Youssef
Apprentus
Online tutoring: French & English From 6th Grade Primary (6AEP) to 2nd Year Baccalaureate (2BAC)
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- Language degree
- French
- ★ 4.7 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Page language: English
21,612 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,691 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $21 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.48–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,691
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
2,691 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Sara.TEFL
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Learn how to describe witches - including practical vocabulary you can use all year!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- CELTA · verified
- Hindi +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$3.19/h
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Richard
NativeVerbling · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,000)
- Can take over a day
American English · Teaches C2
- Exam prep
- Business
Jasmina
NativeAmazingTalker · Serbia
Conversation😍 Exams😀Test 😀
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +5
- ★ 4.9 (157)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Richard O.
NativePreply · Nigeria
2015 award for the young best teacher in Nigeria, highly dedicated, passionate and extremely intelligent teacher. TEFL, IELTS, CAT, TOEFL certified. Easy going…
- Native
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +4
- ★ 5.0 (65)
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- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mauro
Tusclasesparticulares
🎖️Conversación, Gramática, Vocabulario & Más | Profesor Certificado C2 | +10 años experiencia
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- ★ 5.0 (61)
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$13/h
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Frank
Nativeitalki · United States
Spanish/English Tutor For Kids & Adults | Beginner Spanish (A0–B2) | Conversation & Grammar
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Nolwazi
NativeClassgap · South Africa
Achieve English Fluency: Learn from a Teacher with Over 1,000 English Lessons Taught
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.7 (37)
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Omima
Apprentus
A comprehensive foundation course for all levels, using simple and easy methods, via Zoom.
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- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Arabic +1
- ★ 4.7 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Zach McLaughlin
NativeCafetalk · Canada
With vocabulary and grammar tips!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Steven
NativeVerbling · United Kingdom
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1,818)
- Usually within a few hours
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kay
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
Beginners📘 | Business💻
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (144)
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British English · Teaches A2–B2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Clases
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de inglés con profesores nativos – Prepárate para Cambridge, IELTS y TOEFL
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- ★ 4.9 (58)
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- Exam prep
Erick L.
Preply · El Salvador
Boost Your English Skills with a Passionate Tutor!
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (48)
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$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Carl
italki · Suriname
TEFL-certified Dutch & English tutor | Speak with confidence through practical, structured lessons
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Dutch
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
Ismir
Classgap · Bosnia & Herzegovina
English teacher/profesor de ingles with 6 years of experience with kids and adults
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
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Ezzoubaire
Apprentus
Learn to communicate in fluent English to achieve your goals
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- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Steve Hill
NativeCafetalk · United States
Let's talk about anything!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Andrew
Verbling · South Africa
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Tswana
- ★ 4.9 (1,396)
- Usually within a day
English (South Africa) · Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.50/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tara
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Master Vietnamese🌟
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Vietnamese +2
- ★ 5.0 (137)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Tess
Voscours
Professeure d'anglais avec plus de 17 ans d'expérience
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- ★ 5.0 (47)
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$6.83/h
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Aleksandar S.
Preply · Serbia
📖 General & Business English Specialist | 🎓 TEFL Level 5 Diploma & Advanced Business English Certificate | 🎙️ Fluent American Accent | 📚 Grammar & Vocabulary I…
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Serbian
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
- Business
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kana
Nativeitalki · Lesotho
Fun and engaging English conversation with a certified teacher!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Mpume
NativeClassgap · South Africa
Looking for a fun way to learn English... Let's talk!!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Usually within a day
$11/h
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (4,405 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 | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Cambly | 3,503 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 2,534 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,007 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Classgap | 977 | $18 | $13–$24 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 960 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| AmazingTalker | 751 | $20 | $9.24–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 628 | $16 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 356 | $29 | $20–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 59 | $60 | $40–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 45 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 10537 tutors
Native speakers
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $31, 2793 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $12 and $32, 7744 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 977 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 955 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 628 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $38, 356 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 59 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
Philippines4,407 / 21,612- United States1,239 / 21,612
- United Kingdom1,230 / 21,612
Japan700 / 21,612- South Africa626 / 21,612
- Serbia479 / 21,612
- Canada238 / 21,612
- Nigeria196 / 21,612
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,691 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 10,537 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.83 and $41 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Engoo, NativeCamp, DMM英会話, Classgap, and Preply, 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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