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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

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

Iván

Iván

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 91% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JON

JON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3 years korean language tutoring experience. Fun K-pop and game-based lessons available

Native
3 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 84% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Tami

Tami

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker & language learner—let's make Korean fun and practical! 🇰🇷✨

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dan

Dan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Native Korean Tutor | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Beginner & Conversation

Native
3 yrs · 29 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
박지현

박지현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean with an Experienced and Friendly Tutor

Native
30 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minhyeok

Minhyeok

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Join my Korean class for a fun learning experience that feels just like talking with friends! 😊

Native
22 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Cho

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EK

EK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

13년 마케팅 경력자, KPOP 작사가와 함께 한국어를 배워보아요!

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Teo

Teo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎉 From Beginner to Advanced! ✨ Friendly Korean from Scratch." 😁재미있게 한국어 공부해요🎊

Native
20 yrs · 35 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaeseok

Jaeseok

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Improve Your Korean with Free Conversation and Correction

Native
26 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Sojeong

Sojeong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 83% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
seung

seung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

대학교에서 2년 동안 외국인을 위한 멘토링을 꾸준하게 진행하고 있습니다!

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 81% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
황예하

황예하

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

JLPT N1, Korean university student.

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Woobin

Woobin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Korean Lessons 🇰🇷 | English & Japanese Support

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JISEON

JISEON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

7+ Years Pro Educator | Master Korean with 3-step Method

Native
7 yrs · 49 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YEJI

YEJI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

쉽고 재밌게 가르치는 "진짜" 한국어

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JaeHyeon

JaeHyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Make your Korean into C1 fluency within a year! | Best ways to learn Korean | Best for beginners

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sunny

Sunny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

ꯁ Free talk practice? Let’s chat about whatever you like! ꯁ ꯁ 프리토킹 실력을 늘리고싶으세요? 자유로운 주제로 대화해요 ꯁ

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 94% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
황순만

황순만

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
6 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.8 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
BoKyung

BoKyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌿 한국어가 즐거워지는 1:1 맞춤 수업

Native
3 yrs · 22 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
sunkyung

sunkyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔔안녕하세요.💕In my class you will practice speaking a lot and learn practical Korean for real life😊

Native
24 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaewon

Jaewon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Qualified Native Korean Teacher from Seoul who has traveled to more than 40 countries

Native
20 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Izzie

Izzie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching is My Calling: A Singer-Songwriter and Educator Who Makes Learning Creative

Native
8 yrs · 45 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
heni

heni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
41 lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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