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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,261 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
$6.74–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,261
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,117 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Teacher Ahmed

Teacher Ahmed

United StatesNative

italki · United States

🌟🎓CELTA and TEFL Certified English Teacher with 7 Years of Experience🎓🌟

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
CELTA
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (392)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jackie

Jackie

United StatesNative

italki · United States

🎯 TOEFL & IELTS Expert | 10,000+ Lessons | Friendly & Focused Coaching

Native
5 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (401)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ivana

Ivana

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native English and Italian teacher with years of experience

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +4
★ 5.0 (390)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mila

Mila

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Licensed English Teacher w/ a TESOL certificate & 8+ years of overseas & local teaching experience

Native
8 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Tahira

Tahira

Pakistan

italki · Pakistan

Learn Urdu Fast! Expert in teaching Children & Urdu Grammar for beginners to advance! 30 lessons Cha

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Urdu +2
★ 5.0 (377)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jacky

Jacky

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Professional Teacher

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (381)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Bob

Bob

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified TESOL teacher with over 10 years experience teaching English

Native
23 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (414)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Noelene

Noelene

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher, helping professionals communicate with clarity and confidence in English.

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (362)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
IELTS

IELTS

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Reach your IELTS Speaking and Writing target band with a former examiner.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish
★ 5.0 (359)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
Liviu

Liviu

Romania

italki · Romania

PhD Teacher with almost 23 years of professional experience.

Fluent (C2)
23 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Romanian +1
★ 5.0 (358)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ariana

Ariana

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

IELTS Speaking Coach with over 5 years of teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +1
★ 4.9 (385)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Rebeka

Rebeka

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified British English teacher born and raised in London, UK.

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (353)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Siamak

Siamak

Iran

italki · Iran

🌟Patient and Friendly | 6,000+ Lessons Delivered | Native

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Persian +6
★ 5.0 (357)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Debbie

Debbie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Helping students speak English with confidence for 5+ years. Let’s learn together!

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (349)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Teacher Marilyn

Teacher Marilyn

South Africa

italki · South Africa

Enjoy great lessons with this South African tutor while you learn English or Afrikaans!

Fluent (C2)
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (348)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
SACHIN

SACHIN

India

italki · India

Speak Like a Native – Fast, Fun & Fear-Free Lessons!

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Hindi +1
★ 5.0 (347)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Isaac

Isaac

IndiaNative

italki · India

和我一起提高你的口语和对话技巧 Improve your speaking and conversation skills with me

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +4
★ 4.9 (391)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jhonie

Jhonie

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Certified Master TESOL, professional teacher with 25 years of teaching

Native
25 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (357)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kayla

Kayla

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
French
★ 4.9 (378)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Tina

Tina

ZambiaNative

italki · Zambia

Achieve Your English Goals with a Fun and Supportive Teacher!

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (341)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jiří

Jiří

CzechiaNative

italki · Czechia

European English and French Tutor with 3 years of experience on Italki

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
French +2
★ 4.9 (365)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Savannah

Savannah

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher, with 6 years of online teaching experience!

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Dutch
★ 5.0 (327)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Adam

Adam

United StatesNative

italki · United States

We will work on all aspects of the English language to build your confidence.

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Amharic +4
★ 5.0 (327)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Mazher

Mazher

IndiaNative

italki · India

A passionate language teacher with over 9 years of experience.

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Hindi +3
★ 5.0 (334)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,485 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
AmazingTalker7,485$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
Apprentus1,524$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
Verbling477$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, 28487 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12665 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15822 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, 7485 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, 1524 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, 477 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,920 / 46,196
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,196
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,196
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,196
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,196
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,196
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,196
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,196

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,261 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,487 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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