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3rd year university student offering a high standard of tuition in vocals/guitar
£20/hr
First class free
Beth
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

3rd year university student offering a high standard of tuition in vocals/guitar

Interactive lessons which are largely student based - taking what YOU want to learn and finding a way to make this possible!
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSinging

3rd year university student offering a high standard of tuition in vocals/guitar

Interactive lessons which are largely student based - taking what YOU want to learn and finding a way to make this possible!
Film tutor providing lessons for all ages
£40/hr
First class free
Olivia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFilm and audiovisual

Film tutor providing lessons for all ages

CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFilm and audiovisual

Film tutor providing lessons for all ages

Basics of computing, programming languages such as Java, C and loads of fun projects using computers
£18/hr
First class free
Arpit Rai
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

Basics of computing, programming languages such as Java, C and loads of fun projects using computers

Basics of computing, programming languages such as Java, C++ and loads of fun projects using computers
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectComputer science

Basics of computing, programming languages such as Java, C and loads of fun projects using computers

Basics of computing, programming languages such as Java, C++ and loads of fun projects using computers
Art Tutor, teaching teenagers/young adults about Art Pratice, Art Research and Art history: Can also assist with dissertations!
£25/hr
First class free
Olivia-Anna
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectContemporary Art

Art Tutor, teaching teenagers/young adults about Art Pratice, Art Research and Art history: Can also assist with dissertations!

A recent graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, I have a First Class Honours Degree in Painting. I am a multi-disciplinary artist, working...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectContemporary Art

Art Tutor, teaching teenagers/young adults about Art Pratice, Art Research and Art history: Can also assist with dissertations!

A recent graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, I have a First Class Honours Degree in Painting. I am a multi-disciplinary artist, working...
£9/hr
First class free
Eilidh
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish Teacher for student of all ages and levels

I like to use the first lesson to get to know the students and understand their needs. I like to cater each lesson to the individual and co...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Spanish Teacher for student of all ages and levels

I like to use the first lesson to get to know the students and understand their needs. I like to cater each lesson to the individual and co...
Qualified Music Tutor teaches students of all ages
£40/hr
First class free
Konstantinos
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Qualified Music Tutor teaches students of all ages

My name is Konstantinos, and I am a qualified music teacher with many years of experience as a Music Tutor, Composer, and Pianist. Some of...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Qualified Music Tutor teaches students of all ages

My name is Konstantinos, and I am a qualified music teacher with many years of experience as a Music Tutor, Composer, and Pianist. Some of...
£9/hr
First class free
Derek Kerr
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectApplied Mathematics

35 years of experience in mentoring junior engineers engineering in mathematics and communication. Autism and dyslexia experience

Whether it is your mathematics or communication you seek to improve, first of all, find out where you are on the subject you are interested...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectApplied Mathematics

35 years of experience in mentoring junior engineers engineering in mathematics and communication. Autism and dyslexia experience

Whether it is your mathematics or communication you seek to improve, first of all, find out where you are on the subject you are interested...
A Doctor of Philosophy, teaching music theory, piano and violin of all levels and ages
£30/hr
First class free
Afrodita Katmeridu
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

A Doctor of Philosophy, teaching music theory, piano and violin of all levels and ages

I have a degree of Doctor of Philosophy and Masters in Composition and piano and violin play.Teaching students of all levels and ages, prep...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic for beginners

A Doctor of Philosophy, teaching music theory, piano and violin of all levels and ages

I have a degree of Doctor of Philosophy and Masters in Composition and piano and violin play.Teaching students of all levels and ages, prep...
I give affordable and realxed but informative lessons in English and History
£9/hr
First class free
Eve
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, Dyslexia

I give affordable and realxed but informative lessons in English and History

I'm currently studying at the university of Edinburgh and have a history of tutoring, both over zooms and in person, please let me know if...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, Dyslexia

I give affordable and realxed but informative lessons in English and History

I'm currently studying at the university of Edinburgh and have a history of tutoring, both over zooms and in person, please let me know if...
I am passionate about art and art history. I offer both in-person and online lessons. I have a six month course in digital design and was the top art student in my high school with my art being selected by the South African school board to be displayed in
£18/hr
First class free
Jodi-lee
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectArt History

I am passionate about art and art history. I offer both in-person and online lessons. I have a six month course in digital design and was the top art student in my high school with my art being selected by the South African school board to be displayed in

I am passionate about art and art history. I offer both in-person and online lessons. I have a six month course in digital design and was...
Affordable Lessons for English
£20/hr
First class free
Jay
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature: GCSE French

Affordable Lessons for English

I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a First Class Honours degree. Having taken a number of literature courses i...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Literature: GCSE French

Affordable Lessons for English

I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a First Class Honours degree. Having taken a number of literature courses i...
Affordable Lessons for French
£18/hr
First class free
Jay
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench: GCSE French

Affordable Lessons for French

I have recently graduated with a First Class Honours in French with a distinction in spoken French from the University of Edinburgh. My tea...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench: GCSE French

Affordable Lessons for French

I have recently graduated with a First Class Honours in French with a distinction in spoken French from the University of Edinburgh. My tea...
In person and online affordable lessons of Spanish at all levels
£16/hr
First class free
Eduardo
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

In person and online affordable lessons of Spanish at all levels

In person and online affordable lessons of Spanish at all levels.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

In person and online affordable lessons of Spanish at all levels

In person and online affordable lessons of Spanish at all levels.
In person and online affordable lessons all levels of Spanish
£16/hr
First class free
Eduardo
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

In person and online affordable lessons all levels of Spanish

Experienced tutor on line and in person.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

In person and online affordable lessons all levels of Spanish

Experienced tutor on line and in person.
I am an experienced English language teacher who gives comfortable and affordable lessons
£15/hr
First class free
Olivia
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am an experienced English language teacher who gives comfortable and affordable lessons

I am a licensed secondary English teacher with a TESOL certificate and have recently completed a Master's degree in Creative Writing. My ex...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am an experienced English language teacher who gives comfortable and affordable lessons

I am a licensed secondary English teacher with a TESOL certificate and have recently completed a Master's degree in Creative Writing. My ex...
Mathematics tutor teaches all age of students
£9/hr
First class free
Raxita
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

Mathematics tutor teaches all age of students

I'm giving basic lessons of mathematics in an easy way so that students can easily understand.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

Mathematics tutor teaches all age of students

I'm giving basic lessons of mathematics in an easy way so that students can easily understand.
I give affordable lessons for mathematics
£6/hr
First class free
Raxita
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I give affordable lessons for mathematics

I'm pursuing Masters in Accounting and I have 1.5 year experience of tutoring
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I give affordable lessons for mathematics

I'm pursuing Masters in Accounting and I have 1.5 year experience of tutoring
Professor in English with 5 years teaching experience for students in all ages
£20/hr
First class free
5(2 Reviews)
Jan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, A Level English, English SATs, A Level Geography, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE Geography

Professor in English with 5 years teaching experience for students in all ages

I am a passionate, open-minded and creative academic professor and tutor in Geography & Earth Sciences and board topics of Environmental...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language: GCSE English, A Level English, English SATs, A Level Geography, A Level Spanish, GCSE Spanish, GCSE Geography

Professor in English with 5 years teaching experience for students in all ages

I am a passionate, open-minded and creative academic professor and tutor in Geography & Earth Sciences and board topics of Environmental...
Nine years of tutoring experience to the students of 
A-levels, O-levels, FSC and Matric
£16/hr
First class free
Syed Ezaz Shah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Nine years of tutoring experience to the students of A-levels, O-levels, FSC and Matric

Nine years of tutoring experience to the students of A-levels, O-levels, FSC and Matric. Designed and delivered five teaching modules to...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Nine years of tutoring experience to the students of A-levels, O-levels, FSC and Matric

Nine years of tutoring experience to the students of A-levels, O-levels, FSC and Matric. Designed and delivered five teaching modules to...
£20/hr
First class free
Tessa Shaffer
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Tutor providing lessons in history, maths and english

I have a master's degree in archaeology with a Bachelor’s in history and anthropology. I hsve tutored for the last 5 years in a variety of...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Tutor providing lessons in history, maths and english

I have a master's degree in archaeology with a Bachelor’s in history and anthropology. I hsve tutored for the last 5 years in a variety of...

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.