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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,280 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
7,280
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Clara

Clara

TanzaniaNative

italki · Tanzania

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Swahili +1
★ 4.7 (22)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
English

English

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Speak English confidently!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Mpule

Mpule

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Zulu
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1

Dr Usman

Dr Usman

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

ⓘProfessional languages & Science tutor |Urdu , English, Pashto Biology, Chemistry & kid Specialist.

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Urdu +6
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Manna

Manna

BotswanaNative

italki · Botswana

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

Heather

Heather

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Ngong

Ngong

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Conversational English and French tutor, 2 years experience. Also help IELTS student for preparation

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
French
★ 4.8 (20)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jetty

Jetty

IndiaNative

italki · India

Confidently speak Telugu, Hindi, or English — fun, patient lessons made just for you!

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Hindi +2
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Arun

Arun

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Bilingual Teacher (English, Spanish)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 4.8 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

H.

H.

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Supportive Certified TEFL Teacher with 3 Years of Experience

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Kalsoom

Kalsoom

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

IELTS/PTE Guide | Speak Better, Score Higher | Let’s Learn Together 🌱

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
RODNEY

RODNEY

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

native English speaking teacher with two years teaching online with 120 HR TESOL certificate.

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Beginners
Teddy

Teddy

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Certified TEFL/TESOL Teacher|Over 5 years of teaching experience |Conversationalist

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Nosimilo

Nosimilo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Patient & Supportive English Tutor | 3 Years Experience Helping Students Grow.

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Zulu
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Amna

Amna

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

Certified English language tutor with 7 years of teaching experience

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Urdu +1
★ 4.9 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Miss

Miss

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Daily Conversation Coach - New topics Everytime | Speak Naturally and Confidently

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Xhosa +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
David

David

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Want to learn Englsih while havig fun? Let me show you how!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
ThuLan

ThuLan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Speaker, Mcgrawhill fluent certified in Spanish

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 90% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Graham

Graham

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

May I offer you the opportunity to enhance your command of the English language?

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Polish
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Jack

Jack

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Hey! My name is Jack and I am from Texas.我爱教英语。 我们可以讨论新闻,政治, 经济,美国文化,等等。 我非常喜欢玩儿电脑游戏:英雄联盟。

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Francisco

Francisco

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

👋 Hi! I'm Fran!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Hanna

Hanna

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Speaker, Patient and Communicative

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Kruno

Kruno

MontenegroNative

italki · Montenegro

English tutor specialized in programming, IT, and Computer Science.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Serbian +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Kwabena

Kwabena

GhanaNative

italki · Ghana

English Conversation, vocabulary and grammar!! Akan twi from scratch!! Book a trial lesson!!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★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, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 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, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,280 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,526 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 12, 2026

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