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NativeAmazingTalker · China
Experienced, boost skills
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (191)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$16/h
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4,620 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,156 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
1,156
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
264 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Eileen
italki · Singapore
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$6.80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
朱红艳 朱.
NativePreply · China
1.I teach kids to adults , no matter you are beginner or not , with nearly 2 years of Chinese experience . 2. Positive , patient , encouraging , big passion on…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Shirley
Tusclasesparticulares
Nativa de chino (mandarín) ofrece clases y práctica de conversación en Valencia y online. ¡Para todos los niveles!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
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- No reviews yet
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Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Hanyizi
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (119)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Elsa
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Haijuan D.
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese Tutor|Patient & Friendly|Beginners & Over 8 years old kids Welcome
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
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- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Lisa
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases de chino online método 100% conversación de una manera fácil y divertida además económica. Contáctame! ;)
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- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$15/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
hsinchan
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let's have a quick conversation in Chinese!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
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
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
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selina
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (119)
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Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lisa
Nativeitalki · China
🥇 Certified💫Daily Life Coach🌟Business Chinese Specialist💫4 Years Experience🌟Bilingual (En&Cn）
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Jason C.
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 2 years of experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.25
Xinyi
Tusclasesparticulares
Ofrezco clases de chino (nivel básico/intermedio),conversación y apoyo
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$14/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ying ying
NativeCafetalk · China
自然な中国語を話そう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Hannah
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Learn
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎁Pro Thai Basic Conversation🎁
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (99)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Serena
Nativeitalki · China
Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Heng-Tse H.
NativePreply · Taiwan
If you love making friends, chatting, and getting to know people from different cultures, then my class is perfect for you! I focus on practical speaking and r…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Qiqi
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora nativa de chino imparte clase a todos los niveles y edades( conversación en Chino, aprender vocabulario, cultura etc..)
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- New tutor
- Not listed
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- No reviews yet
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Jayde Wang
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let’s talk about what you love! From lifestyle and food to shopping, trends, and sports.
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Christine
NativeClassgap · China
I'm a online Chinese tutor with more than 5 years experience teaching all age groups.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/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 | 225 | $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 | 71 | $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, 4601 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 2032 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2569 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, 225 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 71 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
- China1,741 / 4,620
- Taiwan262 / 4,620
South Korea27 / 4,620
Japan26 / 4,620
United States16 / 4,620
Vietnam13 / 4,620
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,620
Malaysia11 / 4,620
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,156 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,601 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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