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Connect with qualified tutors across South Africa. Personalized learning, expert instruction, and proven results for students of all levels.

CAPS & IEB tutors
University modules
Online & in-person
Bursary supported
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Active Students
8k+
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98%
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How it works

3 Steps to Expert Tutoring

Getting started with 123tutors is easy. Tell us what you need — we handle the rest.

1

Request a Tutor

Tell us your subject, grade or module, learning mode (online or in-person), and preferred schedule. Takes under 2 minutes.

No browsing required — we do the matching for you.

2

Get Matched

Our team shortlists tutors against your request — subjects, availability, teaching style, and location — and confirms your placement.

Most students are matched within 24–48 hours.

3

Start Learning

Connect with your tutor for personalized sessions designed around your goals. Track progress and adjust any time.

Flexible rescheduling, no lock-in contracts.

Subject coverage

Expert help in 50+ subjects

From Grade R all the way to university. School, matric, bursary, and beyond.

Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
English
Accounting
Economics
Life Sciences
Computer Science
Geography
History
Afrikaans
Programming
Biology
University Modules
Music
+ many more
Grade R – 12
All school grades, CAPS & IEB
University
Undergraduate & postgrad support
Bursary programmes
Funded student academic support

What makes us different

Not just a tutor directory. A support system.

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A human team does the matching

You tell us what you need — subject, level, schedule, and learning style. Our team reviews your request and shortlists the right tutor personally. No algorithm deciding your education.

  • We read every request
  • Matches reviewed before confirmation
  • No random browsing
02

South African curriculum specialists

Our tutors are selected specifically for CAPS, IEB, and SA university modules — not repurposed from a global pool. You get someone who knows your exact syllabus.

  • CAPS & IEB subject experts
  • University module tutors
  • Matric exam preparation
03

Support that doesn't stop at the match

We stay involved after connecting you with a tutor. If something isn't working, we step in — no awkward conversations, no starting over from scratch.

  • Switch tutors if it's not a fit
  • Team available for concerns
  • We follow up on your progress
Rated 5 stars by students across SA

What students & parents say

Real stories from the 123tutors community across South Africa.

He is good .

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Menzi BiyelaVerified student

The session wasn’t as effective for me as I’d hoped. Since we study different degrees, the approach to the content was a bit different from what I needed but he was kind and clearly trying to help

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Olwami MalibaVerified student

I managed to understand what I couldn't understand

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Olwethu MaphisaVerified student

10/10

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TSHIAMO BOROTOVerified student

Ismal helped me understand concepts that I was having difficulty to grasp. He also went over questions with me, and allowed me to answer them before correcting.

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Thierry PayetVerified student

Mpho is the best ,she deals with every concept thoroughly and makes sure I understand,in cases where I didn't she'd make side notes to review the concept so that she helps me understand better,she really knows her work.

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TSHIAMO BOROTOVerified student

He is good and his explanation is on point

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Temosho ThetheVerified student

I need a tutor wirh honours degree

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Menzi BiyelaVerified student

Very good tutor and helpful.

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Neelo SethibeVerified student

She is patient and also very encouraging.

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Neelo SethibeVerified student

Thorough explanation and includes real life examples

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Naledzi LiphadziVerified student

Thanks Malcom for your professionalism, focused and how easily you help my daughter understand maths we really appreciate.

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Minkateko MasontaVerified student

Trusted by leading programmes

Bursary Clients

Bursary clients we work with to provide funded tutoring for their students.

Feenix Trust
A crowdfunding platform that helps students settle their university fee debt. Create a profile, share your story, and donors contribute towards your outstanding fees.
Feenix Trust
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
A prestigious scholarship for future entrepreneurs and leaders. It offers full funding, mentorship, and leadership development.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Dell Young Leaders
A scholarship that supports first-generation students from low-income households. Provides full financial aid, academic support, and career guidance.
Dell Young Leaders
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Supports high-potential students with financial challenges through full bursaries and wrap-around support including mentoring and academic assistance.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
University of Pretoria
UP offers various scholarships and bursaries based on academic merit and financial need, available via the UP student portal.
University of Pretoria (UP Funding)
University of Cape Town
UCT provides financial aid and merit scholarships through NSFAS and its internal funding office.
University of Cape Town (UCT Funding)
ISFAP
A full, structured bursary for students from poor and missing-middle households. Covers fees, accommodation, meals, devices, and psychosocial support.
ISFAP – Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme
SS
Sikelela
Scholars
A scholarship for academically strong, motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Offers tuition support, mentoring, and personal development.
Sikelela Scholars
mastercard
foundation
Works with partners to provide education, employment, and financial inclusion for young people across Africa.
Mastercard Foundation

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Tutoring in South Africa

Private tutors for school, university, and bursary students

123tutors helps families, students, and funded programmes find qualified tutors in South Africa for online tutoring, in-person lessons, exam preparation, and ongoing academic support.

About 123tutors

123tutors is a South African tutoring platform

123tutors, also searched as 123 Tutors and 123Tutors, connects learners, parents, tutors, and bursary programmes with structured academic support across South Africa.

The platform supports online and in-person tutoring requests, tutor applications, student progress workflows, and bursary-funded learning programmes from one recognised 123tutors brand.

School Tutors

Find private tutors for CAPS, IEB, maths, science, accounting, English, exam prep, and homework support for primary and high school students.

University Tutors

Get matched with university tutors for quantitative modules, writing support, commerce, science, engineering, and first-year catch-up help.

Online and In-Person Tutoring

Choose online tutoring anywhere in South Africa or arrange in-person lessons where available, with flexible scheduling and ongoing support.

Why students choose 123tutors

Students use 123tutors when they need a maths tutor, online tutor, matric tutor, university tutor, or structured tutoring support that fits around school, campus, or bursary requirements. The platform is designed to make tutor matching, scheduling, and ongoing support easier than informal tutor searching.

If you are ready to get started, you can request a tutor. If you want to join the platform as an educator, you can apply as a tutor.

Explore tutor pages by subject, level, and city

These pages are built for real search intent, not just navigation. Use them to explore maths, physics, accounting, English, online tutoring, matric support, university tutoring, and city-specific tutor searches in South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a tutor in South Africa through 123tutors?

You submit your subject, grade or university module, schedule, and learning needs. 123tutors then matches you with a suitable tutor for online or in-person support.

Do you offer online tutors for matric and university subjects?

Yes. 123tutors supports online tutoring for school, matric, university, and bursary-funded students across South Africa.

Can I request a private tutor for maths, science, or accounting?

Yes. Students commonly request tutors for maths, physical sciences, accounting, English, and university-level support across multiple disciplines.

Do bursaries and funded programmes use 123tutors?

Yes. 123tutors works with bursary and funding organisations that need tutor allocation, student support, progress visibility, and operational coordination.