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I am a highly motivated to help students excel in their studies!
£15/hr
Emily
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

I am a highly motivated to help students excel in their studies!

I love teaching chemistry and am eager to help students of all levels understand and appreciate it too! I am available to tutor at any leve...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChemistry

I am a highly motivated to help students excel in their studies!

I love teaching chemistry and am eager to help students of all levels understand and appreciate it too! I am available to tutor at any leve...
Online Maths Tutor with 1 year experience and Mathematical Physics Degree
£25/hr
Emese
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Online Maths Tutor with 1 year experience and Mathematical Physics Degree

Fully personalised private online tutoring catering to a range of ages and abilities. My Mathematical Physics degree allows me to provide e...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Online Maths Tutor with 1 year experience and Mathematical Physics Degree

Fully personalised private online tutoring catering to a range of ages and abilities. My Mathematical Physics degree allows me to provide e...
Available to tutor students of all ages to aid with schoolwork and expand language proficiency
£15/hr
First class free
Anastasia Petrarchini
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: IGCSE

Available to tutor students of all ages to aid with schoolwork and expand language proficiency

I have completed all of my studies in English, having achieved IGCSEs and a Bilingual Diploma. I am currently studying Architecture at the...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: IGCSE

Available to tutor students of all ages to aid with schoolwork and expand language proficiency

I have completed all of my studies in English, having achieved IGCSEs and a Bilingual Diploma. I am currently studying Architecture at the...
I can help with schoolwork difficulties across Junior and Senior School.
£15/hr
First class free
Anastasia Petrarchini
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: IGCSE

I can help with schoolwork difficulties across Junior and Senior School.

I will assess the level of proficiency of the student, evaluate the difficulties and aid with schoolwork, as well as working to develop the...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: IGCSE

I can help with schoolwork difficulties across Junior and Senior School.

I will assess the level of proficiency of the student, evaluate the difficulties and aid with schoolwork, as well as working to develop the...
Approachable and friendly. I combine practicality with theory with ease. My lessons are aimed at people of all ages.
£60/hr
5(1 Reviews)
Anna
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Approachable and friendly. I combine practicality with theory with ease. My lessons are aimed at people of all ages.

As my side job, I’ve been working as an independent tutor for a few months now. I intend to pass on the knowledge with my own learning tech...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Approachable and friendly. I combine practicality with theory with ease. My lessons are aimed at people of all ages.

As my side job, I’ve been working as an independent tutor for a few months now. I intend to pass on the knowledge with my own learning tech...
I’m Taiwanese. My lesson aim for student who are keen to learn traditional Chinese listening, writing and speaking.
£15/hr
Wen ru Yang
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

I’m Taiwanese. My lesson aim for student who are keen to learn traditional Chinese listening, writing and speaking.

I will introduce student how the Chinese cartoon and culture to motivate them to learn Chinese . For example , we can discuss one piece , o...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectChinese

I’m Taiwanese. My lesson aim for student who are keen to learn traditional Chinese listening, writing and speaking.

I will introduce student how the Chinese cartoon and culture to motivate them to learn Chinese . For example , we can discuss one piece , o...
£25/hr
Annabel
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

Looking for a higher biology tutor ? I am current University student studying biology so i am able to offer exceptional support!

I can provide online tutoring sessions where i will go through past paper questions that the student has been provided the week before and...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

Looking for a higher biology tutor ? I am current University student studying biology so i am able to offer exceptional support!

I can provide online tutoring sessions where i will go through past paper questions that the student has been provided the week before and...
£9/hr
First class free
Anjana pradeepan
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from The University Edinburgh, offering online tutoring to biology students of high-school age.
£20/hr
Emma Kearney
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from The University Edinburgh, offering online tutoring to biology students of high-school age.

Having personally used tutors throughout my own high-school experience, I will break down challenging concepts into easy-to-understand segm...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology: Higher Biology

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from The University Edinburgh, offering online tutoring to biology students of high-school age.

Having personally used tutors throughout my own high-school experience, I will break down challenging concepts into easy-to-understand segm...
I give friendly, inclusive lessons to beginner and intermediate students on the guitar and bass guitar.
£20/hr
Torben
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectGuitar

I give friendly, inclusive lessons to beginner and intermediate students on the guitar and bass guitar.

I will provide materials suited to your interests and goals to help you excel in the genres and influences which influences which inspire y...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectGuitar

I give friendly, inclusive lessons to beginner and intermediate students on the guitar and bass guitar.

I will provide materials suited to your interests and goals to help you excel in the genres and influences which influences which inspire y...
Award-winning composer, study skills tutor and mentor with a focus on personalised learning strategies. Hybrid working offered.
£38/hr
Amy Dudley
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectStudy techniques

Award-winning composer, study skills tutor and mentor with a focus on personalised learning strategies. Hybrid working offered.

Teaching has always been my passion because it allows me to inspire and nurture the unique potential within each student. I find immense jo...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectStudy techniques

Award-winning composer, study skills tutor and mentor with a focus on personalised learning strategies. Hybrid working offered.

Teaching has always been my passion because it allows me to inspire and nurture the unique potential within each student. I find immense jo...
Qualified solicitor in Australia with 4 years' experience, offering private lessons to high school or university students.
£20/hr
Krissy
CountyEdinburgh, Drylaw, Queen Stre...
SubjectLaw

Qualified solicitor in Australia with 4 years' experience, offering private lessons to high school or university students.

Hi there! My name is Krissy and I am from Australia (currently living in Edinburgh). I am a qualified lawyer in Australia and currently hav...
CountyEdinburgh, Drylaw, Queen Stre...
SubjectLaw

Qualified solicitor in Australia with 4 years' experience, offering private lessons to high school or university students.

Hi there! My name is Krissy and I am from Australia (currently living in Edinburgh). I am a qualified lawyer in Australia and currently hav...
Extroverted and bubbly are some of my qualities. My lessons are aimed at encouraging individuals to think for themselves.
£20/hr
First class free
Nigela
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Extroverted and bubbly are some of my qualities. My lessons are aimed at encouraging individuals to think for themselves.

My level of expertise are particularly encouraged in one-to-one tutoring. In this way, I would encourage individuals to think critically fo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Extroverted and bubbly are some of my qualities. My lessons are aimed at encouraging individuals to think for themselves.

My level of expertise are particularly encouraged in one-to-one tutoring. In this way, I would encourage individuals to think critically fo...
Online tutor with 5 years teaching experience and 20 years industry experience offering expert tuition to GCSE and Nat 5 level.
£50/hr
Joanne
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Online tutor with 5 years teaching experience and 20 years industry experience offering expert tuition to GCSE and Nat 5 level.

Personalized online lessons for all levels. Many students lack confidence in their maths ability. Boost your confidence and your grades wit...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

Online tutor with 5 years teaching experience and 20 years industry experience offering expert tuition to GCSE and Nat 5 level.

Personalized online lessons for all levels. Many students lack confidence in their maths ability. Boost your confidence and your grades wit...
I have excellent teaching skills and Portuguese is my native language.
£35/hr
Luciana
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPortuguese

I have excellent teaching skills and Portuguese is my native language.

I am former history teacher and Business Lawyer. I am fully qualified as teacher in Brazil. I can prepare unique classes accordingly with m...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectPortuguese

I have excellent teaching skills and Portuguese is my native language.

I am former history teacher and Business Lawyer. I am fully qualified as teacher in Brazil. I can prepare unique classes accordingly with m...
Native English speaker with 4 years of experiences tutoring and teaching various subjects
£35/hr
Xanthe
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Native English speaker with 4 years of experiences tutoring and teaching various subjects

I am a positive, fun teacher always looking on the bright side of things and looking for ways to make learning more interesting. I love inc...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Native English speaker with 4 years of experiences tutoring and teaching various subjects

I am a positive, fun teacher always looking on the bright side of things and looking for ways to make learning more interesting. I love inc...
Hey! I am Hector, I teach basic english as a foreign language whether that be sharpening your skills or starting from scratch!
£12/hr
First class free
Hector Fisher-Wingate
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Hey! I am Hector, I teach basic english as a foreign language whether that be sharpening your skills or starting from scratch!

I have a GCSE and A-Level in English and have lived in Britain my whole life. I am only 18 and so am engaging and fun whilst still deliveri...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

Hey! I am Hector, I teach basic english as a foreign language whether that be sharpening your skills or starting from scratch!

I have a GCSE and A-Level in English and have lived in Britain my whole life. I am only 18 and so am engaging and fun whilst still deliveri...
Chinese Tutor teaching people who are interested
£9/hr
First class free
Zhao
£15/hr
Arsenii
CountyEdinburgh, Cramond, Davidsons...
SubjectComputer science

I am a passionate person about Computer Science and my lessons are for people who aren't interested in just "passed" mark.

I have been tutoring in my college back in Ukraine with a small team of tutors. As for teaching we were delivering missed material by stude...
CountyEdinburgh, Cramond, Davidsons...
SubjectComputer science

I am a passionate person about Computer Science and my lessons are for people who aren't interested in just "passed" mark.

I have been tutoring in my college back in Ukraine with a small team of tutors. As for teaching we were delivering missed material by stude...
I am ready to help you reach your goals.
£20/hr
William Harrison
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I am ready to help you reach your goals.

I am an experienced, dedicated and innovative teacher. My approach to teaching is student centred, objectives driven and fun. Allowing stud...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

I am ready to help you reach your goals.

I am an experienced, dedicated and innovative teacher. My approach to teaching is student centred, objectives driven and fun. Allowing stud...

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.