Sanghwa L.
NativeClassgap · South Korea
An experienced and certified native Korean teacher
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
2,687 tutors · 12 platforms
Native Korean speakers teaching online
1,771 of the 2,687 Korean tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$19/h
Median / hour
$13–$29
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,771
on 12 platforms
Compare Korean tutors
37 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chae Y.
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$29/h
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Yoonji
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Elizabeth
NativeClassgap · Paraguay
Hello! 안녕하세요? Nice to meet you🤭 I'm Eli
- Native
- 1 yrs · 49 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 4.8 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
Grace
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 10 yrs · 41 lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$18/h
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Ernesto
NativeClassgap · Brazil
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Hye Y.
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Hanelle
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 yrs · 39 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Chaeyoung
NativeClassgap · South Korea
Korean who loves freedom and singing gives you unique class
- Native
- 3 yrs · 33 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$27/h
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Hyeongki
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Brian
NativeClassgap · Argentina
Teaching in a language institute (Waiyu)
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Hyeonjeong
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Youngkeun
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$27/h
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Daphne
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
$18/h
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Seojun
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Andrew
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Gi Y.
NativeClassgap · Hungary
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Jihye
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Seok
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Ji H.
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$15/h
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Jiyoung
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Bohyeon
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$18/h
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Nanu
NativeClassgap · South Korea
🧩 Who I am:
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
Yeonjung
NativeClassgap · South Korea
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
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Korean tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while Preply offers the most choice (889 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 729 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 317 | $16 | $13–$21 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 255 | $22 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 54 | $22 | $18–$27 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 33 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 10 | $30 | $29–$35 | — | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $34 | $33–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $44 | $41–$53 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Korean tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 2653 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1738 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 915 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $21, 317 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 255 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 $29 and $35, 10 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
Where Korean tutors are from
- South Korea1,756 / 2,687
Japan61 / 2,687
United States19 / 2,687
China13 / 2,687
Taiwan10 / 2,687
Hong Kong SAR China5 / 2,687
United Kingdom4 / 2,687
Italy3 / 2,687
Korean tutors: FAQ
Yes, somewhat: native Korean speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 1,771 native speakers.
Across 2,653 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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