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£20/hr
Sue Bell
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

English and ESOL tutor

I have a degree in English and Linguistics. I have over 20 years teaching experience.Students can contact me via email or mobile-I teach st...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

English and ESOL tutor

I have a degree in English and Linguistics. I have over 20 years teaching experience.Students can contact me via email or mobile-I teach st...
£9/hr
First class free
Smitha
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBusiness administration

UK qualified & experienced English Teacher

I've taught English to learners in the United Kingdom, the Sultanate of Oman and secondary class students in India. I have been an Online C...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBusiness administration

UK qualified & experienced English Teacher

I've taught English to learners in the United Kingdom, the Sultanate of Oman and secondary class students in India. I have been an Online C...
English Tutoring Lessons for people of all ages
£9/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Laura
CountyEdinburgh, Cramond, Cramond B...
SubjectEnglish Language

English Tutoring Lessons for people of all ages

English Tutoring Lessons for people of all ages.
CountyEdinburgh, Cramond, Cramond B...
SubjectEnglish Language

English Tutoring Lessons for people of all ages

English Tutoring Lessons for people of all ages.
£15/hr
First class free
Akintayo
CountyOxgangs
SubjectPhysics

Affordable Classes: Mathematics (All classes), Physics: (College & High School), Chemistry:College & High School)

My first degree is in pure Physics and my second degree is in Medical Physics. I have taught Physics in High Schools and at year 1 Universi...
CountyOxgangs
SubjectPhysics

Affordable Classes: Mathematics (All classes), Physics: (College & High School), Chemistry:College & High School)

My first degree is in pure Physics and my second degree is in Medical Physics. I have taught Physics in High Schools and at year 1 Universi...
Chinese language tutor teacher of all ages
£20/hr
First class free
Zixin
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Chinese language tutor teacher of all ages

Hello everyone, I am an experienced teacher and I am delighted to join the faculty of this school. I pursued my undergraduate studies in Ch...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Chinese language tutor teacher of all ages

Hello everyone, I am an experienced teacher and I am delighted to join the faculty of this school. I pursued my undergraduate studies in Ch...
£9/hr
First class free
David Knox
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, A Level Maths, Higher Maths, International baccalaureate

Qualified and very experienced tutor

I have a doctoral degree in Science education with 20+ years teaching experience and 15 years as a Scientist. I am passionate about teachin...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics, A Level Maths, Higher Maths, International baccalaureate

Qualified and very experienced tutor

I have a doctoral degree in Science education with 20+ years teaching experience and 15 years as a Scientist. I am passionate about teachin...
Music teacher Specialising in Violin
£25/hr
First class free
Megan
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectMusic

Music teacher Specialising in Violin

Hello there, my name is Megan and I would love to help you with your music education. I have undergraduate and Master's degrees, both in mu...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectMusic

Music teacher Specialising in Violin

Hello there, my name is Megan and I would love to help you with your music education. I have undergraduate and Master's degrees, both in mu...
Conversational English Lessons
£15/hr
First class free
Victoria
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Conversational English Lessons

I am bilingual, fluent in italian and english. I recently graduated in Business Management with an emphasis on International Tourism and Ho...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Conversational English Lessons

I am bilingual, fluent in italian and english. I recently graduated in Business Management with an emphasis on International Tourism and Ho...
£16/hr
First class free
Emma Russell
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I give fun useful lessons for exams, speaking proficiency or certificates

I have two degrees, a 120 hour tefl qualification, a 70 hour TESOL qualification as well as 10 years experience teaching online and in clas...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I give fun useful lessons for exams, speaking proficiency or certificates

I have two degrees, a 120 hour tefl qualification, a 70 hour TESOL qualification as well as 10 years experience teaching online and in clas...
English Tutor for GCSE students and below
£16/hr
First class free
Aditya
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature

English Tutor for GCSE students and below

Hi! I'm Adi, and I'm currently doing my LLB in Law and Business at the University of Edinburgh. I have taught english for GCSE students, as...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Literature

English Tutor for GCSE students and below

Hi! I'm Adi, and I'm currently doing my LLB in Law and Business at the University of Edinburgh. I have taught english for GCSE students, as...
In-person or online lessons for GCSE/Nat 5/Higher
£22/hr
First class free
Michael
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectMaths

In-person or online lessons for GCSE/Nat 5/Higher

Hi, I'm Michael and I'm an Economics student from the University of Edinburgh. I love my degree because it teaches you how to apply your an...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectMaths

In-person or online lessons for GCSE/Nat 5/Higher

Hi, I'm Michael and I'm an Economics student from the University of Edinburgh. I love my degree because it teaches you how to apply your an...
French trainer providing tailor-made classes for all ages individuals
£19/hr
First class free
Julia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

French trainer providing tailor-made classes for all ages individuals

I have been a professional translator/interpreter for the past five years and am passionate about Neurolinguistics and Literature. When stu...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

French trainer providing tailor-made classes for all ages individuals

I have been a professional translator/interpreter for the past five years and am passionate about Neurolinguistics and Literature. When stu...
Step into advanced version of your language
£16/hr
First class free
Shanet Ann
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

Step into advanced version of your language

Hellooo,I'm Shanet, a graduate in English Literature. I will be helping you with your English lessons with advanced teaching methods. Our c...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

Step into advanced version of your language

Hellooo,I'm Shanet, a graduate in English Literature. I will be helping you with your English lessons with advanced teaching methods. Our c...
Informative English coaching available
£16/hr
First class free
Shanet Ann
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

Informative English coaching available

Hellooo,I'm Shanet, a graduate in English Literature. I will be helping you with your English lessons with advanced teaching methods. Our c...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

Informative English coaching available

Hellooo,I'm Shanet, a graduate in English Literature. I will be helping you with your English lessons with advanced teaching methods. Our c...
French native speaker providing French lessons (conversation, written, grammar, comprehension)
£15/hr
First class free
Daria
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectFrench

French native speaker providing French lessons (conversation, written, grammar, comprehension)

I am currently a second year student in English and French literature, studying in Paris. I'll be studying in Edinburgh starting this Septe...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectFrench

French native speaker providing French lessons (conversation, written, grammar, comprehension)

I am currently a second year student in English and French literature, studying in Paris. I'll be studying in Edinburgh starting this Septe...
Computer Science Tutor for Secondary School
£16/hr
First class free
Anton
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

Computer Science Tutor for Secondary School

I like to provide an interactive learning experience in a safe environment where students can be heard and understood. I also believe in at...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

Computer Science Tutor for Secondary School

I like to provide an interactive learning experience in a safe environment where students can be heard and understood. I also believe in at...
English tutor here to make the words come alive
£19/hr
First class free
Garen Abel-Unokan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

English tutor here to make the words come alive

It's easy to think that reading and writing are boring when you're a young person but that's because you've never been taught by me! I'm a...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature

English tutor here to make the words come alive

It's easy to think that reading and writing are boring when you're a young person but that's because you've never been taught by me! I'm a...
£7/hr
First class free
Joseph
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEnglish Language

I have a native language or English, very good at managing timescales and will help/guide to improve your understanding of English

Dependant on your current skills, i will organise tasks for you to undertake, as well as a marking scheme, i will also include some Apps, w...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectEnglish Language

I have a native language or English, very good at managing timescales and will help/guide to improve your understanding of English

Dependant on your current skills, i will organise tasks for you to undertake, as well as a marking scheme, i will also include some Apps, w...
English tutor who teaches children and adults English
£30/hr
First class free
Katherine Palacios
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

English tutor who teaches children and adults English

I’m a BS Nursing Graduate, a Registered Nurse? a Freelance Content Writer and an English Tutor. I can teach you english language starting f...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

English tutor who teaches children and adults English

I’m a BS Nursing Graduate, a Registered Nurse? a Freelance Content Writer and an English Tutor. I can teach you english language starting f...

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.