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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.

Sanghwa

Sanghwa

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean certified teacher with 8 yrs experience

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Seunghee

Seunghee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⛰️ Master Korean Step by Step - With a Goal in Mind 🤲🏻

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erin

Erin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (129)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Heather

Heather

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
WONY

WONY

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

여러분이 찾던 워니예요! "the WONY, you are looking for!" 💖🥖☕🖼✈️🌈

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (129)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jane^^

Jane^^

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I'll be one of the most patient and supportive tutor you've ever had!^^

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Genie

Genie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

ESL tutor in Sydney, offering customised English & Korean lessons in English, Korean or Spanish

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
English +2
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Minji

Minji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Prof. Crystal

Prof. Crystal

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✈️Travel Korean, Group & 1:1 Personalized LessonㅣSpeak ENG, ESP, FR

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Learn

Learn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoy a big promotion only for $18/hr!

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (117)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ji

Ji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (118)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

Gwi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Top 1% tutor in Italki, High retake rate, Marketing career at Walt Disney

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (114)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cheongmee

Cheongmee

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有5年TOPIK、HSK教学经验的中韩双母语者

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (115)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Josias

Josias

Switzerland

italki · Switzerland

Masters in Language Education, specialized in 1:1 online teaching; grounded in the latest research

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (116)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SeongMin

SeongMin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A professional Korean teacher with 6years of experience

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (113)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Dylan

Dylan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✔️ Creating fun and dynamic content for Korean study.

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Uisun

Uisun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Tailored Korean Lessons from an Experienced Native Tutor🧩

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (111)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
이시현

이시현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (111)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
Hayeong

Hayeong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified teacher with a Master's degree of Korean Education.

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
jiyeon

jiyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Your passionate Korean tutor 🔥 Fun and systematic classes Customized ❤️Custom Curriculum.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (111)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
다솜B

다솜B

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teacher who can teach you in English, Indonesian and Korean !

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Felix

Felix

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Friendly Korean Coach for Real Conversations

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JJ

JJ

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher (10+ Yrs) | Friendly & Interactive Practice

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (107)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ahkyoung

Ahkyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Published Author & Cross-Cultural Language Expert - Learn Living Korean with Cultural Context

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (107)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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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