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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.

#1

#1

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐ Thank you for making me the #1 ranked teacher!!!!!🎁EVENT → https://linktr.ee/koreanstrategy

Native
14 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +5
★ 5.0 (2,020)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Sanghoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Open to All Beginners!🖐

Native
10,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (717)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
RACHEL

RACHEL

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

日本語で授業対応可能です。

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (686)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
유정쌤

유정쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No matter what level you’re at, you’ll feel comfortable within the first 5 minutes 😉

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 4.9 (554)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Grace

Grace

Thailand

italki · Thailand

I'll get you from 0 to CONVERSATIONAL in a short period of time.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Thai +10
★ 5.0 (331)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jin

Jin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Bilingual (Korean - English), Currently Teaching Offline and Working for Education Industry

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (300)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Talk to your Korean Friend in Korean

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (286)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ray

Ray

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

JLPT N1과 관광통역안내사(일본어)자격증을 보유하고 있습니다.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 4.9 (305)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Learn

Learn

China

italki · China

🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023|Top 1% 2024–2026|Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄|Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗|经验满满💯

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +7
★ 5.0 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ju

Ju

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (187)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Park

Park

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erin

Erin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (129)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Dylan

Dylan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✔️ Creating fun and dynamic content for Korean study.

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Reyna

Reyna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

7 years in the hospitality industry with excellent communication skills.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daon

Daon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

Eunjin

Eunjin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Yoon지연

Yoon지연

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Level 2 Korean teacher certification

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Park

Park

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SOHYUN

SOHYUN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (57)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiwon

Jiwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨✨Your Korean Best Friend & Teacher (Beginner Friendly!)| 🗣️ English Available

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
sangmin

sangmin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

let's study korean conversation with me!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Naraa

Naraa

Mongolia

italki · Mongolia

Korean & Mongolian Teacher 🇰🇷🇲🇳 | Practical Conversation | TOPIK 6

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Mongolian +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Damyi

Damyi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Teacher Damyi

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Gihyeon

Gihyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

❌Teacher 🙆🏻‍♂️Korean Friend🙆🏻‍♂️🌟Trilingual🇨🇳🇰🇷🇺🇸🌟Wanted to be your Helpful friend🙋🏻

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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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