Advanced Higher Maths tutors in Edinburgh
3 UK tutors who teach Maths at Advanced Higher in Edinburgh.
Maths runs the full distance in the UK curriculum: from Year 1 number bonds through GCSE problem-solving to A-level Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. Tutoring helps most at the friction points: the jump from arithmetic to algebra around Year 6/7, the pace and breadth of GCSE coverage, and the technique-led applied papers at A-level. Spec choice matters: Edexcel, AQA, OCR and MEI diverge enough on Mechanics, Statistics and Decision content that exam-paper familiarity is part of the job. For 11+ and 13+ prep, look for tutors who know the local test format (GL, CEM, ISEB, or bespoke school papers).
Advanced Higher is the Scottish qualification taken in S6 (age 17-18), administered by Qualifications Scotland (formerly the SQA, renamed February 2026), broadly comparable to A-level in difficulty and used by Scottish students for entry to top UK universities (including English Russell Group institutions where an Advanced Higher pass is required for some courses). Most students take 1-3 Advanced Highers alongside extra Highers or other study. Coursework (particularly the extended project/dissertation in many subjects) carries substantial weight. Tutoring helps most with the project component and with the step up from Higher to Advanced Higher in mathematical and analytical subjects. Look for tutors with explicit SQA Advanced Higher experience.
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£60/hr
Gary
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City of Edinburgh 13 yrs In person · OnlineQualified Teacher PVG verifiedProfessional maths tuition with a friendly and supportive tutor | PGCE
- Maths
- TMUA
- STEP (Maths)
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25% off first Block discount£30/hr
Sofia D.
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City of Edinburgh 4 yrs In person · OnlineCambridge graduate | PhD in Mathematics | KS1 to A-Level, UK | Maths Tutor
- Maths
50% off first£70/hr
Jess
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City of Edinburgh 5 yrs In person · OnlinePersonalised Maths Tuition for GCSE & A-Level, 5 years experience
- Maths
15% off first Block discount
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