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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

Compare Korean tutors

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

Sun-Woo H.

Sun-Woo H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨ Korean That Flows Naturally | Personalized Materials & Attentive Feedback with Tina, an SNU Graduate 🗣️💛

Native
9 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Sejung P.

Sejung P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Writer-turned Korean Tutor 🖋️✨ Let's express the same meaning in a more natural way! 💬 I'll be with you until you can enjoy your favorite singer's SNS live bro…

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Sion B.

Sion B.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean/Spanish Conversational Practice Tutor with a Background in Educational Planning

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
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연준 김.

연준 김.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Going All the Way with Tutor Yeonjun

Native
9 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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Seungmin L.

Seungmin L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷🇨🇦 Korean Native Tutor Living in Toronto | Natural Conversation and Real-Life Korean!

Native
47 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hyunju C.

Hyunju C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Veteran with 21 Years of Experience | Friendly Korean Lessons from Basics to Business

Native
21 yrs · 17 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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SungHee C.

SungHee C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Open-Minded Gyeongsangdo Auntie

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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Jane S.

Jane S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Practical Korean Easily and Enjoyably, Even as a Beginner! 🇰🇷

Native
20 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyemi K.

Hyemi K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Friendly Native Speaker

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
Eui tae K.

Eui tae K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

University Professor with 10 Years of Experience!!!

Native
4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Wonill O.

Wonill O.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

More than textbook Korean — learn Korean you can actually use.

Native
3 yrs · 4 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Seung Hee H.

Seung Hee H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn real Korean culture and language outside the textbook with a friendly expert who has 7 years of experience!

Native
7 yrs · 10 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
봉환 봉.

봉환 봉.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Level 1 Korean Teacher with Extensive Teaching Experience

Native
12 yrs · 8 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Seonghyun Y.

Seonghyun Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

😊 Korean Tutor for Engilsh and Japanese Speakers

Native
2 yrs · 7 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hyeok Jin J.

Hyeok Jin J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Accurate Korean Pronunciation and Natural Conversation! Learn Korean Comfortably.

Native
4 yrs · 5 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Soo Jin Y.

Soo Jin Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun and Easy, Persistent but Always New Language learning can be more natural and confortable.

Native
2 yrs · 6 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Haeun P.

Haeun P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 A Friendly Korean Tutor Who Makes Learning Comfortable for Absolute Beginners

Native
6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kwon Y.

Kwon Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

It's okay to make mistakes! Learn natural Korean through comfortable conversations

Native
2 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hyeyun J.

Hyeyun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

From Beginner to Conversation | Practical Korean Lessons at Your Own Pace with Clear, Structured Guidance

Native
5 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daeun K.

Daeun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

① Not Just Textbooks, But Real Korean — Korean Lessons Tailored to Your Goals

Native
8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jayeong N.

Jayeong N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Jayeong: K-pop Specialist with a Medical Background

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Liana K.

Liana K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Personalized lessons. Daily life, travel, K-dramas, business conversation.

Native
11 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Riyoo J.

Riyoo J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Leave Korean, Korean culture, and K-pop to me!

Native
39 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jae J.

Jae J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn real Korean in a fun and easy way, just like chatting with a friend!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 4.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker911$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki546$18$14–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$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
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus23$30$28–$40—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 $27, 3551 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2586 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 965 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,502 / 3,585
  • JapanJapan72 / 3,585
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,585
  • ChinaChina48 / 3,585
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,585
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,585
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,585
  • CanadaCanada7 / 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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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 September 29, 2026

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