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.
South Africa’s student support network
Your tutor is one message away.
Marks slipping, exams close, or a module you cannot crack? Tell us the subject, grade, and schedule. We match you with a tutor who knows CAPS, IEB, or your university syllabus.
CAPS & IEB specialists · University modules · Online & in-person · Bursary supported
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- 2.6k+Students helped
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- 8.7k+Qualified tutors
- Success rate
- 98%Success rate
“Passed my semester after failing twice. My tutor knew exactly where I was struggling.”
Thandeka M. · UJ, Accounting Sciences
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How it works
We do the legwork.
You focus on passing.
No browsing, no guessing. Tell us what you need — we'll match you with the right tutor, personally.
Request a tutor
Share the subject, level, mode, and schedule. Under two minutes.
Get matched
We shortlist against your request and confirm the placement, usually within 48 hours.
Start learning
Sessions built around your goals, with flexible rescheduling and no lock-in.
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
Why it works
Not just a tutor directory. A support system.
Families and bursary teams stay because matching is human, the syllabus is local, and we keep helping after the first session.
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A human team does the matching
You tell us the subject, level, schedule, and learning style. Our team shortlists the right tutor personally.
- We read every request
- Matches reviewed before confirmation
- No random browsing
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South African curriculum specialists
Tutors selected for CAPS, IEB, and SA university modules, not a generic global pool.
- CAPS and IEB subject experts
- University module tutors
- Matric exam preparation
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Support that stays after the match
If the fit is wrong, we step in. No awkward conversations, no starting over from scratch.
- Switch tutors if it is not a fit
- Team available for concerns
- We follow up on progress
Real students. Real sessions. Real results.
Grade 12 · Maths Online session In-person · Jhb University · Accounting High School · Science
What students & parents say
Real stories from the 123tutors community across South Africa.
“She demonstrated a great level of understanding and as a result helped me to understand my weak points.”
“She knows how to meet you where you are at, and help you come to where you need to be. I was debating certain concepts and she was able to maintain consistency in accounting standards to properly respond to my arguments. Found this lesson very insightful.”
“Very very, patient and easy to understand, wish he can be my everyday tutor.”
“Marwa explained concepts very well.At the beginning of the sessions I was clueless but at the end I gained a lot of knowledge which I missed in class. He filled in a lot of gaps. Highly recommend”
“outstanding facilitation. Delivers very well engaging ,structured and flexible sessions.”
“Best tutor I've ever engaged with and he handles all the sessions with patience. i highly recommend him”
“She's fantastic, i wish i had done this sooner.”
“Unable to contact the tutor as they are no longer on Whatsapp”
“Excellent tutor. Very patient and explains things in a simple way”
“Excellent tutor. Very patient and explains things in a simple way”
“I had a great session and he made me understand the topic deeply”
“Tutor was patient and explained everything in simple detail.”
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Bursary clients we work with to provide funded tutoring for their students. If they trust us with their cohorts, you can trust us with yours.
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Share the subject and grade. We match you. You show up to the first session.
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A matching team, not a tutor directory
123tutors matches families, students, and bursary programmes with qualified tutors for CAPS, IEB, university, and funded learning — online or in person.
Frequently asked questions
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.