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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.

Maggie

Maggie

ChinaNative

italki · China

I have 16 years teaching Chinese experience to Westerners In Shanghai (2008 -now ).From level 0-hsk6

Native
16 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (595)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Native

Native

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Chinese speaking

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (67)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xiao Huijuan X.

Xiao Huijuan X.

China

Preply · China

I majored in Chinese Language and Literature and hold a Level‑2‑A Mandarin certificate. I am good at teaching complete beginners as well as learners at differe…

Advanced (C1)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 4.8 (22)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mei

Mei

Native (likely)

Voscours

Atelier de conversation

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$6.73/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
CyoCyo

CyoCyo

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

自己紹介、日常生活と趣味など、なんでも話してもいいです。発音や文法などが間違い時は、丁寧に直します。 勉強中にわからない文法と単語があれば、このフリートークで話しても大丈夫です。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lulu

Lulu

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

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Trista

Trista

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (513)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Mibao+Lily

Mibao+Lily

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🚣immersion program💞

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (64)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Dou L.

Dou L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ Verified ✅ 12-Year Mandarin Teacher ✅ Speak in 3 Days ✅ Beginner-Friendly ❤️ Mandarin Proficiency Certificate ❤️ Bachelor’s Degree ❤️ Teaching Qualification

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Antonio

Antonio

Letuelezioni

Studente di cinese a Shanghai, offro lezioni per tutte le età: apprendi la lingua per passione o per nuove opportunità!

Intermediate (B1)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ! 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか?!中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK!

Native
20,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Amy

Amy

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 yrs · 6 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Zoey

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certificate for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other languages

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (485)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jade

Jade

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

35yrs MS Chinese🎈HSK🌹BA Lit

Native
35 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +11
★ 5.0 (58)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
BaoLian H.

BaoLian H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Many years of experience as a Chinese teacher | Teaching subjects range from beginners to advanced Chinese learners ✅ HSK, HSKK, BCT ✅ Business Chinese ✅ Daily…

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Thiago

Suasaulasparticulares

Professor de Chinês

Not listed
10 years teaching
None listed
Portuguese
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
cman

cman

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China

二重チェックで安心!ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。

Native
13 lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
蕾

蕾

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Minnie

ChinaNative

italki · China

🔥40% OFF First Mandarin Booking🔥Advanced Certified 🏆9Yrs Exp & 5000+ Lessons

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (432)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Helena

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (54)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rongrong L.

Rongrong L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

👩🏻🏫 Internationally certified Chinese teacher | 📚 HSK | 👧 YCT for kids | 💼 Business Chinese | ✈️ Travel Chinese | We don't just learn the language, we also exp…

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hualing

Native (likely)

Tusclases

Clases en línea de Chino Mandarín , clases grupales, pagos mensuales con descuento

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

  • Exam prep
Cindy Tang

Cindy Tang

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$5.68/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sinda

Sinda

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Exam prep
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)

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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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