Cost of chinese language tutor.
Having decided to brush up on our Chinese a bit the Mrs and I had a potential new Chinese tutor around to discuss a study plan and what not. She was introduced to us by a friend.
Anyway, whilst discussing what we are looking to learn, our objectives etc she seemed to be ok. However I was slightly surprised when she told us that her usual rate was around RMB150 per hour.
Now, not having much experience with Chinese teachers of late this may be where the market is for a decent teacher, but it does seem a little toppish to me. My recollection from last time I had a Chinese tutor was that the company was paying about RMB85/hour and then the teacher came to the office for those classes.
Anyone got any thoughts on how much the going rate should be?
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sk8
Re: Cost of chinese language tutor.
do the classes come with a complimentary BJ for that price? Why not go to a "traditional tea house" while you're at it?
But seriously, chinese tutor prices range from 40 to 100 per hour. 40 being a college student and 100 - a phd holder.
for 70 kuai an hour you can find an experienced tutor that will come up with a study plan that will suit your needs.
Anything above 100 in china is highway robbery aimed at the "Maggie's crowd".
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taireinbeijing
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No complimentary BJ.. although I like the way your mind works.
I have just looked at some of the schools advertising on this site and some seem to be around the RMB150 / hour level..
Although for a private tutor who is not tied to a school I am getting more uncomfortable about the being 'ripped off' effect.
Anyone used a school in/near cbd for 1:1 tuition and got any positive feedback?
sk8
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I think one friend of mine has 1 on 1 classes at a language center around east third ring rd. I think she pays around 80rmb per hour, though I'm not 100% on this, since I'm really bad at listening... anyway I'll get the real info tomorrow and post it here.
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Nicodemus
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Frontiers school offers 1-1 lessons for 75 per hour. Haven't heard anything worth complaining about them.
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taireinbeijing
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thanks for the feedback.. will look at their site.
(and yes this was an unofficial *BUMP*)
canuckistan
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I've found private tutors to be in the 25 RMB to 125 RMB range. You typically get what you pay for after you filter out the complete nut-jobs.
25 RMB will get you a university student who really just wants to earn a bit of extra cash, have a foreign friend to practice English with, and maybe actually help them learn some Chinese along the way. The 100+ RMB teachers will get you somebody with a Master's or Ph.D. in Chinese teaching or Linguistics and a good 10+ years of experience.
So, the 80-100 range seems to be pretty normal for quality, 30-60 for younger with less experience. I've known people who have made all levels work in their own way.
chinese@home
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The price varies from teachers to teachers. It is really common to have a 100RMB/per hour lesson in Beijing. Of course I mean the professional tutor with sound study plan and teaching meterials.
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Small Wan
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Good summary!
However, it's not only filtering out the nutjobs, but also the ones, who lie about their education. Many of them never had chinese language training.
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taireinbeijing
Re: Cost of chinese language tutor.
the frontiers place at jian wai (someone mentioned earlier) seem to do a part time group class combined with some 1:1 tuition.
Thinking of pointing my gf in their direction. Good choice, bad choice?
chaofan
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I had a girl come over for one lesson, she charged 75 per hour, was not picky if the hour went long and she was very helpful to me. I think you could even bargin her cheaper. She even came to my apartment. Her English was excelent, could explain things very clearly and wrote very clear Chinese characters and pinyin. If you are interested I may give you her number and let you see for yourself. I only saw her once, she did a good job, I am just too lazy.
Ugene
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I charge 50/hour for part time teaching. I am a MD. So, if somebody charge more than 100, that's rediculous. Unless you don't know what to do with your money
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