Tutor qualification is the last thing you need to worry about.

We have built up an unrivaled network of independent Chinese/Mandarin tutors that spans Shanghai and major cities in China. Every week we receive new applications from tutors to join our team, and only the best are included (about 20% of the applicants).

We don't make exceptions or compromises. Each tutor in ShanghaiTutors community goes through credentials verification (ID, diploma, certificates), resume evaluation, past students’ reference and finally an interview screening process and meets our criteria:

1 Have or pursuing a university degree
2 Fluent in standard Mandarin without regional accent
3 Good mastery of at least one foreign language
4 Knowledgeable about the Chinese language
5 Enthusiastic and skilled in teaching
6 Friendly and helpful

All tutors fall into three categories based on qualifications.

1. Category A: amateur teachers/novice teachers (minimal experience)
Only recommended for non-beginners looking for extra listening & spoken practice as a supplement to formal learning.

2. Category AA: certified teachers/professional teachers (minimum 1, average 2-5 years experience)
Recommended for general purposes: conversation, academics, exam preps, career & personal growth, business, etc

3. Category AAA: star teachers (experience in universities, international schools, corporate training, etc)
Recommended for: efficient learning & fast progress, business Chinese, industry-specific Chinese, group training.

You will find category in each tutor’s profile (marked as A, AA, AAA). The difference in their experience, qualifications, and popularity is reflected in tutoring rates. Most tutors fall under Category AA (most popular choice by our clients), but you can always choose tutor based on your needs and budgets.