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Cheap Korean tutors under $12 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $12 per hour or less: 1,050 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $19. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$10/h
Median / hour
$7.09–$11
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,050
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,050 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

#1

#1

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐ Thank you for making me the #1 ranked teacher!!!!!🎁EVENT → https://linktr.ee/koreanstrategy

Native
14 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +5
★ 5.0 (2,020)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Cecilia

Cecilia

Native (likely)

Suasaulasparticulares

Aulass de coreano (professora com experiência)

Native (likely)
6 years teaching
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Sarah

Sarah

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Speak Korean with ease! 💛

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (41)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anabel

Anabel

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Language teacher with 4 years of experience

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 47 lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (39)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Younjye P.

Younjye P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Are you ready to travel Korea without a translator? Make friends on your own!

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (33)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
POYO

POYO

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

一緒に本を読んでみましょう

Native
500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Sanghoon

Sanghoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Open to All Beginners!🖐

Native
10,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (717)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Myung

Myung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Beginner · Easy Speaking/TopIK

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +3
★ 5.0 (38)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ji young M.

Ji young M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Let's learn Korean, make Korean friends, and even find a partner! Korean is easier than you think!! I'll teach you in a fun and enjoyable way! My friends somet…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Daniela

Daniela

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de coreano online de nivel básico a intermedio :)

Advanced (C1) (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

Miso

Miso

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

* ハングルを初めて学ぶ方へ * この1コマで、ハングルが読める、書ける。 * ハングルの文字を終えた方向けの初級会話・文法コース * 音声の仕組みを通じて、正確な発音を学びます。 * Miso先生の手作り教材 +『훈민정음』+『세종한국어』のテキスト * Welcome to your first Hangul l…

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lulu

Lulu

China

Classgap · China

Intermediate (B1)
New tutor
Other certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
RACHEL

RACHEL

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

日本語で授業対応可能です。

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (686)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SeoYeon

SeoYeon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓3 Yrs Experience | All Levels

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (37)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoonkyung L.

Yoonkyung L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean the Easy Way — Cheerful Native Tutor, English OK for Beginners

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (20)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Angie

Angie

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de Coreano nivel inicial, intermedio y avanzado

Advanced (C1) (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

Ramwol

Ramwol

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

韓国語で書かれた話を読んだり、聞いたりするレッスンです

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Laura

Laura

China

Classgap · China

Hello dear friend! I am very glad to meet you in classgap. 👏

Basic (A2)
3 yrs · 1 lessons
Language degree
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches C1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
유정쌤

유정쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No matter what level you’re at, you’ll feel comfortable within the first 5 minutes 😉

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 4.9 (554)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Inseok

Inseok

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
38 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Geol H.

Geol H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Get comfortable talking in Korean! - beginner to Advanced learners welcome! 🤗

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cecilia

Cecilia

Tusclases

Clases dinamicas de coreano online facil y sencillo

Fluent (C2) (likely)
8 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

HEEWOO

HEEWOO

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国語を「読む」だけで終わらせず、読んだことを韓国語で考え、話してみませんか?韓国語読書クラブは、一冊の本を最後まで読み切ることを目標に、感想や考えを韓国語で整理していく中級以上の方向けの読書レッスンです。

Native
500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Elis S.

Elis S.

Indonesia

Classgap · Indonesia

Fun & Engaging Korean Lessons – Learn with a Passionate Tutor (4+ Years Experience!)

Basic (A2)
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,077 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker1,077$16$11–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki865$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors753$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$12$9.47–$14—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap58$21$18–$254.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Engoo39from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant32$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus31$30$25–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3309 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 816 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1077 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 865 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 752 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 32 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,999 / 4,166
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,166
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,166
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,166
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,166
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,166
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $12 per hour or less (1,050 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 4,125 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $19 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Classgap, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

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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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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