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Personal Tutors connects parents and students with an established network of experienced, pre-vetted tutors across Edinburgh, including areas such as Edinburgh city centre, Old Town, New Town, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Morningside, Stockbridge, Leith, Portobello, Corstorphine and Craiglockhart, as well as nearby locations including Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Queensferry. Our tutors provide high-quality one-to-one support including in English, Maths and Science from Primary through to secondary and senior phase, with both in-person tuition at home and online tutoring available.

With over 50 years’ experience, Personal Tutors is one of the UK’s longest-established tutoring agencies, trusted by families across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Tailored One-to-One Tuition in Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh tutors support pupils at every stage of their education:

  • Primary (P1–P7) – reading, writing, phonics, spelling and numeracy
  • Broad General Education (S1–S3) – building confidence, filling gaps and preparing for National qualifications
  • National 4 and National 5 – structured support including in English, Maths and Sciences (Combined Science and separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics strands where applicable) aligned with Curriculum for Excellence and SQA requirements
  • Highers and Advanced Highers – subject-specialist tuition including in English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • Entrance exams – preparation for independent school entry
  • Adult learners – literacy, numeracy and exam preparation

Lessons are personalised so pupils can learn at a pace that suits them, revisit challenging topics and build assessment confidence. Tutors typically offer 60-minute lessons, though session length can be adjusted depending on age and learning needs.

Subjects and Levels Covered

  • English: Primary literacy, Broad General Education (S1–S3), National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher English
  • Maths: Primary numeracy, Broad General Education Maths, National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Maths
  • Science: General Science in Broad General Education, plus National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • Humanities: History and Geography throughout Broad General Education, National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher
  • Languages: French and German from early secondary through National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher
  • IT / Computing: ICT and Computing Science at Broad General Education, National 4/5 and Higher

Other subjects may be available depending on tutor availability in the Edinburgh area.

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Basic Skills: Maths & English Tutor

Basic Skills: Maths & English Tutor

English Language

English Language

English Literature

English Literature

Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

Physics

Physics

Science Tutor:
Combined Science, Triple Science

Science Tutor:
Combined Science, Triple Science

IT & Computer Science

IT & Computer Science

Geography

Geography

History

History

French

French

German

German

Other Languages

Other Languages

Literacy & Numeracy

Literacy & Numeracy

Tutors in Other Subjects

Tutors in Other Subjects
Maths

Maths

Maths

Primary School Maths Tuition

Primary School Maths Tuition

GCSE Maths Tutor

GCSE Maths Tutor

A-Level Maths Tutor

A-Level Maths Tutor

Adult Maths Tutor

Adult Maths Tutor

Maths & Physics Tutors

Maths & Physics Tutors

In-Person and Online Tutoring in Edinburgh

Where possible, tutors can offer in-person tuition at home in areas such as the city centre, Old Town, New Town, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Morningside, Stockbridge, Leith and Portobello, as well as nearby communities including Corstorphine, Musselburgh and Dalkeith. Many families also choose online tutoring, which offers flexible scheduling and access to a wider range of tutors.

How to Find a Tutor in Edinburgh

  • Enter your postcode in the search box to view tutors who cover your area.
  • Request details of suitable tutors and choose who to contact.
  • Visit our Face-to-Face Tuition and Online Tutoring pages for more information.

Local Schools, Curriculum and Exam Boards

Edinburgh tutors are familiar with local primary and secondary schools, including non-denominational and denominational schools, and support pupils following Curriculum for Excellence.

In the senior phase, most learners in Scotland work towards National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higherqualifications. Our tutors are experienced with SQA course specifications and assessments. Where independent schools use other exam boards (such as AQA or Edexcel for certain subjects), tutors adjust their support to match the specific syllabus and assessment style.

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Additional Information for Parents and Students in Edinburgh

Edinburgh and surrounding Lothian areas such as Musselburgh and Queensferry have a mix of primary, secondary and independent schools, along with strong sixth-form and further education provision. Many families look for additional support to reinforce classwork, build confidence and prepare for key assessments, including National 5 exams, Highers and Advanced Highers.

Tutors support families across EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH11, EH12, and nearby EH13, EH14, EH15, EH21, EH30 postcode areas.

Tutors offer flexible lesson times, including after-school, evenings and weekends.

There are no long-term contracts or upfront payments – you only pay for the number of lessons you need. Parents liaise directly with tutors to arrange lesson times.

Our Edinburgh tutors include qualified teachers, experienced tutors and subject specialists with strong academic backgrounds.

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Why Choose Personal Tutors in Edinburgh.

  • Local tutors covering key EH postcode areas
  • Support for Primary, Broad General Education, National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher
  • Flexible in-person tuition at home or online lessons
  • Familiarity with Curriculum for Excellence and SQA qualifications
  • Pre-vetted tutors with Enhanced DBS or PVG membership (Scotland)
  • No fixed long-term contracts or upfront fees
  • Established agency with over 50 years’ experience
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Frequently Asked Questions - Edinburgh Tuition

  • Do your tutors offer in-person lessons in Edinburgh?

    Yes. In many EH postcode areas, tutors can offer local in-person tuition at home. Where this isn’t possible, online lessons are always available.

  • Can I choose which tutor to contact?

    Yes. We display tutor profiles on our website, and you decide who to contact — with no long-term commitments or upfront fees.

  • Are tutors vetted?

    All tutors are pre-vetted and hold an Enhanced DBS / PVG membership, along with qualification, ID, reference and other checks before we add their profile to our website.

  • Do you offer online tutoring in Edinburgh?

    Yes. Online tuition is available across Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothian areas.

  • Do you support National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher subjects?

    Yes — including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, French, German and more, aligned with SQA specifications.

If you’re looking for trusted tutors in Edinburgh and the surrounding EH postcode areas, we can introduce you to experienced professionals who understand Curriculum for Excellence and SQA assessments, and can help with confidence, subject understanding and exam readiness. Use the postcode search above or contact us for friendly guidance and your Free List of Tutors.

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