National 5 to Higher
Higher covers more content in one year, so the step up catches many students out.
Edinburgh, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Edinburgh for Highers and Advanced Highers
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for Edinburgh families. Most Edinburgh schools, including George Heriot's, The Edinburgh Academy, George Watson's, Stewart's Melville and St George's, follow the Scottish curriculum: National 5, then Higher, then Advanced Higher. Since 1 February 2026 these are awarded by Qualifications Scotland, which replaced SQA with no change to courses or assessment. Fettes is the only school in Scotland offering both A-Levels and the IB. We match a tutor to the exact qualification and plan lessons around the exam diet.
- National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher support
- A-Level and IB tutors for Fettes and Merchiston
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Scottish Qualifications in Edinburgh
Stages vary by school, so ask which year your child sits each level.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| National 5 | The main qualification in the senior phase, usually the first set of exams students sit. | Exam diet, late April to June |
| Higher | The main entry qualification for Scottish universities, usually a year after National 5. | Exam diet, late April to June |
| Advanced Higher | Deeper study in a subject, usually in the final year of school. | Exam diet, late April to June |
| Awarding body | Qualifications Scotland replaced SQA on 1 February 2026; courses and assessment did not change. | From 1 Feb 2026 |
| A-Level and IB | Fettes teaches A-Levels and the IB; Merchiston mainly GCSE and A-Level with some Scottish qualifications. | Summer exams |
Where students need help
Where Edinburgh Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often from Edinburgh families.
Higher to Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher asks for independent study and project work close to first-year university.
Mixed systems
Students moving between Scottish and English schools need help switching qualifications.
University entry
Higher grades decide Scottish university offers, so the S5 diet matters most.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Edinburgh families ask for most.
VerifiedDr. Elena Vasquez
IB Examiner — Chemistry & Biology HL/SL Specialist
IB Chemistry HLIB Biology HLIB ESS
VerifiedAlex Chen
Cambridge Graduate — IB Maths AA/AI HL & SL Expert
IB Math AA HLIB Math AI HLIB Physics HL
VerifiedDr. Sarah Mitchell
Oxford PhD — A-Level Chemistry & Biology Specialist
A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
VerifiedJames Whitaker
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
VerifiedDr. Daniel Keane
UCL PhD — A-Level Physics & Engineering Preparation
A-Level PhysicsA-Level MathsIGCSE Physics
VerifiedClaire Henderson
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
Online tutoring prices in Edinburgh
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find an Edinburgh Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to an Edinburgh page for IGCSE, A-Level, IB or AP. For National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, book a trial and we will match a Scottish-curriculum tutor.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Edinburgh
The Scottish curriculum leads; A-Level and IB are taught at Fettes and Merchiston.
Qualifications Scotland
National 5
Senior-phase courses with Qualifications Scotland past papers.
Higher · Advanced Higher
Higher and Advanced Higher
University-entry courses and Advanced Higher project support.
Schools we support
Edinburgh Schools We Support, by System
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's qualifications.
Scottish curriculum
George Heriot's and The Edinburgh Academy (EH3), George Watson's College (EH10), Stewart's Melville College (EH4) and St George's School (EH12).
A-Level and IB
Fettes College (EH4) is the only school in Scotland offering both A-Levels and the IB.
Mainly English qualifications
Merchiston Castle School (EH13) teaches mainly GCSE and A-Level, with some Scottish qualifications.
George Heriot's SchoolThe Edinburgh AcademyGeorge Watson's CollegeStewart's Melville CollegeSt George's SchoolFettes CollegeMerchiston Castle School
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in Edinburgh
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Edinburgh. These are the areas families ask about most.
Morningside
EH10 · Fountainbridge
Inverleith and Comely Bank
EH4
Stockbridge and New Town
EH3
Murrayfield and Corstorphine
EH12
Colinton
EH13
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Edinburgh
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- National 5
- Higher
- Advanced Higher
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in Edinburgh
Tell us the qualification and the next exam, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher support
- A-Level and IB tutors for Fettes and Merchiston
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Edinburgh Parents Ask
What Edinburgh families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
Yes. We match tutors who teach the Scottish curriculum and use Qualifications Scotland past papers.
Edinburgh is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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