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With a PhD in Biology and extensive research experience, I bring both deep subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching.
£20/hr
Babita Sharma
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

With a PhD in Biology and extensive research experience, I bring both deep subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching.

With a PhD in Biology and extensive research experience, I bring both deep subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching. Throughout...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

With a PhD in Biology and extensive research experience, I bring both deep subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching.

With a PhD in Biology and extensive research experience, I bring both deep subject knowledge and a strong passion for teaching. Throughout...
I give online lessons to whoever is interested in learning English from Spanish or viceversa.
£26/hr
Daiana
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

I give online lessons to whoever is interested in learning English from Spanish or viceversa.

Private online lessons. You will learn playing and enjoying the language as I had the fortune of doing so with English when I was a kid. If...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish

I give online lessons to whoever is interested in learning English from Spanish or viceversa.

Private online lessons. You will learn playing and enjoying the language as I had the fortune of doing so with English when I was a kid. If...
£15/hr
Nikita
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Ielts score-7 Studied and read shakespeare fluent in the subject matter

Hi! I am currently a student at The University of Edinburgh. I am good at the subject matter related to English
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

Ielts score-7 Studied and read shakespeare fluent in the subject matter

Hi! I am currently a student at The University of Edinburgh. I am good at the subject matter related to English
I am a speaker from the US who taught at a secondary school in Spain for 2 years. I taught classes in English, Science and History
£18/hr
First class free
Katie
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTOEFL

I am a speaker from the US who taught at a secondary school in Spain for 2 years. I taught classes in English, Science and History

I believe in a personalised approach with the student to find where their interests align with the English lesson. Learning works best when...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectTOEFL

I am a speaker from the US who taught at a secondary school in Spain for 2 years. I taught classes in English, Science and History

I believe in a personalised approach with the student to find where their interests align with the English lesson. Learning works best when...
£20/hr
Anne
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language

I am a passionate person with love for helping others. I am a native Polish woman with fluency in English

I enjoy teaching others ,I believe the only way to learn the language thoroughly is to use it on a regular basis in conversation about vari...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish Language

I am a passionate person with love for helping others. I am a native Polish woman with fluency in English

I enjoy teaching others ,I believe the only way to learn the language thoroughly is to use it on a regular basis in conversation about vari...
£25/hr
Emma
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a bubbly outgoing individual helped by my background in musical theatre!

I have previously worked in a primary school so am aware of catering to each child. I would feel most comfortable tutoring maths and scienc...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a bubbly outgoing individual helped by my background in musical theatre!

I have previously worked in a primary school so am aware of catering to each child. I would feel most comfortable tutoring maths and scienc...
French tutor providing teaching for all ages/levels
£18/hr
First class free
Lucie
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectFrench

French tutor providing teaching for all ages/levels

Hi! I’m a bilingual French tutor who grew up and studied in France, completing the French baccalauréat. I learned English from my British d...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectFrench

French tutor providing teaching for all ages/levels

Hi! I’m a bilingual French tutor who grew up and studied in France, completing the French baccalauréat. I learned English from my British d...
£30/hr
Jasmine
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a year 1 medical student at university of Edinburgh. I achieved 4 A*s in a level psychology, biology, chemistry and maths.

I will give my own notes to my students and teach them special exam techniques to avoid common mistakes and to maximise their marks. I also...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am a year 1 medical student at university of Edinburgh. I achieved 4 A*s in a level psychology, biology, chemistry and maths.

I will give my own notes to my students and teach them special exam techniques to avoid common mistakes and to maximise their marks. I also...
Smash Your Highers, advanced Highers, GCSE and A-levels with Engaging Online Science & Maths Lessons
£20/hr
First class free
francesca Rose lubbock
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectBiology

Smash Your Highers, advanced Highers, GCSE and A-levels with Engaging Online Science & Maths Lessons

Ace your exams with tailored, interactive lessons in biology, chemistry, and maths — all from the comfort of home. As a Biochemistry gradua...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectBiology

Smash Your Highers, advanced Highers, GCSE and A-levels with Engaging Online Science & Maths Lessons

Ace your exams with tailored, interactive lessons in biology, chemistry, and maths — all from the comfort of home. As a Biochemistry gradua...
Friendly, enthusiastic teacher turning confusion into confidence from primary to A-level.
£25/hr
First class free
francesca Rose lubbock
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectMaths

Friendly, enthusiastic teacher turning confusion into confidence from primary to A-level.

I tailor each lesson to the student’s level and learning style, breaking concepts into simple, manageable steps. We’ll use examples, practi...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectMaths

Friendly, enthusiastic teacher turning confusion into confidence from primary to A-level.

I tailor each lesson to the student’s level and learning style, breaking concepts into simple, manageable steps. We’ll use examples, practi...
Tutoring available for maths, physics, chemistry, computer science. Currently studying Astrophysics at University of Edinburgh
£25/hr
Gregor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Tutoring available for maths, physics, chemistry, computer science. Currently studying Astrophysics at University of Edinburgh

To be honest, I have some experience volunteer tutoring, but am just starting out with paid work. However, I have a passion for helping oth...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Tutoring available for maths, physics, chemistry, computer science. Currently studying Astrophysics at University of Edinburgh

To be honest, I have some experience volunteer tutoring, but am just starting out with paid work. However, I have a passion for helping oth...
Psychology tutor (PhD in developmental psychology)
£25/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Matthew
DBS checkDBS check
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectPsychology

Psychology tutor (PhD in developmental psychology)

I have a PhD in psychology with 3+ years of university teaching experience and A-level course design expertise. I offer personalised tutori...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectPsychology

Psychology tutor (PhD in developmental psychology)

I have a PhD in psychology with 3+ years of university teaching experience and A-level course design expertise. I offer personalised tutori...
DBS checkDBS check
£25/hr
First class free
isabelle Jean Pierre
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

GCSE/NAT5/Higher/A Level/ Ad higher/ Business/ Conversational

I am a French native speaker and qualified teacher with extensive experience as a tutor. I can support students from secondary to universit...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

GCSE/NAT5/Higher/A Level/ Ad higher/ Business/ Conversational

I am a French native speaker and qualified teacher with extensive experience as a tutor. I can support students from secondary to universit...
I’m a friendly native from Spain who loves sharing authentic Spanish language and culture
£17/hr
Alfonsi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

I’m a friendly native from Spain who loves sharing authentic Spanish language and culture

Native Spanish speaker from Spain. Experience teaching one-to-one adults and children. I offer personalized, engaging lessons focused on co...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

I’m a friendly native from Spain who loves sharing authentic Spanish language and culture

Native Spanish speaker from Spain. Experience teaching one-to-one adults and children. I offer personalized, engaging lessons focused on co...
Chinese tutor providing lessons for all ages
£18/hr
First class free
Meichen Li
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Chinese tutor providing lessons for all ages

I'm a native Chinese speaker, holding an official Chinese Teaching Certificate from China and have practical experience teaching students....
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Chinese tutor providing lessons for all ages

I'm a native Chinese speaker, holding an official Chinese Teaching Certificate from China and have practical experience teaching students....
I am a teacher at a community college that teaches introductory to object oriented programming using Java
£45/hr
Clare
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectProgramming

I am a teacher at a community college that teaches introductory to object oriented programming using Java

My lessons are structured, practical, and focused on helping you truly understand what you’re doing, not just copy solutions. I start by i...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectProgramming

I am a teacher at a community college that teaches introductory to object oriented programming using Java

My lessons are structured, practical, and focused on helping you truly understand what you’re doing, not just copy solutions. I start by i...
Online and in-person English lessons ideal for all ages and levels with a certified, native-level American-English ESL teacher
£15/hr
First class free
Ivy
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish

Online and in-person English lessons ideal for all ages and levels with a certified, native-level American-English ESL teacher

I have two teaching certifications and three years of experience teaching English in Spain to students ages 6-65, levels A1-C2. Through per...
CountyEdinburgh, Newington (City Of...
SubjectEnglish

Online and in-person English lessons ideal for all ages and levels with a certified, native-level American-English ESL teacher

I have two teaching certifications and three years of experience teaching English in Spain to students ages 6-65, levels A1-C2. Through per...
£9/hr
Alasdair
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology

Biology tutor covering secondary school to A levels

I can assure that despite my age I have an encompassing knowledge of biology and chemistry that has spilled into other subject areas such a...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology

Biology tutor covering secondary school to A levels

I can assure that despite my age I have an encompassing knowledge of biology and chemistry that has spilled into other subject areas such a...
 My lessons are aimed primarily at secondary school students who want to build confidence, improve study skills, and achieve bette
£15/hr
Rachel East
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

My lessons are aimed primarily at secondary school students who want to build confidence, improve study skills, and achieve bette

I’ll teach by first understanding each student’s unique learning style and areas for improvement. Then, I’ll create clear, structured lesso...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

My lessons are aimed primarily at secondary school students who want to build confidence, improve study skills, and achieve bette

I’ll teach by first understanding each student’s unique learning style and areas for improvement. Then, I’ll create clear, structured lesso...
at a high school level, preferably national 5 to advanced higher struggling in their course.
£22/hr
Daniele
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

at a high school level, preferably national 5 to advanced higher struggling in their course.

I would first give them a couple questions to do to see what level they are at and talk to them to gauge how they like to learn. Giving dee...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

at a high school level, preferably national 5 to advanced higher struggling in their course.

I would first give them a couple questions to do to see what level they are at and talk to them to gauge how they like to learn. Giving dee...

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.