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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,585 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $13 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$13–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
3,585
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Yoon지연

Yoon지연

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Level 2 Korean teacher certification

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Naeun

Naeun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

오늘 기분은 어때요? 편안하게 이야기 나눌 수 있는 튜터, 나은이에요.

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Junkissi

Junkissi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-culture insider from Seoul🇰🇷 Real Korean for real conversations | All levels welcome

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Claire

Claire

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Claire helps you speak Korean step by step—with comfort and confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Clare

Clare

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Don't be afraid to speak in Korean. I'll help you.

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jihun

Jihun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Just take it easy, have fun together! I'm all ears. + TOPIK1&2

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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정민

정민

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 어려워요?😭 아니요! 한국어 쉬워요!😁 정민 쌤이 도와줄게요!🤓

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (64)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
은별_Rachel

은별_Rachel

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have taken classes with a variety of students.

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HEEJIN

HEEJIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with shorter, clearer sentences | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SOOHYUN

SOOHYUN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

( ღ’ᴗ’ღ ) Top 1% teacher (2024) / AI language manager (∗❛⌄❛∗)

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Hyeyoung

Hyeyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker who can teach you the real Korean we use in real life!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiwon

Jiwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natalie

Natalie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

[Intermediate + Advanced] Korean Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
정쌤입니다

정쌤입니다

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Practice and Make Progress with me!

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jungwon

Jungwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

韓国語教員資格2級・日本漢字能力検定 2級取得

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 4.9 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

sangmin

sangmin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

let's study korean conversation with me!

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Young

Young

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Instructor with a Strong Background in Language Education and Personalized Guidance

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
SuMoon

SuMoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🧸Super friendly instructor💡

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
승하

승하

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Learn Korean through genuine conversations 🟠 Specializing in Beginner 🟠 More than +3000

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heejoo

Heejoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Naturally, Speak Freely 🌱

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
Jenny

Jenny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean culture educator with a business edge | Stories beyond textbooks 🌏

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Chloe

Chloe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Korean Tutor | Relaxed & Natural Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
YOON

YOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

尹老师👨‍🏫韩语教师资格証⭐韩文会话专家🗣️高互动学习

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
kimnayeon

kimnayeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoyable Lesson that best suits your needs! 💗

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
French
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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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, 2610 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 941 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

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.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.18 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $21. We list 2,643 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 3,585 Korean tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Cafetalk, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 911 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 September 29, 2026

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