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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,260 of the 9,204 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
7,260
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Jiao

Jiao

ChinaNative

italki · China

10 years teaching Chinese as a second language experience.

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

CeciliaZhang

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 89% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Chen

Chen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Patient teacher with Rich experience in Fun and Creative Class

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Serena

ChinaNative

italki · China

NTEC (TQC), Certificate of Mandarin Proficiency Test (First Class-GradeB)

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Zhaozong

ChinaNative

italki · China

Master degree in teaching Chinese and French (certified DELF examiner A1 to B2 )

Native
50+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Maggie~qiu

Maggie~qiu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Unlock your unique learning superpower!

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Elise英语+HSK

Elise英语+HSK

ChinaNative

italki · China

3000+lessons ✅English✅ HSK 3.0✅IGCSE/Alevel✅TESOL Certified teacher✅18 years of teaching experience

Native
18 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Krystal

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yongbin

Yongbin

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅ Certified Polyglot Tutor ✅ Writer & Global Traveler ✅ Humoruos and patient ✅ MA in Sociology

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +9
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Shera

Shera

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 91% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xinli

Xinli

ChinaNative

italki · China

4 yrs teaching, CTCSOL, personalized, 20 yrs in business and trade, 🎓Mechanical Engineering+RUC MBA

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

gengruiliang

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.4 (25)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yiqi.イキ

Yiqi.イキ

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

🌟 Practical, immersive teaching through images, games, and real-life language use. 🌟

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn Chinese the fun way — no boring drills, just real communication! (TV dramas, culture…)

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Luna蕾

Luna蕾

ChinaNative

italki · China

5 years+ of experience Chinese Mandarin. With credential in MTCSOL. A Youtuber.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +6
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Kuan

Kuan

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

擁有對各程度與年齡的多樣教學經驗!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
lele

lele

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Spencer

ChinaNative

italki · China

✨Certified Teacher | Fun & Effective Lessons | Long-Term Students Rewarded | 6+ Years✨

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Abby

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Certified Chinese teacher focusing on conversation!

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Phoebe

Phoebe

ChinaNative

italki · China

6 years teaching experience

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Siwen

Siwen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn with a 10K+ TikTok Creator | Master Trendy & Practical Chinese

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 4.9 (17)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Liu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Beijinger with 5 years of experience

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +1
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lancer

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Ph.D. & MBA Mandarin Educator | Master Chinese with Clarity, Confidence, and Joy

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有两年国际中文教师经验的认证老师

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • 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 (3,501 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
AmazingTalker3,501$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, 9185 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7241 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1944 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, 3501 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

  • ChinaChina5,340 / 9,204
  • TaiwanTaiwan733 / 9,204
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China102 / 9,204
  • South KoreaSouth Korea58 / 9,204
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,204
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,204
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,204
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,204

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 7,260 native speakers.

Across 9,185 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $33 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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