The Best Online Tutors In Aberdeen

Spires offer private tutoring across Aberdeen for students at secondary school, university or for adults, including:

• Eleven-plus and school entrance exams (7+/8+/11+/13+, Common Entrance)
• KS3, GCSE, and A-level
• IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Advanced Placement (AP)
• University admissions, including Oxbridge (all Oxford & Cambridge tests) and Russell Group universities
• Undergraduate, Master’s/Postgraduate, PhD, and professional/chartered examination preparation
• Core subjects such as mathematics, english language, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, business and social sciences, plus over 10,000 other specialist subjects, examinations, topics and modules

Whether you need one-to-one maths tuition to improve numeracy, targeted science sessions (physics, chemistry, biology) for exam preparation, or academic support for university study at the University of Aberdeen or elsewhere, our Aberdeen tutors tailor a programme to the student’s curriculum, age and goals. For subject-specific online tuition see our online maths tutors in Aberdeen, online physics tutors in Aberdeen and online chemistry tutors in Aberdeen.

Spires operates a unique marketplace model where tutors set their own rates via a sealed-bid auction system. Starting rates typically begin at:

• £30 per hour for school levels (GCSE, A-level, IB etc)
• £40 per hour for undergraduate university tuition
• £50 per hour for master’s/postgraduate, professional courses, and university admissions support

Actual prices may be higher depending on the tutor’s experience and qualifications – for instance, examiner tutors may charge premium rates. Students only pay for the hours booked in Aberdeen, with secure payments processed automatically via Stripe immediately after each class. There are no placement fees, no long-term contracts, and no discounts from Spires – though individual tutors may negotiate their own rates. Tutors may charge full fees for no-shows or missed classes.

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

• All tutors have at least two years’ classroom teaching experience (mandated minimum)
• All tutors undergo professional vetting including an interview, online-class demonstration, enhanced DBS check and KYC verification
• 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 (PhD, MSc, MA, BSc, BA) from leading global universities
• Only 7% of tutor applicants are accepted to work with Spires – ensuring the very best tutoring for our clients

For families looking for fully qualified primary school teacher support, examiner feedback on exam technique, or specialist university-level lecturers (for example in engineering or mathematics), our vetting and assessment ensures Aberdeen tuition matches the student’s academic needs.

Spires is very proud of the results achieved by tutoring clients:

• 93% of students report a grade improvement after receiving tutoring*
• The median tuition received by those students was 32 hours (Undergraduate) and 33 hours (A-level)*
• Average grade uplift for those students was +1.8 grade boundaries*
• 97% of GCSE students improved with an average uplift of +2.4 grades; 78% achieved grades 7-9; 53% achieved grades 8-9*
• 93% of A-level students improved; 61% achieved A or A* (approximately 2x the national average)*
• 93% of university students improved; 40% achieved a first (compared to 0% before tutoring)*
• Spires has maintained a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with over 1,000 public reviews marked “Excellent”
• Average live-class rating across more than 100,000 classes is 4.97/5*

* Based on Spires Client Feedback Survey 2025

Spires tutors support students and their families all across Aberdeen in locations such as Aberdeen city centre, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Inverurie and Stonehaven. The process is:

• Create a request specifying your subject, level and goals (posted as a “job” in the marketplace)
• Receive bids from qualified tutors who propose their hourly rate and include a message
• Compare tutor profiles, rates and reviews; optionally schedule a 10-15 minute introductory call
• Select your preferred tutor and begin scheduling classes inside the platform
• Most students in Aberdeen are matched with tutors instantly, as requests are sent immediately to all tutors covering the specified subject and level

All lessons in Aberdeen take place online, with:

• Live video calls via the Spires classroom with BitPaper whiteboard
• Screen sharing and file sharing capabilities
• Integrated chat functionality
• 100% of classes recorded – replay available indefinitely
• Stripe handles all payments automatically after each class

Tutoring is available worldwide with no geography limits; our online tuition model gives Aberdeen students access to specialist tutors across the UK and the United Kingdom, whether you need help with SQA curriculum specifics, GCSE revision, A-level exam technique or undergraduate maths and physics support.

One of Spires’ specific areas of expertise is admissions tuition.

Online tutors in Aberdeen can help with school applications at:

• 7+/8+
• 11+
• 13+
• Common Entrance

University admissions support in Aberdeen includes:

• UCAS applications
• Personal statements
• Admissions tests for various programmes
• All Oxford & Cambridge tests and Oxbridge applications
• Interview preparation

Students in Aberdeen working with Spires tutors regularly go on to Russell Group, Oxbridge, Ivy League and other top UK, US and international universities. Our admissions tutors can tailor a programme for competitive courses such as engineering, medicine and mathematics, and provide targeted exam practice and assessment preparation.

Families using Spires in Aberdeen commonly seek tuition for pupils attending selective and high-performing local schools and universities. Examples include the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon’s College, as well as local state and independent secondary schools across Aberdeenshire. Our tutors also support students studying under the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and those following UK-wide syllabuses for GCSE and A-level.

Need tutors in nearby towns? See tutors in Peterhead, tutors in Fraserburgh, tutors in Inverurie, tutors in Banchory and tutors in Stonehaven for regional pages.

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