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£18/hr
First class free
Lily
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEconomics

Providing national 5 and higher level lessons

Received As at both national 5 and higher level so have a great understanding of the course and what is required to excel. Great at communi...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEconomics

Providing national 5 and higher level lessons

Received As at both national 5 and higher level so have a great understanding of the course and what is required to excel. Great at communi...
£18/hr
First class free
Lily
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

National 5 and Higher Maths tutoring. Affordable

A band 1 received in both national 5 and higher maths and currently doing advanced higher. A very good listener and good at communicating.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

National 5 and Higher Maths tutoring. Affordable

A band 1 received in both national 5 and higher maths and currently doing advanced higher. A very good listener and good at communicating.
Master French with an Expert Teacher: 10+ Years of Experience. Tailored Lessons for All levels!
£25/hr
Salma
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Master French with an Expert Teacher: 10+ Years of Experience. Tailored Lessons for All levels!

Are you ready to master French with confidence? I specialize in helping learners of all levels achieve their language goals. As a fluent sp...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

Master French with an Expert Teacher: 10+ Years of Experience. Tailored Lessons for All levels!

Are you ready to master French with confidence? I specialize in helping learners of all levels achieve their language goals. As a fluent sp...
I am excited to support young students to learn about theoretical psychology, therapy and statistical analysis
£25/hr
Robert
CountyEdinburgh, Queen Street, Rave...
SubjectPsychology

I am excited to support young students to learn about theoretical psychology, therapy and statistical analysis

I use an evidence based approach, being guided by relevant, up to date psychological research. Whilst there is an emphasis on theoretical l...
CountyEdinburgh, Queen Street, Rave...
SubjectPsychology

I am excited to support young students to learn about theoretical psychology, therapy and statistical analysis

I use an evidence based approach, being guided by relevant, up to date psychological research. Whilst there is an emphasis on theoretical l...
Anyone about to embark on their professional career leaving university or making a career change.
£25/hr
Linda Udy
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCommunication

Anyone about to embark on their professional career leaving university or making a career change.

I have 25+ years of experience working as an executive recruiter. I have worked in-house and in an agency setting. I owned my business in...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCommunication

Anyone about to embark on their professional career leaving university or making a career change.

I have 25+ years of experience working as an executive recruiter. I have worked in-house and in an agency setting. I owned my business in...
I consult business owners, and individuals looking for a career change.
£25/hr
Linda Udy
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEmotional intelligence

I consult business owners, and individuals looking for a career change.

Online personal lessons or group lessons. I will cater lessons to your experience level and where you are in your career or personal caree...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEmotional intelligence

I consult business owners, and individuals looking for a career change.

Online personal lessons or group lessons. I will cater lessons to your experience level and where you are in your career or personal caree...
Personal Trained - available online now
£25/hr
First class free
Mairi Shaw
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPersonal trainers

Personal Trained - available online now

Transform your fitness journey with Personal Trained - available online now! Mairi Shaw offers bespoke private lessons, tailored to your in...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPersonal trainers

Personal Trained - available online now

Transform your fitness journey with Personal Trained - available online now! Mairi Shaw offers bespoke private lessons, tailored to your in...
SQA Higher and National 5 Mathematics tutor
£15/hr
First class free
Anna
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

SQA Higher and National 5 Mathematics tutor

I am a Biochemistry student at Imperial College London. I obtained straight A's all throughout school with Advanced Highers in Biology, Che...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

SQA Higher and National 5 Mathematics tutor

I am a Biochemistry student at Imperial College London. I obtained straight A's all throughout school with Advanced Highers in Biology, Che...
SQA Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry tutor
£20/hr
First class free
Anna
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry: Biochemistry

SQA Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry tutor

I am a Biochemistry student at Imperial College London. I obtained straight A's all throughout school with Advanced Higher in Biology, Chem...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry: Biochemistry

SQA Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry tutor

I am a Biochemistry student at Imperial College London. I obtained straight A's all throughout school with Advanced Higher in Biology, Chem...
I can teach from primary level to N5, mainly aimed at primary but I’ve done higher maths so I have information across all boards
£30/hr
First class free
Elise
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

I can teach from primary level to N5, mainly aimed at primary but I’ve done higher maths so I have information across all boards

I like to make my lessons fun, meaning we learn from fun not from textbooks and old fashioned ways. Every lesson we will play a game and re...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

I can teach from primary level to N5, mainly aimed at primary but I’ve done higher maths so I have information across all boards

I like to make my lessons fun, meaning we learn from fun not from textbooks and old fashioned ways. Every lesson we will play a game and re...
£20/hr
Euan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEconomics

Economics and maths help. Anything high school level and below I can talk you through very well

Graduated from the university of St. Andrews studying economics. Also studied maths first two years. Any high school level of the two subje...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEconomics

Economics and maths help. Anything high school level and below I can talk you through very well

Graduated from the university of St. Andrews studying economics. Also studied maths first two years. Any high school level of the two subje...
£25/hr
Skye Ashford
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Lessons available for all levels. Free discussion outside of allotted class time. Curricula personalized to meet learning goals.

1 on 1 Lessons with approaches tailored to individual students learning goals: JLPT, General Fluency, GCSE/A-Level etc. Methodology is dep...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectJapanese

Lessons available for all levels. Free discussion outside of allotted class time. Curricula personalized to meet learning goals.

1 on 1 Lessons with approaches tailored to individual students learning goals: JLPT, General Fluency, GCSE/A-Level etc. Methodology is dep...
Very happy to share the power of mediation
£50/hr
Ryan Christie
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMeditation

Very happy to share the power of mediation

Excited to teach in either a digital group on 1 to 1 format the how to strengthen and train the mind and how to relax the mind
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMeditation

Very happy to share the power of mediation

Excited to teach in either a digital group on 1 to 1 format the how to strengthen and train the mind and how to relax the mind
Lessons are aimed at anyone who wants to understand and be more fluent in the English language
£20/hr
First class free
Scott Nicholson
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Lessons are aimed at anyone who wants to understand and be more fluent in the English language

One to one tuition’s. Available mornings or afternoons. Most weekend availability too. Look forward to helping people and gives me great l...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Lessons are aimed at anyone who wants to understand and be more fluent in the English language

One to one tuition’s. Available mornings or afternoons. Most weekend availability too. Look forward to helping people and gives me great l...
I’m outgoing and passionate about teaching/sharing knowledge and would be happy to tutor English to younger children.
£20/hr
Ben
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I’m outgoing and passionate about teaching/sharing knowledge and would be happy to tutor English to younger children.

I’ve always been passionate about sharing knowledge, and my degree in Geography has given me a broad set of skills. Getting an A* in Englis...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

I’m outgoing and passionate about teaching/sharing knowledge and would be happy to tutor English to younger children.

I’ve always been passionate about sharing knowledge, and my degree in Geography has given me a broad set of skills. Getting an A* in Englis...
£20/hr
First class free
Jay
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Mathematics tutor offering lessons tailored to individual learning styles, aiming to build strong foundations (all levels)

I am currently in the final years of studying architectural engineering at university in Edinburgh. Having lived in both Scotland and the U...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Mathematics tutor offering lessons tailored to individual learning styles, aiming to build strong foundations (all levels)

I am currently in the final years of studying architectural engineering at university in Edinburgh. Having lived in both Scotland and the U...
Providing Online lessons to anyone wanting to improve their maths.
£20/hr
Lorenzo Allegrini
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Providing Online lessons to anyone wanting to improve their maths.

Before the sessions you would send me specific topic areas to work on so i can aid you the best. I have found this approach the most time e...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Providing Online lessons to anyone wanting to improve their maths.

Before the sessions you would send me specific topic areas to work on so i can aid you the best. I have found this approach the most time e...
Primary tutor with 5 years of experience in the clinical/educational field
£20/hr
First class free
Sam
CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh, ...
SubjectPrimary school

Primary tutor with 5 years of experience in the clinical/educational field

The true benefit of 1:1 teaching is that the lessons can adapt around the learner. I have extensive experience teaching core subjects 1:1 t...
CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh, ...
SubjectPrimary school

Primary tutor with 5 years of experience in the clinical/educational field

The true benefit of 1:1 teaching is that the lessons can adapt around the learner. I have extensive experience teaching core subjects 1:1 t...
£30/hr
Borbala
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

Psychology Student at the University of Edinburgh offering Psychology lessons to GCSE / A Level (or equivalent) students online !

I offer one-to-one sessions to get to now you, and your learning style, to give you focused support in order to achieve your academic goals...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

Psychology Student at the University of Edinburgh offering Psychology lessons to GCSE / A Level (or equivalent) students online !

I offer one-to-one sessions to get to now you, and your learning style, to give you focused support in order to achieve your academic goals...
£9/hr
First class free
Maedeh
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I am an English speaker who is a university student in Edinburgh looking for part-time job as English tutor

I am an English speaker who is a university student in Edinburgh looking for part-time job as English tutor.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I am an English speaker who is a university student in Edinburgh looking for part-time job as English tutor

I am an English speaker who is a university student in Edinburgh looking for part-time job as English tutor.

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.