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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

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

Sarah

Sarah

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Speak Korean with ease! 💛

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (41)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • 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)
Not shown

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

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

SeoYeon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓3 Yrs Experience | All Levels

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (37)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • 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
Juhyun

Juhyun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Easy & Fun Korean Lessons 😎

Native
27 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

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

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

Grace

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Available in English

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Anduri

Anduri

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 4 yrs Experience | Conversat

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

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

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

전형호

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎖 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
34 lessons
Teaching degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

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

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

Jiho

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 language is same as music

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (15)
Not shown

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

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

Yumi

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Let’s chat in Japanese! 🇯🇵

Native
37 lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +6
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Lia

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Young & Friendly🌼Korean Major

Native
23 lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
真真쌤

真真쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💖성인·유아 맞춤 한국어회화🔥즐겁게 배워요🎉

Native
1 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Hyebin

Hyebin

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Same materials❌| YOUR Story ✅

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

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

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

Speak

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💫Chat💫Korean💫Beginner💫Hobby💫

Native
33 lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ONYOU

ONYOU

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Learn Chinese with a pro! 🐹

Native
2 yrs · 21 lessons
Official exam examiner
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
莎莎

莎莎

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

6년경험 ✈️ 여행한국어, topik 시험

Native
6 yrs · 30 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nam

Nam

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
38 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

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

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

Kim

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Phonics | Conversational Kor

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

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

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

Ine

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🍄Conversational Korean✈️

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

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

Chaeni

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌸Mistakes OK! Eye-level Class✨

Native
25 lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

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

Carlos

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Conversational Korean 💬

Native
35 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

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

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

Juyeong

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Natural Korean & Conversation

Native
36 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

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

Jieun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean Beginn

Native
15 lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

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

Ines

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Chat💫Korean💫Beginner💫Business

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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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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