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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

4,577 of the 7,329 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $16 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.

$16/h
Median / hour
$7.92–$22
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
4,577
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

2,104 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yan

Yan

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (135)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Gao L.

Gao L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Chinese tutor with +10 years teaching experience. Expert in HSK1-6 courses and exams. and HSKK spoken language | Standard Mandarin Class | YCT (Kids…

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Wen

Wen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Pattie H

Pattie H

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

初中級ステップアップ/わかりにくい文法&単語等日本語で解説/正式なHSK模擬練習あり

Native
9 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Rebecca

Rebecca

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🌍Students 20+ Countries

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (887)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sally

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 4.9 (77)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep

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Ping M.

Ping M.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Top university master's degree | CTCSOL Certified International Chinese Teacher | Beginner-friendly | Personalized study plans | HSK & YCT tutoring | Speaking…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
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
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Yanina Yu

Yanina Yu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

✩全員にお勧め✩中国語に少し興味があるが、本当に自分に向いているかどうかと不安の方・講師との相性チェック等にお勧めします

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
I

I

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

beginners•HSK Test•grammar

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (868)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Jing X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

6+Years Experienced Certified Chinese tutor Friendly&Patiently |Specializing in Beginners, Speaking & HSK

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (52)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Luna

Luna

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Xinyi

Xinyi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
jing.Z

jing.Z

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

This lesson will be tailored to each individual’s level, so even beginner level students can enjoy speaking in Chinese.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ivy

Ivy

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

💡You can speak confidently

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (841)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mengyuan G.

Mengyuan G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🔥 Learn Chinese with Joy & Confidence 🐣 | 🎓 CTCSOL Certified & Master’s in Language Education | 🗣️ Speaking • 🎯 Pronunciation • 📚 HSK

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (52)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
蓉蓉老师Ella

蓉蓉老师Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

内地语文教师/毕业于北京师范大学/擅长阅读理解、古诗词、绘本阅读、作文

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Enrico

Enrico

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (16)
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Noranekochan

Noranekochan

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

你的中文安全练习场,说错比不说伟大一万倍!

Native
16 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Enrollment

Enrollment

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Children English

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (829)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yan W.

Yan W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ CTCSOL Certification ✅ 5Years of Teaching Experience ✅ HSK ✅ Daily Chinese Conversation ✅ Customized Courses ✅ Suitable for Learners of All Levels ✅ Multilin…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (52)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Melissa

Melissa

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
28 lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 4.2 (6)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
lara

lara

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki317$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus88$34$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$415.0★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 $24, 7310 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4558 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2752 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2320 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 510 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 317 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 88 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina3,867 / 7,329
  • TaiwanTaiwan621 / 7,329
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,329
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,329
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,329
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,329
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,329
  • CanadaCanada18 / 7,329

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. We list 4,577 native speakers.

Across 7,310 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 $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, italki, 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 September 29, 2026

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