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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,227 of the 9,169 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $17 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$17/h
Median / hour
$9.00–$24
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,227
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

1,348 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin Teacher🌟For Kids & Beginners🌟Patient & Experienced🌟Focus on speaking, Tones&Fun learning

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Evelyn

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certificated teacher with 5 years experience 💬English / Cantonese💬HSK/YCT❤️Conversation❤️Kids

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Jayson

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Shao

ChinaNative

italki · China

从入门到入室,从目前到三千年前

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Frank

Frank

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese & English teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience.

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Emma

Emma

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional Mandarin teacher with over 7 years of experience

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Tinashi

Tinashi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (100)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Winnie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (89)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mandy

Mandy

ChinaNative

italki · China

5+ Years|Native Chinese Teacher|English and Italian Speaker|Conversation Specialist

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ying

Ying

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (89)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jason

Jason

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified TESOL/Chinese Teacher

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 4.9 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lexi

Lexi

ChinaNative

italki · China

🐱Master of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics🐱10 Years Teaching Experience🐱Rich teaching methods

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 4.9 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Manni

ChinaNative

italki · China

Individualized teaching , stimulating your learning motivation and teaching with pleasure

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (86)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jasmine

Jasmine

ChinaNative

italki · China

Over five years of teaching experience in Chinese+really patient+standard Mandarin

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (89)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nancy

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Immersive learning environment & Rich experience in teaching children and adults

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (89)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Liza

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified CTCSOL teacher with over 600 hours of teaching experience

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Zoe

Zoe

ChinaNative

italki · China

超过10年对外汉语教学经验

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

Overseas Study Experience、Mandarin Certificate、International Chinese Teacher Certificate

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hebe

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified teacher for HSK AND YCT 🎓Over 8 years of experience

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sandra

Sandra

ChinaNative

italki · China

Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +4
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Han

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn Chinese and have fun!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (82)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Eleanor

Eleanor

ChinaNative

italki · China

friendly and comfortable lesson

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (82)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
蔡佩璇

蔡佩璇

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Children’s Chinese 🧸 | Basic Chinese 📍 | Adult Conversations 🗣️ 專長於兒童中文、基礎中文與成人主題會話,助你在輕鬆有趣的環境中學習

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Basma

Basma

ChinaNative

italki · China

Until the day we meet in class, hope you enjoy every single moment of your life ✨✨

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,466 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
AmazingTalker3,466$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,380$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
Classgap559$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk208$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus153$33$25–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$50$42–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo19from $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, 9150 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7208 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1942 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, 3466 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2380 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, 559 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 208 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 153 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $42 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,312 / 9,169
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,169
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China101 / 9,169
  • South KoreaSouth Korea58 / 9,169
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,169
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,169
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,169
  • CanadaCanada26 / 9,169

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 7,227 native speakers.

Across 9,150 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 13, 2026

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