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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.

Ela

Ela

Iran

italki · Iran

"Certified teacher with over 12 years of teaching experience"

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Persian +6
★ 5.0 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Angela

Angela

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher for conversational English learners.

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (137)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–B1

Nicole

Nicole

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

👩‍🎓 CERTIFIED TEFL TEACHER WITH OVER 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE.📚😁

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
Ozan

Ozan

Türkiye

italki · Türkiye

IELTS Speaking Practice with +5 Years of Experience

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Turkish +3
★ 5.0 (136)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Luis

Luis

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Musician turned English/Spanish tutor to help you with your skills!

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (138)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Sofia

Sofia

Argentina

italki · Argentina

Safe Conversation & Meaningful Feedback 🌈 Speak Freely → Become Fluent 🌊

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (135)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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Daniel

Daniel

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (135)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Coach

Coach

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

TESOL Certified Teacher and University Instructor for 8 years

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Filipino
★ 5.0 (133)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Lindi

Lindi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (134)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

Lucy

Lucy

China

italki · China

More than 10 years teaching experience, with certificate of International Chinese Language Teacher

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (134)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yacub

Yacub

Indonesia

italki · Indonesia

Let's speak like Indonesian! | Reach me out for suitable time!

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Indonesian +5
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
English

English

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Just a passionate tutor helping turn English language learners into English speakers!😁

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Shona +2
★ 5.0 (137)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sandro

Sandro

United StatesNative

italki · United States

USA English - Speaking, Editing; Spanish

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 4.8 (165)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Trevi

Trevi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

💢TEFL Certified Community Tutor. Strengthen confidence with meaningful conversations and role play.

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Doline

Doline

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Kikuyu +1
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Jane

Jane

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Learning English together is a wonderful voyage 🌊

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +4
★ 5.0 (131)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Allan

Allan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese
★ 5.0 (133)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–B2

Fateme

Fateme

Iran

italki · Iran

🌱 I used to be shy. Now I've led 7000+ classes. You're next. Let's grow

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Persian +1
★ 5.0 (129)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rukshona

Rukshona

TajikistanNative

italki · Tajikistan

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Ghazal

Ghazal

Iran

italki · Iran

Certified ESL Teacher

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Persian +3
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lelo

Lelo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Top 1% English teacher on iTalki in 2022! 🏆🥇 Certified with 4+ years of experience teaching English!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 4.9 (134)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

Odette

Odette

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Fun and Dedicated CELTA Qualified Native British English Speaker

Native
1,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

Prof Faiza

Prof Faiza

Algeria

italki · Algeria

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Teacher Mischa

Teacher Mischa

NamibiaNative

italki · Namibia

Certified TESOL Tutor

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (128)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

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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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