Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Will the tutor travel to our home?
    Yes, and the cost is included in the hourly rate for tuition (£30/hour inc VAT). If you live more than around five miles from central Edinburgh, we would ask you to travel in to the tutor's address.
  2. How much does it cost?
    £30/hour (inc VAT), at all levels.
  3. How is payment made?
    You will be invoiced monthly by Edinburgh Tutors.
  4. What is the minimum session time?
    The minimum time for a session is 1.5 hours.
  5. What is the minimum number of sessions?
    There is no minimum, but the idea is for tuition to be an ongoing programme for the pupil.
  6. When are tutoring sessions?
    At times to suit you and your child. Usually after school, after dinner or at the weekend.
  7. How frequent are the sessions?
    Ideally weekly.
  8. Which subjects can Edinburgh Tutors provide a tutor in?
    Almost all subjects, at all levels: please see our complete list for more information.
  9. Who are your tutors?
    Friendly, bright graduates and undergraduates with a proven ability to tutor successfully. Please read the profiles of some of our tutors.
  10. Do you provide tuition for adults?
    Yes, along the same lines as tuition for children.
  11. Which geographical areas does Edinburgh Tutors cover?
    Within around five miles of central Edinburgh. We also have branches in Glasgow and Leeds.

Phone: 0131 228 8054

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I can now fully appreciate the tuition received from my tutor because without a doubt she helped me achieve two grades higher than my prelims.
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I feel that the tuition I received was the main reason I was able to obtain a grade A in the final exam. Last year I got a C, and my tutor made me realise that I am capable of achieving much more.
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I would like to take this opportunity to confirm that Jan was an excellent tutor who gave Hannah great confidence in her approach and understanding of Physics.
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