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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.

Emma

Emma

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chinese

Chinese

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
★ 4.8 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Peterlou

Peterlou

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese and Manchu tutor 汉语和满语教师

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (29)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kenneth

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

TESOL国际认证英语教师,30年英语教学经验,曾任中加国际学校校长及环球雅思主管,教你听说自如,不死记硬背,建立英语语感的方法。

Native
30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Meijie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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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
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-friendly |Practical Chinese | Pronunciation Correction

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Genia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yating

ChinaNative

italki · China

硕士毕业于英国卡迪夫大学; 10 years teaching experience+standard accent

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

MISS

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Sophie

ChinaNative

italki · China

8 years experience. Teaching is my passion.

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yueyue

Yueyue

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Feihong

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lucy

Lucy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Johnson

Johnson

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有超过10年教学经验的汉语教师。

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lexie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certificated Chinese Teacher(汉语教师资格证) with over 5 years teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

I had rich experence in teaching Chinese almost 20 years,espcially in HSK.

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有5年线下教学经验

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Serena

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Amber

Amber

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Xinyi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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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