Tutors in Orkney

Our online Tutors in Orkney are highly qualified, rigorously interviewed and proven to deliver results. Alternatively, we can match you with private Orkney 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 Orkney – The Profs FAQs and Guide

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

Eleven-plus and school entrance exams
KS3, GCSE, and A-Level (including Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge OCR specifications)
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 like Mathematics, English language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, and 15,000+ other specialist subjects

Our orkney tutors specialise in Mathematics and maths-related subjects, science subjects such as Physics and Biology, and English language skills including reading and communication. If you need a subject-specific match, see our or pages for more detail. The Profs can tailor lessons for learners of all ages and abilities, focusing on knowledge, critical thinking and exam technique.

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 Orkney. Discounts are available for prepaid lessons, block bookings and group tuition (up to 50% savings). Students only pay for the hours booked in Orkney, with secure tuition payments and no long-term contracts. Please be aware that tutor prices in Orkney vary by experience, student requirements, and other factors such as subject specialism (for example engineering maths or music theory).

We accept secure tuition payments via our payment gateway and manage tuition payments and invoices centrally. If you are budgeting for GCSE or A-Level revision, tell your consultant about likely hours and preferred session frequency so we can tailor a package that suits the pupil.

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; the average is more than 10 years experience
All tutors undergo identity verification and are DBS check and enhanced background checks
Many tutors are current or former secondary school teachers, university lecturers, examiners, or experts in their professional field
All tutors have university degrees; 98% hold postgraduate qualifications and 45% hold doctorates
Only 3% of tutor applicants are accepted to work with The Profs - ensuring the very best tutoring for our clients

Our matching process considers subject specialism (for example Mathematics, Physics, or English), years of teaching, examination board experience (Edexcel, AQA, Cambridge OCR), pedagogic skill and prior feedback. Tutors in Orkney are selected for their ability to improve confidence, reading and communication, and to develop exam technique for GCSE, A-Level and other qualifications.

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

92% of GCSE, A-Level, IB and other primary/secondary school students improve at least one grade
68% of A-Level students achieve A*/A in their final exams
93% of university students get 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, making it the highest ranked tutoring business in the UK

* Based on The Profs Client Feedback Survey 2025

The Profs tutors support students and their families all across Orkney in locations such as . Please note that The Profs delivers lessons online; we do not offer in-person home tuition in Orkney.

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, likely hours and budget
The Profs expert team matches you with the best tutor for your subject, experience and learning goals
Most students in Orkney start within 1–2 working days of speaking with The Profs
All lessons in Orkney take place online, with:

Live video calls on desktop or mobile devices
An interactive whiteboard, such as BitPaper
Screen sharing and document collaboration
Recorded sessions for review

Online tutoring allows tutors across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom to deliver specialist subjects and one-to-one tuition to learners in the Orkney Islands, improving access to rare specialisms such as advanced engineering maths or traditional music tuition. Our approach to teaching and learning focuses on knowledge, skills, patience and regular feedback to build confidence and exam-readiness.

One of The Profs' specific areas of expertise is admissions tuition and entrance exam preparation for students in Orkney.

Online tutors in Orkney can help school applications at:

7/8 Plus
11 Plus
13 Plus
Common Entrance

University admissions support in Orkney includes:

UCAS applications and personal statements
Admissions tests, including GMAT and other postgraduate tests
Oxbridge applications and test preparation, e.g. TMUA, TSA
Interview preparation and critical thinking coaching

Students in Orkney working with The Profs regularly go on to Russell Group, Oxbridge, Ivy League, and other top UK, US and international universities. We provide targeted support for standardised tests such as the SAT where relevant, and for specific qualification routes like A-Level and IB.

Clients from Orkney commonly study at local high-performing schools and further education centres before progressing to universities across the United Kingdom. Typical institutions include:

Kirkwall Grammar School
Stromness Academy
Orkney College UHI (part of the University of the Highlands and Islands)
Local primary schools preparing pupils for 11 Plus and Sats

The Profs tutors work with pupils and students to build the subject knowledge and exam technique needed to progress from these local schools to colleges and universities. If you want a subject-specific tutor in Orkney, try our or pages.