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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.

Cecil

Cecil

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No stress, no fear- just fun Korean learning with a certified Korean teacher.

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
jade

jade

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

저는 실용영어 전공자로 전문학사이구요 15년 영어 강사로 활동했고 온라인 앱으로 외국인들에게 한국어를 알려주고 언어교환을 하면서 이곳에 지원하게 되었어요.

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
yeeun

yeeun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Tutor, Yenni

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

Jung

Jung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

10 years in Canada & Australia! Let’s learn real, natural Korean together.

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TongTong

TongTong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher with 8+ Years of Experience

Native
8 yrs · 7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 83% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Joy

Joy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Language Teacher | Fluent in Chinese & English

Native
2 years teaching
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Jimin

Jimin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Korean You Can Actually Use 📜 Certified Korean Teacher 🎯Lessons Tailored to You

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

KJ

United StatesNative

italki · United States

“Learn Korean Naturally | Culture, Daily Life & Fun”

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Joshua

Joshua

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Start Speaking Korean from Day 1! | Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
David

David

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ph.D. holder with 6 years of academic teaching experience offering clear, professional Korean lesson

Native
6 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Yoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Want to learn real Korean in a friendly vibe? This is it!

Native
12 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Replies to 84% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Andrew

Andrew

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean/English Translator that is passionate about exploring Korean Media

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

영어,베트남어 구사 가능한 한국어 교사(교육학 석사)

Native
14 years teaching
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
박혜영

박혜영

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3년 이상 온라인 한국어 강사 경험

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

NOORIDAL

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

It's okay if you're not perfect. Experience REAL-LIFE Korean through role-playing.

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Olly

Olly

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Academy Teacher in Gangnam | Perfect Announcer Pronunciation

Native
9 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sol

Sol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olivia

Olivia

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Stella

Stella

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

웃으면서 배우는 한국어 수업이에요~ Learn Korean with a smile :)

Native
2 years teaching
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Anna_Korean

Anna_Korean

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Sarah

Sarah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Trilingual Korean Tutor|Language Major with teaching Experience

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
German +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Na

Na

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
10 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aishwarya

Aishwarya

India

italki · India

“ Start your Korean journey with lessons that are interactive, practical, and easy to follow!"

Fluent (C2)
9 lessons
None listed
Hindi +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SUNHA

SUNHA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

외국인 및 재외동포를 대상으로 하는 한국어 교사 2급 자격증 소유, 한국 중, 고등학교 10년 넘게 근무, 온라인 한국어 교육 5년 이상.

Native
15 yrs · 2 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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 / 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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