Xavier
Apprentus
Online English courses for all ages and levels by Franco-American
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Page language: English
1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 1,077 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $17 and $34 per hour. 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–$34
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
1,077
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
484 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Naomi
FindTutors
Chinese, English & Humanities Tutor | 11+, 13+, GCSE, A-Level, ESL & Oxbridge Admissions
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$40/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
RITA
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👉Give it a try- $3/ 25min
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,222)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Christine G.
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 10 years of experience, specialized in AP and HSK Test.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (76)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Xiaolin
Tutor Hunt
Hi, my name is Xiaolin. I am a native Mandarin speaker, known for being friendly and patient, with extensive experience in teaching.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
- Kids
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MaRi (Kids-Adults)
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let’s get started.(English speakers welcomed)
- Native
- 8 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Mandy
Native (likely)Apprentus
Chinese (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading)
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Maria
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases de chino para niños y jóvenes
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Niki
AmazingTalker · Japan
unlock global career opportuni
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,982)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Celia L.
NativePreply · China
5+ Years Experience | Conversation, Grammar & HSK | Patient & professional |
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (71)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Yan
Tutor Hunt
Teach piano, singing and music theory up to grade 8.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Kids
Coco
NativeCafetalk · China
Let me help you improve your conversation skills a step by step!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Tina
NativeApprentus
Teach Chinese in English and French|5 years of experience|Expert in Beginner Chinese,HSK1-4,Conversational Chinese
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Harin
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
A los principiantes o los niños de 6'13 años
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Emy
NativeAmazingTalker · China
口說會話、零基礎、拼音
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Xiang Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,974)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Haijian B.
NativePreply · China
👋30+ years experience📚CTCSOL Certificate✨Top-Level Mandarin 🗣️English C2🎯HSK1-6|YCT|AP |GCSE✈️Pinyin|Oral|Conversation|Travel 💼Business|Medicine|Advanced🧸Child…
- Native
- 32 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (64)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Imogen
Tutor Hunt
Hi, my name is Imogen.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Kids
Jerry Long
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Martina
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de idioma y cultura china para adultos y peques
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Amy
Apprentus
CTCSOL Certified Chinese (Mandarin ) teacher - 1:1 Tailor-made Chinese (Mandarin) online lessons for Adults
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · France
🥇0→B1🗣️Natural🔥Ease talk
- Native
- 18 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,850)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Chunyu B.
NativePreply · China
🌟 Speak Chinese with Confidence & Have Fun!
- Native
- 9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (54)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Frida
Tusclases
Maestra de chino-español desde casa para nivel básico y medio
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
$6.75/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 482 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 235 | $34 | $24–$42 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 161 | $22 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $13 | $6.19 –$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 33 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 31 | $17 | $13–$19 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 29 | $28 | $25–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 22 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 13 | $42 | $37–$51 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| italki | 1 | $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
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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China580 / 1,077
- Taiwan179 / 1,077
South Korea23 / 1,077
Vietnam13 / 1,077- Japan13 / 1,077
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
United States7 / 1,077
Italy2 / 1,077
Chinese tutors: FAQ
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.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.19 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $24. We list 814 native speakers.
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 track 1,077 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, Wyzant, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 482 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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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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