Tutors in Highland

Our online Tutors in Highland are highly qualified, rigorously interviewed and proven to deliver results. Alternatively, we can match you with private Highland Tutors at any academic level.

68% achieved A*-A at A-Level (2.5x the national average)*

93% of undergraduates moved up by +1.2 grades on average*

99% success rate across 1st & 2nd choice universities*

Tutoring in Highland – The Profs FAQs and Guide

The Profs offer private tutoring across Highland for students at secondary school, university or for adults, including:

11 Plus and school entrance exams
KS3, GCSE, and A-Level
IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Advanced Placement (AP)
University admissions, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities
Undergraduate, Masters/Postgraduate, PhD, and professional/chartered examination preparation
Core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business and Social Sciences
Specialist topics across 15,000+ subjects including maths and physics, chemistry and biology, English Literature and Language, and language tuition

Our Highland tutors include subject specialists who deliver tailored private lessons for primary school pupils through to mature students. Whether you need an English tutor for Higher English, a maths tutor for GCSE and A-Level preparation, or academic tutors supporting university-level mathematics and science, The Profs matches students in Inverness and across the Highlands with experienced tutors. For subject-specific options see our maths tutors in Highland, physics tutors in Highland and chemistry tutors in Highland.

Online Tutoring prices with a premium tutor start at:

£60 per hour for school levels (GCSE, A-Level, IB etc)
£75 per hour for undergraduate university tuition
£90 per hour for masters/postgraduate
£105 per hour for professional courses/chartered examination preparation
£120 per hour for university admissions support, including Oxbridge applications

There’s a one-off £70 placement fee once you approve your tutor in Highland. Discounts are available for prepaid lessons, block bookings and group tuition (up to 50% savings). Students only pay for the hours booked, with secure tuition payments and no long-term contracts. Please be aware that tutor rates in Highland vary by tutor experience, student requirements and level of support needed.

Absolutely. The Profs has one of the most trustworthy selections of tutors on offer in the industry:

All tutors have at least two years’ teaching experience; most Highland tutors have more than 10 years’ classroom or tutoring experience
All tutors undergo identity verification and are DBS checked (enhanced checks) and KYC screening
Many tutors are current or former secondary school teachers, university lecturers or examiners, or are experts in their professional field
All tutors hold university degrees; 98% hold postgraduate degrees and 45% hold doctorates
Only 3% of tutor applicants are accepted to work with The Profs - ensuring the very best private tutors in Highland

Our vetting process ensures Highland tutors can support exam technique, syllabus understanding and broader learning goals. Tutors working with students in Inverness and the wider Highlands often have experience teaching Higher English, English language and literature, STEM subjects, and bespoke programmes for additional support needs.

The Profs is very proud of the results achieved by tutoring clients:

92% of GCSE, A-Level, IB and other secondary school students improve at least one grade
68% of A-Level students achieve A*/A in their final exams
93% of university students report higher grades
57% of university students achieve a First-class degree
99% of university admissions clients secure entry to their first or second-choice university
66% of Oxbridge candidates are accepted; compared to the c.22% national average
The Profs has maintained a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating since 2016

These outcomes reflect targeted tutoring in core areas such as mathematics and science, focused work on English language and English literature, practice with past papers and exam techniques, and personalised programmes that help students reach their full potential across the Highlands.

The Profs tutors support students and their families all across Highland in locations such as .

The process is:

Fill out a contact form listing the level of study, subject and objectives, or call our team on +44 208 004 7639
Have a free consultation with an education expert to discuss tuition needs and budget
The Profs expert team matches you with the best tutor for your subject and goals
Most students in Highland start within 1–2 working days of speaking with The Profs
All lessons in Highland take place online via live video calls with an interactive whiteboard, screen sharing and session recording

Online tutoring gives access to the best private tutors in Highland regardless of where you are based. Lessons are delivered using tools such as BitPaper and are recorded so students can revisit explanations in maths, science and English. Our tutors provide individual learning plans, work through exam past papers and support progress from beginner to advanced levels.

One of The Profs' specific areas of expertise is admissions tuition and entrance exam preparation for students across the Highlands.

Online Tutors in Highland can help school applications at:

7/8 Plus
11 Plus
13 Plus
Common Entrance

University admissions support in Highland includes:

UCAS applications and personal statements
Admissions tests including BMAT, LNAT, TMUA, TSA, GMAT and other masters' subjects
Oxbridge applications, admissions tests and interview preparation

Students in Highland working with The Profs regularly progress to Russell Group, Oxbridge and leading international universities. Tutors prepare candidates with targeted practice, critical thinking development, essay drafting advice and interview coaching tailored to the requirements of institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow.

Clients matched with Highland tutors commonly progress to local and national institutions. At school level we support pupils from Inverness Royal Academy, Nairn Academy, Dingwall Academy, Fortrose Academy, Wick High School and Thurso High School. For higher education, many students go on to the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow and the University of Aberdeen, as well as Russell Group universities and Oxbridge.

Our university-level tutors often hold honours degrees and postgraduate qualifications from these institutions and apply that experience to help students with subject-specific study, essay skills, lab-based sciences, critical reading and research methods.

Our matching process combines consultant-led interviews and an algorithm that analyses subject, level, learning goals and tutor specialisms. The typical flow is a free consultation, a smart-match shortlist, a half-hour introductory call with the proposed tutor, and then placement once the match is approved. The minimum placement is 5 hours and the typical first session is 2 hours. Tutors personalise programmes to cover syllabus content, exam technique and individual learning style.

Tutors provide structured lesson plans, session recordings, guidance on working through past papers and analytic feedback on progress. For subjects like mathematics and physics, practical problem-solving and worked examples form the core of lessons; for English language and English literature, focus includes reading, essay writing, grammar and analytical skills. Tutors can also support additional support needs and help students feel at ease while building confidence.

Yes. We provide short-term private lessons, exam crash courses and focused revision programmes for GCSE, A-Level and university assessments. These programmes concentrate on exam techniques, syllabus gaps and timed practice to help students make rapid progress in a condensed timeframe.

Complete the contact form on our site with details of the subject, level and objectives or call +44 208 004 7639. After a free consultation, The Profs will propose suitable Highland tutors, arrange a half-hour introductory call and process the one-off placement fee of £70 only once you approve the match. Most clients have a confirmed tutor within 1–2 working days.

For subject pages in Highland see: .