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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 2,636 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$29
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,636
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

yunn

yunn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

패션디자이너 및 강사로 활동하고 있습니다.

Native
New tutor
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Kai

Kai

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

[ENG OK] English Education Major/Tutor! I know exactly how to break your speaking wall.

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Woni

Woni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어교원 자격증 보유|12년 차 K-pop·예능 PD 출신 실전 회화 튜터

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Olivia

Olivia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

13 years of Teaching experience

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
금숙쌤

금숙쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

뉴욕 간호학 전공 | 글쓰기 수상자 출신의 맞춤형 한국어 튜터, 글쓰기 대회 수상 경력! 자연스럽고 세련된 한국어 교정 전문

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yun

Yun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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이가람

이가람

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly & Patient Tutor | Speak Korean with Confidence from Day

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

Dilya

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

Преподаватель корейского языка. Помогаю освоить грамматику, разговорную речь и подготовиться к TOPIK

Fluent (C2)
17 lessons
Not listed
Kazakh +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
Joanna

Joanna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📚한국어 교재 저자 Joanna의 전문 강의로, 체계적인 한국어 학습을 시작하세요!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Jirang

Jirang

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Master Korean Logic with a 20-Year Language Expert & Certified Counselor!"

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
K

K

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Stop sounding like a textbook. Real Korean for K-dramas & daily life, with K-mommy 🔥

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
승리mom

승리mom

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shin

Shin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Personalized Korean Lessons for Travel, Business, and Everyday Life

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

주은

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📕Korean Literature Major | 📝Detailed Feedback | 📐Personalized Speaking•Writing | 🇰🇷TOPIK Preparation

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
BOHEE

BOHEE

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📌Beginner Specialist | 🗣Speaking-Focused Lessons | 📝Custom-Made Real-Life Learning Materials | 🎧

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeny

Yeny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nini

Nini

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

Minji

Minji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Native + Fluent English 🇰🇷 | Speak Real Korean, Not Just Textbook Korean 😊

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kevin

Kevin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Minnie

Minnie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No More Boring Classes! 🚫 Speak Natural Korean through K-Pop & K-Drama 🎬

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Esther

Esther

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎬 15 Years Broadcasting Experience | 📚 Certified Korean Teacher (Level 2)| Real Korean Speaking

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏅 Certified Korean Teacher (Level 2) | Make Your Korean Natural & Fluent!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
hyunho

hyunho

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Master Real Korean! 🏆 Certified Pro | Fun K-Culture | Boost your confidence today! 🚀

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
HYEJU

HYEJU

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with Confidence!

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while Preply offers the most choice (889 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
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki269$17$13–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker255$22$17–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Classgap54$22$18–$274.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Engoo33from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus7$30$29–$35—No trial lessons60 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
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 2602 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1690 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 912 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 269 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 255 tutors
Classgap
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $27, 54 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $29 and $35, 7 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea1,712 / 2,636
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,636
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 2,636
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,636
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,636
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,636
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,636
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,636

Korean tutors: FAQ

Across 2,602 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.18 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 1,723 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Classgap, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 2,636 Korean tutors on Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Classgap. Preply has the most choice, with 889 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 September 28, 2026

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