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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,226 of the 9,174 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

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

shuyu

shuyu

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL native‑Chinese tutor with years of teaching experience. I can tutor in Korean & English.

Native
9 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Helen中文教师

Helen中文教师

ChinaNative

italki · China

With 12 years of experience in Chinese language education, the youngest student is only 2 years old

Native
12 yrs · 19 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
Nike.W

Nike.W

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有3年的线上教学经验

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
花栗鼠Anna

花栗鼠Anna

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有理工科思维的语言老师

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 88% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin certificate, 8-year experience of teaching English, IELTS 7

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Deliverance小巫

Deliverance小巫

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin,Cantonese and Hakka teacher

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Qian

Qian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Benjamin

Benjamin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Benjamin 🇬🇧 UK University Lecturer ✈️ 10 years' experience 🔥 🔥. Let's speak fluent Chinese with

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Teddy

IndonesiaNative

italki · Indonesia

They call me a Polyglot but I just call myself a multilingual.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Indonesian +8
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Chinese

Chinese

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-friendly 🌻 | Structured Lessons 📚 | Real-life & Business Chinese 💼 | Customized Learning

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kay

Kay

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Knowledgeable polyglot with vast teaching experiences

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 4.9 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Orchid

Orchid

ChinaNative

italki · China

A teacher with 5 years of teaching experience. Friendly, patient and supportive

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +1
★ 4.6 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

To learn Chinese is to hold a key to China’s past and present.☕📚

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Merry

ChinaNative

italki · China

With IPA certification, more than 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 44 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +5
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Yi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Every little bit you say helps you make progress

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Queenie

Queenie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shuyan

Shuyan

ChinaNative

italki · China

在欧洲留学且拥有超过5年教学经验的中文母语教师

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
嵐LAN

嵐LAN

ChinaNative

italki · China

中日双语精通,深受英语圈跨日/中学习者喜爱。扎实奠定文法与听说基础。

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

wanshun

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有25年以上的教学经验,专注用汉字思维。

Native
25 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
董新燕

董新燕

ChinaNative

italki · China

4年多线上教学经验/语言学专业/中文考试HSK/YCT/儿童&成人教学/business/writing

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · Teaches A1–C2

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

Feng

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese and Russian language teacher with 7 years of experience

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Teacher Rui

Teacher Rui

ChinaNative

italki · China

"Interactive Classes | Cultural Bridges | Empowering Confident Communication ✨"

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
慢慢中文

慢慢中文

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

🌿 Gentle Mandarin|日本語OK|English Support|Business Chinese|初心者歓迎

Native
46 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Li

Li

ChinaNative

italki · China

Teach in a Thailand middle school

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.8 (10)
Replies to 95% 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 (3,468 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
AmazingTalker3,468$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,383$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
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, 9154 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1948 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, 3468 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2383 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

  • ChinaChina5,308 / 9,174
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,174
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,174
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,174
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,174
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,174
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,174
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,174

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 9,154 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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