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Find private tutors for CAPS, IEB, maths, science, accounting, English, exam prep, and homework support for primary and high school students.
Now serving students across South Africa
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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
5,000+
Active Students
2,000+
Expert Tutors
98%
Success Rate
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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
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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
Rated 5 stars by students across SA
What students & parents say
Real stories from the 123tutors community across South Africa.
“He is very resourceful and knows how to bring the right people for the right topics. I have done a Mechanics session with him, and he was able to assess my problem but of course throughout the course of our many sessions, It seems it will be a good fit for my needs.”
“Although we had technical difficulties at first, the lesson went well!”
“The lesson was very helpful. Lerato explained the content I was struggling with very well.”
“The lesson was very helpful. Lerato was able to explain the concepts I was struggling with and she helped me a lot”
“My tutor is really good and helpful but he will not be available to have sessions with me before my exam on Monday.”
“BEST EBN TUTOR!”
“Great sessions,abit disorganized but other than that all went well.”
“I am greatly satisfied.”
“This were the words of a student; [23:33, 11/12/2025] Nokuthula Mazibuko (Mathematics Gr9): I'm kind off in between yaz Not sure what to say, honestly [23:33, 11/12/2025] Nokuthula Mazibuko (Mathematics Gr9): There was a time where he was making mistakes and after I had grasped he will delete and redo [23:34, 11/12/2025] Nokuthula Mazibuko (Mathematics Gr9): I guess its because he was taken off guard, he agreed to jump on and assist on the last min [23:34, 11/12/2025] Nokuthula Mazibuko (Mathematics Gr9): I appreciate his willingness to help [23:35, 11/12/2025] Nokuthula Mazibuko (Mathematics Gr9): Maybe its an expensive lesson for me to sought help on time”
“Good session”
“She is such an amazing tutor. She explains concepts clearly and makes sure you are able to apply the theory practically. She goes at the pace I'm comfortable with and is able to show me exactly where I'm making my mistakes. So happy with the experience.”
“Good session”
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Bursary Clients
Bursary clients we work with to provide funded tutoring for their students.
A crowdfunding platform that helps students settle their university fee debt. Create a profile, share your story, and donors contribute towards your outstanding fees.
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
A prestigious scholarship for future entrepreneurs and leaders. It offers full funding, mentorship, and leadership development.
A prestigious scholarship for future entrepreneurs and leaders. It offers full funding, mentorship, and leadership development.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
A scholarship that supports first-generation students from low-income households. Provides full financial aid, academic support, and career guidance.
A scholarship that supports first-generation students from low-income households. Provides full financial aid, academic support, and career guidance.
Dell Young Leaders
Supports high-potential students with financial challenges through full bursaries and wrap-around support including mentoring and academic assistance.
Supports high-potential students with financial challenges through full bursaries and wrap-around support including mentoring and academic assistance.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
UP offers various scholarships and bursaries based on academic merit and financial need, available via the UP student portal.
UP offers various scholarships and bursaries based on academic merit and financial need, available via the UP student portal.
University of Pretoria (UP Funding)
UCT provides financial aid and merit scholarships through NSFAS and its internal funding office.
UCT provides financial aid and merit scholarships through NSFAS and its internal funding office.
University of Cape Town (UCT Funding)
A full, structured bursary for students from poor and missing-middle households. Covers fees, accommodation, meals, devices, and psychosocial support.
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
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Sikelela
Scholars
A scholarship for academically strong, motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Offers tuition support, mentoring, and personal development.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
External mentions of 123tutors
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ITWeb
Media feature
ITWeb featured 123tutors as a South African edtech startup targeting the UK, US, and Canada with its AI-powered tutor matching platform.
Ventureburn
Media feature
Ventureburn profiled 123tutors on national expansion, tutoring hours delivered, and technology-driven operations.
Varsity Vibe
Partner mention
Varsity Vibe — the largest South African student media platform — partnered with 123tutors to offer students 20% off tutor requests.
TuksNovation
Accelerator portfolio
TuksNovation (University of Pretoria's innovation hub) lists 123tutors as a portfolio edtech venture.
PitchBook
Investor intelligence profile
PitchBook tracks 123tutors as a funded edtech company with investor and valuation data.
Tracxn
Startup intelligence profile
Tracxn ranks 123tutors among the top academic tutoring startups in South Africa.
OfferZen
Company profile
OfferZen has a company profile describing 123tutors as an award-winning South African edtech startup.
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Market intelligence profile
CB Insights lists 123tutors as an education-focused company with company background and location details.
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