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Japanese tutors for the JLPT

543 of the 4,222 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$40
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
543
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Pei Y.

Pei Y.

China

Preply · China

Pei 👩‍💼 Oral🎏 JLPT 🍭 5 years experience👑 🎏 Patient tutor 👩‍💼 Business Japanese

Advanced (C1)
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (30)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Maggie V.

Maggie V.

Bulgaria

Preply · Bulgaria

Certified tutor with 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese, all levels/JLPT/Conversational Japanese

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Bulgarian +3
★ 4.9 (28)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Travis H.

Travis H.

United States

Preply · United States

Learn with someone who has been through it all! Beginner → JLPT N1 → Japanese degree → 10 years as a translator. Focus on meaningful communication and fluency.

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (24)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Joey C.

Joey C.

United States

Preply · United States

JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host

Advanced (C1)
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nour M.

Nour M.

Egypt

Preply · Egypt

Arabic & English OK! Passed JLPT N2 + scored 5/5 on the AP Japanese Exam + grew up in Japan for 10 years. 🇯🇵✨ Learn Japanese at your own pace, from daily conve…

Advanced (C1)
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Arabic +2
★ 4.8 (24)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Nur Qurratu Aini B.

Nur Qurratu Aini B.

Malaysia

Preply · Malaysia

I mainly teach JLPT (N5-N3) level! 🌸Please message me before booking the lesson so we can discuss your learning plan better😊 🌸I only accept student 18 years ol…

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Malay +3
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep

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Abigail I.

Abigail I.

Philippines

Preply · Philippines

Learn Japanese from a JLPT N1 Passer with a Linguistics background!

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
David B.

David B.

Venezuela

Preply · Venezuela

Venezuelan N1 tutor in Tokyo. I learned Japanese from zero as an adult — I'll show you exactly how, with a clear JLPT path and real Japanese media.

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (11)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Anh Tai T.

Anh Tai T.

Ukraine

Preply · Ukraine

Learn Japanese Your Way: Basics, JLPT Preparation, Speaking Practice & Real-Life Japan Tips—Taught in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Vietnamese!

Advanced (C1)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (8)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Man Yee C.

Man Yee C.

Hong Kong SAR China

Preply · Hong Kong SAR China

Living in Japan for 8 Years 🏠 Master Business Japanese 👌 Interpreter for Major Japanese Companies ✏️ Perfect Score on JLPT N1

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Damian B.

Damian B.

Italy

Preply · Italy

I have been teaching Japanese for a few years, studied in Japan, and I have also successfully taken JLPT n1 in one year and a half of self studying. I am confi…

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 41 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian +4
★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Maria Ester R.

Maria Ester R.

Brazil

Preply · Brazil

Certified teacher with JLPT N1 level and 5 years of experience living in Japan, ready to help you learn Japanese in a practical and fun way.

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (4)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Emine G.

Emine G.

Türkiye

Preply · Türkiye

JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Teacher teaching Japanese through cultural context and cross-linguistic comparison

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (4)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Anna B.

Anna B.

Ukraine

Preply · Ukraine

JLPT N1|Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation

Fluent (C2)
38 lessons
Professional teacher
ua +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki461$18$14–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker268$26$20–$335.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus26$34$28–$465.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3980 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2179 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1801 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 461 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $46, 26 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan2,403 / 4,222
  • South KoreaSouth Korea42 / 4,222
  • ChinaChina36 / 4,222
  • TaiwanTaiwan35 / 4,222
  • United StatesUnited States22 / 4,222
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
  • SpainSpain12 / 4,222
  • ItalyItaly12 / 4,222

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 543 Japanese tutors for the JLPT, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $40.

We list 543 Japanese tutors for the JLPT on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 3,980 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

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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