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£20/hr
Esther Shekinah Collins Edward
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

I’m a fun-loving, curious English teacher who helps students and professionals use English confidently in everyday situations.

I combine my background in English Literature, CELTA-aligned teaching, and real-world communication experience to teach English through con...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish Language

I’m a fun-loving, curious English teacher who helps students and professionals use English confidently in everyday situations.

I combine my background in English Literature, CELTA-aligned teaching, and real-world communication experience to teach English through con...
Native German speaker with strong academic linguistic background. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn language interactively.
£22/hr
Kilian
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGerman

Native German speaker with strong academic linguistic background. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn language interactively.

Hi! I’m Kilian, a native German speaker with an MSc (Merit) in Translating & Interpreting from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. I offer...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGerman

Native German speaker with strong academic linguistic background. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn language interactively.

Hi! I’m Kilian, a native German speaker with an MSc (Merit) in Translating & Interpreting from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. I offer...
Music Production Tutor – Logic Pro, Sound Design and Recording (Adults & Students)
£40/hr
Oguz
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic production

Music Production Tutor – Logic Pro, Sound Design and Recording (Adults & Students)

I offer practical music production lessons for adults and university students, focusing on clear workflows and real world skills.My teachin...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMusic production

Music Production Tutor – Logic Pro, Sound Design and Recording (Adults & Students)

I offer practical music production lessons for adults and university students, focusing on clear workflows and real world skills.My teachin...
Im a recent psychology graduate from Edinburgh University, looking to share my enthusiasm of psychology with younger generations.
£25/hr
Mo
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectPsychology

Im a recent psychology graduate from Edinburgh University, looking to share my enthusiasm of psychology with younger generations.

I plan to use various psychological concepts in my teaching, such as Ebbinghaus’ “forgetting curve”, and various other techniques to teach...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectPsychology

Im a recent psychology graduate from Edinburgh University, looking to share my enthusiasm of psychology with younger generations.

I plan to use various psychological concepts in my teaching, such as Ebbinghaus’ “forgetting curve”, and various other techniques to teach...
My lessons are primarily aimed at N5 and Higher Maths students
£25/hr
Stefan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

My lessons are primarily aimed at N5 and Higher Maths students

I focus on making abstract ideas intuitive and connecting concepts together, so students can approach problems they haven’t seen before wit...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths

My lessons are primarily aimed at N5 and Higher Maths students

I focus on making abstract ideas intuitive and connecting concepts together, so students can approach problems they haven’t seen before wit...
Want to learn magic behind AI, its the right place.
£20/hr
Mohit
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArtificial intelligence

Want to learn magic behind AI, its the right place.

The one thing I like more than learning about AI is teaching it. Want to start young and learn how that magic behind AI is just simple math...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectArtificial intelligence

Want to learn magic behind AI, its the right place.

The one thing I like more than learning about AI is teaching it. Want to start young and learn how that magic behind AI is just simple math...
£25/hr
Chloe Dinan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Would you like to consolidate your understanding in Maths? As someone who has completed Maths A Level I would be happy to help.

I am a private tutor, working mainly online, who aims to guide students through difficult topic areas with patience. My aim is for a deeper...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Would you like to consolidate your understanding in Maths? As someone who has completed Maths A Level I would be happy to help.

I am a private tutor, working mainly online, who aims to guide students through difficult topic areas with patience. My aim is for a deeper...
£30/hr
Famul Kalam
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I can make you fall in love with mathematics

I teach mathematics by simplifying concepts, using real-life examples, encouraging questions, and building confidence through step-by-step...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths

I can make you fall in love with mathematics

I teach mathematics by simplifying concepts, using real-life examples, encouraging questions, and building confidence through step-by-step...
English and French tutor providing lessons to students of all ages
£20/hr
First class free
Cera
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

English and French tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I am an experienced tutor who is familiar with the SQA curriculum and able to teach GCSE/A-level and University curriculums too. I have tau...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectFrench

English and French tutor providing lessons to students of all ages

I am an experienced tutor who is familiar with the SQA curriculum and able to teach GCSE/A-level and University curriculums too. I have tau...
Fluent Spanish tutor with BA (Hons), lived & taught in Spain and Colombia. Calm, engaging online lessons for all ages & levels
£20/hr
First class free
Julie
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Fluent Spanish tutor with BA (Hons), lived & taught in Spain and Colombia. Calm, engaging online lessons for all ages & levels

I am a fluent Spanish speaker with a BA (Hons) in Spanish and extensive experience living, working, and teaching in Spanish-speaking envir...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Fluent Spanish tutor with BA (Hons), lived & taught in Spain and Colombia. Calm, engaging online lessons for all ages & levels

I am a fluent Spanish speaker with a BA (Hons) in Spanish and extensive experience living, working, and teaching in Spanish-speaking envir...
I’m a Spanish uni student at Edinburgh (GCSE 9 / A level A), with 2 years’ experience tutoring GCSE & A level Spanish. Friendly an
£19/hr
First class free
Maia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level Spanish

I’m a Spanish uni student at Edinburgh (GCSE 9 / A level A), with 2 years’ experience tutoring GCSE & A level Spanish. Friendly an

I’m a languages student at the University of Edinburgh, passionate about Spanish, Arabic, and Polish. With top exam results and two years’...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSpanish: A Level Spanish

I’m a Spanish uni student at Edinburgh (GCSE 9 / A level A), with 2 years’ experience tutoring GCSE & A level Spanish. Friendly an

I’m a languages student at the University of Edinburgh, passionate about Spanish, Arabic, and Polish. With top exam results and two years’...
£20/hr
Ralph
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectCoaching

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with concerns about your future? Let me support you in discovering somewhere you'll be content

This is all about you. I want to give you the space to explore your options, without any added expectation or judgment. We'll work together...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectCoaching

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with concerns about your future? Let me support you in discovering somewhere you'll be content

This is all about you. I want to give you the space to explore your options, without any added expectation or judgment. We'll work together...
Maths Tutor (SQA National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, GCSE, A Level)
£17/hr
First class free
Caitlin
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths, National 4 and 5 Maths

Maths Tutor (SQA National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, GCSE, A Level)

I am a second year undergraduate studying Maths at Durham University. I received a First in my first year as well as receiving top marks in...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMaths: Higher Maths, National 4 and 5 Maths

Maths Tutor (SQA National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, GCSE, A Level)

I am a second year undergraduate studying Maths at Durham University. I received a First in my first year as well as receiving top marks in...
Biology tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels, from school to GCSE
£20/hr
First class free
Lydia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels, from school to GCSE

I am a BSc Biological Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh with a strong academic background and previous tutoring experience ac...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels, from school to GCSE

I am a BSc Biological Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh with a strong academic background and previous tutoring experience ac...
I'm a bilingual language expert, providing casual conversation classes to French learners
£15/hr
Alexander Wilson
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

I'm a bilingual language expert, providing casual conversation classes to French learners

I'm very good at identifying students' abilities and areas of strength and weakness. I always start by assessing the student's goals and ab...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

I'm a bilingual language expert, providing casual conversation classes to French learners

I'm very good at identifying students' abilities and areas of strength and weakness. I always start by assessing the student's goals and ab...
£40/hr
Hannah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

Coaching adult students in wellbeing, resilience, and growth

I’m a Pupil Support Leader and qualified coach committed to helping young people thrive—whether in school, in their personal lives, or as t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

Coaching adult students in wellbeing, resilience, and growth

I’m a Pupil Support Leader and qualified coach committed to helping young people thrive—whether in school, in their personal lives, or as t...
£40/hr
Sebastien
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

I am passionate, welcoming and following my dreams. My lessons aimed for students who wants to follow their dream.

1Mental Discipline: As a former elite swimmer in France, I understand the dedication required to achieve high-level goals. Relaxation & Fo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectCoaching

I am passionate, welcoming and following my dreams. My lessons aimed for students who wants to follow their dream.

1Mental Discipline: As a former elite swimmer in France, I understand the dedication required to achieve high-level goals. Relaxation & Fo...
Second year university student looking to help kids with English (literature and language)
£18/hr
First class free
Emmi Ashley
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Second year university student looking to help kids with English (literature and language)

Hello! I am a second year English Literature and French student eager to provide private lessons in either English Literature or Language....
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Second year university student looking to help kids with English (literature and language)

Hello! I am a second year English Literature and French student eager to provide private lessons in either English Literature or Language....
Experienced scientist with >3 years tutoring
£25/hr
First class free
Patrick
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CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh, ...
SubjectBiology

Experienced scientist with >3 years tutoring

Hey ?? I'm Pat, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. My main research project is to investigate new therapeutics against drug-re...
CountyNewington City Of Edinburgh, ...
SubjectBiology

Experienced scientist with >3 years tutoring

Hey ?? I'm Pat, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. My main research project is to investigate new therapeutics against drug-re...
DBS checkDBS check
£18/hr
Ae
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEmotional intelligence

Student Wellbeing Tutor Passionate conversationalist with a need to help and understand others

As a mixed raced Nigerian and Scottish man with an entirely Scottish (white) upbringing, I've had the unique experience of being raised and...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEmotional intelligence

Student Wellbeing Tutor Passionate conversationalist with a need to help and understand others

As a mixed raced Nigerian and Scottish man with an entirely Scottish (white) upbringing, I've had the unique experience of being raised and...

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.