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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,682 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
8,682
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Manman

Manman

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

I’m a native speaker, professionally qualified as a teacher in China and as a Chinese Mandarin teacher in the UK.

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (22)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Fengyu

Fengyu

Native

Tutor Hunt

I`m Fengyu (Linda), a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese.

Native
18 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (15)
Can take over a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daniel

Daniel

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

I am proud to have consistently helped over 90% of my students achieve their desired grades and gain entry to their chosen universities, including Cambridge,…

Native (likely)
500+ hours taught
Teaching degree · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 4.9 (15)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Li

Li

Native

Tutor Hunt

I am very passionate about languages and cultures.

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–C2

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

Vivian

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

- Teach traditional Chinese in local secondary school, experience in helping students to attain high score in GCSE & GCE AL.

Native (likely)
20 years teaching
Official exam examiner
Cantonese +1
★ 4.8 (10)
Usually within a day

Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Karen

Karen

Tutor Hunt

Native spanish tutor with great passion for teaching.

Intermediate (B1)
100+ hours taught
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (6)
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Kay

Kay

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

With over 10 years teaching Chinese Mandarin and GCSE Chinese to a variety of students of different nationalities and have received positive feedback.

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Shirley

Shirley

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Experienced Mandarin Teacher | Years of Proven Success I’m an experienced Chinese Mandarin teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience, helping students…

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Richard

Richard

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Enthusiastic and inspiring Maths/Science & Chinese (Mandarin)Tutor Personal Descri ption: I have a PhD degree in material science and engineering with great…

Native (likely)
2 hours taught
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.2 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Xiaolin

Xiaolin

Native

Tutor Hunt

Hi, my name is Xiaolin. I am a native Mandarin speaker, known for being friendly and patient, with extensive experience in teaching.

Native
14 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yan

Yan

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Teach piano, singing and music theory up to grade 8.

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Jenny

Jenny

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

I have been teaching Chinese/Mandarin in the UK since 2006 with a lot of experience in both one-to-one tutoring and class teaching for both beginner and…

Native (likely)
19 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chunyan

Chunyan

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

"You make maths so easy!" is the comment from most of my students.

Native (likely)
16 years teaching
Teaching degree · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Imogen

Imogen

Tutor Hunt

Hi, my name is Imogen.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
6 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Jodie

Jodie

Tutor Hunt

Fully qualified teacher | Supportive, specialist approach | Tailored teaching to suit you Hello, my name is Jodie and I am a fully qualified primary school…

Intermediate (B1)
15 years teaching
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Lucy

Lucy

Tutor Hunt

I graduated from Oxford University with a first class degree in Chinese Studies.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
200+ hours taught
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Zhiying

Zhiying

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

I am a fully qualified teacher with extensive experience teaching A-Level Mathematics and Physics in mainstream secondary schools.

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Julia

Julia

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Fun + Excitement = Easy Learning!

Native (likely)
16 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kwok

Kwok

Tutor Hunt

About Me I am an experienced and passionate tutor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and the UK.

Fluent (C2)
18 years teaching
Official exam examiner
Cantonese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wei

Wei

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Passionate and dedicated piano teacher specializing in ABRSM piano exams (Grades 1–8).

Native (likely)
30 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Leon

Leon

Tutor Hunt

Having started learning Russian 6 years ago, I have grown to love all things Russian language and culture.

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Huaqing

Huaqing

Native (likely)

Tutor Hunt

Tian jin teachers university in China

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Cissy

Cissy

Native

Tutor Hunt

My name is Cissy . I am from Shanghai, China and I currently live in East London.

Native
19 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Oscar

Oscar

Tutor Hunt

I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Manchester reading East AsIan Studies.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,073 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
AmazingTalker3,073$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,339$21$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,418$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap527$18$13–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk196$13$9.48–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$33$25–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant29$50$48–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt29$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$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 $12 and $25, 8663 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 6725 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1938 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3073 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2339 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1418 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 527 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.48 and $15, 196 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 136 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $48 and $60, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 29 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,908 / 8,682
  • TaiwanTaiwan727 / 8,682
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China99 / 8,682
  • South KoreaSouth Korea57 / 8,682
  • JapanJapan55 / 8,682
  • MalaysiaMalaysia51 / 8,682
  • United StatesUnited States41 / 8,682
  • CanadaCanada24 / 8,682

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 8,663 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 $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 6,744 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 8,682 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,073 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 October 6, 2026

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