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Kip McGrath Edinburgh Tutoring maths & English Inverleith

Kip McGrath Edinburgh Tutoring maths & English Inverleith

5.0(44 reviews)See reviews ↓·Edinburgh

About the company

Kip McGrath was founded in 1976 in New South Wales, Australia, by qualified teachers Kip and Dugnea McGrath. The Kip McGrath Edinburgh Inverleith centre is owned and managed by Indleeb Walayat, who holds a B.Ed (Hons) degree specialising in primary education and secondary mathematics, gained a P.G.C.E. in education support at Edinburgh University, and completed modules of the Chartered Teacher Programme.

Walayat has taught across the UK and in many local schools across Edinburgh, and has been employed as a principal teacher (acting). The centre provides English and maths tuition for primary and secondary school pupils across North and Central Edinburgh, including Inverleith, Trinity, Stockbridge, Canonmills, The New Town, Comely Bank and Craigleith. The centre offers targeted National 5 and Higher English and Maths tuition for secondary school pupils. All tutors are qualified teachers.

Lessons are conducted in small learning groups with no more than five students per session. Every student begins with a free educational assessment to identify strengths and learning gaps and create a tailored tuition plan. The centre supports students with dyscalculia and dyslexia. Students have achieved a 100% success rate for private school entry, including achieving scholarships. Kip McGrath has over 500 centres worldwide and over 45 years of proven methodology.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Families bringing children to the Kip McGrath Edinburgh Tutoring centre in Inverleith describe steady academic progress and growing self-belief. Many mention maths and English tuition together, noting that pupils who had struggled with spelling, reasoning or number work began catching up within weeks and later tackled new material with speed and accuracy. Tutor Indy is named repeatedly and praised for patience, dedication and an individual approach that adjusts pace to each child's ability, keeping lessons challenging without becoming dull.

Parents also highlight clear explanations and the confidence children carry back into school, where teachers have remarked on their contributions. One family recalls a pupil selected by his school for an Edinburgh-wide honour, while another credits the tuition with a comfortable place at a chosen secondary. Long-term attendance is common, with some staying for several years and describing tutoring that polishes skills and lifts grades. Reviewers value the friendly, professional manner of the team and the way children feel able to ask questions and receive prompt answers.

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Reviews

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Lebo M20 June 2026

My nephew has been going to Kip McGrath for a little over 3 years now. Before they started working together, math was a constant source of frustration for him. Indy changed everything with her endless patience and kindness. My nephew’s confidence has soared and dare I say he gets excited when he has a maths test. He will also text us his results because he is so proud of his hardwork. Seeing him smile about his progress is one of the best feelings. Indy has a very welcoming culture and is proactive. This has helped tremendously and my nephew's self esteem has drastically increased. Indy has been monumental for my nephew's confidence and overall desire to learn. My nephew says that Indy has the amazing ability to explain things to him in a way that just clicks for him. Indy has been a total blessing and I can't recommend her enough.

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Florenc Mene24 October 2025

Both our kids have been enrolled on the Maths tutorial since 2020. Indy (Kip McGrath Marchmont) has done a superb job as tutor. She has shown great patience, determination, and commitment to excellence during these 5 years, and both our kids have always felt they could ask questions and receive clear, timely answers from Indy. We look forward to using Indy's services over the coming years as we have seen our kids thrive under her supervision.

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Judith Clarke20 October 2025

My child been attending her lessons with Indy for 4years and their tutors are professional, they have helped my child build her confidence and improve her learning skills. As a parent, I am impressed with Indy’s dedication to working with children.

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NL7 October 2025

My child Holly has been attending Kip McGrath since nursery a couple of years ago. When she started primary school, she was so proud of herself — she was often the first student to answer questions. This gave her so much confidence. Her teacher said that Holly is always one of the top students in the class. She is happy at school, has made lots of friends, and they often ask her for help with their learning. Kip McGrath has been incredibly helpful for my child. I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to Indy — you’ve made a real difference in Holly’s life and helped brighten her future.

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Sheila6 October 2025

Indy and Harris at Kip McGrath were superb. Salma and Sofia went from anxious to confident in both Maths and English ahead of their P6 entrance assessments. Indy’s structured approach, targeted practice, and clear feedback made a visible difference in a short time. Professional, encouraging, and effective. Highly recommended.

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Kerry-Lyn Koller6 October 2025

My daughter has seen a significant improvement in her maths since starting Kip McGrath. She has even been telling her teachers at school how much this has helped her. Indy and team are so supportive and helpful.

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Deen Queen5 October 2025

I can’t recommend Indleep and the team at Kip McGrath Marchmont, Edinburgh highly enough. She supported both our children with maths — before and during Covid — and the progress they made under her guidance was remarkable. Indleep has built a warm, professional, and effective learning environment that stands out for its quality and care. Her tutors are excellent — relatable to younger learners and highly skilled at supporting students preparing for entrance exams and university pathways. With both in-centre and online tuition options, Kip McGrath Marchmont continues to set the standard, even as competition has grown. A truly authentic educator and an outstanding team.

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Contact
Working hours
Monday16:00–19:30
Tuesday14:30–19:00
Wednesday16:00–19:00
Thursday14:30–20:00
Friday13:00–17:45
Saturday09:30–14:30
Sunday09:00–10:30