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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

4,600 of the 7,366 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $16 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.

$16/h
Median / hour
$7.92–$22
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
4,600
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Dongdong

Dongdong

ChinaNative

italki · China

Enthusiastic, Patient and Interesting Chinese tutor, Native Mandarin, Hakkas, Conversation/HSK/YCT

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Gin

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ping

ChinaNative

italki · China

IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mr.Gomez

Mr.Gomez

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK,HSKK,YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Alvin

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Eric

Eric

ChinaNative

italki · China

5年教学经验:专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Alex

Alex

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有三年教学经验的汉语导师,让你流利说汉语!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Zhang

Zhang

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟CTCSOL Chinese Teacher Certificate.7 years of teaching experience, can teach adults and children.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nana

Nana

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Lu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-friendly | Fast-track Pinyin |Practical Chinese | Pronunciation Correction

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Wen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Feihong

ChinaNative

italki · China

A patient teacher who will make your Chinese learning journey fun, engaging and rewarding.

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Serena

Serena

ChinaNative

italki · China

Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Huiyan

Huiyan

ChinaNative

italki · China

耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Xinyi

Xinyi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
蓉蓉老师Ella

蓉蓉老师Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

内地语文教师/毕业于北京师范大学/擅长阅读理解、古诗词、绘本阅读、作文

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Amber

Amber

ChinaNative

italki · China

Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yueyue

ChinaNative

italki · China

🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Meijie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Zoey

Zoey

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese teacher with years of experience

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Tina

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅Certified CTCSOL Teacher✅Doctoral degree with over 10 years experience ✅HSK✅YCT✅Oral Chinese✅Busine

Native
47 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Alexandra

ChinaNative

italki · China

✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Kevin

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
italki340$18$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus102$34$26–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7347 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4581 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2766 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, 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, 340 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 102 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

  • ChinaChina3,888 / 7,366
  • TaiwanTaiwan622 / 7,366
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,366
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,366
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,366
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,366
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,366
  • CanadaCanada18 / 7,366

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. We list 4,600 native speakers.

Across 7,347 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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