3,585 tutors · 12 platforms
704 of the 3,585 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for TOPIK. Their median price is $20 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
51 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · South Korea
An expert with experience as a TOPIK exam committee member and GKS scholarship selection committee member.
Preply · France
Learn Korean from a French teacher with over 3 years of living in Korea, 8 years of study, a graduate degree, and a TOPIK Level 6 certification!
NativePreply · South Korea
✨ Comfortable like a friend! 1:1 Customized Conversation & TOPIK Specialist Tutor Dowoon 🌟
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 911 | $18 | $11–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 546 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| 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 | 23 | $30 | $28–$40 | — | 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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
South Korea2,502 / 3,585
Japan72 / 3,585
Taiwan49 / 3,585
China48 / 3,585
United States26 / 3,585
Hong Kong SAR China16 / 3,585
United Kingdom9 / 3,585
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Updated September 29, 2026
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