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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.

Soohyeon

Soohyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | 11+ Yrs Experience | MA in Language Education (Yonsei University, Seoul)

Native
11 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (235)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lina

Lina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learning Korean is fun!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (242)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YoungKeun

YoungKeun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's study Korean comfortably and happily with me !!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (233)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Jean

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean tutor with 5 years of experience — share your story as we read, talk, and write like friends!

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (231)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ada

Ada

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean teacher 🥇 for students under the age of 15, with more than 10 years of School.

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 4.9 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
June

June

ChinaNative

italki · China

I do not teaching you, but do COACHING you as a native speaker and a language learner as well.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (227)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Julie

Julie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌸日本語で説明可能 |Can explain in Japanese🍎発音と抑揚のトレーニング|Pronunciation & intonation training

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 4.9 (239)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HyeriHa

HyeriHa

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Language Teacher Level 2 with 5 Years of Experience

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (224)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
S.hee

S.hee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

over 10 years teaching experience. Basic, Everyday Korean and Business Korean

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (226)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Minji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

😍 Top 1% Korean Teacher who majored in KOREAN Language study

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (232)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
justchoiteacher

justchoiteacher

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Simple, fun, professional. 简单, 有块, 专业

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (237)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Vincent

Vincent

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (220)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tycoon

Tycoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏆Top 1% Korean Teacher for Personalized Lessons 🌟 Rated 5 Stars by Students Worldwide!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (216)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hoorimi

Hoorimi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

2023 Top1% Teacher🏆 Connect More Through Learning Korean🇰🇷

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (218)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Jin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✅Knowing the basics well is key to being good at anything, including languages.

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (208)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
현수

현수

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoyable freetalking. 우리 친구가 되자! 我们做朋友吧!Let's be friend!

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (205)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Teddy

Teddy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

THE SPECIALIST

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (199)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KyongSup

KyongSup

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Awarded 'Top 1% Teacher'_Certified teacher with Speaking teaching expertise

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (196)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

김하닌

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean made clear, simple, and structured for you.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (195)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Jiyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🕊️Nerdy & patient Korean teacher who enjoys learning languages just like you💓

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (199)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
아영

아영

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I will help you speak Korean with confidence 🇰🇷

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (189)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MiJin

MiJin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

MA, certified teacher, 12+ years experience

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +1
★ 5.0 (190)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
Gunny

Gunny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✔Welcome to K-Universe where you can enjoy learning Korean✔

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (187)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lydia

Lydia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker with 5 years of teaching experience (Korean & English) (TESOL certified)

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (190)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • 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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