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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 4,166 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$19/h
Median / hour
$12–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,166
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Xiaolei

Xiaolei

China

italki · China

Patient & Engaging Language Teacher | Personalized Chinese & Korean Lessons

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (657)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Chu

Japan

italki · Japan

Japanese native | Korean fluent | From beginner to advanced, clear lessons

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (387)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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
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
Yazi

Yazi

China

italki · China

🥇KIDS Chinese expert with TPRS|6000+ Experienced‍🎓Professional ‍🎓Patient‍🎓Flexible🥇

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cantonese +4
★ 5.0 (165)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Lore

Bolivia

italki · Bolivia

🌷👩‍🏫Patient and friendly|TPRS|Certified Spanish and Korean Teacher|한국어 구사

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +7
★ 5.0 (134)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Josias

Josias

Switzerland

italki · Switzerland

Masters in Language Education, specialized in 1:1 online teaching; grounded in the latest research

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (116)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Meishan

Meishan

China

italki · China

Fluent in Chinese, English, and Korean :)

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
John

John

United States

italki · United States

A friendly, encouraging and chill teacher who is a native English speaker.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +9
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kimiko

Kimiko

Bolivia

italki · Bolivia

Certified Spanish Teacher 👩‍🏫|Friendly, patient and willing to help you to speak with confidence ⭐

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (65)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
tianna

tianna

China

italki · China

我会中文和韩语。I can teach Chinese and korean.중국어과 한국어를 할 수 있다.

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • 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
Qistina

Qistina

Malaysia

italki · Malaysia

Possess 6 years of wonderful Korean experience

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Malay +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Tamara

Tamara

Georgia

italki · Georgia

Master's Degree in Korean Studies, 5 Years of Teaching Experience

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Georgian +4
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Brian

Brian

Japan

italki · Japan

はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Michelina

Michelina

Indonesia

italki · Indonesia

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Indonesian +2
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Azusa.N

Azusa.N

Japan

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mira

Mira

Türkiye

italki · Türkiye

Mostly Conversation Practice! Speak it till you make it!

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 4.8 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lei

Lei

Japan

italki · Japan

韓国在住10年の講師が教えるリアル韓国語🇰🇷

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Souhaila

Souhaila

Morocco

italki · Morocco

⚠️ On vacation starting August 29th

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

Russia

italki · Russia

Я в декретном отпуске до сентября 2027! En congé maternité jusqu’au septembre 2027!

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lydia

Lydia

Singapore

italki · Singapore

Non-native Korean tutor with years of learning experience

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Akzira

Akzira

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

Learning a language requires constant effort and investment, but it will definitely pay off.

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +5
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cherry

Cherry

China

italki · China

和5年+知名机构教学经验的韩语翻译硕士老师一起上课是种什么体验? Mti of Korean / 持有韩语Catti 2级口笔译资格证

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 96% 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

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.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.47 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,349 native speakers.

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 track 4,166 Korean tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 1,077 tutors.

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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