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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

2,061 of the 4,632 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$15–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,061
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

230 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Ting

Ting

ChinaNative

italki · China

Patient & Encouraging Mandarin Teacher | Kids & Beginners | 3000+ Lessons ✨

Native
12 lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$25/h
Trial $7.00
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Sophie

Sophie

ChinaNative

italki · China

9 years experience/CTCSOL/HSK1-9/Chinese for Professionals/IB Chinese/daily speaking💕

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$30/h
Trial $12
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Juan

Juan

ChinaNative

italki · China

Real Talk Mandarin | Immersive & Interactive | 100% Tailored | Rich Materials

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$15/h
Trial $5.00
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Susie

Susie

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL Certified|A level Mandarin Certificate|Personalized Course|Fun and Relaxed Class

Native
28 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$21/h
Trial $15
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Zoe

Zoe

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner friendly /Enthusiastic and patient tutor /Enjoyable teaching style /HSK /YCT /Chinese speak

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$16/h
Trial $8.00
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Zoe

Zoe

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
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jingjing

jingjing

ChinaNative

italki · China

4+ Years Experience | Daily Conversation & HSK

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$15/h
Trial $7.00
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Hesu

Hesu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Your Mandarin guide here to help you! Go 'Hola'-> '你好‘!

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$30/h
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Lisa

Lisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese, English & German Teacher | Academic Researcher & University Teacher

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$80/h
Trial $15
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Clara

Clara

ChinaNative

italki · China

An immersive Chinese journey to think, understand, and speak with confidence.

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $8.00
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Jingqi

Jingqi

ChinaNative

italki · China

A professional teacher with a master's degree and a CTCSOL certificate

Native
11 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$15/h
Trial $10
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Yang

Yang

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-Friendly Chinese & Japanese Teacher | Relaxed Conversation and Real-Life Language

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +4
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $10
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YUAN

YUAN

ChinaNative

italki · China

Adult Only🌟HSK5-6+ Specified|Australia Bachelor|Financial Consultant Background

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$25/h
Trial $10
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Marina

Marina

ChinaNative

italki · China

A Chinese language instructor with four years of teaching experience and a professional degree

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$26/h
Trial $7.99
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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
italki235$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus73$34$27–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$415.0★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, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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, 235 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina1,751 / 4,632
  • TaiwanTaiwan262 / 4,632
  • South KoreaSouth Korea27 / 4,632
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,632
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,632
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 4,632
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
  • MalaysiaMalaysia11 / 4,632

Popular Chinese lesson types

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 2,061 native speakers.

Across 4,613 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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