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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,303 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.75–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,303
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Dave

Dave

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Friendly , English conversation practice for daily life, travel and settling into a new country.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lucia

Lucia

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

🌟CERTIFIED TEFL TEACHER. IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH OR SETSWANA WITH A FRIENDLY TEACHER!

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Xhosa
★ 4.9 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mishell

Mishell

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Tutor with over 2 years teaching experience

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Abigail

Abigail

JamaicaNative

italki · Jamaica

Conversational English | Business English | TOEFL prep | CELPIP prep

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Jamaica) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jeannie

Jeannie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Qualified English tutor for adults and young children (Cambridge YLE: Starters, Movers, Flyers, etc)

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
GINA

GINA

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 2 years of teaching experience.

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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Felencia

Felencia

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

'Qualified, Experienced Conversational Practice & Business English Teacher'

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Paballo

Paballo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher with over 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.5 (39)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Phila

Phila

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Conversational English Teacher

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mfundo

Mfundo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

I help people express themselves fluently through the English language.

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
Precious

Precious

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Educator & Conversational English Coach

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Xhosa +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
Zama

Zama

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

A qualified and experienced teacher who helps students learn how to speak, write, and read English.

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Zulu +2
★ 4.8 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
John

John

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

Certified TEFL with over 8 years of IELTS & TOEFL / Interview / Conversations /Grammar /Kids

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sneh

Sneh

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Patient, fun and very friendly!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rebekah

Rebekah

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Boost Your English Fast! Fun, Engaging, and Effective Lessons with a Certified Teacher! 🚀🔥

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Hindi
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Karabo

Karabo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

TEFL Certified teacher with 3 years experience

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Walter

Walter

PeruNative

italki · Peru

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +4
★ 4.8 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Braxton

Braxton

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Language Lover and Experienced Tutor

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Michelle

Michelle

ZambiaNative

italki · Zambia

TEFL/TESOL Certified. 5 years in Adult Learning. 3 years in Career Coaching. I have WeChat.

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Gugu

Gugu

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Qualified Teacher with a Strong Academic Foundation and a Love for Teaching

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (26)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kiki

Kiki

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 4.9 (26)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Diego

Diego

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

"experienced easy going open minded fun tutor ready to teach you"

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +6
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Desiree

Desiree

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Friendly & Patient English Tutor with 5 Years of Teaching English Online.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Sheldon

Sheldon

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL certified teacher with three years worth of experience

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,539 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
AmazingTalker7,539$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,414$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,095$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,060$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling479$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45–$845.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much English tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $27, 28750 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12686 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 16064 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 7539 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7381 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1051 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 876 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 479 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$63Middle 50% between $45 and $84, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,929 / 46,460
  • United StatesUnited States4,041 / 46,460
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,311 / 46,460
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,737 / 46,460
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,460
  • NigeriaNigeria986 / 46,460
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,460
  • CanadaCanada824 / 46,460

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,303 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,750 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $39 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and Classgap, 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 13, 2026

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