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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

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

Soyoung M.

Soyoung M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Master Korean with Fun, Interactive Lessons with a Certified tutor who has years of experience. Let's speak, read, write and listen with confidence! You can do…

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (266)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kwangho K.

Kwangho K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

The #1 Most Booked Korean Tutor | The #1 Way to Enjoy Your Korean Journey | 7+ Years Experience on Preply

Native
7 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (269)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuri K.

Yuri K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥 Top 1% Korean Tutor (10K+ Hours) 🔥 Certified Full-Time Teacher with 7 Yrs Expertise 🔥 Customized, High-Quality Materials

Native
5 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (215)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sunyoung P.

Sunyoung P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Dating a Korean? 🫶 Stop translating, start CONNECTING. 5,000+ hrs of making you family-talk ready! 🏠

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (170)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Boram S.

Boram S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Korean Language Instructor 👩‍🏫 💖 Enjoy personalized Korean lessons with Teacher Boram, who has 11 years of teaching experience. Upgrade your Korea…

Native
11 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (108)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Su Min L.

Su Min L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

TOP Tutor for Kids 👧🏻👦🏻: 8,000+ Hours Teaching Kids! Discover Why Parents Love My Korean Lessons. ❤️ Read Reviews. 📝

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (103)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Seunghwan L.

Seunghwan L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✅ Professional and Certified Tutor Dedicated to Helping You Build Real Korean Skills Through Engaging, Structured, and Personalized Lessons with Great Sense of…

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (98)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sang Yeop K.

Sang Yeop K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean Like a Native ! Fun, Friendly Lessons for All Levels 🇰🇷🗣️

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (94)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jinhyang M.

Jinhyang M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷Let's master Korean with a Certified, Friendly Tutor🔥

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (84)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Seokho J.

Seokho J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Friendly and Certified Korean Tutor | Practical Speaking for Everyday Life

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (81)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
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
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
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)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Dongseok R.

Dongseok R.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Read Korean in 5 Minutes, Speak in 6 Weeks! 🚀 | Government-Certified Professional👨‍🎓 Korean Tutor🇰🇷

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (74)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
지연 지.

지연 지.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥Your passionate teacher 🔥 Customized Learning Specialist❤️** Speaking Expert **

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (75)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jungwoo H.

Jungwoo H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean Fast | Customized Lesson & Conversation Course (2,400+ lessons)

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (73)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jongsub K.

Jongsub K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🧑‍🏫Where Fun Finally Meets Fluency | 15-Year Korean Teaching Expert

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (76)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rahnwoo K.

Rahnwoo K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💃🏻 Latin American Korean School Teacher 🎓 Certified Korean tutor with 9 Yrs Experience🎖️

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (72)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dong Geun K.

Dong Geun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📚 Korean Literature Major | ⏰ 2,500+ Teaching Hours | 🌱 Beginner Korean Specialist A tutor who always thinks from the student’s perspective and has empathy and…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
In Sook C.

In Sook C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔶30 Years of Experience 🔶Professor with PhD 🔶Master Advanced Korean

Native
13 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (68)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Cho H.

Cho H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean tutor to make Korean easier/Korean is not difficult!

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (65)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Eli L.

Eli L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Are you planning trip to Korea? Are you interested in Korean dramas (series) and K-pop?

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (64)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Eun Jung L.

Eun Jung L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎯Turn What You Know into Complete Korean Sentences ! Structured Lessons & Weekly Reading😊

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 4.9 (66)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

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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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