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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

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

Ejderha

Ejderha

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online

Native
25 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +7
★ 5.0 (6,213)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Rosa

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,826)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Amy

Amy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌷 Certified Korean Teacher with a Master's Degree | Speak Naturally from Day One

Native
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,651)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
NARii

NARii

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📢 Every lesson includes: 1) Personal Review Note 2) Grammar Feedback 3) Audio Feedback if needed))

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,381)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuni

Yuni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💜I've taught Korean more than 16,000 hours online.

Native
10,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,280)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Jamie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Proven Methods, Real Results: Experience the 5,000-Lesson Difference! 👊

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,244)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

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Nyota

Nyota

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Certified Korean Teacher / Teaching Korean Online since 2017 / Recommendations Letter for GKS

Native
14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,191)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Byeongho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified and fun Korean teacher with over 10 years of experience!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,097)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sarah

Sarah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 10년+ · 15,000회+ 수업 경험 ✨ 완전 초보부터 고급까지 🌱 어린이부터 성인까지 👧👩 회화 💬 TOPIK 📚 맞춤형 한국어 🎯 쉽고 재미있게! ❤️

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,008)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Z

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Linguist & Language Teacher and w/ 30+ yrs Experience

Native
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +5
★ 5.0 (892)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Hannah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐ 100% GUARANTEED improvement ⭐ SUPER patient & easy to work with ⭐ PTE 시험준비 ⭐

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (855)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Eileen

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with Confidence | Teacher Since 2017 👩🏻‍🏫

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (842)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Poh

Poh

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean teacher with over 10years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (691)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jooah

Jooah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟 Customized Lessons with a Top 1% Tutor🌟

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (642)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Soona

Soona

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Encouraging, Engaging, Passionate, Positive teacher♥

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (614)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
현구

현구

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

◆ italki Award Top 1% Teacher ◆ +7 years Teaching ◆ Clear & Structured Korean Lessons

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (592)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

정우

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (550)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
dana

dana

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎈1% of korean instructor in2022🎈감사합니다 😀🌟well-prepared, friendly, Korean-speak

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (507)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Serena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (483)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jessie

Jessie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Structured, level-based Korean lessons for TOPIK and overall proficiency, with optional practice.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (411)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Yujin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💜Awarded Italki Top 1% Korean Teacher/ Appeared on Italki Youtube Ads :)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (406)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

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

Youjeong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I try to be informative and funny🤓

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (409)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
지은

지은

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Italki Award top1% teacher! 6 years of experience and Master degree of Korean Language Education.

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (384)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nora

Nora

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean teacher with 15 years of experiences in South Korea and Finland

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (344)
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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