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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

1,155 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Hahyun K.

Hahyun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Travel Korean for Beginners ✈️ Speak confidently with role-plays

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
[Special

[Special

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🐣Beginner 👄Everyday ⛱️Travel

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,519)
Not shown

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

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

Soomin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching at language institutes in Europe and online worldwide 👩‍🏫

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minseung K.

Minseung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔰 The world's easiest and most fun Korean lessons 🌏 Explanations available in English & Japanese ✈️ Practical real-life conversation backed by extensive travel…

Native
32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
profeSORA

profeSORA

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

over16000hrs +1000hrs with AT

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,514)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Loving

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

5 years of experience in tutoring.

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Alum S.

Alum S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🗺️Learn Living Korean through Hot Spots & Travel in Seongsu-dong! 🇨🇳🇬🇧Communicate in 3 Languages 💬From Absolute Beginners to Real Business 🏢12 Years in F&B Pla…

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
EMMA

EMMA

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🥇Speaks Chinese fluently!

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1,514)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Mia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

✨Start speaking Korean confidently!🌿Relaxed vibe, and real progress! Beginner friendly👌

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seunghun K.

Seunghun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean tutor with a 14-year IT career | Real Korean for drama, travel & work | EN·中·日 subtitles so nothing gets lost

Native
1 yrs · 28 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
Genie

Genie

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

15+ years experience/Friendly

Native
15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,510)
Not shown

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

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

Hyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Welcome to Joy's Korean class :)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoongyung J.

Yoongyung J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Joyful Korean | Learn fun and practical Korean with a Korean language major tutor! From K-dramas to travel and everyday conversation! Customized Korean classes…

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
NaNaSSam

NaNaSSam

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

3000 times🐣6 years in China

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1,504)
Not shown

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

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

장연주

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your friendly neighbor Korean with Fluent English and multi-cultural background 🚀

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Sumin P.

Sumin P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Learn Korean comfortably through travel, hobbies, and cultural stories

Native
2 yrs · 20 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
Angus

Angus

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversational 🌍Travel Korean

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,482)
Not shown

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

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

Saeron

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean naturally with personalized, confidence-building 1:1 lessons.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyongran S.

Hyongran S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

I'm a Korean tutor who has climbed the Himalayas and traveled to over 20 countries!

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
혜림惠林Hayley

혜림惠林Hayley

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Focus: Speaking fluency!❤️

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,450)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seodam

Seodam

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your warm "Korean friend" who helps you learn comfortably – Tutor Seodam

Native
26 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Yeongjeong P.

Yeongjeong P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Multilingual Traveler Who Understands Your Journey!

Native
48 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Jiyoung

Jiyoung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🍉+4,000 classes💥10+1event

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (1,444)
Not shown

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

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

Ahreum

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Major Teacher | Structured 1:1 Academy Lessons & Post-class Docs!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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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