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The 10 best private tutors in Glasgow

When a learner needs extra confidence, the right support may depend on subject, level and how lessons are delivered. In Glasgow, check whether the first assessment shapes a tailored plan, and whether you prefer online or face-to-face lessons. Some tutors cover National qualifications, Higher and Advanced Higher, while others support primary pupils or adult learners.

Why they are in this order

We read what customers say about each business, check how central this service is to its work and see what it publishes about itself. The list of private tutors in Glasgow follows from that, and we revisit it.

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Compare 10 private tutors in Glasgow

Quant Clinic, Glasgow#1
Points in its favour
  • Face-to-face or online lessons

  • National 4 to Advanced Higher support

  • Reasoning-led maths teaching

Quant Clinic

5.0101 reviews
86 Shakespeare St, Glasgow G20 8TJ, United Kingdom
Suited to
Students needing tailored maths or academic writing support

Quant Clinic provides one-to-one tuition in maths, numeracy, statistics and academic writing for young people and adult learners. Support includes National 4 and 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, alongside GCSE, A levels and IB study.

Lessons begin with a short test and discussion of needs, followed by a plan agreed with the student. Teaching takes place face-to-face in Glasgow or online through Skype or Zoom. Maths lessons focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer, and there is no requirement to book a set number of sessions. Lessons cost at most £30 an hour.

Saunders Centre, Glasgow#2
Points in its favour
  • Higher English and Maths courses

  • Marks practice papers

  • Offers exam booster days

Saunders Centre

4.9219 reviews

Open 24 hours

16 Colebrooke St, Glasgow G12 8NE, United Kingdom
Suited to
Students needing Higher exam support

Academic tutoring and exam preparation are provided through Saunders Centre, including Higher-level support in English and Maths. Tutors explain difficult subjects clearly, mark practice papers and give feedback to help students organise revision and build confidence.

The centre also offers booster days for additional exam support and has links to wider STEM education programmes. It suits pupils who need focused help with a particular subject, extra preparation before exams or structured guidance beyond school lessons.

wee genius education services, Glasgow#3
Points in its favour
  • Play-based literacy and numeracy

  • Weekly reading book for home

  • Foreign-language classes

wee genius education services

5.086 reviews
60 Seaward St, Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1HJ, United Kingdom
Suited to
Children aged three and four building school readiness

Early literacy and numeracy are the focus of wee genius education services, with playful classes designed for children aged three and four before they start school. The programme covers sounds, reading and numbers, using interactive lessons intended to make learning feel like play.

Further support includes English and Mathematics Workshops, foreign-language exploration and a high-school programme for older children who want to continue. Weekly reading books and work to practise at home can extend learning beyond the class. Improving literacy and numeracy for children aged 3 and 4 gives families a focused pre-school foundation.

Kip McGrath Glasgow West#4
Points in its favour
  • Qualified-teacher assessment

  • Personalised learning programmes

  • Computer and written activities

Kip McGrath Glasgow West

5.058 reviews
McCafferty House, 99 Firhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7BE, United Kingdom
Suited to
Children needing tailored English or maths support

English and maths tuition is delivered by Kip McGrath Glasgow West through personalised learning programmes for children and young people. A free assessment with a qualified teacher identifies learning gaps and helps shape a programme around the child’s needs, with most children attending one session per week.

Each session focuses on either English or maths and combines computer activities with written work. The centre supports primary and secondary pupils, including children working towards stronger school results, and uses structured programmes designed to build confidence alongside subject skills. The free no obligation assessment lets families understand where support is needed before committing to tuition.

Vision Infinity Tutorials, Glasgow#5
Points in its favour
  • Online one-to-one tutoring

  • SQA, GCSE and A-level preparation

  • Past-paper walkthroughs and revision mind maps

Vision Infinity Tutorials

5.014 reviews

Open 24 hours

Ferry Rd, Glasgow G3 8QL, United Kingdom
Suited to
Primary and secondary pupils preparing for exams

Physics, mathematics and science tuition is delivered online by Vision Infinity Tutorials for primary and secondary pupils. The service supports P1-P7 and S1-S6 students preparing for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examinations. Lessons use concept explanation, worked examples, practice problems and past-paper walkthroughs.

The foundation course builds mathematical understanding from P1 to P7 and Year 5 to Year 12, with interactive learning and regular feedback. Students can also receive worksheets, doubt sessions and revision mind maps. Physics teaching includes theory and experimental investigations, while the online one-to-one format allows lessons to focus on individual learning needs. A free demo is available before enrolment.

Glasgow Maths Tutors Team#6
Points in its favour
  • National 5 to Advanced Higher support

  • Online or in-person lessons

  • One-to-one exam tuition

Glasgow Maths Tutors Team

4.917 reviews

Open 24 hours

3/1, Glasgow Maths Tutors Team, 123 Thomson St, Glasgow G31 1RW, United Kingdom
Suited to
Secondary pupils preparing for Maths exams

One-to-one Maths tuition is provided by Glasgow Maths Tutors Team for pupils preparing for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams, as well as students who need help with particular concepts or confidence. Lessons are available online or in person, and tutors work through course specifications, homework and class-test feedback to identify gaps and build understanding.

The team is made up largely of undergraduate university students who have recently experienced the same exam system, including tutors studying at Strathclyde University. Sessions can be held at a student’s home, in a public library or online, with one-to-one tuition at £35 per hour. Flexible scheduling supports pupils with changing commitments.

Bearsden Maths Tutor, Glasgow#7
Points in its favour
  • Online and in-person lessons

  • National 5 to Advanced Higher support

  • University engineering maths support

Bearsden Maths Tutor

5.010 reviews
40 Thorn Rd, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4BS, United Kingdom
Suited to
Pupils needing maths support from basics to Higher

Bearsden Maths Tutor provides one-to-one maths lessons online and in person for pupils at different skill levels, from fundamentals through National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. Lessons can identify gaps in a course specification, break down difficult problems and use feedback from homework or class tests to guide the next steps.

The service also supports university-level maths and engineering students, with tutors matched to the subject knowledge required. Teaching can take place at the student’s home, in a public library or online, and the stated rate for one-to-one tuition is £35 per hour.

Learning Better, Glasgow#8
Points in its favour
  • Tutoring across Higher subjects

  • Learning style adapted to the student

Learning Better

5.09 reviews
42 Addison Rd, Glasgow G12 0TT, United Kingdom
Suited to
Learners needing subject support or exam preparation

Learning Better provides tutoring for school and adult learners across subjects including Higher Chemistry, Higher Maths, Higher Biology, English and mathematics.

Sessions are adapted to the learner’s preferred way of studying, with support aimed at filling knowledge gaps, building confidence and preparing for assessments. The team also offers advice around study environments, revision and wider academic progress.

First Class Learning Giffnock, Glasgow#9
Points in its favour
  • Free initial skills assessment

  • Personalised learning programmes

  • Weekly sessions plus daily worksheets

First Class Learning Giffnock

5.09 reviews
First Class Learning, Orchardhill Church, 12 Church Rd, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6JR, United Kingdom
Suited to
Primary and secondary pupils needing structured Maths or English support

Maths, English and Science tuition is available at First Class Learning Giffnock through personalised learning programmes. Each child begins with an assessment, then follows a structured path designed to address gaps and develop existing knowledge. Weekly centre sessions are supported by bitesize daily worksheets for home practice.

The programme serves primary and secondary learners, including KS1, KS2, 11 plus and GCSE stages. Students progress at their own pace, with regular testing and staff support when they need further explanation. Sessions generally last around 30 to 40 minutes per subject each week, while daily practice is commonly set in short periods of 10 to 15 minutes.

Boost Your Learning, Glasgow#10
Points in its favour
  • Offers online lessons

  • Uses visual learning aids

Boost Your Learning

5.06 reviews
Office 1, Boost Your Learning, 9 Newton Pl, Glasgow G3 7PR, United Kingdom
Suited to
Children needing focused maths or literacy tuition

Boost Your Learning provides private tuition through online lessons, supporting children with mathematics and literacy. Teaching uses step-by-step explanations, visual aids and strategies that progress towards the next learning steps and success criteria.

Lessons are shaped around what each learner needs to know and how they learn, with tutors explaining skills clearly. The service suits pupils who need focused academic support, including learners whose confidence has been affected by difficulties at school.

The main differences

#BusinessRatingReviewsSuited to
#1Quant Clinic 5.0101Students needing tailored maths or academic writing support
#2Saunders Centre 4.9219Students needing Higher exam support
#3wee genius education services 5.086Children aged three and four building school readiness
#4Kip McGrath Glasgow West 5.058Children needing tailored English or maths support
#5Vision Infinity Tutorials 5.014Primary and secondary pupils preparing for exams
#6Glasgow Maths Tutors Team 4.917Secondary pupils preparing for Maths exams
#7Bearsden Maths Tutor 5.010Pupils needing maths support from basics to Higher
#8Learning Better 5.09Learners needing subject support or exam preparation
#9First Class Learning Giffnock 5.09Primary and secondary pupils needing structured Maths or English support
#10Boost Your Learning 5.06Children needing focused maths or literacy tuition

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How much do private tutors cost in Glasgow?

Some tutors state hourly rates of up to £30 or £35 for one-to-one tuition. Other services offer a free assessment or free demo before enrolment, while pricing depends on the subject, level, format and programme selected.

Can I find online private tutors in Glasgow?

Yes. Several tutors deliver lessons online, including maths, science, English and academic writing support. Some also offer in-person teaching at home, in a library or face to face in Glasgow, so the preferred format can be discussed before booking.

What subjects do private tutors in Glasgow teach?

Support includes maths, English, science, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics and academic writing. Tutors cover stages from early literacy and numeracy through National 4 and 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, GCSE, A levels, IB and some university subjects.