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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

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

Preshantie

Preshantie

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

JOIN ENGLISH WITH PRESH TODAY👩‍🏫Together we'll reach the sky#English at its Best!

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 4.7 (65)
Usually within a day

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Mina

Mina

CanadaNative

Classgap · Canada

Certified General English tutor for adults and teenagers with 12 years of experience

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German
★ 4.9 (19)
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Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Andersson

Andersson

Peru

Classgap · Peru

Upper intermediate (B2)
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
María M.

María M.

Colombia

Classgap · Colombia

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 44 lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish
★ 5.0 (5)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$7.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Lela E.

Lela E.

Greece

Classgap · Greece

TESOL Certified Self-employed tutor with over 3 years of experience

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Greek
★ 5.0 (2)
Usually within a day

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Zia U.

Zia U.

Pakistan

Classgap · Pakistan

English Tutor with 5+ Years of Experience Offering Online Classes to Teens and Adults

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches C2

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)

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Angham

Angham

Egypt

Classgap · Egypt

Intermediate (B1)
10 years teaching
Language degree
Arabic
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Harry O.

Harry O.

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Speak English with Confidence | Patient & Friendly Tutor for All Levels

Native
5 yrs · 6 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Pamela

Pamela

CanadaNative

Classgap · Canada

English Tutor with 5+ Years of Experience | IELTS, Kids & Adults | Speak Confidently!

Native
5 yrs · 40 lessons
CELTA
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Nthabiseng

Nthabiseng

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

English & Math tutor with 5 years experience offers online classes for school starter

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
Tswana
No reviews yet
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Vuvu U.

Vuvu U.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
French
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Md T.

Md T.

BangladeshNative

Classgap · Bangladesh

"Experienced & Enthusiastic English Tutor / Achieve Your Fluency Goals!"

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Bangla +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alex

Alex

Ukraine

Classgap · Ukraine

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Russian +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vina

Vina

Philippines

Classgap · Philippines

Speak English with Confidence | 3-Year Experienced Teacher for Children and Adults

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Tshegofatso

Tshegofatso

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Level 5 Certified TEFL Teacher! Conversation| Exam Prep | Grammar | All Levels

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Ayanda

Ayanda

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Online English Teacher,2years Experience,Teaching kids and adults from age 7-83 years

Native
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Kids
Preenola N.

Preenola N.

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

1 year experience teaching English ☺️💻✍️👩‍🏫

Native
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Pinky

Pinky

United StatesNative

Classgap · United States

TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–B2

  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Emmanuella

Emmanuella

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

TEFL certified conversations coach with 2 years experience making confident speakers

Native
1 yrs · 14 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Hristina

Hristina

Bulgaria

Classgap · Bulgaria

Master English & Spanish with Engaging Lessons – Build the Confidence You Need!

Fluent (C2)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tlaleng A.

Tlaleng A.

LesothoNative

Classgap · Lesotho

English tutor with more than 4 years experience teaching kids from 6 yrs and adults.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Tshepo

Tshepo

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Certified English Tutor | 3+ Years Experience .Building Classes for Kids & Adults

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Business
  • Kids
Jeffery

Jeffery

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
French
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Business
  • Kids
Zanele

Zanele

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

English online tutor with two years experience,let's chatter.

Native
2 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids

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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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