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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

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

Inhwa J.

Inhwa J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Conversation &TOPIK Success |20 Yrs Exp. Seoul Native | Customized Roadmap

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep

Doryne

Voscours

Cours de coréen, enseignement des bases (TOPIK I)

Advanced (C1) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sein_B

Sein_B

South KoreaNative (likely)

Cafetalk · South Korea

好きなテーマで楽しくおしゃべりするリアル韓国語!

Native (likely)
2 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

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

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

jintian

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Beginner|Hobby

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,173)
Not shown

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

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

Jamie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Proven Methods, Real Results: Experience the 5,000-Lesson Difference! 👊

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,244)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Juhee R.

Juhee R.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Conversation & TOPIK preparation | Speaks English and French

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (28)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Irem

Irem

Nachhilfeunterricht

B.A in Koreanischer Sprache und Literatur, (eineinhalb Jahre in Seoul – zertifiziert mit TOPIK 6, online Koreanischunterricht.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
Language degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Misato T

Misato T

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

今の勉強法で合ってる?韓国語学習の不安や迷いを一緒に整理して、次の一歩を見つけます。

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

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

  • Exam prep
Korean

Korean

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟Master Korean Conversation🗣️

Native
4 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,116)
Not shown

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

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

Nyota

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Certified Korean Teacher / Teaching Korean Online since 2017 / Recommendations Letter for GKS

Native
14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,191)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
준혁 J.

준혁 J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Friendly Korean Tutor with 3 Years’ Experience|Real Conversation & TOPIK🔥

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Insung

Insung

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours de coréen (Intermédiaire, Avancé, TOPIK I, II)

Native (likely)
New tutor
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
TEY

TEY

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

たっぷり会話を楽しみたい方や、じっくりフィードバックを受けたい方におすすめです

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Annie

Annie

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💥Korean Grammar Booster💥

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,919)
Not shown

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

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

Byeongho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified and fun Korean teacher with over 10 years of experience!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,097)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Youngwoo Kevin K.

Youngwoo Kevin K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🚀 From Beginner to Business Korean | Clear explanations and practical Korean for TOPIK, Daily Life, and the Workplace. 🎓 PhD, 7 years of academic research, 19…

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (27)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

Tanya

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de coreano básico e intermedio, apoyo para exámenes oficiales tipo TOPIK

Intermediate (B1) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
Hyunmee

Hyunmee

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

今から韓国語を始めたいけれど、何から始めればいいか悩んでいる、または、ある程度韓国語勉強したけれど、今なんとなく行き詰ってる…そんな方いらっしゃいますか? 次に何をしたらいいか、いっしょに考えてみましょう!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
BAO

BAO

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Achievement 200%

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,834)
Not shown

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

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

Sarah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 10년+ · 15,000회+ 수업 경험 ✨ 완전 초보부터 고급까지 🌱 어린이부터 성인까지 👧👩 회화 💬 TOPIK 📚 맞춤형 한국어 🎯 쉽고 재미있게! ❤️

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,008)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sora S.

Sora S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💘Structured Lessons💘Beginners💘Speaking💘Hobby💘Business💘TOPIK

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +5
★ 5.0 (25)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

Sungyoun

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

¡Aprendemos Coreano Auténtico! (Desde nivel 0 a preparación TOPIK)

Native (likely)
11 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yukiho

Yukiho

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

レッスンを初めて受ける方はこちらから^^ 韓国語の目標設定やレベルチェックを行います。

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sasha

Sasha

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Beginner's Best Friend👋

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,796)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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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