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Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 961 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
961
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Rang.H

Rang.H

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

짧지만 알차게! 15분 동안 부담 없이 한국어로 이야기해요. 短い時間でも充実!15分間、気軽に韓国語でお話ししましょう。

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Christine

Christine

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 1 yr Experience | Conversati

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuni K.

Yuni K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Your friendly and encouraging tutor with 3 years of experience

Native
3 yrs · 9 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
Shin

Shin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Personalized Korean Lessons for Travel, Business, and Everyday Life

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Harin Kim

Harin Kim

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

日常会話から推し活・K-BEAUTY・トレンドまで、あなたの「好き」を楽しく話しましょう!

Native
4 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
루리

루리

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

왕초보도 걱정 없이! 한국어를 쉽고 재미있게!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Jung Min K.

Jung Min K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Want to learn Korean? Your ready teacher is here! I'll help you study Korean easily and joyfully 🫶

Native
5 yrs · 6 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yeny

Yeny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Younjeong

Younjeong

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Comprehensive Korean class (Grammar, Speaking, Listening)

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
KS

KS

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean | Begi

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

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seo hyun C.

Seo hyun C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨Want to learn Korean with joy? Korean lessons tailored to your goals, designed with the learner’s needs in mind!✨

Native
1 yrs · 9 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Paul

Paul

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏅 Certified Korean Teacher (Level 2) | Make Your Korean Natural & Fluent!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
San99

San99

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

カメラOFFで気軽に韓国語会話!なんでも喋ってみよう!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Can take over a day
  • Speaks your language
J.S

J.S

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean BasicslReal Situations

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seonhwa C.

Seonhwa C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Enjoyable, tailored Korean classes that match your goals and level, from traveling in Korea to practical conversation!

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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HYEJU

HYEJU

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with Confidence!

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Kei Hye

Kei Hye

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

日本語で質問OK!初めての韓国語会話

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Sungil

Sungil

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat

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

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Jungyoun J.

Jungyoun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

4-Week Speaking Focus 💬 | Turn the Korean You Know into Real Conversations | 20+ Years in Education 🎓

Native
2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Anna

Anna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hey Lee

Hey Lee

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

上級・フリートーク

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Hanbyul

Hanbyul

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chaerin N.

Chaerin N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Come learn Korean and make a Korean friend!

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jimin

Jimin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Real Korean Like in K-Dramas! Fun & Tailored Lessons

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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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
italki794$20$14–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors730$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 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, 3821 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2962 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 859 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
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 794 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 729 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 Korea2,745 / 3,855
  • JapanJapan76 / 3,855
  • ChinaChina54 / 3,855
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,855
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 3,855
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,855
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,855
  • CanadaCanada8 / 3,855

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (961 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 3,821 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 October 1, 2026

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