the UK.

I prioritize student needs, foster a supportive and growth-oriented learning environment, and emphasize building confidence to empower lear...
£10/hr
First class free
Deepak Saboo
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Maths ONLINE Friendly Tutor for Grades 3 to 10 at your Service

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and have strong experience in teaching and mentoring students. I focus on building a clear unders...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Maths ONLINE Friendly Tutor for Grades 3 to 10 at your Service

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and have strong experience in teaching and mentoring students. I focus on building a clear unders...
£9/hr
First class free
Arianna
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

I give private Italian lessons

£11/hr
First class free
Eunhye
CountyDrylaw, Stockbridge (City Of ...
SubjectKorean

Korean🇰🇷 from Hangeul to conversation, life, culture, and manners. Experienced in teaching and supporting international students

????FREE KOREAN CLUB Join us every Tuesday (term time only) for fun and friendly Korean lessons! ??Danderhall Community Hub – Maker Room...
CountyDrylaw, Stockbridge (City Of ...
SubjectKorean

Korean🇰🇷 from Hangeul to conversation, life, culture, and manners. Experienced in teaching and supporting international students

????FREE KOREAN CLUB Join us every Tuesday (term time only) for fun and friendly Korean lessons! ??Danderhall Community Hub – Maker Room...
Fun and affordable French lessons for GCSE
£12/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench: A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Fun and affordable French lessons for GCSE

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench: A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Fun and affordable French lessons for GCSE

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
Interactive and affordable English lessons for GCSE and younger
£12/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Interactive and affordable English lessons for GCSE and younger

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Interactive and affordable English lessons for GCSE and younger

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
Fun and affordable Spanish lessons for GCSE and below
£12/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Fun and affordable Spanish lessons for GCSE and below

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level French, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE French

Fun and affordable Spanish lessons for GCSE and below

A committed first year University student studying French and Arabic, I give lessons in Spanish, French and English - all of which I got an...
Korean Lessons for Work, Daily Life & Travel in Korea
£14/hr
First class free
★5.0(1 Reviews)
Bogeun
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectKorean

Korean Lessons for Work, Daily Life & Travel in Korea

Lessons are fully customized to your interests and goals. If you prefer using a specific textbook, we can follow it step by step. If you wa...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectKorean

Korean Lessons for Work, Daily Life & Travel in Korea

Lessons are fully customized to your interests and goals. If you prefer using a specific textbook, we can follow it step by step. If you wa...
Native Chinese mandarin speaker
£8/hr
First class free
Yunfei
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Native Chinese mandarin speaker

It’s gonna be fun and excited. We are going to start from the very beginning so don’t worry if you have no experience!
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Native Chinese mandarin speaker

It’s gonna be fun and excited. We are going to start from the very beginning so don’t worry if you have no experience!
 I am an experienced educator for decades now and I love this intricate process between facilitator and student.
£40/hr
Nicola
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am an experienced educator for decades now and I love this intricate process between facilitator and student.

My lessons are warm, engaging, and deeply interactive. I teach in a way that blends practical knowledge with discussion, storytelling, refl...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am an experienced educator for decades now and I love this intricate process between facilitator and student.

My lessons are warm, engaging, and deeply interactive. I teach in a way that blends practical knowledge with discussion, storytelling, refl...
I'm a Mechanical Engineer with 10 years experience. Maths is my second language and I help students excel in their studies
£20/hr
Zachary
CountyEdinburgh, Drylaw, Queen Stre...
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, GCSE Maths

I'm a Mechanical Engineer with 10 years experience. Maths is my second language and I help students excel in their studies

I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of industry experience, using mathematics every day in real-world engineering applications. I...
CountyEdinburgh, Drylaw, Queen Stre...
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, GCSE Maths

I'm a Mechanical Engineer with 10 years experience. Maths is my second language and I help students excel in their studies

I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of industry experience, using mathematics every day in real-world engineering applications. I...
£9/hr
Dr Nicole Gipson
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Engagement, Enjoyment, and Guaranteed Results

I have a Master’s degree in Anglophone Studies, a TEFL certification, a state TESOL certification, and an IBET certification. I have been...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Engagement, Enjoyment, and Guaranteed Results

I have a Master’s degree in Anglophone Studies, a TEFL certification, a state TESOL certification, and an IBET certification. I have been...
Certified Vocal Balance singing teacher with BA(Hons) Musical Theatre offering online lessons for all ages and abilities
£35/hr
First class free
Ailsa
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

Certified Vocal Balance singing teacher with BA(Hons) Musical Theatre offering online lessons for all ages and abilities

Whether you’re just beginning your singing journey, or you’re more experienced and keen to refine your technique, I will be your biggest ch...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

Certified Vocal Balance singing teacher with BA(Hons) Musical Theatre offering online lessons for all ages and abilities

Whether you’re just beginning your singing journey, or you’re more experienced and keen to refine your technique, I will be your biggest ch...
Music Graduate with vast experience giving Saxophone lessons in person or online
£35/hr
First class free
Owen
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSaxophone

Music Graduate with vast experience giving Saxophone lessons in person or online

My lessons are always fun first and foremost. I am very adaptive and know that everyone learns differently, so I always tailor my lessons t...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSaxophone

Music Graduate with vast experience giving Saxophone lessons in person or online

My lessons are always fun first and foremost. I am very adaptive and know that everyone learns differently, so I always tailor my lessons t...
Civil/Structural engineering Professional tutor
£25/hr
First class free
Hazem
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEngineering

Civil/Structural engineering Professional tutor

I have Msc Structural Engineering and PhD in Civil Engineering with more than 15 years + academic/industry experience .I am also researcher...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEngineering

Civil/Structural engineering Professional tutor

I have Msc Structural Engineering and PhD in Civil Engineering with more than 15 years + academic/industry experience .I am also researcher...

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.