daniel
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
simple words to speak english
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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7,384 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,852 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$9.60/h
Median / hour
$6.83–$10
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
1,852
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,852 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yang J.
NativePreply · China
🔹 10-Year Experienced Native Tutor 🔹 Preply verified tutor 🔹 CTCSOL Certified 🔹 Mandarin Level 2A 🔹 master Kids/Adults Mandarin 🔹 Business and functional Chine…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Scarlett
Nativeitalki · China
一名热爱语言的中医
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sibel
Tusclases
Tutor de idioma Chino Mandarín básico nivel HSK1, todas las edades
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$1.41/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
XiaoHa
NativeCafetalk · China
声調・発音・流暢さをチェック！中国語朗読を丁寧にフィードバックします。
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Cheng J.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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米婭老師+
AmazingTalker · China
🍭教學經驗豐富，🍭定制專屬學習計劃，🍭課堂上充滿趣味互動。
- Advanced (C1)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Bingxin Z.
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Ease through Fun Conversations | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Kids' Chinese | Everyday Conversations for Adults | Travel✈ | Friendly for…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Russell
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with some programming knowledge.一个懂点编程的中文老师
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Frida
Tusclases
Maestra de chino-español desde casa para nivel básico y medio
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$6.75/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
海鸥 Kamome
NativeCafetalk · China
中国のお客様・取引先とのコミュニケーションに。実際の仕事場面に近い中国語を、一緒に練習します。
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Ann
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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甘老师
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Int'l Chinese | Kids, HSK 🧒
- Beginner (A1)
- 34 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Jinghan C.
NativePreply · China
4 Years of Experience as a Chinese Language Tutor | A Teacher Who Empowers You to Speak Chinese with Confidence | Break Through Speaking Barriers from Zero
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Linda
Nativeitalki · China
🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Isabel
Tusclases
Las mejores clases de chino mandarín, además de la enseñanza de su historia
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$1.41/h
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Bonny
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Purchase the PDF file of the Mandarin picture book Bobo's Forest Adventure, which includes Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English translations. The file wi…
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
刘涵萌
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$10/h
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Chen
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Advanced Chinese Teacher | B
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sijia Q.
NativePreply · China
A Chinese tutor with 3 years of experience, helping you improve your Chinese skills efficiently!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Cheng
Nativeitalki · China
中文教师|普通话|HSK1-6|日常对话|少儿中文|发音纠正|语法讲解
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Alexandra
Tusclases
Curso de chino mandarín para principiantes
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yesis
Cafetalk · South Korea
Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Cangchuan Y.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 352 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 108 | $34 | $26–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7365 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4592 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2773 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 352 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 108 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
- China3,896 / 7,384
- Taiwan624 / 7,384
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,384- South Korea53 / 7,384
Japan45 / 7,384
Malaysia29 / 7,384
United States28 / 7,384
Canada19 / 7,384
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (1,852 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 7,365 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 $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, 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 29, 2026
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