Catherine L.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Experienced Native French Instructor
- Native (likely)
- 10,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (5,935)
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Page language: English
9,224 tutors · 12 platforms
Online French tutors, compared
A 60-minute online French lesson costs $21 at the median, across the 9,224 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $13 and $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$21/h
Median / hour
$13–$31
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
9,224
on 12 platforms
Top-rated French tutors · November 2026
Picked from 9,224 tutors on 12 platforms by what students say, teaching experience and qualifications. No platform gets more than 3 places, and nobody pays to be here. How we pick
Ariane
Verbling · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (3,973) · 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner
$36/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Claire
Verbling · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (3,059) · 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner
$35/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ariane
Tutor Hunt
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (60) · 24 years teaching · Teaching degree · Usually within an hour
Marie
Verbling · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,225) · 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate
$42/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Carol
Tutor Hunt
★ 5.0 (48) · 23 years teaching · Official exam examiner · Usually within an hour
Catherine L.
Wyzant
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (5,935) · 10,000+ hours taught
Léo
italki · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,321) · 10 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
$57/hBook on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $29
Michael
italki · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (1,800) · 10,000+ lessons
$30/hBook on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Antonie
Tusclasesparticulares
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (789) · 28 years teaching · Official exam examiner
$28/hBook on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Judy V.
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (1,756) · 10,000+ hours taught · Language degree
Compare French tutors
9,224 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Pierre
NativeVerbling · France
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,672)
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$50/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lionel
NativeAmazingTalker · France
GROUP CLASS AVAILABLE
- Native
- 10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,303)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
rachel
Nativeitalki · France
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Dutch +5
- ★ 5.0 (3,058)
- Replies to 100% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Rosy A.
Native (likely)Wiingy
French Tutor Ready to Help You Improve Speaking, Reading, Pronunciation and Confidence
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,117)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Wiingy(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Valérie A
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · France
Be fluent and perfect your accent! Experienced tutor (+9000 classes) + DELF-DALF.
- Native (likely)
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,061)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$50/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Antonie
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
🗼🥐nativa docente titulada: (((CLASES todo el año: Lunes a Sábado [incluso vacaciones]: mensual/trimestral/anual + INTENSIVOS))) ✔️Respuesta en 15min ✔️ Examina…
- Native (likely)
- 28 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (789)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Youssef
Classgap · Morocco
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Arabic +6
- ★ 4.9 (890)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Louis J.
NativePreply · Haiti
Certified French Teacher & Examiner | DELF • DALF • TEF • TCF • GCSE | Business French
- Native
- 16 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- Haitian Creole +4
- ★ 4.9 (290)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Matthew
Tutor Hunt
I am a professional and experienced qualified teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed and achieve their potential.
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 4 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (75)
- Usually within an hour
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mathieu
Native (likely)Apprentus
Private (online) french lesson. experienced teacher in Paris.
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
HIROMI.CH
Cafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Charles
NativeVerbling · France
- Native
- 18 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (4,097)
- Usually within an hour
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Thaddeus R.
Wyzant
Patient and Fun Spanish/French tutor. Test prep, homework help, & more
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,769)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Caroline
Nativeitalki · Canada
Tutor on italki since 2011
- Native
- 14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,573)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Canadian French · Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Free
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
5+ years experience
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,329)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$83/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Amy C.
Wiingy
From shy beginner to confident French speaker. Relaxed lessons focused on conversation and real progress with Amy!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,111)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Wiingy(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Amandine K
NativeLanguaTalk · France
French conversation practice
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (874)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
$53/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Agnès
NativeClassgap · France
French teacher specialized in speaking, grammar, phonetic, vocabulary and writing
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (583)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$21/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sophie
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
🇨🇵 Clases de francés online dinámicas e innovadoras con profesora nativa
- Native (likely)
- 25 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (400)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Viergina T.
NativePreply · Haiti
Native French Expert | 18,000+ Lessons
- Native
- 10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Haitian Creole +3
- ★ 5.0 (186)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Ariane
Native (likely)Tutor Hunt
I have more than 24 years of teaching and still find teaching French exciting and love to communicate this excitement and love to my students.
- Native (likely)
- 24 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Usually within an hour
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Anne
NativeApprentus
Doctor of Education | French as a Foreign Language Expert – Swiss naturalization, FIDE, DELF/DALF
- Native
- 15 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Luca P
NativeCafetalk · Italy
Evaluate your Italian level + sample lesson — with a qualified teacher
- Native
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Official exam examiner · verified
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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French tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,742 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 3,742 | $18 | $13–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 2,028 | $20 | $15–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 875 | $24 | $14–$35 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 631 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 576 | $30 | $22–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 573 | $11 | $3.96–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Wiingy | 248 | $41 | $40–$45 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 225 | $61 | $50–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 128 | $15 | $11–$21 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Verbling | 109 | $34 | $25–$42 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 54 | $38 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Wyzant | 35 | $60 | $50–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
How much French tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$21Middle 50% between $13 and $31, 9217 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $14 and $32, 4431 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $30, 4786 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 3740 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 2028 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $14 and $35, 875 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 631 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $22 and $41, 576 tutors
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 573 tutors
Wiingy
$41Middle 50% between $40 and $45, 248 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $79, 225 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $11 and $21, 126 tutors
Verbling
$34Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 109 tutors
LanguaTalk
$38Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 51 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 35 tutors
Where French tutors are from
- France1,937 / 9,224
Cameroon521 / 9,224
Algeria214 / 9,224- Morocco171 / 9,224
- Canada134 / 9,224
- Italy86 / 9,224
Spain80 / 9,224
Belgium80 / 9,224
French tutors: FAQ
Across 9,217 French tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $8.00 and $44 per hour.
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for French tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $3.96 or less.
Yes, somewhat: native French speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 4,435 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Wiingy, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 9,224 French tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, Apprentus, and AmazingTalker. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 3,742 tutors.
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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Updated November 12, 2026
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