Luis
Classgap · Spain
- Intermediate (B1)
- 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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4,615 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,155 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$10–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,155
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
15 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Pinky
Classgap · United States
TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
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Elena
Classgap · Russia
Chinese language tutor
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 yrs · 6 lessons
- Other certificate
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Summer
Classgap · China
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Gloria
Classgap · Nigeria
TEFL Certified English Tutor | Fluency & Confidence for Real-Life English
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
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静
Classgap · China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
$10/h
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Gaoyan
Classgap · China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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阎炜
Classgap · China
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Palak
Classgap · India
Learn Chinese Easily | HSK1–HSK4 Tutor | Friendly and Patient Teacher.｜HSK1–HSK4辅导老师｜
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Thi T.
Classgap · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Mariam
Classgap · Egypt
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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国圆
Classgap · China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Hein K.
Classgap · Myanmar (Burma)
Beginner-Friendly Chinese Lessons | Step-by-Step Mandarin | 从零开始学中文
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Duong T.
Classgap · Vietnam
Chinese class can be fun with 4+ years tutor. Let's start the class today!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Salma
Classgap · Egypt
I teach Arabic language using both Chinese and Englishi for more than four years.
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Chinese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 222 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 69 | $34 | $27–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4596 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 2029 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2567 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2320 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 510 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 222 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 69 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China1,740 / 4,615
Taiwan261 / 4,615
South Korea27 / 4,615
Japan26 / 4,615- United States16 / 4,615
- Vietnam13 / 4,615
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,615
Malaysia10 / 4,615
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,155 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,596 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, 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 September 28, 2026
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