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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

5,740 of the 8,112 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $18 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$10–$24
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
5,740
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

5,741 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Tang

Tang

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

✨ English Grammar | Test Prep

Native
42 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Danying Z.

Danying Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Chinese Tutor with 5 Years of Experience, Teaching in Chinese/English/Portuguese, Specializing in Beginner Chinese, Conversational Skills, and HSK Ex…

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Allison

Allison

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native speaker of Hakka (Chinese)🔥 Limited-time special offer 👊客家话母语者✨资深客家话老师🔥限时课程特惠

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Olivia

Olivia

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🥇English Conversation/Business

Native
17 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Oliver T.

Oliver T.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Real-Life Mandarin | Beginner-Friendly | English or Spanish Support

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chao

Chao

ChinaNative

italki · China

No More Fear of Speaking| Adult Conversational Chinese| Chinese Heritage Teens Tutoring HSK IGCSE

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Sammy

Sammy

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🌍 Learn for the real world.

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Cai-Chen K.

Cai-Chen K.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

NO awkward textbook phrases, let’s learn some useful ones Friendly interactive teaching | Tattoo artist 1. Building the confidence of speak up. 2. Knowing the…

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Vman

Vman

ChinaNative

italki · China

A certified Chinese tutor with 3 years teaching and 5 years work experience in foreign enterprises.

Native
36 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Cherry

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

English speaking | interview

Native
13 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Di W.

Di W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Let's Learn Chinese Together in a Fun and Easy Way!

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Sylvia

Sylvia

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Creative and Beyond Surface-Level, Academic Mandarin. Experienced, Certified Native Teacher.

Native
25 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +5
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
JingYu

JingYu

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎓Eng for Kids & Teens

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wenli Z.

Wenli Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A patient and enthusiastic Chinese tutor | beginner friendly | HSK courses | tailored class

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuly

Yuly

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 92% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ming

Ming

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

Pronunciation🏆Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

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

Chang H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Bilingual 🇺🇸🇨🇳 teacher with Cross-Cultural Experience. Speak Chinese with Confidence (Beginner-Friendly)

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sherry

Sherry

ChinaNative

italki · China

两年对外汉语教学经验

Native
30 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Xiuyan

Xiuyan

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

TESOL | Conversational & Adult

Native
20 lessons
Not listed
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A2

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

Fengyan H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A super patient and friendly Chinese teacher, Cathy

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Derek

Derek

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced English / IELTS and Chinese teacher, being an overall IELTS band 8 and TEM-8 holder

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaiting

Kaiting

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Certified teacher

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hikou T.

Hikou T.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Doraemon Teaching Method 🐱|📖 HSK Preparation|💬 Daily Conversation|👄 Pronunciation Correction

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Audrey普通话

Audrey普通话

ChinaNative

italki · China

三年经验,有普通话证书,商务,口语,入门,考试,语法

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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
AmazingTalker2,954$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,324$22$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,005$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap511$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk192$13$9.51–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$33$25–$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
Wyzant27$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
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 8093 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5721 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2372 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1005 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.51 and $15, 192 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 136 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, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,486 / 8,112
  • TaiwanTaiwan672 / 8,112
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China90 / 8,112
  • South KoreaSouth Korea54 / 8,112
  • JapanJapan48 / 8,112
  • MalaysiaMalaysia42 / 8,112
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 8,112
  • CanadaCanada22 / 8,112

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 5,740 native speakers.

Across 8,093 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, 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 October 1, 2026

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