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I am a native Italian speaker and I am eager to help you learn a beautiful language
£12/hr
Benedetta
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

I am a native Italian speaker and I am eager to help you learn a beautiful language

Private lessons specifically tailored for each student, in which we are going to cover a couple of topics for each lesson and I’m going to...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

I am a native Italian speaker and I am eager to help you learn a beautiful language

Private lessons specifically tailored for each student, in which we are going to cover a couple of topics for each lesson and I’m going to...
I am a native Chinese speaker and started my own business as a TOEFL teacher. I am fluent in mandarin and capable of English
£9/hr
First class free
Xinyi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

I am a native Chinese speaker and started my own business as a TOEFL teacher. I am fluent in mandarin and capable of English

I will use ppt to teach, for children in the lower age group, combined with animation explanation ~ with vivid pictures. I am warm and live...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

I am a native Chinese speaker and started my own business as a TOEFL teacher. I am fluent in mandarin and capable of English

I will use ppt to teach, for children in the lower age group, combined with animation explanation ~ with vivid pictures. I am warm and live...
UK qualified Mandarin teacher, examiner; semi retired, 10 years experience in teaching/tutoring Chinese A level, IB, all levels
£45/hr
First class free
Shuming
Online
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

UK qualified Mandarin teacher, examiner; semi retired, 10 years experience in teaching/tutoring Chinese A level, IB, all levels

I communicate well with my students to understand their needs or areas for improvement before coming up with a bespoke lesson plan. To pre...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

UK qualified Mandarin teacher, examiner; semi retired, 10 years experience in teaching/tutoring Chinese A level, IB, all levels

I communicate well with my students to understand their needs or areas for improvement before coming up with a bespoke lesson plan. To pre...
Very flexible to teach everyone with most conditions
£30/hr
Leo
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectFitness

Very flexible to teach everyone with most conditions

Amateur boxer Gym guy Taught a boxing class such as circuits, box fit etc. Attending a level 1 fitness and physical activity course to ga...
CountyEdinburgh, Baberton, Bonaly, ...
SubjectFitness

Very flexible to teach everyone with most conditions

Amateur boxer Gym guy Taught a boxing class such as circuits, box fit etc. Attending a level 1 fitness and physical activity course to ga...
I am passionate about creating engaging and interactive lessons.
£17/hr
Asha
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am passionate about creating engaging and interactive lessons.

I teach using a communicative, student centered approach that focuses on practical skills. Lessons included role plays, discussion and, rea...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am passionate about creating engaging and interactive lessons.

I teach using a communicative, student centered approach that focuses on practical skills. Lessons included role plays, discussion and, rea...
Need Biology help for your child? Animal Science BsC Student is here to help!
£25/hr
First class free
Laura
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectBiology

Need Biology help for your child? Animal Science BsC Student is here to help!

Fully tailored and private lessons for your child, with an infectious enthusiasm for Biology that will guarantee success! I will focus on y...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectBiology

Need Biology help for your child? Animal Science BsC Student is here to help!

Fully tailored and private lessons for your child, with an infectious enthusiasm for Biology that will guarantee success! I will focus on y...
Train your drawing skills and develop your own signature style with a Professional Artist
£20/hr
First class free
Leonor
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectDrawing

Train your drawing skills and develop your own signature style with a Professional Artist

Are you a beginner artist? Are you someone nurturing a drawing hobby? Or perhaps you have a strong artistic vision, but you struggle with...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectDrawing

Train your drawing skills and develop your own signature style with a Professional Artist

Are you a beginner artist? Are you someone nurturing a drawing hobby? Or perhaps you have a strong artistic vision, but you struggle with...
I love teaching, that's why I am offering private lessons for someone who wants to learn Portuguese and English.
£40/hr
Diego Zanelato Medeiros
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I love teaching, that's why I am offering private lessons for someone who wants to learn Portuguese and English.

I can teach grammar and vocabulary and conversation. The client will tell me what is more important and what they want to do first and I wi...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I love teaching, that's why I am offering private lessons for someone who wants to learn Portuguese and English.

I can teach grammar and vocabulary and conversation. The client will tell me what is more important and what they want to do first and I wi...
A bilingual living in between two countries: Scotland and Portugal. Eager to teach my mother tongue to anyone passionate about it!
£20/hr
First class free
Leonor
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectPortuguese

A bilingual living in between two countries: Scotland and Portugal. Eager to teach my mother tongue to anyone passionate about it!

Portuguese is a complex language, it has some many quirks and accents to it, that it seems almost impossible to grasp it entirely. Whether...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectPortuguese

A bilingual living in between two countries: Scotland and Portugal. Eager to teach my mother tongue to anyone passionate about it!

Portuguese is a complex language, it has some many quirks and accents to it, that it seems almost impossible to grasp it entirely. Whether...
I offer private English Language lessons, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and delivered online.
£15/hr
Tim
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I offer private English Language lessons, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and delivered online.

I have taught English to students of all ages in Spain and Ecuador and love helping you to work on pronunciation and any other needs you ha...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I offer private English Language lessons, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and delivered online.

I have taught English to students of all ages in Spain and Ecuador and love helping you to work on pronunciation and any other needs you ha...
£30/hr
Holli
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish: A Level Biology

I give private lessons which can be catered to any level in a relaxed yet driven environment.

I really enjoy teaching and learning. The process of watching someone build confidence and achieve what they set out for is so exciting to...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish: A Level Biology

I give private lessons which can be catered to any level in a relaxed yet driven environment.

I really enjoy teaching and learning. The process of watching someone build confidence and achieve what they set out for is so exciting to...
I am a patient, bubbly, and organized individual with a passion for helping primary school children thrive in their learning.
£30/hr
Melissa
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPrimary school

I am a patient, bubbly, and organized individual with a passion for helping primary school children thrive in their learning.

I will create a fun, supportive learning environment tailored to each child’s needs, using engaging activities and clear explanations to bu...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPrimary school

I am a patient, bubbly, and organized individual with a passion for helping primary school children thrive in their learning.

I will create a fun, supportive learning environment tailored to each child’s needs, using engaging activities and clear explanations to bu...
£15/hr
Wayne
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a dedicated tutor with vast experience especially in teaching Maths

Personalised learner experience, catering for the needs of the learner by making the experience learner-centered, also having a flexible sc...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I am a dedicated tutor with vast experience especially in teaching Maths

Personalised learner experience, catering for the needs of the learner by making the experience learner-centered, also having a flexible sc...
Maths, Music and Piano tutor. A mechanical engineering student at Edinburgh University and have 6 months experience in teaching.
£30/hr
First class free
Rohan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths, A Level Maths

Maths, Music and Piano tutor. A mechanical engineering student at Edinburgh University and have 6 months experience in teaching.

I am a second-year mechanical engineering student at Edinburgh University with A-star A-levels in both maths and music. I hold Grade 8 qual...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: GCSE Maths, A Level Maths

Maths, Music and Piano tutor. A mechanical engineering student at Edinburgh University and have 6 months experience in teaching.

I am a second-year mechanical engineering student at Edinburgh University with A-star A-levels in both maths and music. I hold Grade 8 qual...
£25/hr
Edith
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

I’m resilient and for people that need to learn a new language

I would be patient and help them understand what at hand and insurance they get what they need out all my lessons that I’ll teach
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

I’m resilient and for people that need to learn a new language

I would be patient and help them understand what at hand and insurance they get what they need out all my lessons that I’ll teach
Dou aulas para pessoas online, webcam, chats s
£18/hr
First class free
Paulo Vitor Galvao Magalhaes
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPortuguese

Dou aulas para pessoas online, webcam, chats s

Vou ensinar via canais de chats via remoto, webcam online. Escrita, fala, ouvir. Saber escrever, dando suporte para sempre que o aluno esti...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPortuguese

Dou aulas para pessoas online, webcam, chats s

Vou ensinar via canais de chats via remoto, webcam online. Escrita, fala, ouvir. Saber escrever, dando suporte para sempre que o aluno esti...
Ideally teaching kids will be my confidence level as I have two kids bilingual
£15/hr
Sara
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

Ideally teaching kids will be my confidence level as I have two kids bilingual

I have not experience working formally as a Portuguese teacher but I’m willing to give my best and if it is any training needed I’m happy t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

Ideally teaching kids will be my confidence level as I have two kids bilingual

I have not experience working formally as a Portuguese teacher but I’m willing to give my best and if it is any training needed I’m happy t...
I give private lessons and I adapt myself to the learners
£25/hr
Ana Regueira
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I give private lessons and I adapt myself to the learners

I have a university degree in Portuguese-English and have been teaching for 20 years. I usually follow books but also play games and try to...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I give private lessons and I adapt myself to the learners

I have a university degree in Portuguese-English and have been teaching for 20 years. I usually follow books but also play games and try to...
£25/hr
Qian
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Native Mandarin Chinese tutor with extensive experience teaching students across various age groups

I am a native Mandarin Chinese tutor with experience of teaching students across various age groups, including children, teenagers, and adu...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectChinese

Native Mandarin Chinese tutor with extensive experience teaching students across various age groups

I am a native Mandarin Chinese tutor with experience of teaching students across various age groups, including children, teenagers, and adu...
£13/hr
Christian
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

Passionate native Spanish teacher, engaging and student-focused.

Native Spanish speaker with teaching experience. I use interactive methods, real-life conversations, and personalized lessons to improve fl...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

Passionate native Spanish teacher, engaging and student-focused.

Native Spanish speaker with teaching experience. I use interactive methods, real-life conversations, and personalized lessons to improve fl...

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.