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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,164 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
$6.64–$9.96
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,164
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,007 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Aaron

Aaron

Benin

italki · Benin

12 yrs Expert French & English Teacher for NGOs, UN, tourists, children & adults - - lessons for all

Fluent (C2)
12 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Fon +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Teacher Kevin

Teacher Kevin

Kenya

italki · Kenya

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Swahili
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mercy

Mercy

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

BSc. Edu, TEFL Certified, Expert in Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar & Conversational English

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nora

Nora

Egypt

italki · Egypt

👩‍🏫 Certified CELTA Instructor /8+ years of experience/ LET'S ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL TOGETHER 🦸‍♀️

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
CELTA
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 97% of messages

English (Egypt) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Chinelo

Chinelo

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

Speak Confidently✨,Succeed Globally 🌏. Learn English with Confidence Fast! //TEFL-Certified Tutor

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Igbo +2
★ 4.9 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Dr. Rob

Dr. Rob

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Native Irish English Teacher | Conversation & Confidence.

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Swahili +3
★ 4.9 (12)
Replies to 97% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Scott

Scott

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 4.9 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Franci

Franci

Italy

italki · Italy

Italian for internationally minded learners, English for Italians going abroad

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lidya

Lidya

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Discover the joy of language learning with a supportive English and Spanish tutor!

Native
11 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Raazia

Raazia

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

IELTS 9 | MA English Lit | 10 years experience | Published Author

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
Urdu +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Zaba

Zaba

EswatiniNative

italki · Eswatini

•B.A. Humanities •TEFL Certificate •PGCE

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Thembie

Thembie

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Knowledgeable, patient, friendly and reliable teacher with great communication skills and experience

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A2–B2

  • Beginners
Princess

Princess

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Queenie

Queenie

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Certified TESOL, TEFL, PTE and LICENSE PROFESSIONAL TEACHER

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Filipino
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lynn

Lynn

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Educator | 5+ Years of Growth & Success | Kids & Adults | Inspiring Learners of All Ages

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
lm

lm

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Experience and passionate teacher, effective communicator proficient in delivering lesson.

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Filipino
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 94% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Eduardo

Eduardo

United States

italki · United States

English and Spanish teacher for more than 5 years

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Teddy

Teddy

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
42 lessons
Professional teacher
French
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

Muhammadz

Muhammadz

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native English speaker. Happy to assist you with English as a Second Language.

Native
11 yrs · 41 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Senate

Senate

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

English Conversation Partner | Speak Naturally, Clearly & Confidently

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.5 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Kamila

Kamila

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Community Teacher with Extensive Higher Education and Grad School Background

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 4.8 (12)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Kennedy

Kennedy

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 4.8 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Michel

Michel

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

🚀 9+ Years | Speak Confidently, Ace IELTS & Succeed at Work | Business English • Conversation

Native
9 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
French +7
★ 4.7 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Roberto

Roberto

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Certified TEFL Teacher.

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 4.8 (12)
Replies to 100% 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 (7,640 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
AmazingTalker7,640$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,192$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
Classgap1,624$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$354.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,052$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, 28645 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12751 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15894 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, 7640 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7159 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1624 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1044 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,954 / 46,354
  • United StatesUnited States4,044 / 46,354
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,317 / 46,354
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,769 / 46,354
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,354
  • NigeriaNigeria993 / 46,354
  • TaiwanTaiwan838 / 46,354
  • CanadaCanada826 / 46,354

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,164 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,645 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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