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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.

David

David

ChinaNative

italki · China

I’m certified Confucius Institute teacher. The students I tutored in Chinese exam, all 100% passed.

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Celine

ChinaNative

italki · China

HSK&Cantonese

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mu

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

預約課程時,記得和上課時間前後的人間隔15分鐘呦。請於平日預約課程,因為週末(台灣時間)我不會上線check,謝謝大家~

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
May

May

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese teacher with 8+ years of teaching experience in China and Canada.

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Carrie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional & responsible teacher

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jiatong

Jiatong

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Ruby

Ruby

ChinaNative

italki · China

Shanghainese Specialist Survival Shanghainese & Beginner Mandarin 上海话老师|实用上海话 & 零基础普通话

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.8 (23)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Sofia

Sofia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Eva

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐️十年以上专业认证教学经验Professional & Certified Teacher with over 10 Years Experience ⬆️ 定制化高效提升你的中文普通话/上海话水平

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Crystal

ChinaNative

italki · China

种一棵树最好的时间是二十年前,其次是现在。The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cantonese +2
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jimi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Profesora de chino lengua nativa, 4 años de experiencia, clases personalizadas a todos los niveles.

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jing

ChinaNative

italki · China

Unlock your potential! Fun Chinese with a experienced, professional Chinese teacher !

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

molly

ChinaNative

italki · China

活泼有趣的课堂

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Gogo

Gogo

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced and CTCSOL Certified teacher

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lora

ChinaNative

italki · China

🍵5 years experience/kids/books/songs/games/speaking confidently🪐

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
klavier

klavier

ChinaNative

italki · China

7Years of teaching experienceHSK/GAPSK/PLSE/小學語文

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · Teaches A1–C2

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

You

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
NiNi

NiNi

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

🌻 Premium Coach for Real-World Mandarin: From Business to Street Food! (Expats & Beginners Welcome)

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Malay +4
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Qianqian

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lashonda

Lashonda

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Liko

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Cantonese +2
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jo

ChinaNative

italki · China

Fully certified teacher/6 years international school and online/HSK,YCT,IGCSE,A-level,GAPSK

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Aurora

ChinaNative

italki · China

💥News Anchor-Level Mandarin💥Certified Tutor💥Highly Experienced💥Daily After-class Support

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

RiverLiu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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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