Seyeon
Nativeitalki · South Korea
한국어 교육 학과를 졸업한 경력 2년 이상의 전문 선생님!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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3,585 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 899 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$10/h
Median / hour
$7.85–$11
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
899
on 12 platforms
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Clair
Nativeitalki · South Korea
국어와 한국어를 모두 전공한 경력직 튜터, TOPIK부터 자연스러운 회화까지 재밌게 공부해요!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
신상우
Nativeitalki · South Korea
7 Years Teaching Korean Literature (CSAT) | Fun, Personalized Korean Conversation
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Teacher SJ
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Korean Tutor SJ | Global Background(NZ, Cameroon, Türkiye) | Warm, Practical & Personalized |
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Korean tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (911 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 911 | $18 | $11–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 729 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 546 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Classgap | 54 | $22 | $18–$27 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 33 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $30 | $28–$40 | — | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $34 | $33–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $44 | $41–$53 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Korean tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 3551 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2610 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 941 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 911 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 546 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 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, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $28 and $40, 23 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
Where Korean tutors are from
- South Korea2,502 / 3,585
Japan72 / 3,585
Taiwan49 / 3,585
China48 / 3,585
United States26 / 3,585
Hong Kong SAR China16 / 3,585
United Kingdom9 / 3,585
Canada7 / 3,585
Korean tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (899 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 3,551 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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