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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

1,840 of the 4,370 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$29
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,840
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Jianxin

Jianxin

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌊CTCSOL-certified Tutor🌊Trilingual(CN/EN/ES)🌊Business Chinese🌊HSK/HSKK Specialist🌊For Beginners

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

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

Juan

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
林佳敏

林佳敏

ChinaNative

italki · China

Personalized | HSK | Kids & Teens | Business &Travel Chinese | Practical & Daily|Patient Native

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Elsa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mr.Gomez

Mr.Gomez

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK,HSKK,YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Eric

ChinaNative

italki · China

5年教学经验:专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Serena

Serena

ChinaNative

italki · China

Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
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
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
Amber

Amber

ChinaNative

italki · China

Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Meijie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Alexandra

Alexandra

ChinaNative

italki · China

✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Kevin

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EasyChineseLULU

EasyChineseLULU

ChinaNative

italki · China

🔥Relaxed & Encouraging Chinese Conversation Teacher!

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jimi

Jimi

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Vera.Wei

Vera.Wei

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lancer

Lancer

United StatesNative

italki · United States

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

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

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gao

Gao

ChinaNative

italki · China

Multilingual Mandarin teacher|Fun, patient, interactive|Conversational

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有两年国际中文教师经验的认证老师

Native
45 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Wai

Wai

ChinaNative

italki · China

A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emily

Emily

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yilin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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
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
Classgap380$18$15–$225.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki133$16$14–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Apprentus43$34$27–$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
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4351 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 1821 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2530 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2320 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $22, 380 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 133 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 43 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

  • ChinaChina1,552 / 4,370
  • TaiwanTaiwan250 / 4,370
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,370
  • South KoreaSouth Korea26 / 4,370
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,370
  • VietnamVietnam12 / 4,370
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China11 / 4,370
  • MalaysiaMalaysia9 / 4,370

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 1,840 native speakers.

Across 4,351 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and italki, 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 28, 2026

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