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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

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

Julia

Julia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (107)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jessie

Jessie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Business Korean | TOPIK Preparation | Reading News Articles | and much more

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Lynn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Certified Teacher & 10+ Years of Experience!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (104)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Dasol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (104)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dowon

Dowon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Logical & Natural Korean: From Foundation to Fluent Conversation

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
수정

수정

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🤗Pasémosla bien estudiando coreano juntos / 🤗Let's have fun studying Korean together

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (102)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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K

K

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-drama・K-song|培养韩文脑・语感

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese
★ 5.0 (104)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

Yuni

Yuni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Patient & Encouraging Teacher | Tailored Lessons Just for You 😊

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (103)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SANGSU

SANGSU

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Zero To Intermdiate #TOPIK #KIIP

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
韩夏

韩夏

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌷 ① 新学生们,请在预约课前先联系我,等我回复您再预约一下课时 🌷② 目前不收《中级韩语课程》的预约

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (100)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Jennie

Jennie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨Your Korean Confidence Booster✨

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Chani

Chani

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

"Friendly & Patient Guide to Real Korean |🌍 Fun A2 & Trendy B1/B2! 🇯🇵日本語OK! Real Culture & Slang.

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
송선생

송선생

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

专业韩语老师证的老师,有很多年教韩语的经验

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Reyna

Reyna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

7 years in the hospitality industry with excellent communication skills.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Donggyu

Donggyu

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟In a calm and friendly atmosphere, personalized lesson tailored to the learner’s pace and goals🌟

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (95)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lucy

Lucy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teacher's certificate/ Teaching in Chinese/ book-based study of conversation

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lana

Lana

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.⭐

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Leeji

Leeji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ph.D(Korean as a foreign language), Professional Korean teacher since 2008

Native
17 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Stella

Stella

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨꽃길 한국어✨Flower road Korean✨Korean language teacher license✨8 years teaching experience✨

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

왕쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

중국거주 / TOPIK

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

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

Judy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎓 Learn Korean with a Certified Teacher with 15 Years of Experience! 📚 🗣️✨

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Suzie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔶30 Yrs Experience 🔶Professor with PhD 🔶Master Advanced Korean with a Tutor Loving Newspaper

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
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
Hyun

Hyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Lecturer in the U.S. colleges over 10+ years

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · 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 (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 / FindTutors752$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk371$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
Wyzant34$59$49–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus32$30$25–$365.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★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
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3307 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 818 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, 751 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 371 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $49 and $65, 34 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,995 / 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
  • CanadaCanada12 / 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 3,347 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 13, 2026

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