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Passionate educator experienced in teaching all levels, from school to undergraduate.
£35/hr
First class free
Urte
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology, A Level Biology, Higher Biology

Passionate educator experienced in teaching all levels, from school to undergraduate.

My lessons are interactive and adaptive, focusing on understanding concepts from the ground up. I incorporate real-world examples that stud...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: GCSE Biology, A Level Biology, Higher Biology

Passionate educator experienced in teaching all levels, from school to undergraduate.

My lessons are interactive and adaptive, focusing on understanding concepts from the ground up. I incorporate real-world examples that stud...
I give private lessons for National 5 and Higher level English & Psychology.
£30/hr
Chloe
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I give private lessons for National 5 and Higher level English & Psychology.

I have two years experience working with the enhanced learning tutoring initiative delivering upper school level tuition. I work with the s...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I give private lessons for National 5 and Higher level English & Psychology.

I have two years experience working with the enhanced learning tutoring initiative delivering upper school level tuition. I work with the s...
Politics and Human Rights Law graduate, available to teach UK secondary school and undergraduate students.
£20/hr
Rebecca
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPolitical science

Politics and Human Rights Law graduate, available to teach UK secondary school and undergraduate students.

I will offer a personalised experience based on assessing your existing knowledge, working out where the gaps are, and filling these in an...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPolitical science

Politics and Human Rights Law graduate, available to teach UK secondary school and undergraduate students.

I will offer a personalised experience based on assessing your existing knowledge, working out where the gaps are, and filling these in an...
I am an Italian-Brazilian living in London for almost 4 years. Previously teaching Italian in for Portoghese speakers.
£25/hr
Vinicius Angeli Passoni
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I am an Italian-Brazilian living in London for almost 4 years. Previously teaching Italian in for Portoghese speakers.

Teaching for me is always about ''make it fun while you learn''. After finishing two Universities in Brazil and one in Italy, I realized th...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPortuguese

I am an Italian-Brazilian living in London for almost 4 years. Previously teaching Italian in for Portoghese speakers.

Teaching for me is always about ''make it fun while you learn''. After finishing two Universities in Brazil and one in Italy, I realized th...
Hey there!  I provide personalised English lessons to young children and adults.
£20/hr
Sandra
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Hey there! I provide personalised English lessons to young children and adults.

When it comes to teaching, my style is all about being kind, caring, fun, and friendly. I focus on personalised learning and giving thoroug...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Hey there! I provide personalised English lessons to young children and adults.

When it comes to teaching, my style is all about being kind, caring, fun, and friendly. I focus on personalised learning and giving thoroug...
My approach is student-centered, focusing on building confidence, critical thinking, and a genuine interest in social sciences.
£30/hr
First class free
Anitha
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSocial sciences

My approach is student-centered, focusing on building confidence, critical thinking, and a genuine interest in social sciences.

I have been an Associate Fellow at the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) since June 2020. I strongly believe in a supportive learning and te...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSocial sciences

My approach is student-centered, focusing on building confidence, critical thinking, and a genuine interest in social sciences.

I have been an Associate Fellow at the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) since June 2020. I strongly believe in a supportive learning and te...
I am intellectually impact full on both kids and adult.
£20/hr
Miracle
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am intellectually impact full on both kids and adult.

I am interested in teach both groups and one on one students. I seek to brush up students who may have no knowledge or little knowledge of...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I am intellectually impact full on both kids and adult.

I am interested in teach both groups and one on one students. I seek to brush up students who may have no knowledge or little knowledge of...
Advanced math degree based in Livingston, offering online lessons from home for all ages. Eager to make math simple and fun!
£15/hr
Faahema
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Advanced math degree based in Livingston, offering online lessons from home for all ages. Eager to make math simple and fun!

With a strong math background, I teach step-by-step methods and practical examples to help you understand concepts and build confidence in...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Advanced math degree based in Livingston, offering online lessons from home for all ages. Eager to make math simple and fun!

With a strong math background, I teach step-by-step methods and practical examples to help you understand concepts and build confidence in...
A musical, Scottish tutor for English learners of all levels
£12/hr
Katherine
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

A musical, Scottish tutor for English learners of all levels

I am currently getting a TEFL certificate and teach in the TEFL style. I can teach one-to-one or in groups, depending on your needs.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

A musical, Scottish tutor for English learners of all levels

I am currently getting a TEFL certificate and teach in the TEFL style. I can teach one-to-one or in groups, depending on your needs.
Expert Tuition in IGCSE and A Level Accounting, Business & Economics
£16/hr
First class free
Yasshootha
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Expert Tuition in IGCSE and A Level Accounting, Business & Economics

Struggling to grasp Accounting, Business, or Economics? Let's change that. As a former Top in the World A-Level Business student and a Mast...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectAccounting

Expert Tuition in IGCSE and A Level Accounting, Business & Economics

Struggling to grasp Accounting, Business, or Economics? Let's change that. As a former Top in the World A-Level Business student and a Mast...
£20/hr
Mansi
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Enthusiastic, confident, activity based, positive approach , student success

Talented Primary Teacher with an exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationship with my students.Clear communica...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Enthusiastic, confident, activity based, positive approach , student success

Talented Primary Teacher with an exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationship with my students.Clear communica...
I am a science (chem, bio) teacher. I teach age 8-14 years students. I have experience of 13 years in-person teaching in Pakistan.
£25/hr
Irsa
CountyQueensferry City Of Edinburgh
SubjectChemistry

I am a science (chem, bio) teacher. I teach age 8-14 years students. I have experience of 13 years in-person teaching in Pakistan.

I have taught Chemistry at GCSE level for 12 years. I can also teach SCience at primary level. I usually prefer one to one teaching method...
CountyQueensferry City Of Edinburgh
SubjectChemistry

I am a science (chem, bio) teacher. I teach age 8-14 years students. I have experience of 13 years in-person teaching in Pakistan.

I have taught Chemistry at GCSE level for 12 years. I can also teach SCience at primary level. I usually prefer one to one teaching method...
I give private lessons for school students aiming to further their understanding of maths and assist with schoolwork.
£20/hr
Viktor Bratov
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I give private lessons for school students aiming to further their understanding of maths and assist with schoolwork.

Are you looking to further your understanding of maths and become more confident in completing your schoolwork? I am ready to assist you wi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I give private lessons for school students aiming to further their understanding of maths and assist with schoolwork.

Are you looking to further your understanding of maths and become more confident in completing your schoolwork? I am ready to assist you wi...
English Tutor teaches students of all ages
£25/hr
First class free
Jonathan
CountyEdinburgh, Queen Street, Stoc...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English Tutor teaches students of all ages

I love teaching and have taught English as a foreign language in Japan and China. I have taught students from children to adults and school...
CountyEdinburgh, Queen Street, Stoc...
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

English Tutor teaches students of all ages

I love teaching and have taught English as a foreign language in Japan and China. I have taught students from children to adults and school...
Experienced TEFL tutor. Great communicator who combines interesting lessons with fluency and grammar for all levels.
£25/hr
Ben Tabona
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Experienced TEFL tutor. Great communicator who combines interesting lessons with fluency and grammar for all levels.

I use topic based lessons (where possible). I research and choose topics the student(s) are interested in, and then break down the lesson t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Experienced TEFL tutor. Great communicator who combines interesting lessons with fluency and grammar for all levels.

I use topic based lessons (where possible). I research and choose topics the student(s) are interested in, and then break down the lesson t...
Masters in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.
£25/hr
Izabela
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Masters in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Generally, I like to cover the outlined points of the curriculum through a more conversational type of teaching - I prefer the students exp...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Masters in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Generally, I like to cover the outlined points of the curriculum through a more conversational type of teaching - I prefer the students exp...
Master in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.
£25/hr
Izabela
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Master in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Generally, I like to cover the outlined points of the curriculum through a more conversational type of teaching - I prefer the students exp...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

Master in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Generally, I like to cover the outlined points of the curriculum through a more conversational type of teaching - I prefer the students exp...
I specialise in providing support in preparation for GCSE exams; however, I have experience in teaching younger students
£22/hr
First class free
Anna
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I specialise in providing support in preparation for GCSE exams; however, I have experience in teaching younger students

My lessons are fully personalised and follow the pace of the student to make sure they gain confidence in any skill they previously struggl...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I specialise in providing support in preparation for GCSE exams; however, I have experience in teaching younger students

My lessons are fully personalised and follow the pace of the student to make sure they gain confidence in any skill they previously struggl...
£25/hr
First class free
Asma
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am an engineer and had an experience in teaching maths for students from S1 to S5

I am an engineer and had an experience in teaching maths for students from S1 to S5.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

I am an engineer and had an experience in teaching maths for students from S1 to S5

I am an engineer and had an experience in teaching maths for students from S1 to S5.

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.