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Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 949 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$10/h
Median / hour
$7.99–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
949
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Yun(ユン先生)

Yun(ユン先生)

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

午前10時〜午後5時、昼間限定レッスン

Native
49 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Joo

Joo

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Clear Korean Pronunciation

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Kacey

Kacey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | Beginner & Intermediate Korean

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seoyoung K.

Seoyoung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn real Korean in a fun way💃

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Muns01

Muns01

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

学生と教師の信頼を作りましょう

Native
11 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
Kieran

Kieran

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 CSAT Prep | Conversational K

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Lily

Lily

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
19 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Jay P.

Jay P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A tutor who can teach well for beginner

Native
36 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
S.L Kang

S.L Kang

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国語で話したいあなたにワンコインフリートーク!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Ganada

Ganada

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

📢 Speaking 🎤 Pronunciation

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
박지현

박지현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean with an Experienced and Friendly Tutor

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Seo Yeon P.

Seo Yeon P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A Cheerful Korean Major Tutor with 4 Years of Teaching Experience

Native
2 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 3.7 (3)
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Yoroko

Yoroko

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

TOPIKの53番と54番の作文を添削いたします。専門の講師が添削を行います。

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
슈바

슈바

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Conversational Korean 🗣

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
임혜린

임혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

1:1 Korean Tutor (2 Yrs Experience) | Ex-English Teacher for Teens

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seungjun L.

Seungjun L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean comfortably and naturally, just like chatting with a Korean friend!

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.5 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
choi.sy

choi.sy

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

画面共有で発音や正書法を確認できる授業です。^^

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
$5.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Wooseok

Wooseok

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
SOO

SOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's start improving your Korean skills!

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Riley K.

Riley K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷🇺🇸 Speak Korean Naturally with an Active Tutor 🙌 | Beginner-Friendly English Support | Personalized Feedback Report

Native
3 yrs · 9 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kangjun02

Kangjun02

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国ニュースのスクリプトで、韓国語と韓国文化を一緒に学びましょう!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
Jungsoo

Jungsoo

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 3D Printing | Conversational

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Hyunii

Hyunii

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

We don’t study Korean, we talk it!

Native
48 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Misook C.

Misook C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Teaching Living Korean with 20 Years of Experience! You’ll learn real Korean from dramas and everyday life!

Native
20 yrs · 4 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (925 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
AmazingTalker925$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors730$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki720$19$14–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk330$12$9.28–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap54$22$18–$274.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Engoo33from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Wyzant26$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus25$30$27–$39—No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$44$41–$535.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 3747 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 2890 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 857 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 925 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 729 tutors
italki
$19Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 720 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.28 and $15, 330 tutors
Classgap
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $27, 54 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 26 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $27 and $39, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,677 / 3,781
  • JapanJapan74 / 3,781
  • ChinaChina52 / 3,781
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,781
  • United StatesUnited States27 / 3,781
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,781
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,781
  • CanadaCanada8 / 3,781

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (949 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 3,747 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $38 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 September 30, 2026

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