Samrina
Apprentus
Online English courses for children, teens and adults
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,433
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
135 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Zhi
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese — casual, beginner to intermediate
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Rewan
Apprentus
Chinese for Beginners / Information about the Chinese Language
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- New tutor
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- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Felicia
Apprentus
Chinese native teacher with 9 years of experience.
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hong
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese✅英语,汉语,德语三语教学🎊1年教学经验|🗣️发音标准|📚HSK1-6|💡儿童入门+成人入门&提升📨日常用语|✍🏻书面表达|👍汉字教学🌈YCT少儿|🌟帮助纠正发音⭕️全水平适配|📚初学者
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- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +1
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Liu
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin with a 20+ Year Experienced Teacher
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Ariel
Apprentus
Learn Real-Life Mandarin with a Korean Teacher | Speaking, Pronunciation & Conversation
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Rita
Apprentus
Chinese for Your Goals | Personalized 1-on-1 Lessons
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Cherubin
Apprentus
Cours de mandarin — Débutant & Intermédiaire | Parlez chinois avec confiance !
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Jiang
Apprentus
1.Chinese speaking/listening/reading 2.HSK/HSKK preparation
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Alexia
Apprentus
French lessons / Personalized French courses for adults and students
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Jimmie
Apprentus
Patient Mandarin teacher with a linguistic background. Conversation classes for beginners and intermediate learners to build your confidence
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Catherine
Apprentus
Practical Mandarin Chinese for Everyday Conversation
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yudi
Apprentus
Chinese for Beginners | HSK, Speaking & Practical Chinese
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Lillian
Apprentus
Mandarin tutor available in Shanghai- over 10 years teaching experience
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 135 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 5.0★ | 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, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4647 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2767 tutors
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 $25, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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
Where Chinese tutors are from
China3,917 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,414 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: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $21. We list 4,666 native speakers.
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 track 7,433 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,915 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 September 29, 2026
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