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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

7,226 of the 9,167 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

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

Li B.

Li B.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Certified Chinese Mandarin Tutor for Beginning or Advanced Study

Native (likely)
21 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4,635)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$45/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Lin L.

Lin L.

Native

Wyzant

Expert Math, Chemistry and Physics Tutor

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,312)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely

$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Wei C.

Wei C.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced Math/Physics PhD with Patience and Humor

Native (likely)
2,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,060)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$300/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Cecilia L.

Cecilia L.

Native

Wyzant

Harvard Graduates, Individualized learning Chinese, AP/HSK/IB tests

Native
2,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (550)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
$55/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Rae L.

Rae L.

Native

Wyzant

Online Mandarin Chinese tutor

Native
1,000+ hours taught
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (358)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$30/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Cassie L.

Cassie L.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Mandarin Chinese Mentor and AP/SAT Chinese Instructor

Native (likely)
12 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (269)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely

$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)

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Ying W.

Ying W.

Native

Wyzant

Mandarin Chinese & Cantonese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
Cantonese
★ 5.0 (208)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$59/h
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David F. L.

David F. L.

Native

Wyzant

TOEFL Tutor | Accent Coach & Former Writing Tutor

Native
1,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (153)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$137/h
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Siwen X.

Siwen X.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced Mandarin Teacher

Native (likely)
1,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (147)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely

$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Jen Z.

Jen Z.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Native Chinese Certified teacher with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience

Native (likely)
20 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (77)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Ella C.

Ella C.

Native

Wyzant

Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor | Beginner-Friendly

Native
28 hours taught
None listed
Cantonese
★ 5.0 (19)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
$50/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Weifen D.

Weifen D.

Native

Wyzant

Native Chinese speaker standard Mandarin tutor

Native
49 hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (9)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$30/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Taishen L.

Taishen L.

Native

Wyzant

Native Mandarin Speaker & Certified High School Teacher

Native
28 hours taught
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$50/h
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Xiting D.

Xiting D.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Certified Native Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Native (likely)
22 hours taught
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$50/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Frank G.

Frank G.

Native

Wyzant

Native Chinese Speaker | Mandarin Tutor

Native
26 hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Melody W.

Melody W.

Native

Wyzant

Teaching certificate and 5+ years of online Teaching Experience

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$50/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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
AmazingTalker3,467$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,379$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
Apprentus151$33$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$55$45–$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, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 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, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 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 $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 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

  • ChinaChina5,307 / 9,167
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,167
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,167
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,167
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,167
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,167
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,167

Popular Chinese lesson types

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 9,147 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 12, 2026

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