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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

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

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
유정쌤

유정쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No matter what level you’re at, you’ll feel comfortable within the first 5 minutes 😉

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 4.9 (554)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Bitna

Bitna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎓Certified Tutor (5+ Yrs) | 🎯Custom Lessons & Homework | 💎Fluent English | 🌿Engaging class

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (333)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
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
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

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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
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
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
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
HOON

HOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎯 Make your Korean natural, not textbook | Custom lessons for TOPIK, travel & career

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

은별_Rachel

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have taken classes with a variety of students.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naraa

Naraa

Mongolia

italki · Mongolia

Korean & Mongolian Teacher 🇰🇷🇲🇳 | Practical Conversation | TOPIK 6

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Mongolian +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Gihyeon

Gihyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

❌Teacher 🙆🏻‍♂️Korean Friend🙆🏻‍♂️🌟Trilingual🇨🇳🇰🇷🇺🇸🌟Wanted to be your Helpful friend🙋🏻

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Namhee

Namhee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Experienced, patient teacher who cares. Fun, friendly lessons in clear standard Korean 👑

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Brian

Brian

Japan

italki · Japan

はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EUNJIN

EUNJIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching Korean in Seoul / A qualified Korean teacher

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

사라쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏆 4+ Years Exp: Master Korean & Turkish with a Local Expert in Turkey! 🚀 ✨

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minji

Minji

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Your Personal ✨Korean Guide✨ – Let's Talk, Laugh, and Learn!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Soomin

Soomin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching at language institutes in Europe and online worldwide 👩‍🏫

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Loving

Loving

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

5 years of experience in tutoring.

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Mia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

✨Start speaking Korean confidently!🌿Relaxed vibe, and real progress! Beginner friendly👌

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Hyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Welcome to Joy's Korean class :)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
장연주

장연주

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your friendly neighbor Korean with Fluent English and multi-cultural background 🚀

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
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 / 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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