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Cheap French tutors under $13 an hour

The most affordable quarter of French tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,357 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. 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
$7.92–$13
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,357
on 12 platforms

Compare French tutors

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

Loïc

Loïc

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Certified French Tutor |​|all levels ©​|DELF, TCF, TEF exams.✅| Children, Travel, hobby​🏆 💯 💯

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sylvia V.

Sylvia V.

GabonNative

Preply · Gabon

Friendly French Teacher for Beginners and Intermediates 🇫🇷✨ Learn French easily with simple and motivating courses!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Victor

Victor

CameroonNative

AmazingTalker · Cameroon

🎉French Fun | Travel | Chat🗣️

Native
5 yrs · 8 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 4.0 (4)
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ngwayat F.

Ngwayat F.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ndjars

Ndjars

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Take advantage of courses tailored to your needs and interests.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kyler

Kyler

Türkiye

AmazingTalker · Türkiye

Kids | Teens | Adults

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 31 lessons
CELTA
English +8
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Shiri M.

Shiri M.

FranceNative

Preply · France

French for Beginners | Exam Preparation | Intermediate and Kids with a Patient Teacher: Speak with Confidence

Native
5 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
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French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeffery

Jeffery

South Africa

Classgap · South Africa

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Chems

Chems

AlgeriaNative

italki · Algeria

FRENCH TUTOR : Conversations, TCF/TEF Prep & Structured Lessons You’ll Enjoy

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (103)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Valeria

Valeria

Mexico

AmazingTalker · Mexico

Spanish courses/ Conversation

Advanced (C1)
39 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Isabelle D.

Isabelle D.

CameroonNative

Preply · Cameroon

💬 Master French with a certified DAEFLE & TEFL teacher | 10 years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
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Canadian French · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mohammed

Mohammed

Mexico

Classgap · Mexico

Upper intermediate (B2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Arabic +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Toulde

Toulde

GuineaNative

italki · Guinea

« TUTEUR COMMUNAUTAIRE AVEC 5 ANS D'EXPERIENCE »

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Fula +2
★ 5.0 (103)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erika

Erika

Mexico

AmazingTalker · Mexico

SPANISH FOR ALL LEVELS

Upper intermediate (B2)
38 lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Christelle M.

Christelle M.

FranceNative

Preply · France

Conversation practice and reading support with a patient native speaker

Native
30 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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French (France) · likely

Mbolatiana

Mbolatiana

MadagascarNative

Classgap · Madagascar

Learn French in an interactive and friendly way! Experienced teacher!

Native
10 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Macky

Macky

GuineaNative

italki · Guinea

French for Professionals | Speak Confidently in Meetings & Everyday Conversations

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Timothe

Timothe

FranceNative

AmazingTalker · France

🎓 8 yrs Experience | Japanese

Native
8 yrs · 17 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
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French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Karl B.

Karl B.

Congo - BrazzavilleNative

Preply · Congo - Brazzaville

Native French Tutor — Learn French in a Fun, Natural, and Pressure-Free Way!

Native
3 yrs · 13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Meryem

Meryem

FranceNative

Classgap · France

Native
5 yrs · 5 lessons
Teaching degree
Arabic +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
0uissal

0uissal

Morocco

italki · Morocco

Professeure certifiée avec 5 ans d'expérience.

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Amel

Amel

Algeria

AmazingTalker · Algeria

🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 4 lessons
None listed
Algerian Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Wesny J.

Wesny J.

HaitiNative

Preply · Haiti

Learn French easily and with confidence! Personalized courses for children, adults, and DELF preparation. Progress at your own pace with an interactive and mot…

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Haitian Creole +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emelie

Emelie

ChadNative

Classgap · Chad

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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French tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,781 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
Tusclases / FindTutors3,781$18$13–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki2,028$20$15–$305.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply875$24$14–$355.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap632$18$14–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker585$11$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus577$30$22–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wiingy248$41$40–$454.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt225$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk129$15$11–$21—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Verbling109$34$25–$425.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk54$38$30–$455.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Wyzant34$60$50–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min

How much French tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $31, 9270 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $14 and $32, 4440 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $30, 4830 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 3779 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, 632 tutors
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 585 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $22 and $41, 577 tutors
Wiingy
$41Middle 50% between $40 and $45, 248 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 225 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $11 and $21, 127 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, 34 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where French tutors are from

  • FranceFrance1,940 / 9,277
  • CameroonCameroon527 / 9,277
  • AlgeriaAlgeria214 / 9,277
  • MoroccoMorocco171 / 9,277
  • CanadaCanada134 / 9,277
  • ItalyItaly87 / 9,277
  • SpainSpain80 / 9,277
  • BelgiumBelgium80 / 9,277

French tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of French tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,357 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 9,270 French tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.99 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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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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