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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

814 of the 1,077 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $24 per hour, compared with $24 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$33
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
814
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Jiaying Y.

Jiaying Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🏅 Native Mandarin Speaker✨ 3+ Years of Teaching ✨ HSK & YCT Expert ✨ Great with Kids ✨CBE Exam Prep✨Business • Oral • Travel Chinese

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jen Z.

Jen Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

All Levels Welcome| Spoken Chinese👄| HSK📖 | Travel✈️| Business💼 |Shanghainese| Cross-Cultural🌉l Medical💉| ♥ Has experience studying and working overseas, livel…

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Alisha H.

Alisha H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

🏅 Taiwanese Chinese Tutor | 700+ Hrs Experience | Pronunciation & Conversation | Authentic Culture & Slang | Essay Writing & Literature

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
Yixing C.

Yixing C.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Native Mandarin Tutor (IELTS 7.5) | Fluent Conversations, Practical Travel & Systematic HSK | Cantonese Bridge |

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Qi L.

Qi L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🥇 Certified CTCSOL Teacher | 🗣️ From Beginner to Fluent | 📘 HSK Exam Preparation| 💼 Business Chinese | 🎒 Engaging Chinese for Kids

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hui W.

Hui W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

From Shy to Confident | Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics | Trilingual in Chinese, English, and Japanese | Four Years Teaching Experience | HSK | Travel…

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Chiawei W.

Chiawei W.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Let's explore Mandarin with a multilingual PhD in Linguistics 🔍 Join the team and become a Mandarin Monster [中文怪物] 👹

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
Claire Z.

Claire Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Seamless Teaching in Chinese, English, and French: Say Goodbye to Ineffective Learning! Customized Chinese Courses for a Quality Leap.

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 4.8 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
Jing Z.

Jing Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📍 BeiJing 🧑‍🏫Certified HSK specialist❤️Beginners friendly,Bilingually🔧Real, Practical,Survival,Business Chinese 🎯Tailored, adaptable 💼15+year Business Pro &Cro…

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ziwen G.

Ziwen G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Former national broadcaster, host & journalist helps you speak authentic Chinese with confidence from day one. | 🗣️Pronunciation & Speaking Coach | 💼Business &…

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Izzy Y.

Izzy Y.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

💎💎💎Certified and 10+ years experienced Mandarin tutor specified at teaching adults to think and speak as native without translating in your mind.

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Speaks your language
Xiaoshun J.

Xiaoshun J.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A CTCSOL Certificated Mandarin Tutor With a Master's Degree|3 years of teaching experience.| Beginner friendly | HSK/YCT | Business Chinese

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ying Z.

Ying Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner-Friendly Chinese | Native Teacher · Bilingual Support · 10 Years’ Experience

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (16)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shenshen G.

Shenshen G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified teacher of 10 years' experience Specialised in listening and speaking Overseas working experience Proficient in English

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
Jinli H.

Jinli H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎓 6+ years teaching experience| 👩🏻‍🏫Master in Linguistics |💡HSK&Beginner specialist|Conversation confidently|💼Business Chinese | 👶Kids Chinese

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tzu Han W.

Tzu Han W.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Native Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher | Personalized Lessons With one year of teaching experience, my goal is the same as yours: to improve your Mandarin. Let’s di…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yingying H.

Yingying H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎓 CTCSOL Certified Teacher|🗣️ Trilingual Instruction (EN/JPN/CN)|💡 Focus: Practical & Conversational Chinese|🔥 Chinese Trends & Viral Slang|💼 Chinese Interview…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haihong M.

Haihong M.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Over 3 years of offline teaching experience, specializing in customized and personalized lessons that are engaging, practical, and friendly for beginners at al…

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Wang L.

Wang L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

With years of experience as a bilingual host in Chinese and English, living abroad, and traveling to multiple countries, I excel at teaching in a fun and relax…

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Amy W.

Amy W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

native speaker with teaching experience

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (15)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
WenWen L.

WenWen L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌱 10 years of teaching experience🗣️ Mandarin Proficiency Test Level 2 Grade A🎓 Teacher Qualification Certificate🧒 Specialised in YCT for children📚 Specialised…

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Shuangshuang X.

Shuangshuang X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎨 Creative & Dynamic Chinese: 6-Yr Creative Director Makes Learning Never Boring! 🔴 National Mandarin Certified 🔴 Speaking Breakthrough 🔴 Beginner Friendly 🔴 B…

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tianchi X.

Tianchi X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beijing Normal University Graduate | CTCSOL Certified | 4 Years Experience | 1200+ Lessons | HSK Courses | Natural Mandarin for Travel, Work & Daily Life

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Peiyi F.

Peiyi F.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Customized & Relaxed Teaching — Speak Chinese Confidently |🌟 Daily Conversation|🐣 Beginner-Friendly | 📖 HSK |✈️ Travel&Interest| 🌍 Culture&Trends

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (482 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
AmazingTalker482$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply235$34$24–$425.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors161$22$15–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk36$13$6.19–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant33$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap31$17$13–$194.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling29$28$25–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$794.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo22from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Apprentus13$42$37–$514.9★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
italki1$15$15—Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min

How much Chinese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 1055 tutors
Native speakers
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 792 tutors
Non-native
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $39, 263 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 482 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $42, 235 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 161 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $6.19 and $15, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 33 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $19, 31 tutors
Verbling
$28Middle 50% between $25 and $35, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $79, 28 tutors
Apprentus
$42Middle 50% between $37 and $51, 13 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina580 / 1,077
  • TaiwanTaiwan179 / 1,077
  • South KoreaSouth Korea23 / 1,077
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 1,077
  • JapanJapan13 / 1,077
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
  • United StatesUnited States7 / 1,077
  • ItalyItaly2 / 1,077

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, compared with $24 for non-native tutors. We list 814 native speakers.

Across 1,055 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $8.21 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, Classgap, and Verbling, 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 October 19, 2026

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