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Italian Tutor provide teaching for children all ages and adults
£35/hr
First class free
Pamela Recinella
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

Italian Tutor provide teaching for children all ages and adults

I hold a Diploma in Communication Science at the prestigious University of Bologna and a Master by research in English Litterature by Edinb...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectItalian

Italian Tutor provide teaching for children all ages and adults

I hold a Diploma in Communication Science at the prestigious University of Bologna and a Master by research in English Litterature by Edinb...
Patient. I could help IGCSE to A-level students with fluent English, but also students who need to talk with Mandarin.
£18/hr
Yuejia(Cassie)
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEconomics

Patient. I could help IGCSE to A-level students with fluent English, but also students who need to talk with Mandarin.

Since high school I found teaching as one of my passion. I love to explain how concepts & theories built and why the models work in certain...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEconomics

Patient. I could help IGCSE to A-level students with fluent English, but also students who need to talk with Mandarin.

Since high school I found teaching as one of my passion. I love to explain how concepts & theories built and why the models work in certain...
hard-working, kind, resilient, organised, dedicated, reliable and with a love for learning!
£12/hr
Marcella
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

hard-working, kind, resilient, organised, dedicated, reliable and with a love for learning!

I love teaching - specifically within the range of Arts and Humanities subjects: English, RMPS ( religion) , Modern Studies, and Internatio...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

hard-working, kind, resilient, organised, dedicated, reliable and with a love for learning!

I love teaching - specifically within the range of Arts and Humanities subjects: English, RMPS ( religion) , Modern Studies, and Internatio...
Experienced Spanish Teacher and Economics Tutor Offering Lessons to Students, Professionals, Retirees, and Enthusiasts of All Ages
£20/hr
First class free
Marta Otero
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Experienced Spanish Teacher and Economics Tutor Offering Lessons to Students, Professionals, Retirees, and Enthusiasts of All Ages

As a teacher of Economics and Communications Development Techniques, I have accrued over 16 years of valuable experience, primarily serving...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSpanish

Experienced Spanish Teacher and Economics Tutor Offering Lessons to Students, Professionals, Retirees, and Enthusiasts of All Ages

As a teacher of Economics and Communications Development Techniques, I have accrued over 16 years of valuable experience, primarily serving...
£25/hr
Devika Koyadan Koroth
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

1: psychology to adults/students 2:online lessons 3: Degree in psychology

I bring experience and knowledge in psychology. I'll support you, teach theories, research methods, disorders, and practical skills and to...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPsychology

1: psychology to adults/students 2:online lessons 3: Degree in psychology

I bring experience and knowledge in psychology. I'll support you, teach theories, research methods, disorders, and practical skills and to...
£9/hr
First class free
Sarita
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor for all ages higher education school

I graduated in b.sc biotechnology.high skill communication any one interested please contact me.
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectBiology

Biology tutor for all ages higher education school

I graduated in b.sc biotechnology.high skill communication any one interested please contact me.
£15/hr
Georgia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Scottish student offering support with English in Edinburgh

I will use my past knowledge from school to kindly encourage effective development for learning English and succeeding in the subject with...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish

Scottish student offering support with English in Edinburgh

I will use my past knowledge from school to kindly encourage effective development for learning English and succeeding in the subject with...
Having studied English and my university degree being heavily involved in English literature, I am able to help tutor this subject
£9/hr
First class free
Sarah
CountyEdinburgh, Balerno, Bilston (...
SubjectEnglish

Having studied English and my university degree being heavily involved in English literature, I am able to help tutor this subject

I am a theatre and film student at Queen Margaret University looking to gain further experience in teaching. I am a student teacher in film...
CountyEdinburgh, Balerno, Bilston (...
SubjectEnglish

Having studied English and my university degree being heavily involved in English literature, I am able to help tutor this subject

I am a theatre and film student at Queen Margaret University looking to gain further experience in teaching. I am a student teacher in film...
Affordable private IELTS preparation for all ages and proficiency levels
£25/hr
First class free
Rowan
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectIELTS

Affordable private IELTS preparation for all ages and proficiency levels

Affordable private IELTS preparation for all ages and proficiency levels
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectIELTS

Affordable private IELTS preparation for all ages and proficiency levels

Affordable private IELTS preparation for all ages and proficiency levels
£20/hr
Romane
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

I can give lessons on french culture, history and how to speak French.

I will listen to you and help you improve your French. If you have any needs I will help you. I want to expand your knowledge on French Cul...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectFrench

I can give lessons on french culture, history and how to speak French.

I will listen to you and help you improve your French. If you have any needs I will help you. I want to expand your knowledge on French Cul...
Native english speaker, 2 years experience, can help anyone!
£20/hr
First class free
Elysabeth Prigmore
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Native english speaker, 2 years experience, can help anyone!

I have two years of experience; specialize in working with learning disabilities but can cater to any needs! Help should be easy, I ensure...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Native english speaker, 2 years experience, can help anyone!

I have two years of experience; specialize in working with learning disabilities but can cater to any needs! Help should be easy, I ensure...
£30/hr
Sahra
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Traditional and progressive. I teach teens, adults, individuals as groups.

I am a private tutor with experience and expertise in one-to-one tuition. I fully adapt to your individual needs. Let’s have a conversation...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish

Traditional and progressive. I teach teens, adults, individuals as groups.

I am a private tutor with experience and expertise in one-to-one tuition. I fully adapt to your individual needs. Let’s have a conversation...
£15/hr
Jade Bishop
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: GCSE English

I am a focused and conscientious teacher who can work with a variety of students with varying educational needs in order to best support them

I can do either one-to-one tuition or group tuition, whichever works best for the student, adapting various teaching methods to suit all pu...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish: GCSE English

I am a focused and conscientious teacher who can work with a variety of students with varying educational needs in order to best support them

I can do either one-to-one tuition or group tuition, whichever works best for the student, adapting various teaching methods to suit all pu...
Leadership coach with over 20 years of experience coaching and mentoring online with clients globally. Aimed at professionals looking to accelerate their career progression and development. Customised programs to help overcome stress, anxiety, burnout and
£210/hr
Pinky Ghadiali
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLeadership skills

Leadership coach with over 20 years of experience coaching and mentoring online with clients globally. Aimed at professionals looking to accelerate their career progression and development. Customised programs to help overcome stress, anxiety, burnout and

Completely customised 1:1 sessions for you. Using NLP, visualisation and coaching techniques giving you a toolkit that you can use everyday...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectLeadership skills

Leadership coach with over 20 years of experience coaching and mentoring online with clients globally. Aimed at professionals looking to accelerate their career progression and development. Customised programs to help overcome stress, anxiety, burnout and

Completely customised 1:1 sessions for you. Using NLP, visualisation and coaching techniques giving you a toolkit that you can use everyday...
Hello! I am Rebecca, a undergraduate student at Edinburgh studying biology. I offer Biology and maths tutoring over all levels
£17/hr
First class free
Rebecca
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectA Level

Hello! I am Rebecca, a undergraduate student at Edinburgh studying biology. I offer Biology and maths tutoring over all levels

I aim to create lessons tailored to the student, whether that is catering to a particular learning style or focusing on areas of improvemen...
CountyEdinburgh, Leith, Newington (...
SubjectA Level

Hello! I am Rebecca, a undergraduate student at Edinburgh studying biology. I offer Biology and maths tutoring over all levels

I aim to create lessons tailored to the student, whether that is catering to a particular learning style or focusing on areas of improvemen...
£13/hr
Gaia
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectItalian

I'm a native Italian speaker and my lessons are aimed at everyone who wants to learn/improve their languages skills

In my multilingual teaching approach, I focus on creating an immersive learning environment for Italian, French, English, and Spanish. Each...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectItalian

I'm a native Italian speaker and my lessons are aimed at everyone who wants to learn/improve their languages skills

In my multilingual teaching approach, I focus on creating an immersive learning environment for Italian, French, English, and Spanish. Each...
English tutoring to learners of all ages from a university student well versed in the subject
£10/hr
First class free
Scott Harris
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish: A Level English

English tutoring to learners of all ages from a university student well versed in the subject

Attending the University of Edinburgh to study Law in September is definitely one of my greatest achievements. I am well versed in both Eng...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectEnglish: A Level English

English tutoring to learners of all ages from a university student well versed in the subject

Attending the University of Edinburgh to study Law in September is definitely one of my greatest achievements. I am well versed in both Eng...
I provide comfortable and friendly lessons aimed at all levels and can help you progress at whatever pace suits you.
£10/hr
Megan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I provide comfortable and friendly lessons aimed at all levels and can help you progress at whatever pace suits you.

Come and join me for a relaxed and friendly conversation where we can get to know each other better and assess your current level of Englis...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectEnglish as a foreign language

I provide comfortable and friendly lessons aimed at all levels and can help you progress at whatever pace suits you.

Come and join me for a relaxed and friendly conversation where we can get to know each other better and assess your current level of Englis...
Offering fun, interactive maths classes to all ages.
£25/hr
Abishek Mathew Saimon
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Offering fun, interactive maths classes to all ages.

I am skilled in teaching Maths, stats and computer science courses for all levels. Skills :- Passionate, very adaptive, emphatic. Very good...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectMaths

Offering fun, interactive maths classes to all ages.

I am skilled in teaching Maths, stats and computer science courses for all levels. Skills :- Passionate, very adaptive, emphatic. Very good...
I am a very experienced teacher and tutor of young people aged 11-18 and international students at undergraduate and graduate level. I am an enthusiast, friendly and hard working person who is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve results.
£35/hr
First class free
Heidi
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSocial sciences: Dyslexia

I am a very experienced teacher and tutor of young people aged 11-18 and international students at undergraduate and graduate level. I am an enthusiast, friendly and hard working person who is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve results.

I love teaching and believe all children deserve a good education. I will initially make an assessment of the gaps int the child’s knowledg...
CountyEdinburgh
SubjectSocial sciences: Dyslexia

I am a very experienced teacher and tutor of young people aged 11-18 and international students at undergraduate and graduate level. I am an enthusiast, friendly and hard working person who is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve results.

I love teaching and believe all children deserve a good education. I will initially make an assessment of the gaps int the child’s knowledg...

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.