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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

84 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)
Brendon

Brendon

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Qualified native English speaking teacher with more than 8 years experience

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (53)
Usually within a day

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
William R.

William R.

Brazil

Classgap · Brazil

Brazilian teacher experienced in teaching his native language to foreigners

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 38 lessons
Language degree
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
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)
Not shown

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Zibo

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

TEFL-Certified English tutor with 4+ years of experience. Your success is my Priority

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8)
Usually within a day

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
José F.

José F.

Venezuela

Classgap · Venezuela

Spanish from Zero | Practical Conversation and Confidence | Venezuelan Native Teacher

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 7 lessons
Language degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

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

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Clément

Clément

France

Classgap · France

Online English classes for all levels with an experienced tutor (3,000 hours)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 32 lessons
Other certificate
French
★ 5.0 (4)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

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

Chefor

United StatesNative

Classgap · United States

Native
10 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate
French +6
★ 5.0 (2)
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American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayamba N.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

I have been teaching English and French for 5 years, for all ages. Let's talk !

Native
5 yrs · 37 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Setareh

Iran

Classgap · Iran

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1 lessons
CELTA
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Adriana

Adriana

Venezuela

Classgap · Venezuela

​🇮🇹 Online Italian classes for adults. Speak from day one! 🚀

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 11 lessons
Language degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Ulrich

Cameroon

Classgap · Cameroon

Intermediate (B1)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • 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)
Patricia

Patricia

Argentina

Classgap · Argentina

Intermediate (B1)
3 yrs · 3 lessons
Language degree
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

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)
Sihem

Sihem

Algeria

Classgap · Algeria

Intermediate (B1)
3 years teaching
Language degree
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
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)
Tercia

Tercia

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Improve Your English & Speak with Confidence | Friendly Online English Tutor

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

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

  • Business
Benjamin

Benjamin

South Africa

Classgap · South Africa

Certified English tutor, Improve your speaking, grammar and Confidence

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
Other certificate
French
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$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)
Alaa

Alaa

Jordan

Classgap · Jordan

Upper intermediate (B2)
3 years teaching
Language degree
Arabic
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Deve-Ann

Deve-Ann

PhilippinesNative

Classgap · Philippines

Hello! My passion is helping students to improve their English communication skills🥰

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Hiba R.

Hiba R.

Algeria

Classgap · Algeria

Intermediate (B1)
New tutor
Language degree
Arabic
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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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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