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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,167 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
9,167
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Kai L.

Kai L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Top teacher-training university | 5+ Years Experience | Mandarin & Cantonese | Business + Daily Chinese

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (69)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Biman Z.

Biman Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Graduated from a top Chinese university ✅ Major in Chinese Language and Literature ✅ Certified Chinese Language Trainer ✅ Specialize in oral Chinese for absolu…

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (68)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yaru F.

Yaru F.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📚 HSK support | 🗣️ Chinese Listening & Speaking Tutor | 🎉Beginner-Friendly | 🚀 Proven progress with students | 🤝 Tailored teaching for you | 🍵 Pronunciation &…

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (67)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Celia L.

Celia L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

5+ Years Experience | Conversation, Grammar & HSK | Patient & professional |

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (70)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jianguang Y.

Jianguang Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Magic Chinese Certified Instructor with 20 years of experience

Native
23 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (67)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Nicole H.

Nicole H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Siyuan T.

Siyuan T.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🏆 Fun and humorous 🏆 Daily Conversation 🏆 5 years experience

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (64)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Zixin L.

Zixin L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅Beginner and Kids-friendly✅HSK HSKK ✅Speaking improvement ✅Business Chinese ✅Chinese for travel🏅7 years teaching experience |👨‍🏫certified teacher of Confucius…

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +5
★ 4.9 (66)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
YuTing L.

YuTing L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Learn Mandarin for Real Life | Speak, Connect & Enjoy Chinese 🇨🇳

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +4
★ 5.0 (61)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Andrea L.

Andrea L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✓ Business Chinese | HSK | Conversational Mandarin | 10+ Years Teaching Excellence with a verified teaching certificate ✓ Exam & Interview prep ✓ Beginner Frie…

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (60)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
迦南 翟.

迦南 翟.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Chinese for Beginners | Speak from Day 1 (HSK & Conversation) | 3500+ Lessons

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (58)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Victoria N.

Victoria N.

Malaysia

Preply · Malaysia

Certified Multilingual Preply Tutor | English, Mandarin, Japanese & Malay | 9+ Years Experience

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Malay +2
★ 4.9 (62)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mona Z.

Mona Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌈 Chinese tutor from the Capital of China Beijing!🔥Standard pronunciation 🏆 Business Chinese 🏆Adult conversation 🏆 Pinyin 🏆 Zero basis 🌟 Medium high🌈HSK Test🌈C…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (56)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Cheng L.

Cheng L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Prof. Dr. & researcher — 7 years of Mandarin (Spiral & Sticky method)

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (55)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Winnie Z.

Winnie Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified tutor with 3 years of experience, focusing on HSK, YCT, BSC teaching

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yinghua L.

Yinghua L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Senior Chinese Tutor | 8 years of experience, teaching Chinese as my lifelong career. Professional tailor‑made courses. Witness real progress after just one le…

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (56)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jie C.

Jie C.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Master Chinese with real-world insights🔥& customized lessons🍀with experienced Chinese marketer🦸from TOP Intl Brands|💼 Business✏️HSK💬Conversational🌟Culture Them…

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (54)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaihung H.

Kaihung H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Learn Mandarin with Ease – Speak with Confidence!

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (54)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chunyu B.

Chunyu B.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌟 Speak Chinese with Confidence & Have Fun!

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Fei G.

Fei G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🏆Certified Tutor✅Adaptable✅Well‑Organized✅Helps Beginners💪Develops Excellent Listening & Speaking Skills💼Business Field ✈️Travel ✅HSK📚 Possessing professional…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
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)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shuching C.

Shuching C.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

😊Active💕Passionate👌Real-Life Conversation👀Useful Phrase 😇Enjoyable teaching style✅All levels

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Heng L.

Heng L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Chinese language Teacher with 8 years of experience

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
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
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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

Chinese tutors: FAQ

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.

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $9.24 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.

Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 7,226 native speakers.

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 track 9,167 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,467 tutors.

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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