Philippe
Nativeitalki · France
Préparation au DELF A2, B1 & B2 | Professeur de français nati
- Native
- 28 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Page language: English
9,224 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap French tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of French tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,313 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $21. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$7.98–$13
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,313
on 12 platforms
Compare French tutors
1,219 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mónica
italki · Mexico
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sofy
italki · Egypt
Egyptian guide, translator, Egyptologist and animal lover
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aurélie
Nativeitalki · France
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Ashwani
italki · India
Polyglot! Certified French teacher with over 8 years of experience. Specialized TEF/TCF/DELF exam
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 14 lessons
- Other certificate
- Hindi +5
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Julia
italki · Spain
Estudiante universitaria de Ciencias políticas, trilingüe
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 30% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Tanguy
Nativeitalki · France
Native tutor with 3 years of experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 20 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Pham
Nativeitalki · Switzerland
Born and raised in Switzerland, I am a native French speaker
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Swiss French · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mlle.
italki · Cameroon
Learn French with confidence and no stress | 2 years of experience | Beginners Welcome !!
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tambe
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Experienced French Tutor (2 Yrs) | Fun, Practical Lessons for Beginners
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
debazi
Nativeitalki · Algeria
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Un
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Learn French the practical way: speaking, listening & everyday fluency
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yvan
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Tuteur communautaire de français avec 05 ans d'expérience
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
French (Cameroon) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Stéphanie
Nativeitalki · Madagascar
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Maël
Nativeitalki · France
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Lebouda
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Professeur de français certifié 🎯 | TCG,DELF,DALF | Cours personnalisés 💼 | Méthode efficace
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Cyril
Nativeitalki · France
Professeur de français en ligne: préparation examen pour enfant et adultes
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Diane
Nativeitalki · United States
Native English & French Speaker | Bilingual Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tina
Nativeitalki · Madagascar
Everyday French, no stress | Le Français du quotidien, sans stress et sans prise de tête.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
French (Madagascar) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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
The cheapest quarter of French tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,313 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
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.
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 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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