Catherine L.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Experienced Native French Instructor
- Native (likely)
- 10,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (5,888)
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Page language: English
1,346 tutors · 11 platforms
Online French tutors, compared
A 60-minute online French lesson costs $28 at the median, across the 1,346 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $46 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $28 for non-native tutors.
$28/h
Median / hour
$12–$46
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
1,346
on 11 platforms
Top-rated French tutors · October 2026
Picked from 1,346 tutors on 11 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 (3,948) · 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner
$36/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Melody S.
Wyzant
Native · ★ 5.0 (844) · 2,000+ hours taught · Language degree · Usually within an hour
Charles
Verbling · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,086) · 18 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner · Usually within an hour
$27/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Over
AmazingTalker · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (1,609) · 10,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$38/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90Catherine L.
Wyzant
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (5,888) · 10,000+ hours taught
Marie
Verbling · France
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,215) · 2,000+ lessons
$42/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lessonAlizee G
LanguaTalk · France
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (350) · 12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · Teaching degree
$51/hBook on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lelongt D.
Preply · Gabon
Native · ★ 5.0 (101) · 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
$26/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Eya R.
Preply · Tunisia
Native · ★ 5.0 (146) · 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$40/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Ariane
Tutor Hunt
★ 5.0 (60) · 2,000+ hours taught · Teaching degree · verified · Usually within an hour
Compare French tutors
1,346 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Charles
NativeVerbling · France
- Native
- 18 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (4,086)
- Usually within an hour
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lionel
NativeAmazingTalker · France
GROUP CLASS AVAILABLE
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,299)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
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 (1,039)
- 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
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
Benjamin G.
NativePreply · France
[TEF/TCF Expert] Multilingual Native French Tutor with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (187)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$73/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $31
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Karine
Tusclasesparticulares
La classe de Français de KARINE MORISSE online
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (169)
- Not shown
Matthew
Tutor Hunt
I am a professional and experienced qualified teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed and achieve their potential.
- Not listed
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (75)
- Usually within an hour
- 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
Amma
Nativeitalki · France
Certified French teacher (FLE) · DELF DALF TCF PREP · REAL NATIVE COLLOQUIAL FRENCH
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Professeur Nico
NativeCafetalk · France
小さな時間、大きな効果！15分間の超効率レッスン！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.61/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ariane
NativeVerbling · France
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,948)
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$36/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
- Not listed
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,753)
- Usually within a few hours
Virginie
NativeAmazingTalker · France
Children/Beginners/Business
- Native
- 20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,960)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Amandine K
NativeLanguaTalk · France
French conversation practice
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (860)
- 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
- Other certificate
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (582)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$21/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Eya R.
NativePreply · Tunisia
✅ Say YES to Life! 🇫🇷 ✨ An Adventure Awaits You! 🚀 👩🏫 Certified FLE Teacher 📚🌍 Exam Preparation:📝 TCF | 🏆 TEF | 🎓 DELF | 🌟 FIDE 🎓TFI .
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +4
- ★ 5.0 (146)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Catherine
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
🇫🇷 ◆95/mes: Grupos reducidos◆ clases particulares - PROFESORA NATIVA TITULADA
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (136)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely
Ariane
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.
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Teaching degree · verified
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Usually within an hour
Angélique
NativeApprentus
Learn French in an interactive and efficient way!
- Native
- 20 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Therese
Nativeitalki · France
From "Bonjour" to fluent French Speak Confidently with a Native Teacher
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Romain
NativeCafetalk · France
一発合格を目指して練習しましょう！
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
$6.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Pauline
NativeVerbling · France
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (4,033)
- Usually within a few hours
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$49/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Fabia F.
Wyzant
Experienced Tutor with Harvard Master's degree
- Not listed
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,355)
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
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French tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (407 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 | 407 | $11 | $3.96–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 263 | $42 | $32–$54 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 222 | $21 | $12–$30 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 161 | $59 | $49–$73 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 65 | $35 | $25–$49 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| italki | 49 | $15 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| LanguaTalk | 48 | $39 | $33–$50 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $31 | $23–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Classgap | 34 | $23 | $18–$26 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 32 | $12 | $7.59–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 29 | $62 | $50–$85 | 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
$28Middle 50% between $12 and $46, 1325 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $12 and $42, 668 tutors
Non-native
$28Middle 50% between $13 and $49, 657 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $3.96 and $22, 407 tutors
Preply
$42Middle 50% between $32 and $54, 263 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $12 and $30, 222 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$59Middle 50% between $49 and $73, 161 tutors
Apprentus
$35Middle 50% between $25 and $49, 65 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 49 tutors
LanguaTalk
$39Middle 50% between $33 and $50, 27 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $23 and $39, 36 tutors
Classgap
$23Middle 50% between $18 and $26, 34 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.59 and $18, 32 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $50 and $85, 29 tutors
Where French tutors are from
- France416 / 1,346
Cameroon105 / 1,346
Algeria35 / 1,346- Morocco31 / 1,346
Taiwan28 / 1,346
Belgium18 / 1,346
Canada17 / 1,346
Switzerland17 / 1,346
French tutors: FAQ
Across 1,325 French tutors with a listed price, the median is $28 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $3.96 and $63 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.
Not really: native French speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $28. We list 668 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, LanguaTalk, and Verbling, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 1,346 French tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Tutor Hunt, Apprentus, and italki. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 407 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 October 19, 2026
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