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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,253 of the 9,200 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
7,253
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Cecelia

Cecelia

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Beginner-Friendly Mandarin Tutor | Pronunciation, Characters & Cultural Insight

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Junying

Junying

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
20 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Li

Li

ChinaNative

italki · China

not taking student at the moment

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lou

Lou

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Snowy

Snowy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Former Chinese teacher of international school\4000+hours teaching Kids and adults online

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tony

ChinaNative

italki · China

100% Patience, 100% Fun! Friendly, Engaging, and Effective Lessons Tailored to You!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Zwee

Zwee

ChinaNative

italki · China

Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hong

Hong

ChinaNative

italki · China

带你发现汉语之美

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dawn

Dawn

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 4.7 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Fiona

ChinaNative

italki · China

TCSOL & NTCE Certificated,more than six years of teaching experience,respect, kind, patient

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (14)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Leon

Leon

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

A Chinese language instructor at a U.S. university with over ten years of teaching experience.

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 94% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Pei

Pei

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Chloe.Liu

Chloe.Liu

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎤 Speaking & 💼 Business Coach | 📚 HSK 1-6 Expert | 🧩 Interactive & Personalized | ✨ Passionate

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

HUA

ChinaNative

italki · China

Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | HSK · HSKK · YCT . Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Xiaochen

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟Specializing in helping beginners (Fluent in English)✅5,000+ Hours Teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Anne

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌻English & Chinese Teacher 🎯Beginner-Friendly🌻Adults&Kids ❤️Speaking & Listening

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Elena

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn in context

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
琦芝Kay

琦芝Kay

ChinaNative

italki · China

I'm pleased to be your teacher helping you make a progress on Chinese language!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
雅望

雅望

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional teacher of Chinese as a foreign language

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Elsa

Elsa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Elaine

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Domingo

Domingo

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

Your best authentic Chinese teacher 🕺

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +6
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 93% of messages

Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yiwei

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
fanxy

fanxy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Master's in Chinese Teaching (MTCSOL) | HSK & Speaking | Culture & Beginners

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,496 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
AmazingTalker3,496$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,382$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
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$61$50–$804.9★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, 9181 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7234 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1947 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, 3496 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2382 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 $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
$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

  • ChinaChina5,334 / 9,200
  • TaiwanTaiwan731 / 9,200
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,200
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,200
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,200
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,200
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,200
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,200

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 7,253 native speakers.

Across 9,181 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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