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English tutoring rates 2026: by level

The median English tutoring rate is $15 per hour. Most listings fall between $10 and $40, and the lowest is $10. These figures are not estimates: they come from the 19 English listings live on WantATutor as of November 2026, and they update when a tutor changes their rate.

Hourly English tutoring rates by the highest level the tutor teaches (November 2026)
Highest levelMedianMost listings
Up to middle school (grades 6–8)$15$10 – $20
Including high school & test prep$15$10 – $40

Each listing is counted once, under the highest level the tutor selected. A tutor in the high school row may also teach elementary students; use the list below to filter by level.

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Gozde Bozkurt

English Teacher with TEFL / TESOL Expertise

New member

English Lessons for Elementary and Middle School Students

Elementary and Middle School Students
Location
Based in Aydın, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TESOL/TEFL specialization

$10/ hr

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İrem Nur Gedik

English Teacher

New member

Online English lessons for children and teens

LanguagesSpeakingHigh school
Location
Based in Nevşehir, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TEFL – Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

$40/ hr

First 30 min free

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Rabia Nur Çırak

English Teacher

5.0(1 review)

IELTS Certified (8) Online English Speaking / Accent Training Lessons

English conversation lessons
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
IELTS certificate (2026), overall score of 8

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Laura Ak

English Teacher

New member

Online English lessons

LGS (Turkey's high school entrance exam)TOEFLIELTS
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TEFL, TEYL, PYP, MYP, TOEFL iBT

$20/ hr

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Eda Yıldız

English Teacher

New member

Together we can improve your English in the way that works best for you

Exam PreparationEnglish ConversationForeign Language Exam (YDT)
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
English Language Proficiency Certificate - C1, BTK Academy, Türkiye, 2023

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Hatice Söylemez

English Tutor

New member

Online English lessons

Study Support
Location
Based in Denizli, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Emre Antepli

English Teacher

New member

English Teaching Experience | University Graduate, Certified Educator with Pedagogical Training

EnglishConversational EnglishEnglish Grammar
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Sivas Cumhuriyet University — Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (English, French and Turkish)

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Melek Aysima Valle Mucino

English Teacher

New member

Full support for primary and middle school children with school subjects and English lessons

Englishprivate tutoringonline
Location
Based in İzmir, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Başkent University, American Culture and Literature

$20/ hr

First 30 min free

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Nehir Sari

English and Italian Tutor

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Online English and Italian lessons

English conversation
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
IELTS C1

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Sinem Altın

English Tutor

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4 Years of Experience | Online English for Children 🌸 Conversation-Focused, Fun and Personalized Lessons

English
Location
Based in İzmir, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Oxford University Press — ELTOC Chapter 12, Certificate of Attendance (2026)

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Ugur Demirkaya

Spanish tutor

New member

Online Spanish lessons

Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
10 years of experience

$40/ hr

First 30 min free

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Hakan Yeşilgün

Tutor

New member

Online lessons for elementary and middle school students in all subjects, plus guitar lessons

Location
Based in Hatay, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
8 years of experience

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Malika Uzun

English Teacher

New member

Online English Lessons

Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
* CELTA (Pass A)

$25/ hr

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Yashar

Software and language tutor

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Online lessons in Python, C#, Next.js, and React.js for adults

SoftwareWebPython
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
13 years of experience

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Hira Derin Çağırıcı

University Student

New member

I progress according to your increase in exam score

Location
Based in the Netherlands (GMT+1)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
IELTS – C1

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Summer Ayaz

CELTA-Certified English Teacher and Speaking Coach

New member

Online English lessons for adults

EnglishSpeaking PracticeGeneral English
Location
Based in Ankara, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
CELTA – Cambridge English

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Rümeysa Aktürk

English Teacher

New member

Personalized English lessons for every level.

English exam preparation
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
MAKU (Mehmet Akif Ersoy University) - English Language Teaching, 3rd year

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Raghad Msallati

English Teacher

New member

Fluent English with a native-like American accent | Time to speak English with confidence!

American EnglishEnglish accentEnglish vocabulary
Location
Based in Gaziantep, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
1 years of experience

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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What is English tutoring, and who is it for?

English tutoring is one-to-one help with the language itself: speaking with confidence, understanding native speakers, writing clearly and getting grammar right without thinking about it. Most students who look for an English tutor fall into two groups. Some are learning English as a second language and need structured practice they cannot get from an app: real conversation, instant correction and someone who notices which mistakes keep coming back. Others are native or near-native speakers at school who need support with reading comprehension, essays and grammar for class. A good tutor starts by finding out which of these you are, tests your current level in the first lesson and builds a plan around a concrete goal, such as holding a business meeting in English, passing a class or writing an essay without losing marks on structure. Because a lesson is just you and the tutor, the time is spent on your gaps rather than on a textbook chapter everyone else needed.

  • Adults learning English as a second language for work, travel or daily life
  • Professionals who need fluent meetings, presentations and e-mails in English
  • School students who need help with grammar, reading comprehension and essays
  • New arrivals in an English-speaking country who want to settle in faster
  • Learners stuck at an intermediate plateau who understand a lot but still hesitate when speaking

What English tutors cover

English as a second language (ESL)

  • Speaking fluency and pronunciation through guided conversation
  • Listening to natural speech: accents, speed and connected sounds
  • Core grammar: tenses, articles, prepositions, conditionals
  • Vocabulary for your field: business, healthcare, tech, academic
  • Writing e-mails, reports and messages that sound natural

School English

  • Reading comprehension and close reading of set texts
  • Essay planning, paragraph structure and thesis statements
  • Grammar, punctuation and editing your own writing
  • Preparation for class tests and written assignments

Business and professional English

  • Meetings, small talk and negotiating politely
  • Presentations and answering questions on the spot
  • Interview practice in English

Why do I understand English but freeze when I speak?

Freezing when speaking is usually a practice problem, not a knowledge problem. Many learners have studied grammar and vocabulary for years but have spent very little time producing English out loud, under mild pressure, with someone waiting for an answer. Speaking is a separate skill that only improves by doing it.

One-to-one lessons are one of the few places where you can speak for most of an hour, make mistakes safely and get corrected immediately. A tutor can also slow down at first and gradually raise the difficulty, which is hard to get in a group class or an app.

  • Short, frequent lessons beat long, rare ones for speaking
  • Ask your tutor to note recurring mistakes and review them each week
  • Practice the situations you actually face: calls, meetings, small talk
  • Record yourself occasionally to hear progress over time

What affects the price of English tutoring?

What you pay for an English lesson depends mostly on what the lesson has to do. General conversation practice is usually the most affordable kind of lesson, while exam preparation, business English and academic writing tend to cost more because the tutor prepares targeted material and gives detailed written feedback between lessons. Experience with your specific goal matters more than years of teaching in general, and some tutors charge differently for online and in-person lessons. Tutors set their own price on WantATutor and the platform takes no commission, so the rate on a tutor's profile is what you pay.

How to choose a English tutor

Pick an English tutor by goal, not by accent. If you want to speak more fluently, look for a tutor whose lessons are mostly conversation with correction, not grammar lectures. If you need school English or academic writing, look for someone who explains how they give feedback on essays. In a first message, tell the tutor your level, your goal and your deadline; a good tutor will reply with a concrete plan. If they offer a short intro lesson, use it to see whether they actually let you talk and whether they correct you in a way that sticks.

Many tutors offer a short free intro lesson. Compare English tutors or read how it works.

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