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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,226 of the 9,167 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
7,226
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

4,547 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Amanda

Amanda

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,687)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
煊宇 周.

煊宇 周.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A native speaker, certified in teaching Chinese for 20 years,specialized in HSK1_6,Business Chinese,Chinese for children,conversational Chinese,Chinese PinYin,…

Native
21 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (139)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Alice

China

Classgap · China

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Jane Z

Jane Z

ChinaNative

LanguaTalk · China

Certified Experienced Teacher/Writing/Speech/Exam Prep/Pronunciation/Character

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Fenjuan

Fenjuan

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Fluent Chinese lessons for all levels with a native teacher, focused on pronunciation and writing

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Cheng Qing

Cheng Qing

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Amy

Amy

Native

Apprentus

CTCSOL Certified Chinese (Mandarin ) teacher - 1:1 Tailor-made Chinese (Mandarin) online lessons for Adults

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joann

Joann

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Speak English with Confidence

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2,915)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Alex

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +9
★ 5.0 (1,590)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
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
Jack S.

Jack S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ Patient & Certified Tutor | Helping Beginners❤️ Build Strong Listening & Speaking Skills | Conversational 🗣️ | Business 💼 | Travel ✈️ | HSK Prep 📘-

Native
7 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (124)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sun

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

你好 (Nǐ hǎo)! Hello! I'm Sun.

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish
★ 5.0 (22)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Xiuhui

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m a native Mandarin speaker who is friendly, patient and encouraging.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
CyoCyo

CyoCyo

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

自己紹介、日常生活と趣味など、なんでも話してもいいです。発音や文法などが間違い時は、丁寧に直します。 勉強中にわからない文法と単語があれば、このフリートークで話しても大丈夫です。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Xiumin

Xiumin

Native

Apprentus

Chinese Tutoring – Learn Mandarin Online with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Amber

Amber

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Ex cabin crew|Toeic 955

Native
3 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (2,584)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Qingjing

Qingjing

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
17 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,485)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

Kids, HSK & IB specialist | Govt-Certified (CTCSOL) | 14,000+ lessons

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,349)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Pailin S.

Pailin S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher with 12 years experience

Native
12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Emily

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jinjin

Native

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua cinese offre lezione per principianti e conversazione e la pronuncia pinyin

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ! 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか?!中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK!

Native
20,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuchen

Yuchen

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Comprehensive Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing for Daily Life and Business

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
RITA

RITA

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

👉Give it a try- $3/ 25min

Native
15 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2,227)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 7,226 native speakers.

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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