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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.

Elly

Elly

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Korean teacher | 5+ years experience with teens and adults from classrooms to online at all level

Native
5 yrs · 45 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jiin

Jiin

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

😊 Comfortable conversations like chatting with a friend

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taewoongjung

Taewoongjung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
Portuguese +3
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Park

Park

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friend-like Lorean tutor for natural conversation

Native
39 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kyong

Kyong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Prof. & Consultant | "I don't just teach—I execute." | Business, Healing & Real Korean 🇰🇷

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids

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조연경

조연경

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

영어강사, 영어원어민 헤드헌팅, 한국어tutor, 상담사 경력까지 다양한 경력으로 풍성한 수업 가능

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native Korean Tutor | Natural Korean Conversation

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Zoey

Zoey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean Teacher | English Instructor (5 yrs)

Native
4 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
dojoon

dojoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean, MBA in USA, 25years experience in international business

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaya

Kaya

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches B2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Sora

Sora

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 years teaching
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olivia

Olivia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | Natural Conversation • Professional Korean • Real-Life Focus

Native
6 lessons
Other certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
임정연

임정연

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Simple, Realistic Korean - Conversation First

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
jessi

jessi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Jessy 🎓 Cert Korean Teacher 💻 Ex Corporate Designer ⏱️ 10+ Yrs Exp [TOPIK Business Conv]

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +3
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

백수진

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Real Korean with a Local Host Before Your Korea Trip

Native
10 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
박선혜

박선혜

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Fun & Easy Korean | Personalized Lessons for All Levels

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
마리아

마리아

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

편하게 말하며 배우는 실전 한국어 회화

Native
26 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Seona

Seona

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏅 Professional Tutor | 🌱 For kids and adults | Think and Speak like a Korean!

Native
3 yrs · 7 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate
English +7
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Min

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Your Local Bilingual English & Korean Teacher

Native
2 yrs · 9 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kay

Kay

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean for Mature Learners | Everyday Conversation & Travel with a Seoul Native

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

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

suzy수지

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyewon

Hyewon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I am a certified Korean language teacher and have taught Korean for many years.

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language

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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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