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Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 2,288 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.69–$9.60
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
2,288
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

2,288 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

ChenLiang

ChenLiang

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,395)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yang

Yang

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

📝 Chinese Test Prep | Oral

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (139)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
郑娅 郑.

郑娅 郑.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (35)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lee

Lee

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

rofesora de Chino Mandarín e Inglés con Experiencia | Clases Online

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (15)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

群

群

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
1 yrs · 23 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
nanaju

nanaju

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

TOPIK1 읽기 연습을 할 수 있는 수업입니다.

Native
11 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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XīngChén

XīngChén

ChinaNative

italki · China

a Chinese teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,187)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Geraldine

Geraldine

South Africa

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🎓Conversational IELTS Exams 🗣

Beginner (A1)
11 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 4.9 (142)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Xiangdong M.

Xiangdong M.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Quickly Improve Your Chinese and Embrace Endless Possibilities!

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (30)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Aimee

Aimee

Native (likely)

Voscours

Chinois, Anglais, Français, aide aux devoirs , soutien scolaire (avec un Natif)

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (13)
Not shown
$8.97/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
Crystal

Crystal

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Certified Chinese teacher has an advanced Certificate of Putonghua Proficiency Test

Native
5 yrs · 5 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Miki.W

Miki.W

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

台湾文化を楽しく学ぼう!~年越し・祝日・グルメ・夜市・観光~

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ria

Ria

ChinaNative

italki · China

A professional Mandarin teacher with 18 years, over 17,000 hours' experience.

Native
18 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (829)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ciria

Ciria

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🎯Conversation for adult & kid

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (73)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
东杰 张.

东杰 张.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Professionally certified Chinese teacher, proficient in Russian and a little English

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.7 (26)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Marta

Marta

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de chino online con precios asequibles

Native (likely)
20 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Sophia

Sophia

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Luna.C

Luna.C

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

從五十音到旅遊會話,手把手陪你學習日文,上全日文老師課前安心打底!

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.85/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yan

Yan

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (625)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cloud

Cloud

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Conversationa Writing/Reading

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Suyun G.

Suyun G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A Chinese teacher with many years of teaching experience. Hold a Putonghua Proficiency Test Level 1 certificate. Effective classroom interaction, patient and m…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

Marina

Letuelezioni

你好 Sono una laureanda in lingua cinese e offro ripetizioni per scuole superiori e per la preparazione di hks 1 e hsk 2. 再见😊

Intermediate (B1)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
Yao

Yao

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Cheng Qing

Cheng Qing

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker3,467$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,379$21$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,398$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap557$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk209$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus151$33$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$55$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$61$50–$804.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo20from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$32–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much Chinese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1398 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 557 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 209 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,307 / 9,167
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,167
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,167
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,167
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,167
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,167
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,167

Chinese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (2,288 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 9,147 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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