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I am an experienced and inspiring English teacher with many past students who have succeeded at CE, scholarship, GCSE and A level.
£40/hr
First class free
Julia
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish: GCSE English, A Level English, English SATs

I am an experienced and inspiring English teacher with many past students who have succeeded at CE, scholarship, GCSE and A level.

I have taught English across primary and secondary so I've taught GCSE, A level, Nat 5 and Higher. I've also supported many students with E...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectEnglish: GCSE English, A Level English, English SATs

I am an experienced and inspiring English teacher with many past students who have succeeded at CE, scholarship, GCSE and A level.

I have taught English across primary and secondary so I've taught GCSE, A level, Nat 5 and Higher. I've also supported many students with E...
£30/hr
Maria
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectLatin and Greek

I’m a kind, curious guide for learners of all ages—here to make knowledge feel exciting, personal, and empowering.

I specialize in teaching Greek music theory and piano, Ancient Greek, Latin, English as a second language, and general English. I also offe...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectLatin and Greek

I’m a kind, curious guide for learners of all ages—here to make knowledge feel exciting, personal, and empowering.

I specialize in teaching Greek music theory and piano, Ancient Greek, Latin, English as a second language, and general English. I also offe...
£15/hr
Sancia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

First-Class Psychology Honours graduate with experience in psychological research and teaching

Psychology-related courses I have taken at the University of Edinburgh include: Psychology 1 and 2, Data Analysis for Psychology in R (1-3)...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

First-Class Psychology Honours graduate with experience in psychological research and teaching

Psychology-related courses I have taken at the University of Edinburgh include: Psychology 1 and 2, Data Analysis for Psychology in R (1-3)...
£15/hr
Robert
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I can teach English to native Polish speakers

I have experience with online sessions as well as teaching to younger kids and people my age. I have a personal approach to communicating r...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I can teach English to native Polish speakers

I have experience with online sessions as well as teaching to younger kids and people my age. I have a personal approach to communicating r...
Trilingual French Tutor for All Ages – Personalized, Culturally-Rich Lessons
£20/hr
First class free
Mila
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Trilingual French Tutor for All Ages – Personalized, Culturally-Rich Lessons

Looking to build fluency in French or English—or strengthen what you already know? I offer personalized, engaging language lessons for lear...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Trilingual French Tutor for All Ages – Personalized, Culturally-Rich Lessons

Looking to build fluency in French or English—or strengthen what you already know? I offer personalized, engaging language lessons for lear...
I mainly focus on teaching English to adults. Needless to say it's a totally different method of teaching when compared to kids.
£25/hr
First class free
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Danny
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, York Place
SubjectEnglish

I mainly focus on teaching English to adults. Needless to say it's a totally different method of teaching when compared to kids.

Hello there! I am Danny and I have my goal is to make you reach your goals by teaching you English. Please get in touch for a FREE 2 hour...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, York Place
SubjectEnglish

I mainly focus on teaching English to adults. Needless to say it's a totally different method of teaching when compared to kids.

Hello there! I am Danny and I have my goal is to make you reach your goals by teaching you English. Please get in touch for a FREE 2 hour...
Experienced Chinese Tutor | Patient & Inspiring Teaching
£22/hr
First class free
Ling
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Experienced Chinese Tutor | Patient & Inspiring Teaching

I specialise in designing tailored lessons according to your specific needs, helping you master Chinese language skills, writing techniques...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

Experienced Chinese Tutor | Patient & Inspiring Teaching

I specialise in designing tailored lessons according to your specific needs, helping you master Chinese language skills, writing techniques...
I'm a passionate Guitar Instructor with the ability to teach all ages and backgrounds.
£30/hr
First class free
Jon
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectGuitar

I'm a passionate Guitar Instructor with the ability to teach all ages and backgrounds.

Offering friendly and professional tutoring that puts each student's interests at the heart of each lesson. I offer lessons in a wide varie...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectGuitar

I'm a passionate Guitar Instructor with the ability to teach all ages and backgrounds.

Offering friendly and professional tutoring that puts each student's interests at the heart of each lesson. I offer lessons in a wide varie...
I am a native Spanish speaker, with prior experience teaching children the language from the beginning
£19/hr
First class free
Lola
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

I am a native Spanish speaker, with prior experience teaching children the language from the beginning

I offer personalised Spanish lessons for children and beginners that are fun, interactive, and tailored to each student’s needs and pace....
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

I am a native Spanish speaker, with prior experience teaching children the language from the beginning

I offer personalised Spanish lessons for children and beginners that are fun, interactive, and tailored to each student’s needs and pace....
I am able to teach English as a foreign language and Japanese as a native speaker to people in wide range of age
£20/hr
Miina
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am able to teach English as a foreign language and Japanese as a native speaker to people in wide range of age

I have an experience in teaching English as a foreign language, based on my learning experience to students aged 12-18. I am able to provid...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am able to teach English as a foreign language and Japanese as a native speaker to people in wide range of age

I have an experience in teaching English as a foreign language, based on my learning experience to students aged 12-18. I am able to provid...
I deliver personalized lessons to meet students' needs and 1 to 1 coaching to support them.
£30/hr
Min Gao
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I deliver personalized lessons to meet students' needs and 1 to 1 coaching to support them.

I will combine content and language in the language education class, based on the CLIL Methodology. Besides, I can customize your program b...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I deliver personalized lessons to meet students' needs and 1 to 1 coaching to support them.

I will combine content and language in the language education class, based on the CLIL Methodology. Besides, I can customize your program b...
I specialise in working with primary school children, offering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to your child's needs
£25/hr
First class free
Niall
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPrimary school

I specialise in working with primary school children, offering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to your child's needs

My maths lessons are designed to be fun, engaging, and confidence-building for primary school children. I create a relaxed, supportive envi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPrimary school

I specialise in working with primary school children, offering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to your child's needs

My maths lessons are designed to be fun, engaging, and confidence-building for primary school children. I create a relaxed, supportive envi...
Piano tutor in all ages both in online or face to face lesson
£38/hr
First class free
Ms Eva
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectPiano

Piano tutor in all ages both in online or face to face lesson

I have been tutoring Piano and Music theory in Hong Kong for 15years. Both in Music centre and private lesson are experienced. Students ran...
CountyEdinburgh, Blackford (City Of...
SubjectPiano

Piano tutor in all ages both in online or face to face lesson

I have been tutoring Piano and Music theory in Hong Kong for 15years. Both in Music centre and private lesson are experienced. Students ran...
Culinary arts all round 10+years experience
£20/hr
First class free
Matthew
CountyLeith, Edinburgh, Newington (...
SubjectCooking

Culinary arts all round 10+years experience

We can do video calls, I have recently purchased a Tripod and harness I can wear to display a point of view perspective while cooking. I ca...
CountyLeith, Edinburgh, Newington (...
SubjectCooking

Culinary arts all round 10+years experience

We can do video calls, I have recently purchased a Tripod and harness I can wear to display a point of view perspective while cooking. I ca...
I am a native English speaker with three years of experience tutoring
£20/hr
First class free
Lucy
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectTOEFL

I am a native English speaker with three years of experience tutoring

I like to start by chatting with my students to understand their preferred learning methods. This helps me tailor my approach to suit their...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectTOEFL

I am a native English speaker with three years of experience tutoring

I like to start by chatting with my students to understand their preferred learning methods. This helps me tailor my approach to suit their...
italians tutor teaches students of all age
£20/hr
First class free
Emile
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

italians tutor teaches students of all age

Hello Everyone! I am Emile, I come from a small region in the North of Italy and I am bilingual Italian/French. I have always had a passion...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

italians tutor teaches students of all age

Hello Everyone! I am Emile, I come from a small region in the North of Italy and I am bilingual Italian/French. I have always had a passion...
I specialize in one to one maths tutoring sessions with challenging teenagers aiming at helping them to reach higher levels.
£15/hr
First class free
David
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I specialize in one to one maths tutoring sessions with challenging teenagers aiming at helping them to reach higher levels.

I like to take an individualized approach, first aiming to understand my particular clients style/stage of learning, then delivering a pers...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Basic mathematics

I specialize in one to one maths tutoring sessions with challenging teenagers aiming at helping them to reach higher levels.

I like to take an individualized approach, first aiming to understand my particular clients style/stage of learning, then delivering a pers...
Spanish teacher of all ages
£20/hr
First class free
Laura
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish teacher of all ages

When I have a student, I dedicate myself 100% to their learning process, teaching them through real-life situations. I believe that everyon...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectSpanish

Spanish teacher of all ages

When I have a student, I dedicate myself 100% to their learning process, teaching them through real-life situations. I believe that everyon...
French tutor providing lessons for anyone of any age and level
£20/hr
First class free
Willa
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French tutor providing lessons for anyone of any age and level

Bonjour! I’m a passionate and experienced French tutor who grew up in France, and I bring a deep, personal connection to the language and c...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

French tutor providing lessons for anyone of any age and level

Bonjour! I’m a passionate and experienced French tutor who grew up in France, and I bring a deep, personal connection to the language and c...
🎓 Psychology Tutor | Mental Health Educator | Indonesian Language & IELTS Coach
£18/hr
First class free
Devara Zswn
CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh
SubjectPsychology

🎓 Psychology Tutor | Mental Health Educator | Indonesian Language & IELTS Coach

Feeling overwhelmed by psychology? I’ve got your back!I’m a Psychology graduate with over 5 years of experience helping students grasp comp...
CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh
SubjectPsychology

🎓 Psychology Tutor | Mental Health Educator | Indonesian Language & IELTS Coach

Feeling overwhelmed by psychology? I’ve got your back!I’m a Psychology graduate with over 5 years of experience helping students grasp comp...

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.