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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

116 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
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
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
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
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
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

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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
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
Nore

Nore

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (408)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
yokosan

yokosan

Japan

italki · Japan

Learn Practical Japanese Conversation! /実践会話が得意!主打地道实用日语会话 / 🉑中文 /【日本人通訳案内士🇨🇳&現役看護師】が教える医療中国語講座🏥

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (384)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Grace

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (345)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
小包老师

小包老师

ChinaNative

italki · China

let's chat ;) >>>more than 5 years of tutoring experience; eccentric; diversity friendly ))))))

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (338)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MuYun

MuYun

ChinaNative

italki · China

7 years teaching experience

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (297)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

RuruHuang

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (262)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Learn

Learn

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023|Top 1% 2024–2026|Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄|Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗|经验满满💯

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +7
★ 5.0 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chloe黄

Chloe黄

ChinaNative

italki · China

🔥6 years 5000+hours teaching experiences🥇HSK🥇conversation 🔥Adults🔥Kids

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (222)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Zhang

ChinaNative

italki · China

My specialties:Chinese literature/Ancient Chinese poetry/Beginners/words Proverbs idioms explanation

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Michael

Michael

ChinaNative

italki · China

Conversational Chinese Tutor | 1000+ hours | English B2

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (178)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Zhu

Zhu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional voice and presentation coach

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (175)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Freya

Freya

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (156)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Moka

Moka

ChinaNative

italki · China

*Master degree * 20 years teaching experience*From Beijing,no accent,speak pure Chinese*

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (154)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Susie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Conversational Mandarin for Adults & Teenagers and kids

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (149)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jack

Jack

ChinaNative

italki · China

italki Excellent Chinese Teacher, April – October 2026 🏅

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
German +2
★ 5.0 (146)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lanffy

Lanffy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (143)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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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