Ray
Apprentus
Speaking Chinese immediately! Speak real Chinese!
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- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
4,126 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $22 at the median, across the 4,126 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$22/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,126
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
28 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Tia
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese in a fun and effective way!
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- None listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Mehdi
Apprentus
Introduction to Chinese, preparation for HSK, Business Chinese
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- None listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 4.5 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Ebtihal
Apprentus
Chinese Class for Beginner and Intermediate Students
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- None listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Anna
Apprentus
Chinese Lessons with Experienced University Language Teacher
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Jing
Apprentus
Chinese teacher with a degree from INALCO (Master's in teaching Chinese as a foreign language),
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- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Xavier
Apprentus
Online English courses for all ages and levels by Franco-American
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mandy
Apprentus
Chinese (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading)
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Tina
Apprentus
Teach Chinese in English and French|5 years of experience|Expert in Beginner Chinese,HSK1-4,Conversational Chinese
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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
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Amy
Apprentus
CTCSOL Certified Chinese (Mandarin ) teacher - 1:1 Tailor-made Chinese (Mandarin) online lessons for 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
Nua
Apprentus
Online Chinese (Mandarin) lessons for all levels!
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Tian
Apprentus
Come and learn the Chinese language and culture!
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Sophie
Apprentus
Chinese Test Prep Teacher ; learn to master four skills in Chinese learning.
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Monica
Apprentus
Certified Professional Chinese Tutor for Children 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
Jing
Apprentus
Mastering Chinese: Language & Culture for Enthusiasts and Professionals
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Jiawen
Apprentus
Mandarin / Cantonese Chinese courses - all levels - 5+ 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
- Kids
Ying
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Class for Beginners or Intermediate Students
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yongjie
Apprentus
I offer small group classes (1 to 5 students) teaching Chinese language
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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
Jiawei
Apprentus
Learn how to communicate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese - Let's improve Speaking, Reading and Writing.
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Wing
Apprentus
💡Speak Chinese with Confidence – One Daily Chat at a Time (Online)
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Lea
Apprentus
Practical and Standard Chinese: Learn to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
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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
Xiumin
Apprentus
Chinese Tutoring – Learn Mandarin Online with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
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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
- Beginners
Fan
Apprentus
Survival Chinese, Business Chinese, spoken Chinese practice partner
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Samantha
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,
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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
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 239 | $17 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 45 | $15 | $12–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| Apprentus | 28 | $42 | $29–$48 | 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
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4107 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 1608 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2499 tutors
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 239 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 45 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Apprentus
$42Middle 50% between $29 and $48, 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
China1,342 / 4,126
Taiwan249 / 4,126
South Korea26 / 4,126
Japan26 / 4,126
United States12 / 4,126
Vietnam11 / 4,126
Malaysia9 / 4,126
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 4,126
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,107 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $22 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $38 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.46 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 1,627 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, AmazingTalker, Classgap, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,126 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, AmazingTalker, Classgap, Cafetalk, and italki. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,320 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 28, 2026
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