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Online Maths Lessons
£20/hr
First class free
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Adithya
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Online Maths Lessons

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
SubjectMaths

Online Maths Lessons

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 give private Mathematics lessons
£6/hr
First class free
Ines Joel Tatang Demano
CountyEdinburgh, Bonaly, Colinton, ...
SubjectMaths

I give private Mathematics lessons

I am actually a PhD student in Applied Mathematics with experience in Teaching Mathematics. In fact, I have been tutoring secondary school...
CountyEdinburgh, Bonaly, Colinton, ...
SubjectMaths

I give private Mathematics lessons

I am actually a PhD student in Applied Mathematics with experience in Teaching Mathematics. In fact, I have been tutoring secondary school...
English teacher of 35 years with lots of experience of GCSE and IB Diploma
£25/hr
First class free
Douglas
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English

English teacher of 35 years with lots of experience of GCSE and IB Diploma

I have committed my whole professional life to learning and teaching. I am passionate about all aspects of what happens in classrooms and m...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English

English teacher of 35 years with lots of experience of GCSE and IB Diploma

I have committed my whole professional life to learning and teaching. I am passionate about all aspects of what happens in classrooms and m...
£20/hr
First class free
Amina
CountyCurrie, Edinburgh, Queen Stre...
SubjectEnglish Language

Learner support assistant to primary school students in English, Math and Science with 1 year experience

I’m a BBA student with a passion for teaching I’ve had experience in being a learner support assistant for 2nd grade students with learning...
CountyCurrie, Edinburgh, Queen Stre...
SubjectEnglish Language

Learner support assistant to primary school students in English, Math and Science with 1 year experience

I’m a BBA student with a passion for teaching I’ve had experience in being a learner support assistant for 2nd grade students with learning...
English Tutor providing service for beginners - all ages
£16/hr
First class free
BedeMonk
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor providing service for beginners - all ages

i have BA Hons degree + 3 Tefl certificates and access to the relevant resource that can help you develop / improve your grasp of English
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

English Tutor providing service for beginners - all ages

i have BA Hons degree + 3 Tefl certificates and access to the relevant resource that can help you develop / improve your grasp of English
My lessons are aimed at anyone who is new to English or who is looking to widen there vocabulary and understanding of the English language
£25/hr
First class free
Brandon
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

My lessons are aimed at anyone who is new to English or who is looking to widen there vocabulary and understanding of the English language

My methods is to flow from the information the student gives, in order to fully focus on there needs and what they want to gain from there...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

My lessons are aimed at anyone who is new to English or who is looking to widen there vocabulary and understanding of the English language

My methods is to flow from the information the student gives, in order to fully focus on there needs and what they want to gain from there...
I am passionate about learning, and keen to get your skills where you want them to be!
£20/hr
First class free
Hazel Braven-Davenport
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

I am passionate about learning, and keen to get your skills where you want them to be!

I graduated with a 1st class bachelor’s in biomedical science, and I am currently obtaining the qualifications needed to teach in schools....
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

I am passionate about learning, and keen to get your skills where you want them to be!

I graduated with a 1st class bachelor’s in biomedical science, and I am currently obtaining the qualifications needed to teach in schools....
I give affordable science and English lessons to all students
£9/hr
First class free
Judymart Bagenda
ESL teacher with 8+ years of experience and dedication to the work
£20/hr
First class free
Alexandrina
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

ESL teacher with 8+ years of experience and dedication to the work

I love languages. I have been teaching for over 8 years and want to share my love and dedication for languages with as many of you as possi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

ESL teacher with 8+ years of experience and dedication to the work

I love languages. I have been teaching for over 8 years and want to share my love and dedication for languages with as many of you as possi...
£9/hr
First class free
Erik Armas
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish tutor open to teaching children of all ages

I am achieving my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have multiple years of experience in teaching child...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish tutor open to teaching children of all ages

I am achieving my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have multiple years of experience in teaching child...
French tutors who teaches French language, grammar,vocabular and history, i'm a french native and i have degrees of teacher !
£17/hr
First class free
Laureen
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French tutors who teaches French language, grammar,vocabular and history, i'm a french native and i have degrees of teacher !

Indeed, I have a bachelor degree in Educational Science, with an eight-years experience working in the childhood sector (Supervised studi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French tutors who teaches French language, grammar,vocabular and history, i'm a french native and i have degrees of teacher !

Indeed, I have a bachelor degree in Educational Science, with an eight-years experience working in the childhood sector (Supervised studi...
I give affordable private lessons in the following subjects: History, English, Czech, Social Sciences. Happy to tutor ages 15 and above both in person and online. Rate is £20
£20/hr
First class free
Mariana
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectCzech

I give affordable private lessons in the following subjects: History, English, Czech, Social Sciences. Happy to tutor ages 15 and above both in person and online. Rate is £20

I am a native Czech speaker and I would like to help anyone learn this beautiful but complicated language. I have experience in tutoring Cz...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectCzech

I give affordable private lessons in the following subjects: History, English, Czech, Social Sciences. Happy to tutor ages 15 and above both in person and online. Rate is £20

I am a native Czech speaker and I would like to help anyone learn this beautiful but complicated language. I have experience in tutoring Cz...
I firmly believe that in order to comprehend completely a concept, knowledge must be progressively grasped from fundamental principles to advanced theorems
£15/hr
First class free
Amiben Patel
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

I firmly believe that in order to comprehend completely a concept, knowledge must be progressively grasped from fundamental principles to advanced theorems

I expertise in programming, Mathematics and statistics which is base to understand computer science field. I try to deliver technical conce...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

I firmly believe that in order to comprehend completely a concept, knowledge must be progressively grasped from fundamental principles to advanced theorems

I expertise in programming, Mathematics and statistics which is base to understand computer science field. I try to deliver technical conce...
English classes available
£20/hr
Marta
CountyColinton, Bonaly, Juniper Gre...
SubjectEnglish

English classes available

In person or online, tailored classes to each student's needs and expectations. My classes can be suitable for you from wanting to learn so...
CountyColinton, Bonaly, Juniper Gre...
SubjectEnglish

English classes available

In person or online, tailored classes to each student's needs and expectations. My classes can be suitable for you from wanting to learn so...
Spanish tutor with affordable prices and excellent references
£20/hr
Marta
CountyColinton, Bonaly, Juniper Gre...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish tutor with affordable prices and excellent references

In person or online, tailored classes to each student's needs and expectations. My classes can be suitable for you from wanting to learn so...
CountyColinton, Bonaly, Juniper Gre...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish tutor with affordable prices and excellent references

In person or online, tailored classes to each student's needs and expectations. My classes can be suitable for you from wanting to learn so...
Maths tuition is available for all ages and Chinese can be taught of charge
£15/hr
First class free
ZitongChai
CountyNewington (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectMaths

Maths tuition is available for all ages and Chinese can be taught of charge

I am a high achiever in the Chinese mathematics entrance exam and have a Master's degree from the University of Edinburgh. Want to know why...
CountyNewington (City Of Edinburgh)
SubjectMaths

Maths tuition is available for all ages and Chinese can be taught of charge

I am a high achiever in the Chinese mathematics entrance exam and have a Master's degree from the University of Edinburgh. Want to know why...
I’m committed to not only using my knowledge and skills in the classroom, but also and more importantly, to be an integral part of my student’s development
£15/hr
First class free
Neha
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I’m committed to not only using my knowledge and skills in the classroom, but also and more importantly, to be an integral part of my student’s development

I’m committed to not only using my knowledge and skills in the classroom, but also and more importantly, to be an integral part of my stude...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I’m committed to not only using my knowledge and skills in the classroom, but also and more importantly, to be an integral part of my student’s development

I’m committed to not only using my knowledge and skills in the classroom, but also and more importantly, to be an integral part of my stude...
Math tutor providing tuition to ages from 5-10
£6/hr
First class free
Aadam
CountyCurrie
SubjectMaths

Math tutor providing tuition to ages from 5-10

One to one class would be desireble
CountyCurrie
SubjectMaths

Math tutor providing tuition to ages from 5-10

One to one class would be desireble
English teacher as a second language. Conversation classes, schedule a free class
£20/hr
First class free
Camila
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English teacher as a second language. Conversation classes, schedule a free class

My approach to language teaching seeks to mirror how we learn our first language.My focus is students learning a second language rather nat...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English teacher as a second language. Conversation classes, schedule a free class

My approach to language teaching seeks to mirror how we learn our first language.My focus is students learning a second language rather nat...
English teacher as a foreign language for all Ages
£20/hr
First class free
Camila
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English teacher as a foreign language for all Ages

My name is Camila, I have been an English teacher for 15 years. I focus on conversatiom classes based on students knowledge an interests.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English teacher as a foreign language for all Ages

My name is Camila, I have been an English teacher for 15 years. I focus on conversatiom classes based on students knowledge an interests.

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.