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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.

리미

리미

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Your Way 😊 with RIMEE

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (297)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Su

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

wanna study with a teacher who's certified, experienced, well-traveled, fun and is game show winner?

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +7
★ 5.0 (289)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Talk to your Korean Friend in Korean

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (286)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yeoeun

Yeoeun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Yeoeun💙 ELF KOREAN | Learn Korean with a Celebrity Teacher & K-pop Fan

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (282)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
solmi

solmi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷The one who can be your friend / guide for your journey❤️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (278)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jihyun

Jihyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

8 Years of Experience in Language Education/ Certified Professional Teacher/ 1700+ Lessons

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (277)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

零基础发音专家,TOPIK初中高级备考

Native
14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (283)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✅ Experienced ✅ Qualified ✅ Fun ✅ Focused on your needs. I'd love to help you!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (282)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
재용

재용

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

French & English available / professional full-time instructor with a teaching certificate

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +7
★ 5.0 (269)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Young

Young

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly, loving, and funny teacher with 5years of teaching experience is here to help!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (268)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jin

Jin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💥 Master's Degree for Korean & Certified Korean Teacher /Teaching Korean more than 10 years

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (267)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Junie

Junie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's be friends!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (267)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Sophia

Sophia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🍀♥️👍 To Meet Your Needs, Get the Best Help from a reliable teacher experienced over 15 years!!

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (267)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Ray

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

JLPT N1과 관광통역안내사(일본어)자격증을 보유하고 있습니다.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 4.9 (305)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hansoo

Hansoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

[Qualified teacher👔🏆] Fluent English, friendly, patient. detailed pronunciation correction.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (285)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Serin

Serin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (261)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Youngssam

Youngssam

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

With Top Teacher💁🏻‍♀️Speak, Laugh & Learn Korean!💗

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (252)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Joy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speaking Oriented Joyful Teacher (Using TTMIK book)

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julie

Julie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Japanese language skills; 5+ years of experience as a Korean instructor;

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (254)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jamie

Jamie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly native Korean tutor - fluent in English and Japanese ✨Enjoy studying Korean with me!

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.9 (265)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sadie

Sadie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A well-prepared customized class.

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (242)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Learn

Learn

China

italki · China

🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023|Top 1% 2024–2026|Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄|Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗|经验满满💯

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +7
★ 5.0 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Profe

Profe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Profesor coreano para hispanohablantes | +2.250 clases prácticas

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 4.9 (252)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Woncheol

Woncheol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (239)
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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