If you're comparing TOEFL tutors, here is what the main options cost, who does the tutoring, and what you get. I run Vince Kotchian Test Prep, so I'm not neutral, and I've put Julie Cunningham, who coaches TOEFL Speaking and Listening for us, first. Every other fact here comes from each company's own website, so you can check it.
Prices from each company's websiteChecked November 5, 2026
TOEFL tutor prices compared
| Option | Price | Who tutors you | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Cunningham (Vince Kotchian Test Prep) | $250/hour, or $1,875 for 10 hours | Julie Cunningham, a licensed speech-language pathologist and TOEFL coach | Live coaching on Zoom for Speaking and Listening, with homework and feedback |
| Preply | From $3 an hour. Preply says the average is $17 an hour. | Independent tutors you choose | Online lessons, and you can switch tutors |
| Wyzant | Set by each tutor. The TOEFL tutors it listed charged $27 to $240 an hour. | Independent tutors, many of whom teach several subjects | Depends on the tutor |
| Manhattan Review | $1,590 for a 12-hour private course | A Manhattan Review instructor | One-on-one, live online or in person |
| Applerouth | No price listed on its TOEFL page | A tutor Applerouth matches to you, at a level you choose | Private tutoring |
Sources: each company's TOEFL tutoring page, checked November 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
What to look for in a TOEFL tutor
- They teach the current test. TOEFL updated the iBT in January 2026, with new Speaking and Listening tasks and a 1 to 6 score scale. Older advice and materials don't match what you'll see on test day.
- Feedback on how you sound. Speaking is scored partly on how easy you are to understand. A tutor trained in pronunciation can hear the few sounds and patterns that cost you points.
- Recorded practice. Hearing your own answers, with notes on what to fix, is faster than more general conversation practice.
- Your target score. If you need a Speaking score for a license or a program, tell the tutor the number and the deadline at the start.
- Who you'll work with. On large platforms there are thousands of tutors. Check each one's TOEFL experience and reviews from TOEFL students.
The options, one by one
1. Julie Cunningham (Vince Kotchian Test Prep)
Julie Cunningham is a licensed speech-language pathologist, nationally certified by ASHA, and a certified PESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) instructor. She has helped people with American English pronunciation since 2007. She coaches the TOEFL Speaking and Listening sections only, using the current 2026 tasks.
- $250 an hour, or $1,875 for 10 hours. A typical client does 10 sessions.
- All sessions are live on Zoom.
- You start with a free Planning Session.
Read more about TOEFL Speaking and Listening tutoring with Julie.
Or call or text Julie at 530-713-3211.
2. Preply
Preply is a marketplace of independent online tutors, with about 5,400 TOEFL tutors. Lessons start at $3 an hour, and Preply says the average is $17 an hour.
3. Wyzant
Wyzant is also a marketplace. It listed 822 TOEFL tutors who set their own rates, and the ones on its listing page charged $27 to $240 an hour when we checked.
4. Manhattan Review
Manhattan Review's 12-hour private TOEFL course is $1,590, live online or in person. It also sells private tutoring packages of 12 to 48 hours, without a price on its TOEFL page.
5. Applerouth
Applerouth offers private TOEFL tutoring. You choose a tutor level, and Applerouth matches you with a tutor. Its TOEFL page doesn't list a price.
Which one should you choose?
- Lowest price, and you have time to try several tutors: Preply.
- You want a set number of hours from a company: Manhattan Review.
- Your Speaking or Listening score is what's holding you back: Julie.
Or read more about TOEFL tutoring with Julie.
FAQ
How much does a TOEFL tutor cost?
Among the options on this page, TOEFL tutoring runs from $3 an hour on Preply to $250 an hour with Julie. Julie is $250 an hour, or $1,875 for 10 hours.
Does Julie teach all four TOEFL sections?
No. Julie teaches Speaking and Listening only.
Is Julie's tutoring updated for the 2026 TOEFL?
Yes. Sessions use the current Speaking tasks, Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview, and the current Listening format.
Can Julie help if my main issue is pronunciation?
Yes. She works on how easy you are to understand: stress, rhythm, pacing, and the few sounds that most often cause misunderstandings.