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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,469 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 $22 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$13–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
3,469
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,443 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Abby

Abby

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (660)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hyoin A.

Hyoin A.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌿Certified tutor with 12 years of teaching experience

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (81)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
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
Brian

Brian

ArgentinaNative

Classgap · 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
MYZOO

MYZOO

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

試験時間が足りないですよね?この講座ひとつで、その問題はすべて解決できます!

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
MIA

MIA

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Lived 🇦🇺🇪🇸🇸🇬🇨🇦 TOPIK Writing📚

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,546)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Nayeon

Nayeon

South KoreaNative

Engoo · South Korea

Hello! My name is Nayeon. I am a Korean musician who has been performing and tutoring music for several years.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,376)
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Hye

Hye

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (637)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jae Y.

Jae Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🛂 JUST TRUST ME & FOLLOW ME! 🇰🇷 🔥 NO REGRET GUARANTEED! 🎉 👋 WIDE SPECTRUM OF STUDENTS - FROM TEENAGERS TO SENIOR LEARNERS👍 Have a FUN & COMFORTABLE learning wi…

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (83)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
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
Hyeonjeong

Hyeonjeong

South KoreaNative

Classgap · South Korea

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
TS

TS

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Daily Chat without textbook!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Soyoung

Soyoung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

5800+ Lessons

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1,520)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Catherine

South KoreaNative

Engoo · South Korea

Hello! My name is Catherine. I studied Music at Michigan State University, having previously graduated from Johns Hopkins and Boston University.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,267)
Not shown
Hyungeong

Hyungeong

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (587)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Yunju H.

Yunju H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

1. Natural Korean from Speaking to Writing 2. Upgrade Your Skills After Beginner Level! Balanced Integrated Korean Classes 3. Enjoy Warm and Friendly Lessons!

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (78)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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
Youngkeun

Youngkeun

South KoreaNative

Classgap · South Korea

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
JEE.

JEE.

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国人の友達と通話する感じで気楽に会話してみましょう!

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
하다쌤

하다쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🏅5000+ h 🆗️Classes in EN/CN/JP

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +5
★ 5.0 (1,511)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sharon

Sharon

South KoreaNative

Engoo · South Korea

Hello! My name is Sharon. I speak both English and Korean.

Native
Not listed
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,086)
Not shown
Euisook

Euisook

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (553)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

Hyun C.

Hyun C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified | 10+ Yrs in International Education | Highly Rated 🚀 Speak Real Korean From Day 1.

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (75)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
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

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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
italki436$18$13–$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
Apprentus17$30$28–$36—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, 3435 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2410 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 1025 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 $13 and $25, 436 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 $36, 17 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 Korea2,402 / 3,469
  • JapanJapan71 / 3,469
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,469
  • ChinaChina47 / 3,469
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,469
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,469
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,469
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,469

Korean tutors: FAQ

Across 3,435 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 $22. We list 2,443 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 3,469 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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