Turn your language
into lessons on Haru
Haru is the online marketplace connecting Korean and Japanese tutors with students around the world. Open lessons on your own schedule, get matched with students, and get paid securely.
- Flexible schedule
- Secure payouts
- Built-in chat & video
- Students worldwide
Why teach on Haru
Teach on your schedule
Open your availability and students book the times that suit them. There are no fixed hours.
Transparent payouts
You're paid based on completed lessons. Track every payout right from your dashboard.
Automatic student matching
Your profile, subjects, languages, and pricing put you in front of the right students.
Booking and lessons in one place
Chat, booking, and video lessons are built in, so you never need separate tools.
How to get started
- 1
Sign up for free
Create your Haru account with an email.
- 2
Set up your tutor profile
Add your bio, subjects, languages, and lesson options, then apply for approval.
- 3
Publish your schedule
Share your available times so students can book you.
- 4
Teach and get paid
Run lessons over video and get paid for every completed session.
How your earnings add up
| Price per 25-min lesson | Lessons per week | Lessons per month (4 wks) | Monthly after 15% fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 5 / week | 20 | about $170 |
| $15 | 10 / week | 40 | about $510 |
| $20 | 15 / week | 60 | about $1,020 |
Example figures — you set your own rate. Withdrawals carry a separate 3.5% transfer fee, and actual bookings depend on your profile, reviews, and published availability.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a tutor on Haru?
Sign up for free, set up your tutor profile (bio, subjects, languages, and lesson options), and once you're approved you can start opening lessons.
What subjects can I teach?
You can teach Korean and Japanese, as well as topics like K-pop, K-beauty, and lifestyle.
How do payouts work?
You're paid based on completed lessons, and you can review your earnings anytime in your tutor dashboard.
Where do lessons take place?
Booking, chat, and video lessons are built into Haru, so everything happens in one place with no extra software.
How much can I earn teaching Korean online?
You set your own price for a 25-minute lesson, so your rate is your decision. Haru takes a 15% platform fee from tutor earnings on completed lessons — a tutor who charges $20 per 25-minute lesson keeps $17. Withdrawals carry a separate 3.5% transfer fee. Your balance and every payout are itemized in the tutor dashboard.
Can I teach from home, from anywhere?
Yes. Every lesson runs over video in Haru's built-in classroom, so you can teach from home or anywhere with a stable connection. There are no fixed hours and no minimum number of lessons — you only appear bookable during the times you publish.
Do I need a teaching certificate or degree?
A formal teaching qualification is not required. What our team reviews is your profile, background, and intro video — whether you can explain clearly and teach the subject you're applying for. Certifications like a Korean Language Teacher Certification or TOPIK results help you stand out on your profile, but they are not a condition of approval.
Do I need to speak English to teach Korean?
No. Many students want immersion in Korean only, and beginners often pick tutors who share another language with them — English and Japanese are the most common. List whatever languages you speak on your profile; it simply changes which students you match with.
How is Haru different from other online tutoring platforms?
Some large platforms start commissions as high as 33% and only lower them as your lesson count grows; Haru is a flat 15% from day one. You set your own rate, and every payout is itemized per completed lesson in your dashboard. When comparing platforms, look at three things together: the fee structure, how payouts work, and the student pool.
What is teaching online actually like at the start?
Honestly — bookings don't pour in the moment your profile goes live. The slowest stretch is before your first student and first review; once reviews and completed lessons accumulate, visibility and bookings grow together. An intro video, a specific bio, and being able to support absolute beginners in English or Japanese make the biggest difference early on.
Start teaching on Haru today
Signing up is free, and you can open lessons as soon as you're approved.
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