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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.

Kacey

Kacey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | Beginner & Intermediate Korean

Native
2 yrs · 7 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lily

Lily

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
임혜린

임혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
2 yrs · 33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

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

SOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's start improving your Korean skills!

Native
2 yrs · 6 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hyunii

Hyunii

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

We don’t study Korean, we talk it!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Leo

Leo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Naturally | From Daily Conversation to Culture

Native
21 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

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

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DAJIN

DAJIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

“Learn Korean Naturally, Not Just Textbook” + “Real Conversation Focus”

Native
12 lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Mike

Mike

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Currently attending Kyunghee Cyber University at 4th year majoring in Korean education.

Native
45 lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jaeuk

Jaeuk

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have a certificates of teaching Korean and 3-years experience of teaching language

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 2.6 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
kang

kang

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

You Understand Korean—But Can’t Speak Yet? Let’s Change That.

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JIWOO

JIWOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

친구처럼 편안한 한국어 수업 | 자신 있게 말하는 한국어

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuri

Yuri

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

쉽게 배우는 한국어 Easy Korean learning

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Joe

Joe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!

Native
27 lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeny

Yeny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hae

Hae

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Real Conversation with a friendly Hongdae, Seoul Tutor

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

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Yoon

Yoon

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

초보자 환영! 편하게 이야기하며 배우는 한국어

Native
20 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jun

Jun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

기다리고 있을게요🌸 많이 많이 이야기해요💕

Native
4 lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Jen

Jen

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

5 years of experience as a Korean language school teacher! I’ll help you speak comfortably!

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Speak Korean More Naturally | Everyday Conversation with a Native Tutor

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyeon

Hyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Conversation Partner✨ | Build Your Confidence Through Relaxed Korean Conversations

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
윤명자

윤명자

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
2 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Glenn

Glenn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Qualified and Experienced : Making Korean Fun!

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

LUMI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Woni

Woni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어교원 자격증 보유|12년 차 K-pop·예능 PD 출신 실전 회화 튜터

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • 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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